Inspired by lyrics by Steve Gillette in “A Little Bit of Solitude” —
Thank You, God, for the patience to stand back and be kind.
I keep my mind and heart always open to a sense of wonder. I know there’s no such thing as falling under one “spell” or another.
We know we're getting closer to a far better place, and we know we're getting there and we know what it takes.
My “Godspell” is the Gospel – the simple good news of the Christ way: “It takes a little bit of solitude, a whole lot of gratitude, a truly loving attitude to live in this world today.”
Responsive Reading for Sunday, October 28
Jesus “said to them, ‘Go into the whole world and proclaim the gospel to every creature’” (Mk 16:15). Jesus “journeyed from one town and village to another, preaching and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God” (Lk. 8:1). “Behold, the kingdom of God is among you" (Lk. 17:21).
Thank You, God, for the patience to stand back and be kind, to have a little bit of solitude, whole lot of gratitude and a truly loving attitude to live in this world today.
“The mystery hidden from ages and from generations past…has been manifested to his holy ones . . . the riches of the glory of this mystery…it is Christ in you, the hope for glory…that we may present everyone perfect in Christ” (Col.1:26-8).
I keep my mind and heart always open to a sense of wonder. I know there’s no such thing as falling under one “spell” or another when I practice a little bit of solitude, a whole lot of gratitude, and a truly loving attitude as I live in this world today
“Conduct yourselves in a way worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that . . . . I may hear news of you, that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind . . . together for the faith of the gospel . . . . for the sake of Christ” (Phil.1:27-29).
We know we're getting closer to a far better place, and we know we're getting there and we know what it takes. It takes a little bit of solitude, a whole lot of gratitude, and a truly loving attitude to live in this world today.
“When you pray, go to your inner room, close the door, and pray to your Father in secret” (Mt. 6:6). “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly . . . with gratitude in your hearts to God” (Col. 3:16). "You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the greatest and the first commandment. The second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. The whole law and the prophets depend on these two commandments" (Mt. 22:37-40).
My “Godspell” is the Gospel – the simple good news of the Christ way: It takes a little bit of solitude, a whole lot of gratitude, a truly loving attitude to live in this world today.