Posted by debbie fields on 4/03/19
For Sunday, April 7th, 2019 5th Sunday of Lent
Isaiah 43:16-21 Philippians 3:8-14 John 8:1-11
It is a scene we have become all too familiar with — people losing everything because of their addiction to drugs. At first, they were introduced to it by friends. At the moment, ... Read More »
Posted by debbie fields on 3/27/19
For Sunday, March 31st, 2019 4th Sunday of Lent
Joshua 5:9a, 10-12 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 Luke 15:1-3, 11-32
Fatherhood, in today’s current cultural climate, can be a hotly debated topic depending on who you are listening to. The mere notion can bring up difficult feelings and memories for ... Read More »
Posted by debbie fields on 3/20/19
For Sunday, March 24th, 2019
3rd Sunday of Lent
Exodus 3:1-8a, 13-15 1 Corinthians 10:1-6, 10-12 Luke 13:1-9
Growing up in the northern Midwest, we had long, unforgiving winters. Spring meant hope of warmth and the great thaw from a long cold winter. It was filled with melting snow, ... Read More »
Posted by debbie fields on 3/13/19
For Sunday, March 17th, 2019 2nd Sunday of Lent
Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18 Philippians 3:17—4:1 Luke 9:28b-36
Our contemporary American culture has a complicated relationship with sacrifice. Historically, our nation was built on it. Today we honor veterans, first responders, and others who risk their own lives for others. ... Read More »
Posted by debbie fields on 3/06/19
For Sunday, March 10th, 2019 1st Sunday of Lent
Deuteronomy 26:4-10 Romans 10:8-13 Luke 4:1-13
Our Church and our world are going through painful times. For our Church, the ongoing revelations of the sex abuse crisis are disturbing, discouraging, and sad. Feelings of betrayal and anger are commonly ... Read More »
Posted by debbie fields on 2/27/19
For Sunday, March 3rd, 2019 8th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sirach 27:4-7 1 Corinthians 15:54-58 Luke 6:39-45
As I look back on my own spiritual journey, I’m quite aware of the special role that the saints have played in the development of my faith. In fact, much like ... Read More »
Posted by debbie fields on 2/20/19
For Sunday, February 24th, 2019 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time
1 Samuel 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23 1 Corinthians 15:45-49 Luke 6:27-38
February 14th marked the one-year anniversary of the shootings at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. Seventeen children and teachers were killed that day. ... Read More »
Posted by debbie fields on 2/13/19
For Sunday, February 17th, 2019 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Jeremiah 17:5-8 1 Corinthians 15:12, 16-20 Luke 6:17, 20-26
I remember these assignments in grade school. I was terrified by them. I was afraid to stand in front of my class and didn’t think that I would ever ... Read More »
Posted by debbie fields on 2/07/19
For Sunday, February 10th, 2019 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Isaiah 6:1-2a, 3-8 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 Luke 5:1-11
A few weeks ago, I caught myself stuck in the middle of a petty social media argument. There were two sides arguing in, essentially, a battle of the minds. I ... Read More »
Posted by debbie fields on 1/30/19
For Sunday, February 3rd, 2019 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Jeremiah 1:4-5, 17-19 1 Corinthians 13:4-13 Luke 4:21-30
Jeremiah is called from birth. Jesus proclaimed it in his hometown of Nazareth 2,000 years ago. Barack Obama announced it in 2007 in his native state of Illinois … or ... Read More »