Moving Closer to God Father Pothin’s Reflection for July 23, 2017 This week, I want to look at Moses’s experience on the top of Mt Sinai. This is the lesson (Exodus 24:1) of Evening Prayer for this Sunday. In ancient times people believed that going to the top of a mountain was a way Read more …
Month: July 2017
From a Night of Struggle to a Day of Fullness
From a Night of Struggle to a Day of Fullness Fr. Pothin’s Reflection for July 23, 2017 We have toiled all the night, and have caught nothing. Nevertheless, at thy word I will.(Luke 5:5) The above is a famous quote of Peter from the episode of the Gospel’s account appointed for this Sunday: the story Read more …
The Lord Is My Portion.
The Lord is My Portion Father Pothin’s Reflection for July 9, 2017 Have you ever thought of God as your portion? The scriptures use many metaphors to describe God and our relationship to Him. Among other things, God is described as a rock, a refuge, a shepherd and a fortress. But one of the most Read more …
Faith of Our Fathers, Living Still
Faith of Our Fathers, Living Still Father Pothin’s Reflection for July 2, 2017 I was at a community event last night, and the host was Frank. He is a veteran; he came back from the World War II wounded and disabled. He has carried the price tag of freedom in his own body ever since. Read more …