Tag Archive: Everyday God

May 09

Happy Mother’s Day

Today is a special day to remember the love, patience, and sacrifice of our mothers. From all of us at Saint Edward Parish, thank you, mothers, for all that you do! Your daily acts of love and kindness may often seem to go unnoticed and unappreciated, but our world would be a dark place without …

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Apr 22

Earth Day Prayer

Earth Day - Star Ledger Photo

God of wisdom, we see your love in the rising sun and waning tide, you grace Earth with life in mysterious variety. Every thing has meaning, is blessing; each of us is charged with their care – from the smallest creature to the ocean’s depth. Grant us wisdom to know your ways of love and …

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Mar 10

Living Well the Word of God

We were privileged to have Fr James Walker as our second speaker in our Lenten series on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 .  Fr Walker’s presentation focused on Living Well the Word. Father offered us the invitation to be transformed by Living God’s Word daily.  Some people study the Bible. They can tell you chapter and …

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Mar 03

Keeping Sabbath

Tuesday evening, Fr Kevin Peters kicked off our Lenten Speakers Series by helping us to reflect on how we keep Sabbath.  I was reminded of the old saying, “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” Many of us live to work, rather than work to live, because productivity and achievement are at …

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Mar 01

Parish Mission 2010

Jim Merhaut began our Parish Mission talking about holiness. To be holy is simply to be like God.  And God is Love. So holiness for a family is mainly about loving. For three evenings, Jim helped us to develop a way of thinking that connects what we celebrate as a parish with what we live …

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Feb 23

To Die Well, One Needs To Live Well

Last evening, our second night of our Parish Mission,  Jim’s reflection centered on To Die Well, One Needs to Live Well. One of the scriptures he shared was that of raising Lazarus from the dead. I sometimes wonder if Lazarus really wanted to come back! Was he as willing as we imagine?  He already died, …

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Jan 24

Everyday God

I came upon this video last week. It is a simple yet powerful reflection. I hope it helps you in your daily reflection