Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

My Companions: Let us pray for relief for the poor people of Haiti who suffer because of bad government and a terrible natural disaster.  Please remember those in "our network" who are sick: especially Pat O'Donnell, Madelaine Lumpp (who's recovering from surgery), Donna Farrell (esp. Feb 2nd) and Helen Luckett (Ed's Mother).  I'm thankful for the responses we're receiving as we build The Emmaus Institute Partner Network and pray for continued discernment that our work alligns with God's will. (I hope I didn't leave out any requests you've made.)


Birthdays: Cullen Stevens (1/11), Mary (Dean) Norton (1/15)

Keeping-in-touch: As I try to remember last week (and now most of this one) I know I kept busy but it all just blurs... short term memory going???  I did work hard on my college classes and building our basic courses for Emmaus.  We had the baby alot last week, but not-so-much this week.  Our small church community gathered (good record for the year: we've made all meetings).  And on Monday I attended a wonderful presentation on Icons (see an analysis of the Icon in this post) by Fr. Michael O'Loughlin the Pastor of Holy Protection of the Mother of God Byzantine Catholic Church in Denver.  Of course we always have "forwards" to read, if we ever think we have nothing to do.  Our phone keeps busy as we continue to hear good news about Julie's pregnancy and Nana and Lori Beth discuss "the most beautiful baby in the world."



The Readings Second Sunday in Ordinary Time


Comments on the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time: Fr. Foley: “Just as the Father can change a forsaken people into ones that delight him, so Jesus is able to transform water into the very best wine—a symbol of making our lives into his delight."

My Comments: It's great to start the year (and our reflection on and participation in the ministry of Jesus) with a party: people filled with life.  And the best parties I have attended were weddings... where care and love ooze.....

May the peace of Christ be with each of you.

John