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From the monthly archives: April 2016

“Sorrowful” Tuesday- Beauty of Prayer

By dcalvillo On April 19, 2016 · Leave a Comment

“Sorrowful” Tuesdays recall the beauty for prayer. Throughout the Passion and Crucifixion, the Gospels reveals Jesus in prayer – in communication with The Father. From the Agony in the Garden where Jesus affirms that God’s will should control, to the Cross itself, where Jesus pleads with the Father to forgive those who kill […]

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“Joyful” Monday- A Receptive And Marian Heart

By dcalvillo On April 18, 2016 · Leave a Comment

“Joyful” Mondays encourage a Marian heart. Mary’s heart was pure; she’d been consecrated to God and was thus open and receptive to God. When His messenger approached her, despite initial trepidation and uncertainty, she fully received and accepted the message. Lord, strengthen me to lead a pure and wholesome life so that my heart […]

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“Joyful” Saturday- Christian Evangelist

By dcalvillo On April 16, 2016 · Leave a Comment

“Joyful” is the Saturday following in the footsteps of Mary as she leads us to evangelize through the Christian model of service. Mary, the future Mother of Mercy herself, visits her cousin, Elizabeth, to share the good news, and in serving her, to introduce Jesus to John the Baptist. Luke 2: 39-56. Lord, as […]

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“Luminous” Thursday- Reveal Yourself O Lord

By dcalvillo On April 14, 2016 · Leave a Comment

Transfigure me, O Lord, through the “Light” of this Thursday’s prayers. As I meditate upon Jesus presenting Himself to the Almighty Father, Jesus called upon His disciples to witness His revealing. We, too, are called upon to witness the Lord presenting Himself among the people and situations that I encounter. Lord, I pray […]

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“Sorrowful” Tuesday- No More Thorns From Me

By dcalvillo On April 12, 2016 · Leave a Comment

The King is crowned with thorns on this “Sorrowful” Tuesday. As I examine my life today, I feel called to ascertain how I crown Him. Lord, I pray that I crown You as Mary did. Mary honored You by a life of submission to You, a life of purity and devotion. Lord, […]

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“Joyful” Monday- Become Incarnate Within My Day

By dcalvillo On April 11, 2016 · Leave a Comment

Mondays begin the week with “Joy”-filled prayer. We meditate upon the incarnation of God the Son through the work of the Holy Spirit in Mary, a holy and willing servant. Lord, today I pray that your will, your divine plan become incarnate, become reality through your use of me as Your holy slave. […]

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