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From the monthly archives: February 2017

“Sorrowful” Friday- The Promise of Eternal Life

By dcalvillo On February 17, 2017 · Leave a Comment

The Crucifixion of our Savior provides hope for all of us on this “Sorrowful” Friday. The Cross vividly demonstrates the extent of man’s inhumanity towards one another but more importantly reveals the extent and enduring promise of the Christian faith. God, through His Son Jesus, endured the cruelty and conquered death. His resurrection […]

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“Glorious” Wednesday- A Crown of Marian Virtues

By dcalvillo On February 15, 2017 · Leave a Comment

Truly “Glorious” is the Wednesday begun in prayer. On this day, we meditate upon the crowning of Mary as Queen of Heaven. “A great sign appeared in the sky, a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet and on her head a crown of twelve stars.” Rev. 12: 1. […]

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“Sorrowful” Fridays- Awake In Prayer

By dcalvillo On February 10, 2017 · Leave a Comment

On “Sorrowful” Fridays, we pray with Jesus by our side. He invited His closest friends to pray with Him at his favorite prayer garden. Matt. 26: 3646. Although they fell asleep while He prayed, He will never fall asleep on us. Lord, keep me vigilant; keep me focused on prayer as the way […]

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“Joyful” Monday- Rejoicing In Your Love

By dcalvillo On February 6, 2017 · Leave a Comment

The “Joy” of life derives from Jesus’ birth within our hearts and into our lives. As we prayerfully meditate on our all-powerful God taking the form of a small child this Monday, we are reminded that the most powerful and sustaining things in creation are often revealed in the most humble and unassuming […]

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“Glorious” Wednesday- To Be Fully Alive

By dcalvillo On February 1, 2017 · Leave a Comment

The “Glory” of God is man fully alive. I pray that the Holy Spirit descend fully into my heart on this Wednesday and every day. Lord, fully occupy and reside in my heart so that despite my weakness, my earthly myopia, my selfishness and ego, I too, may be fully alive with […]

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