Sunday Readings: Isaiah 35.1-6,10; James 5.7-10; Matthew 11.2-11 When John the Baptist heard in prison what the Messiah was doing, he sent a message by his disciples to ask, “Tell us, are you the one to come, or should we expect someone else?” Jesus answered them, “Go tell John what you hear and see: theContinue reading “Gospel Reflection for December 11, 2022 – 3rd Sunday of Advent”
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Advent Resources
It’s not too late to plan for Advent. Good Ground Press can help you make this holy time special for just yourself, or for family and friends, or even for your whole parish. Between Advent readings and FREE family Advent activities, we hope we have something for you: https://goodgroundpress.com/resources/advent/.
Live simply. Live prayerfully. Live in peace.
Living Like Francis Today puts you in touch with the God of love and mercy Pope Francis wants us to know. Each of the six short chapters begins and ends with a simple prayer from scripture or from the writing of St. Francis. Short reflections invite you to apply the themes in your own life. ReadContinue reading “Live simply. Live prayerfully. Live in peace.”
Holy Women Mother’s Day Gifts
We hear from our customers that our Holy Women books make a wonderful gift. If you need a thoughtful gift for your mother or wife or other important women in your life, we make you this special offer. If we receive your order by next Monday, May 2, we will send you, via first class mail, a copy of HolyContinue reading “Holy Women Mother’s Day Gifts”
Happy Easter!
Treat yourself and those you love to all seven weeks of Easter. Share these prayers so everyone can print these two colorful pages for their home or office. Carry the prayer mantra in your pocket or purse to keep your heart happy and at peace. Or, put our website address — goodgroundpress.com — on your parish website or inContinue reading “Happy Easter!”
Pray the Advent Names of God
From childhood on, we have relied on Advent to bring us closer to God. This year Good Ground Press features Sister Ansgar’s Advent art in a 20-page prayer book. Click here to read the sample pages. Advent Names of God is only $10.00, plus $4.00 shipping for orders of 1-10. Call 800-232-5533 to place your order, or order on ourContinue reading “Pray the Advent Names of God”
Live simply. Live prayerfully. Live in peace.
Living Like Francis Today puts you in touch with the God of love and mercy Pope Francis wants us to know. Each of the six short chapters begins and ends with a simple prayer from scripture or from the writing of St. Francis. Short reflections invite you to apply the themes in your own life. Read a sampleContinue reading “Live simply. Live prayerfully. Live in peace.”
Gospel Reflection for November 1, 2020 – Feast of All Saints
Scripture Readings: Revelation 7.2-4,9-14; 1 John 3.1-3; Matthew 5.1-12 “Blessed are the poor in spirit; the reign of God belongs to them.” – Matthew 5.3 The beatitudes turn our assumptions about whom God blesses upside down. The eight sayings challenge us to live in ways quite contrary to profit-motivated values. The beatitudes expand in detail what theContinue reading “Gospel Reflection for November 1, 2020 – Feast of All Saints”
Gospel Reflection for July 12, 2020 – 15th Sunday Ordinary Time
Scripture Readings: Isaiah 55.10-11; Romans 8.18-23; Matthew 13.1-23 “Other seeds fell on good ground and brought forth grain, some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty.” – Matthew 13.8 Jesus’ parable of the sower is prophetic. It promises that Jesus’ word will yield a thirty, sixty, hundredfold harvest. The yield, however, does not happen in the gospel narrative. When Matthew’sContinue reading “Gospel Reflection for July 12, 2020 – 15th Sunday Ordinary Time”
Hildegard of Bingen: Patron saint of green and growing
Hildegard was only five years old in 1098 when her parents brought her, their tenth child, to the monastery of St. Disibode. A holy woman named Jutta took the little girl in and taught her Latin and music so she could sing the psalms with the monks and nuns. Jutta also taught Hildegard everything sheContinue reading “Hildegard of Bingen: Patron saint of green and growing”
Keeping Faith Today 