by ernie | Jan 23, 2020 | Standfast Cast
In Mark 1 we learn that Jesus “showed up” every single day. The disciples observed that early in the morning, every morning, He moved away to pray. In this episode we continue last week’s conversation. We talk about, like Jesus did, showing up. But...
by ernie | Jan 16, 2020 | Standfast Cast
As we launch into the new year, we talk about one of the trends that always happens anytime we flip the number in the calendar… Namely, people begin showing up at the gym. What can we learn from them? Well, first, showing up is important. But, second, if you...
by ernie | Dec 19, 2019 | Standfast Cast
The final step of Divine Reading (Lectio Divina) is to memorize the key verse of the chapter we’re studying. We hide it in our heart, recognizing that memorized Scripture was the exclusive means people throughout history have had to carry the Word with them. As...
by ernie | Dec 12, 2019 | Standfast Cast
As we apply the Scriptures, we need to be able to see the Gospel in the text (Evangelii). Where is the pattern of redemption shown, the glory of grace extended, the promise of forgiveness established, and the merit of Jesus laid upon us? And, there’s this,...
by ernie | Dec 5, 2019 | Standfast Cast
Once you’ve reflected on the chapter AND spent time praying through it, it is now time to respond to it. (The Respond page of the Keystones includes Contemplatio, Evangelii, and Memoria.) We begin those three with Contemplatio, that is, apply. ...
by ernie | Nov 21, 2019 | Standfast Cast
After reading and discovering what the passage says, we move to prayer… In fact, we take time to stop to pray through the whole passage (Oratio). We might begin in several places… What is there to be thankful for here? How does this prompt us...