Comments on: Thursday 3/22/2018 Jesus and God’s Enduring Covenant

By: Maria

Maria — Fri, 23 Mar 2018 04:30:17 +0000

Today, I had the special opportunity to fulfill the sacrament of reconciliation. I was reminded of God’s unconditional love and forgiveness. After reading today’s gospel passages and your reflection, my heart is overflowing with passion for our Lord. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and for your service to the community. God bless.

By: A

Thu, 22 Mar 2018 23:54:45 +0000

Mary, I love your teflections, because they are grounded in theology. You give context of what is happening in the current readings by telling us what else is going on preceding and followi g the day’s readings.

But today you really gave a beautiful, pointed image of Abraham sealing the covenant in his blood through circumcision, and God sealing the covenant in His blood on the cross. Wow! What an image! That image will stay with me, because it’s as powerful as another image I got at Advent from a Protestant pastor. John Bartol writes “God placed his Christmas gift on a tree – the old rugged cross.” A stunning image that brought tears to my eyes. For context, here is the article:
http://thechronicleherald.ca/valleyharvester/1528691-don’t-miss-the-priceless-gift-of-giving

Keep up the great work you’re doing, Mary! Both on this website, and in your ministry in mental health. You are very strong to be able to deal with the amount of sadness caused by this world’s evil, which you see in your work. In you, the Lord has chosen a very strong worker for His vineyard. May He bless you and your loved ones as you continue your Lenten journey. Have a blessed Holy Week!

By: Carol

Carol — Thu, 22 Mar 2018 13:52:55 +0000

As someone who has spent sever years working in the field of mental health I , too, have found hope to be the #1 need of so many in crises. God has given us that through his Son and the gift of his Spirit. The barge is a great image. Thank you

By: Maureen

Maureen — Thu, 22 Mar 2018 13:16:25 +0000

Thanks again, Mary, for tugging us along!

By: Laura

Laura — Thu, 22 Mar 2018 11:40:54 +0000

No matter how bad our situations get, He never abandons us. He gives us a way to act, not simply react. It’s what I find most difficult, that I’ll ‘miss’ what He’s telling me to do. It’s one of my greatest fears, my lack of trust. Thank you, Mary.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 22 Mar 2018 09:29:58 +0000

Mary, such a great view on how to help others with their “barge” of problems. Thank goodness for the “tugs” in our lives… in this case it is you. Thank you always for your good work and words to push us up the river of life.

By: Katie McGuire

Katie McGuire — Thu, 22 Mar 2018 09:09:13 +0000

Another lovely reflection. Thank you and God Bless.

By: Joe

Joe — Thu, 22 Mar 2018 07:04:10 +0000

You have a big heart, Mary, and it shows in your reflections. Thank you for another moving piece. May Christ continue to pull you and me sreadily through the river of life. God bless you always!