August 2012
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Daily Reading Reflections, 08-20-2012
What gives hope and satisfaction to our desire for happiness and security? A young man who had the best the world could offer wealth and security came to Jesus because he lacked one thing. He wanted the kind of lasting peace and happiness which money could not buy him. The answer he got, however, was not what he was looking for. He protested that he kept all the commandments; but Jesus spoke...
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Transfiguration of the Lord Reflection
Are you prepared to see God’s glory? God is eager to share his glory with us! We get a glimpse of this when some of the disciples see Jesus transfigured in glory on a high mountain. [In the Eastern Orthodox, Catholic, and Anglican churches, this event is celebrated as a major feast on August 6.] Jesus often went to a lonely place to pray to seek solitude and sanctuary away from the crowds....