Weekly devotionals from Father Joe Pordifio, Father Dan Barker, and Deacon Peter Fenoff
The one constant in life is its unpredictability. Life comes at us quickly and often with intensity. No matter how life approaches us, God remains trustworthy, dependable, and faithful. Jesus promised that he would never leave us. We can trust God to meet all our needs, hear every prayer, and work everything together for our good. So, when life's unexpected twists and turn...
Keep ReadingThe Lord give you PeaceThe Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face shine upon you, and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up His countenance upon you, and give you peace (Numbers 6:24-26, NKJV).More than thirty years ago, at a site just south of Jerusalem, archaeologists unearthed two rolled-up pieces of pliable silver, about the size of a credit card. Delicatel...
Keep ReadingThis Sunday, Psalm 1 is the assigned psalm. However, back in September, I wrote a devotional from it, so today's reflections come fromPsalm 42. As I reread it this week, I thought of the worship song inspired by Psalm 42: "As the Deer." While many of you have likely sung that song, here are the lyrics in case you need a reminder of what it says. As the deer panteth for the...
Keep Reading"The warriors of Ephraim, though armed with bows, turned their backs and fled on the day of battle. They did not keep God's covenant and refused to live by his instructions. They forgot what he had done the great wonders he had shown them, the miracles he did for their ancestors on the plain of Zoan in the land of Egypt. For he divided the sea and led them through, making ...
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