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Memorial Day 2017 ~ Greater Love than this . . .

By bobtraupman May 26, 2017 Leave a comment

MEMORIAL DAY ~ Monday, May 29, 2017 A Memorial Day Prayer By D. A. Graham “Most eternal God, as Americans, We want to thank you for this great country. We are not proud, but humbled, that in your divine sovereignty we were born or naturalized in such a nation as this. Thank you for those […]

You will be my witnesses to the ends of the earth!

By bobtraupman May 26, 2017 Leave a comment

The Feast of the Ascension  ~ May 28, 2017 The Feast of the Ascension of our Lord is part of the Easter mystery.  First is the Resurrection in which Jesus conquers death for us and reveals that life will never end. Then there is the Ascension in which Jesus is taken up into heaven to sit […]

I will not leave you orphans!

By bobtraupman May 19, 2017 Leave a comment

THE SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER ~ May 21, 2017 Ordinarily we human beings try to make some provisions for those we will leave behind when we die; Jesus, who became fully human and fully immersed in all that we are and do, was no exception. Some of us are concerned with anticipating and attending to […]

I am the Way and the Truth and the Life ~ for You!

By bobtraupman May 12, 2017 2 Comments

THE FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER ~May 14, 2017 Today’s Gospel is part of Jesus’ intimate talk with his disciples at the Last Supper as recorded by John Jesus said to his disciples: “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You have faith in God; have faith also in me.” I rely much of this commentary […]

Shepherd me, O God!

By bobtraupman May 5, 2017 Leave a comment

The Fourth Sunday of Easter ~ May 7, 2017 Good Shepherd Sunday Have you ever thought about how shepherds handle their sheep? They follow their shepherd, who walks in front of them. They are not goaded like cattle. Cowboys herd cattle from behind, pushing them forward. Not so with sheep. If we are to look […]