Gabriel's Trumpet

We are good at avoiding uncomfortable topics and situations. We try to avoid those who make us uncomfortable. Yet the topic or issue doesn't go away. It only grows! This episode discusses avoidance in the spiritual life. Give a listen. Don't avoid it.

Who is Jesus? This is THE question each of us must answer each day. There is the answer of the crowd and the answer provided by Jesus. This episode reflects on this question and the answer from Jesus. And what His answer means for our daily journey with the Lord.

When all is well we tend to coast, take it easy. Too often we neglect the Lord. The Lord becomes a minor part, if at all, of our daily concern. This episode invites us to consider our ways. Are filling our bags that have holes?

Our Nation is in the midst of troubled times. And so is the world in general. What are we to do? First pray for forgiveness. Second acknowledge our sins and guilt. Third by grace amend our ways. The Lord is rich in mercy. We must be contrite of heart so as to be healed.

The work of God is constructing and reconstruction. After a storm the damage needs to be cleared. The hard work of reconstruction begins. This is also true with the storms of our personal lives. We are called to be God's workers in reconstruction. This episode reflects on God's work of renewal and the part we play.

We don't like delays of any kind. We are an instant gratification people and culture. From travel to daily communication we want it NOW! Or sooner! What about our respknse to the good we can do for others? Do we often delay? This episode reflects on the opportunity to do good NOW!

Today we remember John the Baptist, specifically, his BEHEADING! Why did God allow such a thing? This episode reflects on this question and its meaning for our journey toward the Lord.

Today is the memorial of Saint Augustine one of the most inflential Saints in the Church and western civilization. This episode reflects on the life of Augustine and its meaning for us today.

Today is LADIES Day! We honor and thank God for the gifts of Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Susanna, and Monica. These ladies speak to us today and the presence of God as we face challenges within our families and our personal journies to the Lord. Thank God for LADIES Day!

Jesus is invited to the home of Simon the Pharisee. He accepts. But an unexpected guess person shows up. She causes quite a comotion. Why? This episode discusses the the uninvited and the responses she recieves. How might have WE responded to the uninvited?