Posted by Jennifer Rumsey on 6/06/18
Growing the Kingdom
For Sunday, June 10, 2018 10th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Genesis 3:9-15 2 Corinthians 4:13—5:1 Mark 3:20-35
I have a tendency to psych myself out over things. I can get overwhelmed running through various scenarios of outcomes or responses in my mind, which can ... Read More »
Posted by Jennifer Rumsey on 5/30/18
God Sees the Worth in All of Us
For Sunday, June 3, 2018
The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
Exodus 24:3-8 Hebrews 9:11-15 Mark 14:12-16, 22-26
When I first got married, I was clueless about food and cooking. My husband wasn’t much more ... Read More »
Posted by Jennifer Rumsey on 5/23/18
Mystery in an Age of Fact-Finding
Posted on May 23, 2018 by Anna Carter - Connect! Sunday Reflection
For Sunday, May 27, 2018 The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
Deuteronomy 4:32-34, 39-40 Romans 8:14-17 Matthew 28:16-20
“Do you want to cut straight to the facts?” ... Read More »
Posted by Jennifer Rumsey on 5/09/18
Live in God’s Promise
For Sunday, May 13, 2018
The Ascension of the Lord
Acts 1:1-11 Ephesians 1:17-23 or 4:1-13 or 4:1-7, 11-13 Mark 16:15-20
As they were looking on, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him from their sight. While they were looking intently at ... Read More »
Posted by Jennifer Rumsey on 5/02/18
For Sunday, May 6, 2018 Sixth Sunday of Easter
Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48 1 John 4:7-10 John 15:9-17
St. Therese of Lisieux was only a teenager when she entered the convent. Like many young people, she was unsure of her talents and how she should serve God ... Read More »
Posted by Jennifer Rumsey on 4/25/18
Rediscovering Nature
For Sunday, April 29, 2018 Fifth Sunday of Easter
Acts 9:26-31 1 John 3:18-24 John 15:1-8
Several months ago, I watched the documentary, “Back to Eden,” which is the story of a Los Angeles lawyer turned hobby gardener in Washington. In the documentary, he ... Read More »
Posted by Jennifer Rumsey on 4/19/18
An Intimate Relationship with God
For Sunday, April 22, 2018 Fourth Sunday of Easter
Acts 4:8-12 1 John 3:1-2 John 10:11-18
As a newly pregnant mother years ago, I remember hearing that newborns could distinguish their mothers from other women by scent, and mothers could smell random clothing ... Read More »
Posted by Jennifer Rumsey on 4/04/18
“Think Outside the Box”
For Sunday, April 8, 2018 Second Sunday of Easter (Divine Mercy Sunday)
Acts 4:32-35 1 John 5:1-6 John 20:19-31
When people are feeling afraid or insecure, they often find security and solace behind the locked door of a room. While locking oneself in ... Read More »
Posted by Jennifer Rumsey on 3/28/18
Living the Resurrection
For Sunday, April 1, 2018 Easter Sunday
Acts 10:34a, 37-43 Colossians 3:1-4 or 1 Corinthians 5:6b-8 John 20:1-9 or Mark 16:1-7
In his book, “The Dwelling of the Light: Praying with Icons of Christ”, Rowan Williams (the former archbishop of Canterbury) reflected:
“Orthodox theologians ... Read More »
Posted by Jennifer Rumsey on 3/21/18
He Emptied Himself
For Sunday, March 25, 2018, Palm Sunday Mark 11:1-10 Philippians 2:6-11 Mark 14:1—15:47
Over the past few decades, what has become known as the “Prosperity Gospel” has gained popularity among televangelists. It claims that following Christ should result in increased financial success for the believer ... Read More »