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From the monthly archives: October 2016

“Luminous” Thursday- Transfigure Me, O Lord

By dcalvillo On October 27, 2016 · Leave a Comment

“Transfigure me, O Lord. Transfigure me, O Lord.” On this “Luminous” Thursday, we pray that we be transfigured in the image of Jesus Himself. Jesus invited his disciples to accompany him in prayer and in doing so, He was revealed as the Son of God. I pray today that despite the craziness and […]

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“Glorious” Wednesday- Ad Jesum Per Mariam

By dcalvillo On October 19, 2016 · Leave a Comment

“Glorious” Wednesdays invite us to meditate upon Mary’s proper place in our heart and within our Catholic Christian faith. Mary is assumed into heaven, reuniting Mother and Son in eternal love. Today, I renew my total consecration to Jesus through Mary as I vow: “O, My Jesus, I am yours and all that I […]

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“Sorrowful” Tuesday- Heavenly Father, I Present Myself To You

By dcalvillo On October 18, 2016 · Leave a Comment

“Sorrowful” Tuesdays inspire the proper posture- in prayer. In the wake of His great test of love for all humanity, Jesus retired in prayer to pray to and with His Father. Luke 22: 39-46. Heavenly Father, I present myself to You and ask for your guidance and for your strength as I go […]

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“Joyful” Monday- Glory To God In The Highest!

By dcalvillo On October 17, 2016 · Leave a Comment

On “Joyful” Mondays, we celebrate the spirit of Christmas. “Glory to God in the highest! and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” Luke 2: 14. I pray today that the joy in my heart that rests there because of my joy in Christ be revealed through the faithfulness of […]

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“Luminous” Thursday- The Joy of a Sacramental Life

By dcalvillo On October 13, 2016 · Leave a Comment

“Luminous” Thursdays remind us of the joy of the grace of living a sacramental life. Jesus submitted Himself to a baptism in part to be identified as the Son of God and in doing so, demonstrating for us His presence in our own baptism. Similarly, we pray upon and celebrate the institution of the […]

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“Glorious” Wednesday- Resurrected: Born Again

By dcalvillo On October 12, 2016 · Leave a Comment

“Glorious” is the Wednesday begun in prayer. We meditate upon your Resurrection, Lord, and give thanks that you permit us to begin anew as well, born again in the hope of eternal joy. Lord, help me to build upon my past mistakes and accept your invitation to accompany me on my daily road. […]

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