Category Archives: Scripture

When it’s dangerous to listen

Posted on October 29, 2013 by margaretfelice

I try to be generous. I try to side with the powerless. I try not to clutch the things I possess. I try to possess few things. But I have a car, and an apartment (though I want a condo), … Continue reading →

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Becoming fully awake, they saw his glory

Posted on August 6, 2013 by margaretfelice

Jesus took Peter, John, and James and went up a mountain to pray. While he was praying his face changed in appearance and his clothing became dazzling white. And behold, two men were conversing with him, Moses and Elijah, who … Continue reading →

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Live by the Spirit

Posted on June 30, 2013 by margaretfelice

For freedom Christ set us free; so stand firm and do not submit again to the yoke of slavery. For you were called for freedom, brothers and sisters. But do not use this freedom as an opportunity for the flesh; … Continue reading →

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My soul is thirsting

Posted on June 23, 2013 by margaretfelice

There are so many things that I want, and I wonder – is my soul thirsting for God? Do I long as the deer longs? For someone like me who tends to be too hard on herself, it’s easy to … Continue reading →

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The incomprehensibility of forgiveness

Posted on June 15, 2013 by margaretfelice

“Two people were in debt to a certain creditor; one owed five hundred day’s wages and the other owed fifty. Since they were unable to repay the debt, he forgave it for both. Which of them will love him more?” … Continue reading →

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Rescued every day

Posted on June 8, 2013 by margaretfelice

If you’re going to change your life, there’s a particular way of doing it. You need to be really sinful, but still of admirable character, and have a dramatic moment that causes you to change the dressing on who you … Continue reading →

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Being fed

Posted on June 1, 2013 by margaretfelice

Then taking the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up to heaven, he said the blessing over them, broke them, and gave them to the disciples to set before the crowd. They all ate and were satisfied. And … Continue reading →

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The Spirit will guide you to all truth

Posted on May 25, 2013 by margaretfelice

Jesus said to his disciples: “I have much more to tell you, but you cannot bear it now. But when he comes, the Spirit of truth, he will guide you to all truth.” One of the things I learned quickly … Continue reading →

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A strong driving wind

Posted on May 19, 2013 by margaretfelice

I read the first reading of today’s readings for Pentecost at my Confirmation. I loved the auditory “image” of a sound like a strong driving wind – something swirling into the room that had the power to embolden, to change … Continue reading →

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So that they may all be one.

Posted on May 11, 2013 by margaretfelice

Teaching church history, I always feel a little pang when I get to the part of the story when I have to give this speech: You know how we have been talking about the followers of Jesus as Christians? Well, … Continue reading →

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