Lent Prayer of the Day
Good people, rooted in the sun, You shine with radiant grace. You shine so finely it surpasses understanding. God hugs you. You are encircled by the arms of the mystery of God. Hildegard of Bingen
Lent Prayer of the Day
You surround us with love when we fall asleep at nightand in every dream we have you also share.O, we bless you and wish you well. Ernesto Cardenal
Joseph of dreams, be with us
When Joseph didn’t know what to do about his pregnant fiancée, he slept on it. In his dreams, an angel eased his doubt and gave him courage to act. Pray to Joseph today to fill your heart with hope and with the willingness to see God at work where you never imagined. Joseph is patron …
Feast of St. Joseph
Joseph of dreams, guard well the poor.Be a strong bar upon the door.Be a broad window all day longto let in sun and wild bird song.Set a new loaf upon the boardto fill the poor man’s scanty hoard.With strength and patience bless the livesof all poor men and poor men’s wives.Listen to poor men’s children …
Gospel Reflection for March 22, 2020, 4th Sunday of Lent
Scripture Readings: 1 Samuel 16.1, 6-7, 10-13; Ephesians 5.8-14; John 9.1-38 “A man called Jesus made mud, spread it on my eyes, said to me, ‘Go and wash in the Pool of Siloam.’ Then I went and washed and received my sight.” – John 9.11 In John’s gospel Jesus often jumps into people’s lives. Last …
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Feast of Cyril of Jerusalem
Loving God, let the prayers of Cyril of Jerusalem,whose feast is today,lead us to to know your Son betterand to have eternal life in all its fullness. Amen
St Patrick’s Day
May there always be work for your hands to do.May your purse always hold a coin or two.May the sun always shine upon your window pane.May a rainbow be certain to follow each rain.May the hand of a friend always be near youMay God fill your heart with gladness to cheer you. Irish blessing
Music and the Gospel: ” Shooting Star,” Owl City
“Without roots in the people, no government can avail, much less when it wants to impose its program through bloodshed and sorrow.” In 1980, Archbishop Oscar Romero was assassinated not long after he spoke these words. Romero challenged the government in El Salvador to end the violence that was sweeping through his country and killing …
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Lent Prayer of the Day
Holy One, untamed by the names we give you,in the quiet of our hearts name us.Remind us of who we are in these tumultuous times.Reveal to us the truth you have inscribed in our hearts. Amen. Laguna Pueblo prayer
Lent Prayer of the Day
What earth does every springis only a hint of the thing. Sister Alice Smith, CSJ