August 31st, 2009 By Father River Sims
August 31 Lk. 4:16-30
Jesus was accepted by some rejected by others. but oftentimes most amazing conincidence is that those who rejected him were those closet to him. He did not do any miracles before them, because of their lack of faith. Jesus had to leave Nazareth because the people there not only rejected… Continue reading
August 30th, 2009 By Father River Sims
Deut. 4:1-2, 6-8, James 1:17-18, 21-22, 27 Mark 7:1-8; 14-15; 21-23
“What would Jesus do?”A few years ago that question became a popular slogan appearing on bracelets and bumper stickers. Perhaps it can be suggessted a useful approach to today’s readings about rules and regulations. I get this all the time about needle exchange… Continue reading
August 29th, 2009 By Father River Sims
Mk. 6:17-29 Beheading of John the Baptist
The drunken oath of a king with a shallow sense of honor, a seductive dance, and the hateful heart of a queen combined to bring about the martyrdom of John the Baptist. The “voice crying in the wilderness” did not hesitate to accuse the guilty, did not… Continue reading
August 28th, 2009 By Father River Sims
It is hot, but I love the heat, souterner that I am. I have just finished my office of readings and meditation. I am continuing the Ramdam fast. That is one of the reasons I am writing this, is to keep myself honest. I am starving, and it would be so easy for me to… Continue reading