Posts Tagged ‘“Thy Will Be Done”’

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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