by Hans Jorgensen | Aug 20, 2020 | Devotions
“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds…” Romans 12:2“That’s the way the world works.” How often have you heard something like that? How do you feel about it?“Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the...
by St. Timothy | Aug 14, 2020 | Devotions
In Sunday’s gospel, Jesus says to a Canaanite woman, “Woman, great is your faith! Let it be done for you as you wish!” (Matthew 15:28). Canaanites weren’t often seen as heroes of biblical passages, yet this woman persists in pushing Jesus till she gets a blessing....
by St. Timothy | Aug 6, 2020 | Devotions
But when Peter noticed the strong wind, he became frightened, and beginning to sink, he cried out, “Lord, save me!” (Mt 14:30) Strong winds – whether literal or figurative – can cause us fear. Peter shows that doubt and sinks into the water. How do you...
by St. Timothy | Jul 27, 2020 | Devotions
Something is changing in me. I feel a lump in my throat and tears come to my eyes more quickly these days. What triggers those tears? News of the birth of a bouncing baby boy in the neighborhood, – A phone call from a brother, – The evening news, – A...
by Hans Jorgensen | Jul 23, 2020 | Devotions
In Matthew 13, Jesus says, “The kingdom of heaven is like yeast that a woman took and mixed in with three measures of flour until all of it was leavened.”Jesus picks all the wrong things to signify God’s reign – yeast (because unleavened was used for holy occasions)...
by Hans Jorgensen | Jul 16, 2020 | Devotions
In Romans 8, Paul writes, “When we cry, ‘Abba! Father!’ it is that very Spirit bearing witness that we are children of God.”Paul seems to be saying that when we notice the groaning of creation, when we sigh with sorrow, God’s Spirit is right there with us. Pray today...
