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From the monthly archives: May 2016

“Sorrowful” Tuesday- My Kingdom Is Not Of This World

By dcalvillo On May 31, 2016 · Leave a Comment

“My kingdom does not belong of this world.” John 18:36. Our “Sorrowful” meditations on this Tuesday gratefully remind us of this reality of which Jesus reminds us. Because His Kingdom is not of this world, neither should we BE of this world. The silliness that seems to occupy our worries, our concerns, our […]

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By dcalvillo On May 30, 2016 · Leave a Comment

On “Joyful” Mondays, we pray that we find Jesus wherever He is presented to us. In the Rosary, we discover that Simeon lived a life open to seeing the Savior. With that disposition, He was rewarded to see our Savior face to face. If we live our life with that same pre-disposition- to […]

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“Glorious” Wednesday- My Hope Is Risen

By dcalvillo On May 25, 2016 · Leave a Comment

Our Christian hope is manifested in the “Glory” of the Risen Jesus this Wednesday. The hope that dimmed when times were tough- when He was cruelly crucified at the hands of evil men. But He promised that He was the Son of God and that he would be raised on the third day. […]

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“Sorrowful” Tuesday – Worthy of the Promises of Christ

By dcalvillo On May 24, 2016 · Leave a Comment

On “Sorrowful” Tuesdays, we pray with Christian hope because we know the end of the story. Despite, or perhaps because of the trials and challenges that He endured on our behalf, Jesus rises from the dead and justifies each of us through eternity. Lord, I pray in thanksgiving for your sacrifices and resolve […]

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“Sorrowful” Fridays- Pray For A Holy Life

By dcalvillo On May 20, 2016 · Leave a Comment

“Sorrowful” Fridays cause us to relive the thorns that we have placed upon the crown of our Savior. I reflect upon my sinfulness and pray for the grace to live a sacramental and holy life. Blessed Mother, I invoke your intercession today and ask that you pray for me: that I may grow in […]

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By dcalvillo On May 17, 2016 · Leave a Comment

As we invoke the intercession of our Blessed Mother on this “Glorious” Wednesday, we do so filled with the Spirit. The disciples also gathered with Mary in their midst to receive the Holy Spirit in Pentecost and so Jesus’ promise of the Spirit was fulfilled. He promised a Spirit, an advocate “whom the Father […]

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