Jan. 20: Day by Day with Father Bill
WEDNESDAY OF THE SECOND WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME -from FutureChurch Community Let us pray: Grant us, O God, A vision of your world as your love would have it: A world where the weak are protected, and none go hungry or poor. A world where the riches of creation are honored and shared so everyone […]
Jan. 19: Day by Day with Father Bill
TUESDAY OF THE SECOND WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME -From the civil rights leader, John Lewis (1940-2020) Study the path of others to make your way easier and more abundant. Lean toward the whispers of your own heart, discover the universal truth, and follow its dictates. Know that the truth always leads to love and the […]
Jan. 18: Day by Day with Father Bill
MONDAY OF THE SECOND WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME REV DR MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY Sadly I have yet to see the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial in Washington, DC. Perhaps you have seen it! Engraved on the statue are: Out of the mountain of despair, a stone of hope. I was a drum major for […]
Jan. 17: In Joy & Sorrow with Father Bill
As we enter Ordinary Time, I would like to share with you a reflection by Ann Weems titled “It Is Not Over”, which concludes her book of reflections, Kneeling in Bethlehem. It is not over, this birthing. There are always newer skies into which God can throw stars. When we begin to think that we […]
Jan 17 Homily Connect: Come and See Jesus
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 1SM 3:3B-10,19, 1COR 6:13C-15A, 17-20, JN 1:35-42 Scripture They said to him, “Rabbi” – which translated means Teacher-, “where are you staying?” He said to them, “Come, and you will see.” So they went and saw where Jesus was staying, and they stayed with him that day. My Brother and […]
Jan. 15: Day by Day with Father Bill
FRIDAY OF THE FIRST WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME -from the website spiritualityofconflict.com God be with us in our watching -and may our looking be attentive and focussed. God be with us in our looking -and may our seeing be sharp and clear. God be with us in our seeing -and may our understanding be deep […]
Jan. 14: Day by Day with Father Bill
THURSDAY OF THE FIRST WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME -from Father Ron Rolheiser’s book, Prayer: Our Deepest Longing What are the antibodies that create a healthy immune system within the body of Christ? If we can believe those who have been doctors of the soul, we create healthy antibodies when we silently suffer for each other, […]
Jan. 13: Day by Day with Father Bill
WEDNESDAY OF THE FIRST WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME -from Pope Francis’ homily for the Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God, January 1, 2021 We are in this world not to die, but to give life. The holy Mother of God teaches us that the first step in giving life to those around us is […]
Jan. 12: Day by Day with Father Bill
TUESDAY OF THE FIRST WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME -from Father Henri Nouwen In the biblical understanding, our heart is at the center of our being. It’s not a muscle, but a symbol for the very center of our being. Now the beautiful thing about the heart is that the heart is the place where we […]
Jan. 11: Day by Day with Father Bill
MONDAY OF THE FIRST WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME -from Father Henri Nouwen When Jesus was baptized in the Jordan River, he heard a voice from heaven saying, This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased. (Matthew 3:17) These words revealed the true identity of Jesus as the beloved. Jesus truly heard that […]