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“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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“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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“Sorrowful” Friday- Thy Will Be Done

By dcalvillo On December 2, 2016 · Leave a Comment

“Sorrowful” Fridays inspire us to live in a state of ceaseless prayer. Praying the Rosary teaches perseverance in prayer much as Jesus demonstrated to us on multiple occasions but especially in the Garden of Gethsemane. In the “Agony in the Garden”, Jesus reaches out to His Father to address the difficult issues He faces. […]

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“Sorrowful” Friday- Grant Me Courage

By dcalvillo On November 11, 2016 · Leave a Comment

Our “Sorrow” on this Friday arises from our turning away from Jesus. In the same way that Pilate attempted to wash his hands of the cruelty to be meted out to Jesus, so to do we turn away from the reality around us. We are called to live and announce the good news. Lord, […]

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“Sorrowful” Friday- Crown With Love

By dcalvillo On November 4, 2016 · Leave a Comment

“Sorrowful” Friday prayers transport us to the side of Jesus. He endured physical assault, cruelty, and mockery at the hands of strangers, who crowned Him with thorns. Matt. 27: 27-31. As I pray for strength today, my Jesus, I ask that the crown I place on You through my actions and my thoughts be […]

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“Sorrowful” Friday- Weep Not For Me

By dcalvillo On September 9, 2016 · Leave a Comment

On “Sorrowful” Fridays, we are called upon to revisit the Lord’s Passion and Crucifixion- to walk with Jesus along the road to Calvary. I pray today Lord for a heart filled with Your compassion. You warned us not to weep for Him but rather to weep for ourselves and for our children. Luke […]

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