Category Archives: Pray

Mardi Gras: Pray for Peace

Mardi Gras:  Pray for Peace Today is Tuesday, March 1, 2022 the day before Ash Wednesday – Mardi Gras.  Traditionally it is time for partying and revelry.  Instead let us pray for and support peace in the Ukraine. As the … Continue reading

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Desire and Help

Desire and Help Jesus, I desire to be your disciple in Spirit. Jesus, help me to be your disciple in Spirit. Jesus, I desire to be your disciple in Thought. Jesus, help me to be your disciple in Thought. Jesus, … Continue reading

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I will not be silent

They banned refugees, I welcomed them and prayed. They criminalized immigrants, and I prayed. I realized they are our brothers and sisters. They demonized the Dreamers and their families, and I prayed. I listened and learned. I will pray! I … Continue reading

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On Retreat: We and I

We and I Quit trying to be perfect. Use that as a balance of spirit, mind and body. God’s Spirit gives the form and balance.  We have enough information. You can go on your way. I kept pushing and helping … Continue reading

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Beatitudes for Standing Rock

The Beatitudes for Standing Rock By John M. Kingery 11/22/2016 Matthew 5:3 -12 Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.                 They are the 40% of Standing Rock residents living below the poverty line. … Continue reading

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Why the Cross

When I was in Chicago Social Action Summer Institute in July 2016, I met Deacon Randy Clement from St. John – The Evangelist Catholic Church in Prairieville, Louisiana.   He is member of the cloud of witnesses to Christ’s love and … Continue reading

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Journey to Peace

When I was in Chicago for the 30th Social Action Summer Institute in July 2016, I met Deacon Randy Clement from St. John – The Evangelist Catholic Church in Prairieville, Louisiana.   He is a member of the cloud of witnesses … Continue reading

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Tears and Clouds

Tears and Clouds I am weeping, my wife weeps, and our nation weeps at the murders in Baton Rouge, St. Anthony and Dallas.  God is gathering those tears and those tears will return. “For there will be a sowing of … Continue reading

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GOD IS PRESENT – WAR AND PEACE

God Is Present – War and Peace: God is always present. When we wake each morning, we should pray first and listen to His voice. We hear of terrorist threats; lives being forever altered and fear. For many the response … Continue reading

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