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Clay in the Hand of God, the Potter

In Jeremiah, 18:1-6 we hear about the potter who takes clay and can make anything out of it. God speaks about the power which God has to make anything out of nothing, or anything out of something. Today, we can be the clay in the hand of God, our potter. Is there something we would like God to make of us? Whatever that might be, God can do more!!! We need the willingness to allow God to make known the divine in us and the image that God wishes us to have in our life. We should not obstruct the creativity of our God!

The Feast of St. Martha

The Gospel of Luke 10:38-42 tells us about Martha and Mary welcoming Jesus into their home. Martha is the busy one preparing the food and Mary is sitting at the feet of Jesus and listening to Him. Martha is burdened and wants help. Jesus is telling her that perhaps there is a time and place for everything. I don

Faith That Grows

God says I knew you before you were born

In Jeremiah, 1:1, 4-10 we hear about God calling Jeremiah to be the prophet. And, as usual, Jeremiah objects because

Mary Magdalene

The Gospel of John 20:1-2, 11-18 tell us about Mary Magdalene going to the tomb of Christ early in the morning. When seeing the stone removed from the entrance, she runs to Simon Peter and to John and says that His body has been taken. Imagine that grief in Mary at not finding the body of Jesus. She loved Him so much and to have His body stolen

Do Right and Love Good

In Micah 6:8 we read

I desire mercy not sacrifice

July 17, 2008: Come to Me

July 14, 2008: Cease Doing Evil, Learn to Do Good

July 10, 2008: Depend on God

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