Category Archives: Today’s Contemplation

True Fasting

Posted on February 28, 2014 by billtonnis

Isaiah 58:6-7 This, rather, is the fasting that I wish: releasing those bound unjustly, untying the thongs of the yoke; Setting free the oppressed, breaking every yoke; Sharing your bread with the hungry, sheltering the oppressed and the homeless; Clothing … Continue reading →

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Let Go and Live

Posted on February 27, 2014 by billtonnis

Luke 9:24-25 For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will save it. What profit is there for one to gain the whole world yet lose or forfeit himself? What … Continue reading →

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Wake Up

Posted on February 26, 2014 by billtonnis

2 Corinthians 6:3 Behold, now is a very acceptable time; behold, now is the day of salvation. We spend so much time either carrying the weight of past hurts or injustice or worrying about the future. But, as St. Paul … Continue reading →

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Ego Mania

Posted on February 25, 2014 by billtonnis

Mark 9:34-35 The Apostles had been discussing among themselves on the way who was the greatest. Then Jesus sat down, called the Twelve, and said to them, “If anyone wishes to be first, he shall be the last of all … Continue reading →

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Faith

Posted on February 24, 2014 by billtonnis

Mark 9:23-24 Jesus said to him…”Everything is possible to one who has faith.” Then the boy’s father cried out, “I do believe, help my unbelief!” When a boy suffering from chronic convulsions is brought to Jesus’ disciples they are unable … Continue reading →

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Death Leads to Life

Posted on February 21, 2014 by billtonnis

Mark 8:34-35 He summoned the crowd with his disciples and said to them, “Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me. For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but … Continue reading →

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All Belong

Posted on February 20, 2014 by billtonnis

James 2:1 My brothers and sisters, show no partiality as you adhere to the faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ. Today’s lesson is that God views all of us as equal. All people deserve to be treated as God’s … Continue reading →

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Make Me a Channel

Posted on February 19, 2014 by billtonnis

Psalm 116:12 How can I repay the Lord for all the good done for me? Think back on all the people who made a difference in your life by allowing the Spirit of Christ to flow through them. Maybe it … Continue reading →

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Providence

Posted on February 18, 2014 by billtonnis

Mark 8:20-21 “When I broke the seven loaves for the four thousand, how many full baskets of fragments did you pick up?” They answered [him], “Seven.” He said to them, “Do you still not understand?” We often say, “Seeing is … Continue reading →

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Blessings Abound

Posted on February 17, 2014 by billtonnis

Mark 8:11-12 The Pharisees came forward and began to argue with him, seeking from him a sign from heaven to test him. He sighed from the depth of his spirit and said, “Why does this generation seek a sign? God … Continue reading →

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