Category Archives: Scripture

Asking

But we hold this treasure in earthen vessels…the half inch of rain we received a few days ago that was being held in this earthen vessel has quickly evaporated… R. Those who sow in tears shall reap rejoicing.Restore our fortunes, O LORD,like the torrents in the southern desert.Those that sow in tearsshall reap rejoicing. When the LordContinue reading “Asking”

Grandparently

“See how I am presuming to speak…for my parents, but when they put this sign up decades ago I’m not so sure the intention was, “There are Slow Grandparents Playing” rather than “Slow Down for Grandparents Playing”. R. Lord, on the day I called for help, you answered me.May your right hand save me.Help me LORDContinue reading “Grandparently”

Bindweed

Often I put my trust in the deceitful words:“This is the lawn of the Glenn!The lawn of the Glenn! The lawn of the Glenn! I can do with it whatever I want!” However, the reality is that although I didn’t sow bindweed in the lawn, the process of eliminating it may do more harm thanContinue reading “Bindweed”

Holding On

My heart loves these feathers and so I’m holding on to them! Our peacock, Indy, is in his summer molt, but in about seven months – in time for the peafowl mating season to come back around – he will regrow his plumes longer and fuller. My problem now is finding him a peahen forContinue reading “Holding On”

Rain

I’m grateful for the near half-inch of rain being held by our cisterns this morning! I’m also grateful that the Amarillo Diocese is abortion free! Bishop Zurek has been devoted to promoting “a pro-life, pro-marriage and pro-family message in our area, which has been so blessed (with the exception of water) by our Savior, JesusContinue reading “Rain”

Wednesday of the Third Week of Advent

Today’s Readings I make well-being and create woe;     I, the LORD, do all these things. from Reading I  Let the clouds rain down the Just One, and the earth bring forth a Savior. response to Responsorial Psalm Raise your voice and tell the Good News: Behold, the Lord God comes with power. Alleluia “AreContinue reading “Wednesday of the Third Week of Advent”

Memorial of Saint John of the Cross, Priest and Doctor of the Church

For then I will change and purify     the lips of the peoples, from Reading I The Lord hears the cry of the poor. response to Responsorial Psalm Come, O Lord, do not delay; forgive the sins of your people. Alleluia ‘Son, go out and work in the vineyard today.’  The son said in reply,Continue reading “Memorial of Saint John of the Cross, Priest and Doctor of the Church”