From the monthly archives: July 2011

“Joyful” Saturday- Pray for the impossible

By On July 30, 2011 · Leave a Comment

“Joyful” Saturdays carry our prayers to the Visitation. As we recall Mary and Elizabeth’s reunion of joy, let us meditate upon one of the primary lessons of this family encounter: that “nothing will be impossible for God.” Luke 1: 37. Lord, let us remember to pray unafraid to ask for those things some consider impossible. [...]

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“Sorrowful” Fridays- Pray First

By On July 29, 2011 · Leave a Comment

‎”Sorrowful” Fridays transport us to Jesus’ Passion and Crucifixion at the hands of his countrymen. As we pray today, we are reminded that Jesus taught us many times how to pray. He led by example.When faced with imminent danger, he reached out in prayer to His Father- for consolation and for guidance. Lord, let us [...]

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“Luminous” Thursday- Born Anew

By On July 28, 2011 · Leave a Comment

On this “Luminous” Thursday, we revisit Jesus’ 33 year walk among us. Jesus’ example of His humble baptism at the River Jordan, personifies what He tells us that “unless one has been reborn anew; … or reborn by water and the Holy Spirit, he is not able to enter into the kingdom of God.” John [...]

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“Glorious” Wednesday- Love All in God’s Church

By On July 27, 2011 · Leave a Comment

‎”Glorious” Wednesdays transport our conversations with our Lord to the “upper room.” As we wait with Mary for the promised Counselor, let us remember that our church is a church of inclusion and tolerance. As Jesus loved, let us love all in our church- even and especially those who disagree with us. Matt. 5:43-46

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“Sorrowful” Tuesdays- No Greater Love

By On July 26, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Tuesdays are truly “Sorrowful” if we refuse to accept His principal love lessons. “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” John 15:15. If we believe that “God is love,” 1 John 4:7-8, then we must accept that love and love as He loved, fully and completely. Then [...]

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“Joyful” Monday- Path of the Holy Family

By On July 25, 2011 · Leave a Comment

“Joyful” Mondays remind us of the role of the Holy Family in the human life of Jesus of Nazareth. As Jesus is presented at the Temple by Joseph and Mary, so will we be “presented” to our Heavenly Father to account for how we attended to our earthly ministry as parents, spouses, and neighbors. Lord, [...]

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