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15Jul/20

Not an Empty Platitude, from a Crunchy Granola

July 15, 2020Guest WritersDeepa

[Mike’s Note: In case you’re wondering, Deepa reads through most of my entries before I publish them. So if you happen to think some of them are any good, it’s because ofRead More…

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13Jul/20

Dismissive

July 13, 2020Daily Office ReflectionsJudging, Others, Self-ExaminationMichael

Daily Office Readings – Old Testament ( Joshua 2:1-14 ) Today the Old Testament passage was about the two spies that Joshua sent into Jericho and their interaction with the prostitute Rahab.Read More…

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11Jul/20

Pinch Me

July 11, 2020Things I Read SomewhereJudging, Judgment, Rest, Self-Care, Self-ExaminationMichael

Some old men came to see Abba Poemen, and said to him: Tell us, when we see brothers dozing during the sacred office, should we pinch them so they will stay awake?Read More…

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06Jul/20

Do As I Say

July 6, 2020Daily Office ReflectionsChristianity, Father, Religion, Religious Titles, Self-Examination, Self-JustificationMichael

Daily Office Readings – Gospel ( Matthew 23:1-12 ) [Today’s entry is less of a full-fledged thought and more of a compilation of separate thoughts on different portions of the scripture, moreRead More…

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28Jun/20

The Heavy Burden

June 28, 2020Daily Office Reflections, Things I Read SomewhereHate, Racism, Self Worth, Self-Examination, Self-Justification, SinMichael

Daily Office Readings – Gospel ( Luke 13:10-17 ) These past few weeks have seen a lot of protests concerning the persistent racism in this country. Those protesting have pointed out thatRead More…

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23Jun/20

God is Here

June 23, 2020Daily Office Reflections, Things I Read SomewhereChildlike, Faith, Money, Rich, WealthMichael

Daily Office Readings – Gospel ( Matthew 19:23-30 ) Yesterday’s Gospel reading dealt with a rich young man who wanted to know what he needed to do in order to receive eternalRead More…

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15Jun/20

On Moving Mountains

June 15, 2020Daily Office ReflectionsAction, Disciples, Faith, JesusMichael

Daily Office Readings – Gospel ( Matthew 17:14-21 ) As I read through this morning’s Gospel reading, I was, of course, struck by Jesus rebuking his disciples. They had tried to castRead More…

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12Jun/20

Love, or Power?

June 12, 2020Daily Office ReflectionsLove, Power, Sin, St. Peter, Unconditional LoveMichael

Today’s Daily Office Readings – Gospel ( Matt. 16:21-28 ) “Get behind me Satan!” Peter doesn’t want Jesus to die, as is natural for someone who has become your teacher, friend andRead More…

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24May/20

Home Alone?

May 24, 2020SermonsEaster, Eternal Life, Feast of the AscensionMichael

Lectionary Readings – 7th Sunday of Easter This past Thursday, we celebrated the Feast of the Ascension. Or at least we thought really hard about celebrating the day because it fell inRead More…

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15May/20

Just Can’t Get Much Worse…

May 15, 2020Daily Office Reflections, Things I Read SomewhereHypocrisy, Judging, Judgment, Politics, Sin, TweetingMichael

Daily Office Readings – Gospel ( Matthew 7:1-12 ) The other day, I ran across a Twitter stream ripping on everyone and anyone who had caused the Tweeter even a most minorRead More…

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