Almighty and ever-living God, on this most holy night you opened the way of salvation to all who believe. May our hearts be prepared to receive your word with humble listening, so that, enlightened by your Spirit, we may proclaim it with joyful confidence. This we ask through Christ our Lord. Lord Jesus Christ, by … Continue reading Saturday Easter Vigil 2023 – Apr. 8th
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Daily Scripture Series – Mar. 17th
"Both were running, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first." (John 20:4) based on John 20:1-10, the painting of "The Disciples Peter and John Running to the Sepulchre on the Morning of the Resurrection" by Eugene Burnand portrays the two running in the direction of the empty tomb of Jesus. The … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – Mar. 17th
Daily Scripture Series – Mar. 16th
"His sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground." (Luke 22:44) Known as the Mount of Olives because of all the olive trees located on the mountainside, Jesus went there to pray on the night that He predicted His disciple Judas would betray Him. Jesus was overwhelmed with anguish knowing the betrayal would … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – Mar. 16th
Daily Scripture Series – Mar. 15th
"The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve." (Matthew 20:28) The evening before He would die for all people, Jesus ate dinner with His friends (John 13:1-2). He was well aware of the suffering and death He would soon encounter, yet He got up from the meal, wrapped a towel … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – Mar. 15th
Daily Scripture Series – Mar. 14th
"Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me." (Matthew 16:24) We all leave a bit of ourselves behind when we move to a new place. But to become a long-term resident of Villas Las Estrellas, Antarctica, a cold and desolate place, leaving a piece of yourself … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – Mar. 14th
Daily Scripture Series – Jan. 3rd
"Let us then approach God's throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need." (Hebrews 4:16) When the Mars rover Perseverance landed on that red planet on February 18, 2021, those monitoring its arrival endured 'seven minutes of terror." As the spacecraft … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – Jan. 3rd
No Thought Police 