The disciples are trying to fill an open position, and try to let God make the decision for them. How often do you think God works through the randomness? Susan talks about the enmeshment of your story, our story, and God’s story with Acts 1:16-25.

For more information about why the United Methodist Church condemns gambling, check out the Book of Resolutions entry on Gambling.

Awkward Moments Children’s Bible (not for children).

World Vision: Francisco Rodriguez

Prophets of a Future Not Our Own: This prayer was first presented by Cardinal Dearden in 1979 and quoted by Pope Francis in 2015. This reflection is an excerpt from a homily written for Cardinal Dearden by then-Fr. Ken Untener on the occasion of the Mass for Deceased Priests, October 25, 1979. Pope Francis quoted Cardinal Dearden in his remarks to the Roman Curia on December 21, 2015. Fr. Untener was named bishop of Saginaw, Michigan, in 1980.