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From the monthly archives: July 2016

“Joyful” Monday- Lord, Find Favor With Me

By dcalvillo On July 18, 2016 · Leave a Comment

On “Joyful” Mondays, we sit with Mary as she encounters the messenger of God, who tells her “Do not be afraid for you have found have found favor with God.” Luke 1: 29. As I begin this week, Lord, I pray for the courage to proceed in prayer and not to be afraid […]

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“Luminous” Thursday- A Prayerful Vision

By dcalvillo On July 7, 2016 · Leave a Comment

Transfigure me, O Lord, I pray on this “Luminous” Thursday. Light my path towards you as the only Way to eternal life. I kneel in prayer alongside your disciples and marvel at your place among the prophets and the heavenly figures as the Father himself identifies you as the beloved Son of […]

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“Glorious” Wednesday- Christian Hope To Transcend

By dcalvillo On July 6, 2016 · Leave a Comment

Truly “Glorious” is the Wednesday begun in prayer. I pray my Rosary to relive the fullness of the faith. As I meditate upon the mysteries of Christ’s Resurrection and Ascension, I am reminded that the Risen Jesus fills our lives with Christian hope, a reality that our lives transcend this earthly existence. Lord, I […]

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“Joyful” Monday- “Finding” Purpose In God’s Will

By dcalvillo On July 5, 2016 · Leave a Comment

“Joyful” Mondays transport us to Mary and Joseph’s loss of Jesus. The heartbreak and worry of their loss of Jesus is surpassed by the joy of “finding” Him and the consoling awareness that He, like we, are called to do His Father’s work. I pray in thanksgiving for my purpose today… […]

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“Sorrowful” Friday- The Courage To Overcome My Humanity

By dcalvillo On July 1, 2016 · Leave a Comment

On “Sorrowful” Fridays, we submit ourselves to Jesus and to His Cross as He submitted Himself to the Father’s divine will. Lord, I pray for the grace to seek out Your Will above all else and the courage to overcome my human frailties in doing so. “Thy will be done on earth as it […]

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