Author Archive for: fumcgalax
Entries by Diane Palumbo
Prayer for the Week (June 28-July 4)
Let us pray for the gift to reject the darkness of sin: Father in heaven, the light of Jesus has scattered the darkness of hatred and sin. Called to that light, we ask you for your guidance. Form our lives in your truth and our heats in your love. We ask this through Christ our Lord. (Sunday Missal)
Sunday Reflection (June 28, 2020)
On the one hand, we can consent and give malice, revenge, sheer self-interest, deceit, jealously, and other sins control over our lives. On the other hand, we can present ourselves to God as instruments of righteousness (Romans 6:12-13). If you are not presenting yourself fully to God, I am not here to browbeat you and say […]
Prayer for the Week (June 21-June 27)
Let us pray that our life and words speak out for the Lord: God our Father, we have experienced grace, love, and forgiving mercy from you. Your Son Jesus has brought us an unforgettable message of joy. Through the Holy Spirit, lead us to share with others the grace we have received from you. May […]
Sunday Reflection (June 21, 2020)
We are interpenetrated, fused, and glued with Jesus Christ (Romans 6:5). We have died to the self (6:1-11). What does that mean? We die to the self when we refuse to punch back; when we refuse to unleash our anger; when we refuse to fall into malice; when we refuse to nurse our hatreds and […]
