http://www.ascensionkettering.org Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:15:27 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en READINGS First Reading: Exodus 3:1-8a, 13-15 Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 10:1-6, 10-12 Gospel: Luke 13:1-9 REFLECTION: At our baptism we received the gift of faith. It is our life’s calling to nurture and develop that precious gift. Its fruits will be seen in our words and actions as we seek to serve our God. It’s ... http://www.ascensionkettering.org/2010/03/07/reflection-for-sunday-030710/ READINGS First Reading: Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18 Second Reading: Philippians 3:17-4:1 Gospel: Luke 9:28b-36 REFLECTION: As you read the story of the Transfiguration, do you smile when you read that Peter, John, and James had fallen asleep while Jesus was praying? Of course, they were tired. They spent most of their time walking on dusty ... http://www.ascensionkettering.org/2010/03/07/reflection-for-sunday-022810/ READINGS First Reading: Deuteronomy 26:4-10 Second Reading: Romans 10:8-13 Gospel: Luke 4:1-13 REFLECTION: Why did Jesus go into the desert? Why did he feel the need to take such a long time away from his routine and his family and friends? Perhaps he was hearing his Father calling him to begin his public ministry. He ... http://www.ascensionkettering.org/2010/02/22/reflection-for-sunday-022110/ Wed. Mar. 3, 7:00 pm Evening Prayer Thu. Mar. 4, 9:45 am or 7:00 pm Tragic & Triumphant Cross presentation Fri. Mar. 5, 7:00 pm Stations of the Cross Mon. Mar 8, 6:30 pm Men's Soup Supper at Ascension Tue. Mar 9, 6:30 pm Women's Soup Supper at St. Helen Wed. Mar. 10, 7:00 pm ... http://www.ascensionkettering.org/2010/02/21/lenten-triduum-easter-calendar-2010/ READINGS First Reading: Jeremiah 17:5-8 Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:12, 16-20 Gospel: Luke 6:17, 20-26 REFLECTION: Jeremiah tells us, “Blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose hope is in the Lord.” He tells us that if we are rooted in faith, we will flourish like the tree that is planted where its ... http://www.ascensionkettering.org/2010/02/14/reflection-for-sunday-021410/ READINGS First Reading: Isaiah 6:1-2a, 3-8 Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 Gospel: Luke 5:1-11 REFLECTION: Luke’s gospel tells us of the day that Peter heard his call to follow Jesus. He was washing his nets after a discouraging night of fishing when Jesus approached him. A large crowd surrounded Jesus so he stepped into Peter’s ... http://www.ascensionkettering.org/2010/02/07/reflection-for-sunday-020710/ READINGS First Reading: Jeremiah 1:4-5, 17-19 Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:31-13:13 Gospel: Luke 4:21-30 REFLECTION: The Nazarenes were excited to have Jesus speaking in their synagogue. Now here in his hometown they were amazed at his words but wondered where the son of the local carpenter got his wisdom. Jesus reminded them that “no prophet ... http://www.ascensionkettering.org/2010/01/31/reflection-for-sunday-013110/ READINGS First Reading: Nehemiah 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10 Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:12-30 Gospel: Luke 1:1-4, 14-21 REFLECTION: The people of Nazareth were proud as they began to hear glowing reports of Jesus preaching in the synagogues throughout Galilee. They were looking forward to Jesus coming home and were eager to hear what Jesus would say ... http://www.ascensionkettering.org/2010/01/24/reflection-for-sunday-012410/ READINGS First Reading: Isaiah 62:1-5 Second Reading: Corinthians 12:4-11 Gospel: John 2:1-11 REFLECTION: It was Mary who noticed that the host was running out of wine at the wedding at Cana. Wanting to save the bride and groom from embarrassment, Mary asked Jesus to help them. Jesus balked at first but then turned the six ... http://www.ascensionkettering.org/2010/01/17/reflection-for-sunday-011710/ READINGS First Reading: Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7 Second Reading: Titus 2:11-14; 3:4-7 Gospel: Luke 3:15-16,21-22 REFLECTION: John the Baptist attracted a crowd wherever he went. He had emerged from the desert, preaching a message of repentance and baptizing people in the river. His followers wondered if he were the Messiah. One day an unassuming young man ... http://www.ascensionkettering.org/2010/01/10/reflection-for-sunday-011010/