What Tempts Us?
What Tempts Us? At Sunday Eucharist today we hear the story of Jesus’ temptations. We share with you a video reflection by Sister Joan. Enjoy it. Pass it on to a friend. Our prayers are with you. Please remember us in yours.
Be a friend. Write a note. Enclose it in beauty.
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Bishops and Communion
“I want to write a longer piece about those bishops who seek to keep some from the table of Christ, but for now I will say this: it is not your table (nor mine). Bishops, priests, etc. are neither the hosts nor the bouncers nor the ones who wrote the guest list. The Eucharist is …
Prayer of the Day
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 …
Gospel Reflection for May 29, 2022 – Feast of the Ascension
Scripture Readings: Acts 1.111; Ephesians 1.17-23; Luke 24.46-53 Jesus spoke to his disciples, saying, Thus it is written that the messiah would suffer and rise from the dead on the third day and that repentance and forgiveness of sins would be proclaimed in his name to all the nations, beginning from Jerusalem. You are witnesses of these …
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Prayer of the Day
I find you, Lord, in all things and in all my fellow creatures, pulsing with your life; as a tiny seed you sleep in what is small and in the vast you vastly yield yourself. Rainer Maria Rilke
Prayer of the Day
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. …
Prayer of the Day
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 …
Prayer of the Day
Soul of the Earth, sanctify me. Body of Earth, save me. Blood of Earth, fill me with love. Water from Earth’s side, wash me. Passion of Earth, strengthen me. Resurrection of Earth, empower me. Good Earth, hear me. Within your wounds, hide me. Never let me be separated from you. From the power of evil, …
Gospel Reflection for May 22, 2022 – 6th Sunday of Easter
Sunday Readings: Acts 15.1-2, 22-29; Revelation 21.10-14, 22-23; John 14.23-29 These things I have told you while I am still with you. The Paraclete, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything and help you remember all that I told you. Peace I leave to you. My peace …
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Prayer of the Day
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, …
Prayer of the Day
Creator God, you bless us with being. To you every creature is sacred. Help us see one another with your eyes. Amen.
Prayer of the Day
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, …