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Month: March 2021

Posted on March 31, 2021September 21, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 16 Comments

Why Pray “For Thine Is the Kingdom, and the Power, and the Glory”?

Why do we end the Lord's Prayer with these words, “For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen"?

Posted on March 30, 2021March 29, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 1 Comment

The Seven Last Words of Jesus

The Seven Last Words Spoken by Jesus on the Cross

Posted on March 29, 2021March 29, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 5 Comments

Holy Week by Ann Weems

Holy Week's Poem, Prayer, Psalm, and Promise

Posted on March 28, 2021March 27, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 5 Comments

Kenosis

A poem inspired by Philippians 2:5-11, which is read every year on the Sunday commemorating the Sunday of the Passion / Palm Sunday and the beginning of Holy Week.

Posted on March 27, 2021March 25, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 8 Comments

Hearts Made Full: My Sermon on Philippians 2:5-11

Hearts Made Full: My Sermon on Philippians 2:5-11, preached on Palm Sunday.

Posted on March 26, 2021March 25, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 8 Comments

Favorite Quotes – Martin Luther

"Pray, and let God worry." - Martin Luther

Posted on March 25, 2021March 26, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence

The Donkey by G.K. Chesterton

Palm Sunday's Poem, Prayer, Psalm, and Promise

Posted on March 24, 2021March 24, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 1 Comment

Feelings, Facts, and Faith

Reading this reflection was a true blessing for me, and I think that it will be for all who feel “spiritually weary.”

Posted on March 24, 2021March 24, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 2 Comments

Giving Thanks for Oscar Romero

Today I join with many Christians in giving thanks for Oscar Romero, Bishop of El Salvador, a faithful and courageous servant of Christ who was assassinated on this day while celebrating Mass. Here are a few of my favorite quotes of his.

Posted on March 23, 2021September 21, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 16 Comments

What Does It Mean to Pray, “Deliver Us from Evil”?

What Does It Mean to Pray “Deliver Us from Evil”? Here is my reflection on this question, as I continue my series on the Lord's Prayer.

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