2022 archive of Deacon Steve Vande Hey articles
BE REWARDED FOR FAITHFULNESS AND MERCY - 2.20.2022
Posted by Hillary Krahn on 3/02/22
God’s blessings! In our first reading from the 1st Book of Samuel, we learn, “The Lord will reward each man for his justice and faithfulness.” God favors those who are faithful to him. Are we faithful to God?
Our Gospel from Luke tells us, “Be merciful, ... Read More »
His Greatness Shall Reach to the Ends of the Earth - 12.19.2021
Posted by Hillary Krahn on 3/02/22
His Greatness Shall Reach to the Ends of the Earth
It is the 4th Sunday of Advent, and Christmas is very near. Our Gospel from Luke shares, “Mary set out and traveled to the hill country in haste to a town of Judah, and greeted Elizabeth.” This was a ... Read More »
Servanthood & Trust - 10.17.2021
Posted by Hillary Krahn on 3/02/22
Servanthood & Trust
God’s blessings! This weekend’sreadings challenge us to be “servants of the Lord,” and to “trust in the Lord.” In the Gospel from Mark, Jesus reflects on leadership styles, “You know that those who are recognized as rulers over the Gentiles, lord it over them and make ... Read More »
BE STRONG, FEAR NOT! BE OPENED! Transitions Continue! - 9.5.2021
Posted by Hillary Krahn on 3/02/22
BE STRONG, FEAR NOT! BE OPENED! Transitions Continue!
God’s blessings! Change is a constant in our lives, and we continue to experience transitions in many ways. This is Labor Day weekend, somewhat of a marker in time as summer nears the end, and schools have opened up again. We ... Read More »
THE POWER OF PRAYER AND THE ABUNDANCE OF GOD’S GENEROSITY - 7.25.2021
Posted by Hillary Krahn on 3/02/22
THE POWER OF PRAYER AND THE ABUNDANCE OF GOD’S GENEROSITY
God’s blessings! The Psalm verses this weekend emphasize the power of PRAYER: “The eyes of all look hopefully to you. The Lord is near to all who call upon him, to all who call upon him in truth.” We ... Read More »