Listening as Prayer
Herman Sutter
March 15, 2025
The real sacrifice God asks is our attention. You don’t have to pick up your rosary, light a candle, or fall on your knees.
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Herman Sutter
Herman Sutter is a school librarian, author, and poet who resides in Houston, Texas. To read more of his work, visit WorldBeforeGrace.blogspot.com.
Christ the King
Herman Sutter
March 9, 2025
What kind of king gets nailed to a cross for a throne? What kind of king gets buried in a borrowed tomb? What kind of king was Jesus? And what kind of kingdom does he rule?
When Prayer Feels Dry
Herman Sutter
February 27, 2025
Do you sometimes feel trapped by your own habits and customs, ways of doing things? Even our prayer and worship can become so repetitive and familiar that it seems like we’re on autopilot.
Listening as Sacrifice
Herman Sutter
February 13, 2025
When someone takes the time to listen to us, to hear our concerns, our stories, our dreams, we feel valued. We feel wanted, that we matter and belong. That feeling is something we all hunger for.
Leaving Security Behind
Herman Sutter
February 2, 2025
When we pack for a journey, many of us over pack.
Who Are the Lost Sheep?
Herman Sutter
January 19, 2025
In the Gospels, Jesus sometimes says things that make us uncomfortable and may sound harsh to our modern ear.
A Blessing and a Test
Herman Sutter
January 4, 2025
There is a long tradition of seeing suffering as a test: a test of our strength, of our courage, of our faith. But what kind of test comes from a blessing?