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The Israelites set up a king and the results proved to be catastrophic. Having a king other than God is counterproductive. Following God’s will is always best.
Seeing God in every moment leads us as well to total reliance on God in every moment. This little way to faith and trust can help us accept ourselves for who we are.
Pray for someone you know who is responsible for educating others. Then let them know how much you value their work.
Sometimes God asks difficult things of us. “I can’t possibly carry out what God is asking,” we tell ourselves. God responds, “Go with the strength you have. It is I who send you.”
Routine can have a deadening effect on our minds and souls. Take a break from work or house chores today. Make a mental note of how it changes your day.
Followers of Christ are called to stewardship–giving–not just because the other needs to receive, but because we need to give.
We are called to a relationship with God. God calls us to a commitment to be his people. Repeatedly in our lives we are invited to say, “We will serve the Lord.”
Joshua’s discourse reflects the history of the salvation of God’s people. It outlines both their religious and historical identity. This is who they are.
In today’s reading God leads the Israelites across the Jordan River into the land of Canaan just as he led them through the Red Sea out of the land of Egypt.
This week, we celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Gospel recounts the visit between Mary and Elizabeth during their pregnancies.
