“It is generally safe to say that noise and turmoil in the interior life are signs of inspirations that proceed from our own emotion or from some spirit that is anything but holy. The inspirations of the Holy Ghost are quiet for God speaks in the silent depths of the Spirit. His voice brings peace. It does not arouse …
Reading: Genesis 12:1-5 and Matthew 9:35-38 As you read and reflect on Genesis 12:1-5, what do you discover about God’s truest intention for all humanity? What do you discover about God’s intention for a generative kind of life (living beyond ourselves, creative fruitfulness) from God’s specific invitation to Abraham? In what ways do you sense …
Reading: Isaiah 6:1-8 and Matthew 11:28-30 Holy Trinity Church departs from our Ordinary Time Readings in Genesis this week due to an Ordination Service with Guest Speaker: The Rev. Canon Dr. Ashley Null. The readings for the service were selected by Dr. Null to compliment the Ordination. Isaiah 6:1-8 is both a lively and sensory …
Reading: Genesis 11:1-9 and Matthew 6:25-34 In this week’s readings there are two different building projects depicted, two different kingdoms being built. The plain in the land of Shinar is the bedrock for what would become Babylon (Gen.11:1; Daniel 1:2). From Gen.11:1-9 and Matt. 6:25-34, what do you hear, what do you understand, what differences …