132nd day of the year
It is a familiar story, a favorite of many; you'll find it in the tenth chapter of the gospel of Luke. It begins: "A man was going down from Jerusalem…
Do it for the children…
In the gospel reading this week you will hear the words: "I will not leave you orphaned." The first image of orphan that generally comes to mind is a child…
Created in the image of God
The God said, "Let us make humankind in our image, according to our likeness ..." So God created humankind in his image, in the image of God he created them;…
Hugs and prayers
Dexiosis (Greek) and Dextrarum (Latin), meaning joining right hands. We know it as a handshake, a globally widespread, brief greeting or parting tradition in which two people grasp one of each other's…
Stay Close
St. Augustine wrote: Remember this. When people choose to withdraw far from a fire, the fire continues to give warmth, but they grow cold. When people choose to withdraw far…
Let us give thanks!
The first text I received this morning referred to the sunshine, blue sky and the sound of birds singing. It ended with "Let us give thanks!" What a nice way…
Monday, May 4
If you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same. Luke 6:33 Governor Phil Murphy is pleading…
Peace at the last
Seven times a day I will praise you for your righteous judgments. Psalm 119:164 It has long been the practice of Christianity to mark divisions of the day in terms…
Saturday
Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith. [Gal. 6:10] As you have done it to the…
Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect. Matthew 5:48
Martin Luther encouraged people to always see one another in the best possible light. There is also an expression that says: "walk a mile in my shoes before you judge…