Before the Foundation of the World

A snail and three tulips reflect on John 17:20-26 and Ephesians 1:3-6: "Love has no beginning but made all things to be. Abba, before all worlds, called us to unity."
โ€œBefore the Foundation of the Worldโ€
A reflection on John 17:20-26 and Ephesians 1:3-6
Seventh Sunday of Easter (Year C)
ยฉ๏ธ2022 Gloria M. Chang

โ€œI pray not only for them, but also for those who will believe in me through their word, so that they may all be one, as you, Father, are in me and I in you, that they also may be in us, that the world may believe that you sent me. And

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Lent, Day 31

Two snails on yellow leaves speak John 8:31-32: "If you remain in my word, you will truly be my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free."
โ€œLent, Day 31โ€
John 8:31-32 from the Gospel at Mass
Wednesday of the Fifth Week of Lent
ยฉ๏ธ2021 Gloria M. Chang

โ€œI am the way and the truth and the life.
No one comes to the Father except through me.โ€

John 14:6

If you remain in my word, you will truly be my disciples, 
and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.

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Lent, Day 29

Two snails moving on a mossy path recite Psalm 23:4, "Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for you are with me."
โ€œLent, Day 29โ€
Psalm 23:4 from the Responsorial Psalm
Monday of the Fifth Week of Lent
ยฉ๏ธ2021 Gloria M. Chang

โ€œLet not your hearts be troubled;
believe in God, believe also in me.โ€

John 14:1

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I fear no evil, for you are with me.

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Jars of Clay

Icon of Elijah with the Widow and Her Son by an anonymous Russian icon painter (from the Tretyakov Gallery)

10th week in Ordinary Time, Tuesday (Year II)

1 Kings 17:7-16, Psalm 4, Matthew 5:13-16

โ€œYou are the light of the worldโ€โ€”a torch lit by the transfiguring Light of the Trinity.… Read the rest

Divine Friendship

Icon of Our Lady of Vladimir, Russia, 12th century

4th week of Easter, Saturday

John 14:7-14

โ€œIf you know me, then you will also know my Father.โ€

John 14:7

In an intimate friendship, there is a deep sense of feeling truly known and understood.… Read the rest

The Way

Duccio, The Last Supper, Maestรก altarpiece (1311)

Friday of the Fourth Week of Easter

John 14:1-6

Facing his impending death, Jesus comforted his disciples, saying, โ€œDo not let your hearts be troubled. You have faith in God; have faith also in me.โ€… Read the rest