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, […]
If there is to be peace in the world, There must be peace in the nations. If there is to be peace in the nations, There must be peace in the cities. If there is to be peace in the cities, There must be peace between neighbors. If there is to be peace between neighbors,
Dearest Lord, teach me to be generous; teach me to serve you as you deserve; to give and not count the cost, to fight and not to heed the wounds, to toil and not seek for rest, to labor and not to seek reward, save that of knowing that I do your will. St.
Do all the good you can, By all the means you can, In all the ways you can, In all the places you can, At all the times you can, To all the people you can, As long as you ever can.
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
Sunday Readings: Jeremiah 23.1-6 ;Ephesians 2.13-18; Mark 6.30-34 When they returned, the apostles gathered around Jesus and told him all that they had done and taught. Jesus said to them, “Come away to a deserted place all by yourselves and rest a while.” People were coming and going in great numbers, making it impossible for them to
Gospel Reflection for Sunday, July 21, 2024 – 16th Sunday Ordinary Time Read More »
O God, it is your will to hold heaven and earth in a single peace. Let the design of your great love shine on the waste of our wraths and sorrows, And from them fashion great peace in your church and compassion among your people. Give us peace in our communities, peace in our homes,
Search me O God and know my heart Test me and know my thoughts See if there is any wicked way in me and lead me in the way everlasting. Psalm 139.23-24
May you be blessed with discomfort at easy answers, half truths, and superficial relationships, so that you may live deep within your heart. May you be blessed with anger at injustice, oppression, and exploitation of people, so that you may work for justice, freedom, and peace. May you be blessed with tears to shed for