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Epiphany Sunday Homily – 5jan25 – Grain of Wheat Church-Community

Posted on January 23, 2025 by gsmurphy1

– I edited to moderate some of the casual talking points but left it pretty much what I wrote and spoke on Sunday 5jan25. The off script, spontaneous things I said obviously aren’t included. If you want to watch the … Continue reading →

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I am a stronghold

Posted on November 13, 2024 by gsmurphy1

Lectio Divina – Wednesday 6nov24 – Scripture Reading Psalm 9:9 The LORD is a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. Lectio – words that stood out for me at first reading – stronghold / refuge (NRSV) … Continue reading →

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Choosing…

Posted on October 31, 2024 by gsmurphy1

I once read how white privilege includes being able to choose what news I do or don’t watch or read. I understand that statement as highlighting how my life feels comfortable because I can choose to ignore the tragedies and … Continue reading →

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Lectio Divina 20jun24

Posted on June 20, 2024 by gsmurphy1

I Know Love’s Presence – before this Lectio Divina blog – a couple disclaimers. I may have mentioned in another blog, (I can’t remember everything I’ve written (disclaimer 1) that there are many psalms I have trouble relating to. I’m … Continue reading →

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Lectio Divina Monday 27may24

Posted on May 27, 2024 by gsmurphy1

Wednesday 27may24 / 0830 / cell / 0 Psalm 1: Lectio – words that stood out for me at first reading – counsel meditate prosper perish Meditatio – personal application – these words made me think that who I listen … Continue reading →

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What my heart heard in the monastery… graces / gifts / lessons I received … 

Posted on May 25, 2024 by gsmurphy1

There were many things I learned while part of OCL that will remain with me and feed my soul for the rest of my life. But before I ramble on, I wanted to mention something significant I learned / heard … Continue reading →

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Leaving the monastery…

Posted on May 4, 2024 by gsmurphy1

There is a guy who’s pretty sure he’s been aware of a God all his life. He grew up in a pastor’s home but didn’t like all the rules that came with the God stuff he was hearing in Sunday … Continue reading →

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Does Psalm 22 teach that God abandoned Jesus?  

Posted on March 30, 2024 by gsmurphy1

Looks like I’m closing Lent ’24 with a blog too…miracles do happen. Most of this blog is material copied from the transcript of a video posted for training in the Apprenticeship in the Spiritual Exercises taught by Br. Brian Hohmeier, … Continue reading →

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Lent 2024

Posted on February 20, 2024 by gsmurphy1

I’m going to try and give up procrastinating by writing a blog on this first Sunday of Lent. So what have I been listening to over the past month or so…maybe this will only be a monthly blog. As I … Continue reading →

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Love is all…

Posted on January 8, 2024 by gsmurphy1

Through these channels/words I want to touch you Touch you deep down Where you live Not for power but Because I love you So love the Lord And in Him love me too And in Him go your way And … Continue reading →

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