Matthew 5:6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. Reflection: When we hear the words “hunger and thirst,” we generally think of food and drink—don’t we? Most of us Salemites lead such privileged lives that obtaining food multiple times per day is not a problem! Yet many of …

2 Corinthians 9: 10-11 He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed for sowing and increase the harvest of your righteousness. You will be enriched in every way for your great generosity, which will produce thanksgiving to God through us. Reflection: Food itself has not always …

John 21: 15-17 When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.” Jesus said to him, “Feed my lambs.” A second time he said to him, “Simon son of John, do …

Now, O Lord, is the day of salvation; now, O Lord, you have given us life. On this day of dust hear our praise for all the life you grant us, and hear our plea for all the world, that you may have pity on the people and gather them all into life, through Christ …