John GRAP
@johnnyfg.bsky.social
Catholic Christian husband, father, son, brother - Notre Dame, Innsbruck, Peace Corps/Ethiopia - Irish, Packer, StL Cardinal, Red Wing fan - Storyteller
Immense is the wisdom of the Lord. - from Sirach
February 15, 2026 at 11:47 AM
Immense is the wisdom of the Lord. - from Sirach
For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then we will see face to face. Now I know only in part; then I will know fully, even as I have been fully known. And now faith, hope, and LOVE abide, these three; and the greatest of these is LOVE. - from 1 Corinthians
February 14, 2026 at 12:32 PM
For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then we will see face to face. Now I know only in part; then I will know fully, even as I have been fully known. And now faith, hope, and LOVE abide, these three; and the greatest of these is LOVE. - from 1 Corinthians
If I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. - from 1 Corinthians
(Sebeta, 2011), with Pat Bradley and Crisis Aid International
(Sebeta, 2011), with Pat Bradley and Crisis Aid International
February 14, 2026 at 12:17 PM
If I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. - from 1 Corinthians
(Sebeta, 2011), with Pat Bradley and Crisis Aid International
(Sebeta, 2011), with Pat Bradley and Crisis Aid International
There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. - from 1 John
February 14, 2026 at 12:05 PM
There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. - from 1 John
The waters of a river give joy to God’s city, the holy place where the Most High dwells. God is within, it cannot be shaken; God will help it at the dawning of the day. - from Psalm 46
February 14, 2026 at 2:45 AM
The waters of a river give joy to God’s city, the holy place where the Most High dwells. God is within, it cannot be shaken; God will help it at the dawning of the day. - from Psalm 46
Open my heart, O Lord, to listen to the words of your Son.
February 13, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Open my heart, O Lord, to listen to the words of your Son.
The Lord listened and had pity. The Lord came to my help. For me you have changed my mourning into dancing, you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy. So my soul sings psalms to you unceasingly. O Lord my God, I will thank you for ever. - from Psalm 30
February 13, 2026 at 2:05 AM
The Lord listened and had pity. The Lord came to my help. For me you have changed my mourning into dancing, you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy. So my soul sings psalms to you unceasingly. O Lord my God, I will thank you for ever. - from Psalm 30
Blessed are they who observe what is right, who do always what is just. Remember us, O LORD, as you favor your people; visit us with your saving help. - from Psalm 106
February 12, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Blessed are they who observe what is right, who do always what is just. Remember us, O LORD, as you favor your people; visit us with your saving help. - from Psalm 106
Humbly welcome the word that has been planted in you and is able to save your souls. - from James
February 12, 2026 at 10:55 AM
Humbly welcome the word that has been planted in you and is able to save your souls. - from James
When the wine ran short, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine." And Jesus said to her, “Woman, how does your concern affect me? My hour has not yet come." His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you." - from John
February 11, 2026 at 12:58 PM
When the wine ran short, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine." And Jesus said to her, “Woman, how does your concern affect me? My hour has not yet come." His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you." - from John
Blessed are you, daughter, by the Most High God, above all the women on earth; and blessed be the LORD God, the creator of heaven and earth. - from Judith
February 11, 2026 at 12:17 PM
Blessed are you, daughter, by the Most High God, above all the women on earth; and blessed be the LORD God, the creator of heaven and earth. - from Judith
Martha, Martha, you are anxious and worried about many things. There is need of only one thing. Mary has chosen the better part and it will not be taken from her. - from Luke
February 10, 2026 at 11:15 AM
Martha, Martha, you are anxious and worried about many things. There is need of only one thing. Mary has chosen the better part and it will not be taken from her. - from Luke
LORD, my heart is not proud; nor are my eyes haughty. I do not busy myself with great matters, with things too sublime for me. Rather, I have stilled my soul. - from Psalm 131
February 9, 2026 at 11:43 AM
LORD, my heart is not proud; nor are my eyes haughty. I do not busy myself with great matters, with things too sublime for me. Rather, I have stilled my soul. - from Psalm 131
Let the Monday morning post Super Bowl party begin!
February 9, 2026 at 11:35 AM
Let the Monday morning post Super Bowl party begin!
Share your bread with the hungry, shelter the oppressed and the homeless; clothe the naked when you see them. - from Isaiah
February 8, 2026 at 12:11 PM
Share your bread with the hungry, shelter the oppressed and the homeless; clothe the naked when you see them. - from Isaiah
Darkness is disappearing, and the true light is already shining. - from 1 John
February 7, 2026 at 9:56 AM
Darkness is disappearing, and the true light is already shining. - from 1 John
God is light, and there is no darkness in him at all. - from 1 John
February 7, 2026 at 2:42 AM
God is light, and there is no darkness in him at all. - from 1 John
Behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age. - from Matthew
February 6, 2026 at 11:02 AM
Behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age. - from Matthew
Pour forth, we beseech you, O Lord, your grace into our hearts … - from the Angelus
February 6, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Pour forth, we beseech you, O Lord, your grace into our hearts … - from the Angelus
But as for the seed that fell on rich soil, they are the ones who, when they have heard the word, embrace it with a generous and good heart, and bear fruit through perseverance. - from Luke
February 6, 2026 at 9:44 AM
But as for the seed that fell on rich soil, they are the ones who, when they have heard the word, embrace it with a generous and good heart, and bear fruit through perseverance. - from Luke
I will bless the Lord who gives me counsel, who even at night directs my heart. I keep the Lord ever in my sight: since he is at my right hand, I shall stand firm. - from Psalm 16
February 6, 2026 at 2:16 AM
I will bless the Lord who gives me counsel, who even at night directs my heart. I keep the Lord ever in my sight: since he is at my right hand, I shall stand firm. - from Psalm 16
Be my rock of refuge, a stronghold to give me safety. You are my rock and my fortress; for your name's sake you will lead and guide me. - from Psalm 31
February 5, 2026 at 1:49 PM
Be my rock of refuge, a stronghold to give me safety. You are my rock and my fortress; for your name's sake you will lead and guide me. - from Psalm 31
Reposted by John GRAP
"I thank God for witnesses. It can be dangerous to shine a light on that which the powerful would hide. ... The tragic deaths of witnesses like Alex Pretti and Renee Good reveal the darkness around them."
— Catholic Diocese of Yakima Bishop Joseph Tyson religionnews.com/2026/02/04/n...
— Catholic Diocese of Yakima Bishop Joseph Tyson religionnews.com/2026/02/04/n...
Not all are called to be martyrs like Alex Pretti. But we can be witnesses.
(RNS) — People of faith are being called to view politics through the lens of faith, not the other way around.
religionnews.com
February 5, 2026 at 2:27 AM
"I thank God for witnesses. It can be dangerous to shine a light on that which the powerful would hide. ... The tragic deaths of witnesses like Alex Pretti and Renee Good reveal the darkness around them."
— Catholic Diocese of Yakima Bishop Joseph Tyson religionnews.com/2026/02/04/n...
— Catholic Diocese of Yakima Bishop Joseph Tyson religionnews.com/2026/02/04/n...
The Lord is good to those who wait, to the soul that seeks. It is good that one should wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord. - from Lamentations
Prayers for compassion and healing, peace and not war. Love.
Prayers for compassion and healing, peace and not war. Love.
February 5, 2026 at 2:37 AM
The Lord is good to those who wait, to the soul that seeks. It is good that one should wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord. - from Lamentations
Prayers for compassion and healing, peace and not war. Love.
Prayers for compassion and healing, peace and not war. Love.
You are my shelter; from distress you will preserve me; with glad cries of freedom you will ring me round. - from Psalm 32
February 4, 2026 at 11:27 AM
You are my shelter; from distress you will preserve me; with glad cries of freedom you will ring me round. - from Psalm 32