03 May 2024
Mike’s Rumblings 05-03-24
This is an audio version of Mike Murphy‘s Friday rumblings. This is a regular post on Facebook that I’ve turned into a podcast. I decided Mike’s words needed a wider audience. You may agree or disagree with what he says, but there is certainly much food for thought contained here. You can friend Mike on Facebook for the printed version or read it below
Rumblings. 5.3.24.
1. “Can we just acknowledge how refreshing it is to see a president of the United States at an event that doesn’t begin with a bailiff saying ‘all rise’?” ~ Colin Jost, White House Correspondents Dinner
Our previous president hated this event and stayed far away from it. He couldn’t handle the thought that people would have a little fun at his expense. He also lacked the requisite skills to do any kind of smart and clever humor sparring.
2. H…Read More
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01 May 2024
Lectio Divina 102 John 17:6-12
This is a weekly release of the spiritual practice Lectio Divina. I hope you’ll listen and ponder the scripture passage offered and let me know your thoughts. My email address is producer@anitalustrea.com. Also, feel free to share this podcast on your social media or tell a friend about it. …Read More
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26 Apr 2024
Mike’s Rumblings 04-26-24
This is an audio version of Mike Murphy‘s Friday rumblings. This is a regular post on Facebook that I’ve turned into a podcast. I decided Mike’s words needed a wider audience. You may agree or disagree with what he says, but there is certainly much food for thought contained here. You can friend Mike on Facebook for the printed version or read it below
Rumblings. 4.26.24
1. “The Good Samaritan story is not just an example of compassionate spirituality. It is a critique against religious passivity. If church people won’t work for justice and mercy, God will find some other people who will.” ~ Rich Villodas
No doubt about it, church people are and have been working for justice and mercy for a long time. But it’s not all church people. Too many are still on the sidelines. Is God looking elsewhere to find people willi…Read More
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24 Apr 2024
Lectio Divina 101 Matthew 5:1-10
This is a weekly release of the spiritual practice Lectio Divina. I hope you’ll listen and ponder the scripture passage offered and let me know your thoughts. My email address is producer@anitalustrea.com. Also, feel free to share this podcast on your social media or tell a friend about it. …Read More
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19 Apr 2024
Mike’s Rumblings 04-19-24
This is an audio version of Mike Murphy‘s Friday rumblings. This is a regular post on Facebook that I’ve turned into a podcast. I decided Mike’s words needed a wider audience. You may agree or disagree with what he says, but there is certainly much food for thought contained here. You can friend Mike on Facebook for the printed version or read it below
Rumblings. 4.19.24
1. Listening to ‘Pray as You Go’ recently, I was touched by The Kyiv Chamber Choir singing the Creed: “I believe in one God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.”
In the midst of growing uncertainty in Ukraine about its future as a country, voices there are still being raised in song to proclaim belief and allegiance to their God.
It was, therefore, quite humbling to join them in their profession of faith knowing full well the …Read More
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17 Apr 2024
Lectio Divina 100 John 10:11-18
This is a weekly release of the spiritual practice Lectio Divina. I hope you’ll listen and ponder the scripture passage offered and let me know your thoughts. My email address is producer@anitalustrea.com. Also, feel free to share this podcast on your social media or tell a friend about it. …Read More
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10 Apr 2024
Lectio Divina 99 John 20:24-29
This is a weekly release of the spiritual practice Lectio Divina. I hope you’ll listen and ponder the scripture passage offered and let me know your thoughts. My email address is producer@anitalustrea.com. Also, feel free to share this podcast on your social media or tell a friend about it. …Read More
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05 Apr 2024
Mike’s Rumblings 04-05-24
This is an audio version of Mike Murphy‘s Friday rumblings. This is a regular post on Facebook that I’ve turned into a podcast. I decided Mike’s words needed a wider audience. You may agree or disagree with what he says, but there is certainly much food for thought contained here. You can friend Mike on Facebook for the printed version or read it below
Rumblings. 4.5.2
1. “All four gospels witness to Mary Magdalene as the premiere witness to the resurrection – alone or in a group, but in all cases named by name. . . All four gospels insist that when the other disciples are fleeing, Mary Magdalene stands firm. She does not run, she does not betray or lie about her commitment, she witnesses. But why, one wonders, do the Holy Week liturgies tell and retell Peter’s threefold denial of Jesus, while the steady, unwavering witness …Read More
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03 Apr 2024
Lectio Divina 98 John 20:19-23
This is a weekly release of the spiritual practice Lectio Divina. I hope you’ll listen and ponder the scripture passage offered and let me know your thoughts. My email address is producer@anitalustrea.com. Also, feel free to share this podcast on your social media or tell a friend about it. …Read More
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29 Mar 2024
Mike’s Rumblings 03-29-24
This is an audio version of Mike Murphy‘s Friday rumblings. This is a regular post on Facebook that I’ve turned into a podcast. I decided Mike’s words needed a wider audience. You may agree or disagree with what he says, but there is certainly much food for thought contained here. You can friend Mike on Facebook for the printed version or read it below
Rumblings. 3.29.24
1. Find a Good Friday service that will allow you to linger with all the stories of Holy Week, to feel the sting of betrayal, the deep emotion of the Cross, and the fear of the disciples. Find a service that will allow you to wrestle with the uncertainty of the moment, that invites you to experience the silence of Saturday. Find a service that allows you to put yourself into the narrative and urges you to stay expectant.
Do that and Easter Sunday will…Read More