July 18th, 2010 By Father River Sims
Matt. 12:14-21 “When Jesus heard about the plot against him, he went away from that place and large crowds followed him. He healed all the sick.. ”
For me the mark of Christian courage is to go on, doing good, doing justice, whatever the cost to myself. I see the life of Jesus is… Continue reading
July 16th, 2010 By Father River Sims
Mt. 11: 28-30-”For the yoke I will give you is easy and the load I will put on you is light.” Love God and your neighbor Jesus says. That is the load we are expected to carry through life. Great asceticism is of our own making but good as it may be only love is… Continue reading
July 15th, 2010 By Father River Sims
Matthew 11:25-27: One of Jesus’ principle missions was to make God his Father known. People then, as now, suffered from having God portrayed as harsh or punitive. Jesus emphasizes that he wants people know God as love, and to know God intimately. People blame God for everything, rather than looking at their own humanity, expecting… Continue reading
July 14th, 2010 By Father River Sims
Mt. 11:20-24 Jesus seems to expect to see change in us and prayer helps us change. I look back at my own life I see the how I have changed over the years. Even as I look back to the past few years I have changed. It is strange how I have cease to worry… Continue reading