desiring God … listening, waiting
Sunday June 4, 2023 The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity (click here to listen to or read today’s scriptures) God so loves the world God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish, but have everlasting life. And when I read...
Posted on Jun 03, 2023
Saturday, June 3, 2023 Saint Charles Lwanga and Companions, Martyrs (click here to listen to or read today’s scriptures) Oh no, don’t let the rain come down The law of the Lord is perfect, refreshing the soul. More and more I confront the puzzle of living a Holy Spirit-filled life and at the same...
Friday, June 2, 2023 Friday of the Eighth Week of Ordinary Time (click here to listen to or read today’s scriptures) Back from the sandy beach Back with good memories and sand in our car, sand in our shoes, sand in other less mentionable places … Miles caught four fish with Marc’s help, and...
Thursday, June 1, 2023 Memorial of Saint Justin, Martyr (click here to listen to or read today’s scriptures) Psalm 39, Mark 10 and me Mary Oliver wrote: I live in the open mindedness of not knowing enough about anything. It was beautiful. How quietly, and not with any assignment from us, or even a...
Posted on May 31, 2023
Complete list of May 2023 Daily Devotions with links May 1 Fortress of unity, clothed in springtime green May 2 Long days in the desert May 3 Waiting on the wings May 4 What kind of king is this? May 5 Jim Valvano, Peter Marty and Paul of Tarsus May 6 Riders up! May...
Posted on May 31, 2023
Haiku for every day of May 2023 May 1 Gray skies, tanks, Mayday Berlin gives way to Prague sun Remember the gift May 2 Playdough fills my mouth Rugeley tries a second time Morning impression May 3 Heat climbs toward summer, Jigsaws, movies – stay inside Need more exercise! May 4...
Posted on May 31, 2023
Wednesday, May 31, 2023 Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (click here to listen to or read today’s scriptures) In which Paul does not meet Mary but speaks as if he did God indeed is my savior; I am confident and unafraid. With joy we shall draw water at the fountain...
Posted on May 30, 2023
Tuesday of the Eighth Week in Ordinary Time, May 30, 2023 (click here to listen to or read today’s scriptures) Weals and woes of Port Aransas The Lord is one who always repays, and he will give back to you sevenfold. But offer no bribes, these he does not accept! Trust not in sacrifice...
Monday, May 29, 2023 Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church (click here to listen to or read today’s scriptures) My eyes are watching God Standing by the cross of Jesus were his mother Mary, his mother’s sister Mary, and Mary of Magdala. When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple...
Sunday May 28, 2023 Pentecost Sunday (click here to listen to or read today’s scriptures) Ruah We took long Saturday afternoon naps. But neither of us need the sleep as much as we need a big wind to blow us out and about. Important relationships are foundering. Even though our various semi-emergencies are not...
