March 31st, 2009 By Father River Sims
March 30, Dn. 13:1-9, 1-17, 19-30, 33-62; Jn. 8:1-20
it is easy to project onto people our own stuff. a young man,, i guess he is young, 35, commented to me today that he has known me since he was 20, and that i have never once judged him. he has always felt accepted by me… Continue reading
March 29th, 2009 By Father River Sims
March 27, Jn. 7:1-2, 10, 25-30: “Not Meeting People’s Expectations”
The leaders of the temple were disgusted when they found there was no prospect of worldly advantages to come from Jesus. People often do not understand me, they get upset when I tell them my mission is to simply “Be a presence in the moment”. After… Continue reading
March 27th, 2009 By Father River Sims
Jn. 5:31-47–March 26
Jesus was saddened by the unbelief and evil that was around him. He was slighted and undervalued, because people admired and over valued themselves. Many who make a great profession of religion, how they are lacking in their love for God by their neglect and contempt–lack of love for the poor and all… Continue reading
March 26th, 2009 By Father River Sims
Luke 1:26-38
Isaiah 25:1-8 portrays images of hope–that God will provide. In Numbers 13 tells how the chosen messengers of Moses people reconnoiter Canaan for forty days. Whey they returned, their words spread fear, although reported that it flows with “milk and honey”. Fear of challenge and of what might happen means death for those who… Continue reading