Posted by Jennifer Rumsey on 1/31/18
Working for the Kingdom
Job 7:1-4, 6-7 1 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22-23 Mark 1:29-39
Part of the genius of Saint Benedict of Nursia was his emphasis on a balance of work and prayer. Saint Benedict, who founded 12 monasteries in Italy in the 6th century, brought together ... Read More »
Posted by Jennifer Rumsey on 1/24/18
Jesus’ Power Over Evil
For Sunday, January 28, 2018 Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time
Deuteronomy 18:15-20 1 Corinthians 7:32-35 Mark 1:21-28
Imagine what the scene would have been like 2,000 years ago when Jesus preached at the synagogue in Capernaum. Right before their eyes, demons were being cast ... Read More »
Posted by Jennifer Rumsey on 1/17/18
Sewing for the Kingdom
For Sunday, January 21, 2018 Third Sunday of Ordinary Time
Jonah 3:1-5, 10 1 Corinthians 7:29-31 Mark 1:14-20
My favorite childhood movie is The Three Amigos. In this comedy, three American cowboy-actors come to the realization that their movie career is dwindling and ... Read More »
Posted by Jennifer Rumsey on 1/10/18
Speak, Lord. Your Servant Is Listening
For Sunday, January 14, 2018 Second Sunday of Ordinary Time
1 Samuel 3:3b-10, 19 1 Corinthians 6:13c-15a, 17-20 John 1:35-42
Now that the Christmas season is officially over, my family and I are slowly trying to get back into the daily ... Read More »
Posted by Jennifer Rumsey on 1/03/18
Seekers of Truth
For Sunday, January 07, 2018 The Epiphany of the Lord
Isaiah 60:1-6 Ephesians 3:2-3A, 5-6 Matthew 2:1-12
“We Three Kings of Orient are bearing gifts, we traverse afar…”. So goes the popular song we’ll likely hear this Sunday. Each verse highlights one of the gifts ... Read More »