Reflection for Monday, December 13, 2021: 3rd Week of Advent.

No Thumbnail Available

Authors

Shirley, Nancy

Issue Date

2021-12-13

Volume

Issue

Type

Language

en_US

Keywords

Research Projects

Organizational Units

Journal Issue

Alternative Title

Abstract

|The responsorial psalm for today immediately got my attention as I first reviewed the readings. Such a simple request: Teach me your ways, O Lord.  Yet, in many aspects this simple request becomes the mantra for a life that is dedicated to living as we were intended.|As a cradle Catholic and educated with the Baltimore Catechism, my prayers growing up were the "usual" using the printed words.  As I grew up, I gradually felt comfortable to add my needs and concerns to these printed words and to embellish with what was on my heart. I'm sure that changes brought forth by the Second Ecumenical Council encouraged this perspective for me.  I was hearing so much more in the language I understand.  And . . . I wanted to read/hear more. My heart was open to ask (certainly not this eloquently):

Description

Citation

Publisher

University Ministry, Creighton University.

License

These reflections may not be sold or used commercially without permission. Personal or parish use is permitted.

Journal

Volume

Issue

PubMed ID

DOI

Identifier

Lectionary Number: 187

ISSN

EISSN