John 2 Archives - Shalom Snail

August 22, 2023August 22, 2023

Hail, Holy Queen

So Bathsheba went to King Solomon to speak to him on behalf of Adonijah. And the king rose to meet her and bowed down to her.

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January 7, 2023January 7, 2023

Wine for the Wedding Feast

On the third day there was a wedding in Cana in Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. Jesus and his disciples were also invited to the wedding.

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November 9, 2020October 22, 2022

A Garden Enclosed, a Fountain Sealed

Mary Garden at the Passionist Monastery in Jamaica, New York

Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome

Ezekiel 47:1-2, 8-9, 12; 1 Corinthians 3:9c-11, 16-17; John 2:13-22

In the enclosed garden of Eden, a river branched out to the four corners of the earth, enlivening and nourishing all creatures (Genesis 2:10-14).… Read the rest

Amen! May we hear the voice of the Lord calling our names!

She came. She saw open grave, She reported, She returned. Angels asked Woman why weep? She turned, She asked, Where…

What a delightful journey of ascent and descent through the years, Ellen! May the Lord lift you up to his…

In younger years I used walking stick to steady my steps on mountain hikes. Carved from cherry wood sanded smooth,…

Thank you for your lovely poem, Liz! May divine mercy lift you up too!