All posts tagged David

Reconciling Practice

Click here for today’s Scripture readings. 2 Sm 15:13-14, 30; 16:5-13 Mk 5:1-20 Both the Old Testament and the Gospel reading for today reflect situations of conflict and alienation within …

Being Human

Click here for today’s Scripture readings. 2 Sam 11:1-4a, 5-10a, 13-17 Psalm 51: 3-4a, 5-6a, 6bcd-7, 10-11 Mark 4:26-24 Today’s First Reading is almost like watching a bad soap opera: …

Family Affairs

Have you ever been an embarrassment to your family?  If so, you’re in good company according to today’s readings.  In our first reading we hear of David the King, wearing …

Reality Check

Click here for today’s Scripture readings. 1 Sm 18:6-9; 19:1-7 Mk 3:7-12 Today’s readings speak to us of the importance of humility.  In our success-obsessed culture, humility is often mistaken …

Jesus Grieved at their Hardness of Heart

Click here for today’s Scripture readings. 1 Sm 17:32-33, 37, 40-51 Mk 3:1-6 1st Day of:  The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Through this past week’s readings we have …

Human Dignity and the Law

Click here for today’s Scripture readings. 1 Sm 16:1-13 Mk 2:23-28 Jesus finds himself at odds, once again, with the Pharisees.  Now the Pharisees are well versed in the laws …

Does God Get Your Vote?

Click here for today’s Scripture readings. 1 Sm 8:4-7, 10-22a Mk 2:1-12 Elections and politics are in the air today, so it might be good time to reflect how people …

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