Reflections for

11th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Jun 18, 2017

Genesis 18:1-15, (21:1-7); Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19; (Exodus 19:2-8a; Psalm 100;) Romans 5:1-8; Matthew 9:35-10:8, (9-23)

Living by the Word

The apostles’ new identity

Romans 5:1-8; Matthew 9:35–10:8 (9-23)

Jun 03, 2008 by A. Katherine Grieb

In Robert Bolt’s play A Man for All Seasons, Thomas More, lord chancellor of England under Henry VIII, attempts to reassure his wife and daughter (who are rightly concerned for his safety) by pointing to himself with the words, “This is not the stuff of which martyrs are made.”

Living by the Word

Are we there yet?

Romans 5:1-8

May 31, 2005 by Felipe N. Martinez

When I take a long road trip, the route I choose depends on whether I am driving my car or riding my motorcycle. If I have a tight time line, I drive my car. I prefer to travel on interstate highways if possible. My priority is to get to my destination quickly; I map out a route, set the cruise control, turn on the radio, fly through the countryside and stop only when absolutely necessary.

Living by the Word

Promise keeper

Genesis 18:1-15

May 22, 2002 by Prince Raney Rivers

Words do not carry much weight if we have no confidence in the one who is speaking. The integrity of the one making the promise is the currency that makes the promise valuable.

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