“When We Judge Others–We Judge Ourselves”

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 27, 28, and 29

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

“People Pay Little Attention to Jesus–but Plenty to Themselves”

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

The Annunciation–A Journey of Faith

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