Today is Fig Monday arising from St. Mark’s observation that, on the day after Palm Sunday, Christ cursed a fruitless fig tree. It’s an odd story and yet it fits in with the shape of the liturgical year.
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Going through the Passion each Lent starting on Palm Sunday, never fails to find me asking again for forgiveness and expressing my deep desire for a renewed relationship with Jesus.
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As I prepare for the Sacrament of Reconciliation before we move into Holy Week, I’m pondering the things and behaviors that are out of order in my life, leading me away from who God designed me to be. I’m getting ready for my confession. Its been helpful to listen to Josh Groban’s Confession as I meditate on where I’ve been unwilling to see God’s love, blessing and grace in my life and relying on my own strength:
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The “grace of a sister” can refer to the inherent goodness, kindness, and unwavering support a sister embodies. Today I celebrate, my sister Melanie, who has been a faithful woman in my life.
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There is no doubt that Jesus’ teaching caused division. This is true today. The life, preaching, and mission of Jesus are predicated upon the assumption that all is not well with us, that we stand in need of a renovation of vision, attitude, and behavior. We are not OK despite what our culture tries to impose on us.
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The Christian life isn’t about striving harder—it’s about surrendering deeper.
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As we enter in the final weeks of our Lenten journey, are you thirsting for God in a different way? Are you more aware of the hungers that are driving the actions of your life? We were created for praise and worship of God. Lets aspire to living the life of holiness that God thirsts for us to live. Lets pray for this grace.
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Are you finding yourself weary from the heavy burdens you carry? Do you long for the healing power of God’s presence? Here is something to think and pray about each day this week:
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The word “faith” is the most misunderstood word in the religious vocabulary. And this is unfortunate, for faith stands at the very heart of what it meansto be a Christian. The opening line of Hebrews 11 has the right definition: “Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.”
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It happens. Somebody speaks to me in a cutting tone.
So I want to cut right back. That’s the way life is.
But who says it has to be this way?
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Smitten With Goodness 