by Jill Tomey | Feb 25, 2023 | Faith Reflection
Paul Teaches Us About Doing the Right Thing In his letter to the Thessalonians Paul writes ‘Never tire of doing what is right’ (2 Thessalonians 3:13). When he was among them, he worked and earned his keep so as to be a model for them of how to do the right thing. He...
by Jill Tomey | Feb 1, 2023 | Faith Reflection
Kindness Prayer Dear Jesus, We praise you for your goodness and mercy and thank you for the example of kindness in your life. We remember how you healed the sick and fed the hungry. Help us to show concern for others in my words and actions. Teach us to be alert to...
by Jill Tomey | Feb 1, 2023 | Faith Reflection
Barnabas Teaches Us About Kindness Barnabas was filled with words of goodwill and kindness. His given name was Joseph, but the apostles called him Barnabas, which means “a son of encouragement or comfort. We first meet Barnabas in Acts of the Apostles when he sold his...
by Jill Tomey | Sep 3, 2022 | Faith Reflection
David Teaches Us About Responsibility King Saul of Israel had become very self-centered and ineffective in his governmental affairs, and God decided it was time to groom his replacement. God sent Samuel, the prophet, to find and anoint the new king, but only gave him...
by Jill Tomey | Sep 3, 2022 | Faith Reflection
Responsibility Prayer Dear Jesus, We praise you for your goodness and mercy and thank you for the example of responsibility in your life. We remember how you took responsibility for the poor and helpless in your community. Help us to embrace our roles as your servants...
by Jill Tomey | Apr 1, 2022 | Faith Reflection
Courage Prayer Dear Jesus, We praise you for your goodness and mercy and thank you for the example of Courage in your life. We remember how you boldly preached about how to love others. Help us to embrace our roles as your servants here on Earth and be all that we can...