A Father’s Prayer

June 19, 2009
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Last night my little boy confessed to me some childish wrong; And kneeling at my knee he prayed with tears; “Dear God, make me a man, like Daddy – wise and strong; I know You can.” Then while he slept, I knelt beside his bed, Confessed my sins and prayed with low-bowed head; “O God, [...]

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XII Sunday in Ordinary Time, June 21, 2009 – Father’s Day

June 19, 2009

Today’s Gospel tells of a storm, the disciples’ fear of drowning, the feeling of abandonment and the call for help. In the ancient Near East the sea symbolized the power of chaos and evil in the struggle against God. In our life of faith sometimes we may have feelings of being close to God. Perhaps [...]

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