Tag Archives: service

Faith Requires Service

Posted on April 5, 2016 by billtonnis

How am I being called to help someone in need? +++ Acts 4:32 The community of believers was of one heart and mind, and no one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they had everything in … Continue reading →

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Sing Your Lifesong

Posted on March 30, 2016 by billtonnis

When we use our gifts and talents in service…it is like a sacred symphony. +++ Psalm 105:1-2 Give thanks to the Lord, invoke his name; make known among the peoples his deeds! Sing praise, play music; proclaim all his wondrous deeds! … Continue reading →

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Vocation

Posted on March 24, 2016 by billtonnis

How are you being called to serve the world? +++ John 13:14-15 “If I, therefore, the master and teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash one another’s feet. I have given you a model to follow, so that … Continue reading →

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True Sacrifice

Posted on February 12, 2016 by billtonnis

The universal calling is to channel God’s Love ~~~ 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 … Continue reading →

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Ash Wednesday

Posted on February 10, 2016 by billtonnis

Live your life with an eternal perspective Matthew 6:2 “When you give alms, do not blow a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets to win praise of others.” ~~~ As we enter … Continue reading →

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Becoming Whole

Posted on January 14, 2016 by billtonnis

Mark 1:45 The man went away and began to publicize the whole matter. He spread the report abroad so that it was impossible for Jesus to enter a town openly. Jesus remained outside in deserted places, and people kept coming to him … Continue reading →

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Giving Is Gaining

Posted on August 18, 2015 by billtonnis

Matthew 19:23-24 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Amen, I say to you, it will be hard for one who is rich to enter the kingdom of heaven. Again I say to you, it is easier for a camel to … Continue reading →

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Harmonizing with God

Posted on July 8, 2015 by billtonnis

Psalm 33:2-3 Give thanks to the Lord on the harp; on the ten-stringed lyre offer praise. Sing to God a new song; skillfully play with joyful chant. St. Ignatius said he and all people were made to praise, reverence and serve … Continue reading →

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The Way to Wholeness

Posted on April 2, 2015 by billtonnis

John 13:14-15 If I, therefore, the master and teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash one another’s feet. I have given you a model to follow, so that as I have done for you, you should also do.” … Continue reading →

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Love Is Blind

Posted on January 15, 2015 by billtonnis

Mark 1:45 The man went away and began to publicize the whole matter. He spread the report abroad so that it was impossible for Jesus to enter a town openly. Jesus remained outside in deserted places, and people kept coming … Continue reading →

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