Browsing the April 2020 archive of Blog

Devotion and Distance | April 30

Posted by Amanda Nobis on 4/30/20

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There's so much good stuff in the readings today I can hardly decide what to write about. We continue to read what's called the "Bread of Life Discourse" from John chapter 6. It's hard for me to think ... Read More »

Jesus has Eyes | April 29

Posted by Amanda Nobis on 4/29/20

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Have you ever thought about Jesus's eyes? (What? That's random, Amanda...) But seriously. Jesus is a real person, and people have eyes. What do His look like?

This may seem like a very strange to think about, but ... Read More »

Stiff-necked and Stubborn | April 28

Posted by Amanda Nobis on 4/28/20

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In our 1st reading today from the Acts of the Apostles, St. Stephen accuses the people, elders and scribes of being “stiff-necked” and opposed to the Holy Spirit.

This description of being “stiff-necked” is used in several places in ... Read More »

"What" or "Who" | April 27

Posted by Amanda Nobis on 4/27/20

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Keeping it short and sweet today.

In today's gospel, Jesus calls some folks out. They follow Him across the sea to Capernaum after they feeding of the 5,000. 

"Amen, amen, I say to you, you are looking for ... Read More »

The Greatest Story Ever Told | Sunday April 26 | Fr. Andy

Posted by Amanda Nobis on 4/27/20

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Have you ever known a really good story teller?  I feel like I have known a lot in my lifetime. I try to be a good story teller myself.  

A couple of times recently my nieces and nephews ... Read More »

In the Name of Jesus Christ | April 25

Posted by Amanda Nobis on 4/25/20

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I have a tendency to get down on myself for not being enough. I’m sure many of you feel the same way. I read Jesus’s sign of a true believe:, that they will drive out demons, speak new languages, pick ... Read More »

Find What You Seek | April 24

Posted by Amanda Nobis on 4/24/20

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When I write these blog posts I use a method of prayer called Lectio Divina to allow the Holy Spirit to speak through me. It's a simple and ancient form of prayer in 4 steps. This is how I ... Read More »

Willed vs. Allowed | April 23

Posted by Amanda Nobis on 4/23/20

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I've been reflecting a lot this week about providence. At the beginning of this pandemic, the world was struck by a crippling fear. We all felt it. There so much that we didn't (and still don't) know about ... Read More »

Jury's Out | April 22

Posted by Amanda Nobis on 4/22/20

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"And this is the verdict,that the light came into the world,but people preferred darkness to light,because their works were evil."

It's really easy for me to impersonalize the work "people." "People" are a really good scapegoat. "People" have ... Read More »

Until the Job is Done | April 21

Posted by Amanda Nobis on 4/21/20

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When our kids were young, we didn’t have a snow blower. Our driveway isn’t too big so everyone got a shovel and we usually made quick work of it. Once in a while, when we got a lot ... Read More »