Sunday Readings: 1 Kings 17.10-16; Hebrews 9.24-28; Mark 12.38-44 Jesus sat opposite the treasury and noticed one poor widow came and dropped in two small copper coins, worth about a penny each. Jesus called his disciples, saying to them, “I want you to observe that this poor widow gave more to the treasury than all […]
Gospel Reflection for Sunday, November 10, 2024 – 32nd Sunday Ordinary Time Read More »
Today I pray for the gift of an open heart. Loving God, let me not drift into rash judgments and criticisms. Give me you long view of life. Let me rejoice in the good and hope for change in the less good. Today I will practice an open heart towards these beloved children of yours
O Lord, remember not only the men and women of good will, but also those of ill will. But do not remember all the suffering they have inflicted on us. Remember the fruits we have borne, thanks to this suffering — our comradeship, our loyalty, our humility, our courage, our generosity, the greatness of heart
Blessed are we who live in Holy Mystery,who trust the one who impels our being-all-we-can-be.May we be like trees planted near water,rooted in streams that never run dry,so that our leaves stay green in heatand bear fruit in drought. Jeremiah 17.7-8
All you who are thirsty, come to the waters; even though you have no money, come! You who have no money, come; receive grain and eat. Come without paying, without cost; drink wine and milk. Why spend money on what is not bread, your wages on what fails to satisfy? Listen carefully to me, and
O Lord God, our rock and our salvation, you have brought us to the beginning of our lives, and to the beginning of this day. We give you thanks for our companions along the way who have departed this life. Help us to follow in their steps. Keep us under your protection this day, give
Because, O God, we are your chosen ones, clothe us with heartfelt mercy, with kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. Help us bear with one another, and forgive whatever complaints we have against one another. Colossians 3.12-13
Grant a resting place to the souls of the faithful in the arms of our ancestors, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. Feed them in a fertile land and by the waters of comfort, in a paradise of joy and in that place from which the broken heart, sorrow and sighing have flown. Make them rest in
Walk. Get moving. Keep moving. Find your path by walking it. Dear God, be with me on my journey.
A Celtic Blessing May God the Father bless us in all that we do this day. May Jesus, beloved Son of the Father, bless us as we go our way. May God’s Holy Spirit bless us in every thought, in every deed, in every word we say, May Blessed Mary, Mother of Jesus, bless us,