Posts Tagged ‘Prayer’

Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Persist in advocating for justice

Oct 11, 2010

Lectionary Readings: Exodus 17:8-13. As long as Moses’ arms are outstretched in prayer, Israel remains victories against the army of Amalek. Aaron and Hur prop up Moses’ arms! 2 Timothy 3:14 – 4:2. All Scripture is inspired of God and is useful for teaching, correcting and training in holiness. I charge you to teach the ... Read more

In Lectionary Reflections | Tagged advocacy, Hunger, Jesus, Moses, parable of the dishonest judge, Paul, Persistance, Prayer, World Food Day

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Seventeenth Sunday of Ordinary Time: Praying for justice and mercy

Jul 20, 2010

Lectionary Readings: Genesis 18:20-32. Abraham argues with God not to destroy the wicked cities, if fifty and eventually if only ten just persons are found in them. Colossians 2:12-14.The gentiles, though non-observant of the Jewish law and helplessly dead in their sins, were raised to new life in Christ’s resurrection. The decree against us was ... Read more

In Lectionary Reflections | Tagged "Thy Will Be Done", Abraham, Jonah, justice, mercy, Prayer, Sodom and Gomorrah

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“Thy Will Be Done”: The Power of Prayer

May 6, 2010

On Thursday May 6th we in the United States observe the National Day of Prayer. In our nation there are some who may question whether a secular and pluralistic society should espouse an official event that has religious overtones. I deeply admire our pluralistic society and I wholeheartedly agree with protecting religious liberty and to ... Read more

In Passion for Justice | Tagged "Thy Will Be Done", national day of prayer, Prayer, prayer for a world renewed., serenity prayer, Social Justice

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Lectionary Reflection: Ash Wednesday

Feb 23, 2009

Readings: Joel 2:12-18 2 Corinthians 5:20—6:2 Matthew 6:1-6,16-18 Thoughts for Your Consideration: by Fr. John Bucki, SJ. Lent is a time to make faith real in practices which are a source of growth, life and even joy. Growth and new life are possible. It is possible to move beyond earning religious credits or spiritual merit ... Read more

In Lectionary Reflections | Tagged Corinthians, Fasting, Integrity of Creation, Joel, justice, Lent, Matthew, Peace, Pope Benedict XVI, Prayer, prophet, renewal