Sunday Readings: Deuteronomy 4.32-34, 39-40; Romans 8.14-17; Matthew 28.16-20 Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had appointed them. When they saw him, they fell down in homage; but some doubted. And Jesus came and spoke to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. […]
Gospel Reflection for May 26, 2024 – Trinity Sunday Read More »
A Jewish Blessing Bless our people with a wise and feeling heart. You have given us freedom to choose between good and evil, life and death. May we choose life and good, that our children may inherit from us the blessings of dignity and freedom, prosperity and peace.
O my God! O my God! Unite the hearts of Thy servants, and reveal to them Thy great purpose. May they follow Thy commandments and abide in Thy law. Help them, O God, in their endeavor, and grant them strength to serve Thee. O God! Leave them not to themselves but guide their steps by
God of love, Father of all, the darkness that covered the earth has given way to the bright dawn of your Word made flesh. Make us a people of this light. Make us faithful to your Word, that we may bring your life to the waiting world. Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Sunday Readings: Acts 2.1-11; 1 Corinthians 12.3-7, 12-13; John 20.19-23 When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them, “Peace be with you.” After this, he showed them
Gospel Reflection for May 19, 2024 – Pentecost Read More »
Thank you Lord for this brand new day. Give me the wisdom to see its possibilities, the strength to face its challenges, and the grace to be open to its promise. Give me your heart of love to do a favour, speak a kindness, offer a hand, soothe a hurt, celebrate a joy, share a
Let nothing disturb you, Nothing afright you; All things are passing; God never changes; Patient endurance Attains to all things; Those whom God possesses lack for nothing; God alone suffices. St. Teresa of Avila
God, you are our father. Liberator is your name. Why do you let us wander from your ways, our hearts harden, our souls sleep? O that you would tear open the heavens and come down, mountains quaking before you. O God, you are our father. We are the clay; you are the potter; we are
Jesus, bless the time we spend together this year. Open our hearts to one another and to your Word. Give us courage, wisdom, and generosity to be able to share our lives and be open to others here. Amen.