by Lynne Marie | May 4, 2026 | Daily Reflections
In Acts 14:5-18, Paul and Barnabas restore a man to the level of health and being that most humans are born with. Healing the cripple was a miracle, but the same thing could have been accomplished, conceivably, at least, by sufficiently advanced medical technology...
by Lynne Marie | May 2, 2026 | Daily Reflections
Light and Life Through Conscious Union with Jesus Hear the Spirit Acts 6: 1-7 shows the Holy Spirit guiding the community in response to unforeseen challenges that arise in their life as the Church. Cultural differences threatened to cause division between the...
by Lynne Marie | May 2, 2026 | Daily Reflections
The Presentation of Gifts is a turning point in Mass. It marks the transition, not only from the Liturgy of the Word to the Liturgy of the Eucharist, but also from what could be an understanding of the Mass that is merely human to the realization of the divine mystery...
by Lynne Marie | May 1, 2026 | Daily Reflections
Peter announces in Acts 13: 26-33: “We bring you the good news that what God promised to our ancestors he has fulfilled for us… by raising Jesus.” But his point follows in verses 40-41: Beware, that what the prophets said does not happen to you: “Look, you scoffers!...
by Lynne Marie | Apr 30, 2026 | Daily Reflections
In Acts 13:13-25, Paul reminds his hearers they are a chosen people, and that God has “made this people great” by guiding their history through chosen individuals, some of whom sinned and betrayed him: “The God of this people chose our ancestors….” He mentions...
by Lynne Marie | Apr 29, 2026 | Daily Reflections
Acts 12:24 to 13:5 shows the Spirit telling the Church in Antioch to dedicate Barnabas and Saul (Paul): While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” Then, after...
