Readings: http://usccb.org/bible/readings/072813.cfm
GN 18:20-32 Abraham negotiates with the LORD to spare Sodom if
PS 138:1-2, 2-3, 6-7, 7-8 Lord, on the day I called for help, you answered me. In the presence of the angels I will sing your praise.
COL 2:12-14 In baptism, you were buried then raised with Christ, forgiven.
LK 11:1-13 "Teach us to pray." "Our Father..." Importunate friend appeased. Ask and you will receive; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened. What father would hand his son a snake when he asks for a fish? Father in heaven will give Holy Spirit to those who ask.
Lucy painted the fish from the Gospel onto my thumb. (A dove would have also worked.) |
PS: If I were wearing a tie today, I would have pulled out my calculator tie and abacus and "angel" tie pins. There have been and will be other opportunities...
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