Easter is where Christian faith begins. It celebrates Jesus’ resurrection. The Church often baptizes new believers at Easter time. SPIRIT is about a young woman who wakes up to what she believes at a baptism. For some people, believing is as natural as breathing; others journey through doubting and questioning. They may find people in […]
Loving God, this week I will commit to one of these resolutions from Pax Christi. I will strive for peace within myself. I will seek to be a peacemaker in my daily life. I will accept suffering rather than afflict it. I will refuse to retaliate in the face of provocation and violence. I will
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Palm Sunday Jesus, our brother, Spirit of life,I commit myself to the life and well-being of all who exist,all whom you hold in being with me,all the life of this planet. Be with me. Amen.
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Spirit of God, you live among us in every person we meet. Help me listen today to you alive in my family, my co-workers, people I meet at the store or on the street. Help me discover you, God with us.
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Loving God, Giver of life. Help us recognize and value who we really are—made in your image, holy in your likeness. Help us see ourselves as you see us—able to give life and love. Amen.
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Lord Jesus Christ, son of the Living God, have mercy on me. Open my heart to your love for me and your love for the world.
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Matthew 21.1-11; Isaiah 50.4-7; Philippians 2.6-11; Matthew 26.14—27.66 or 27.11-54 Officials and bystanders mocked Jesus. “He saved others, but he cannot save himself. So he is the king of Israel. Let’s see him come down from that cross, then we will believe in him. Even the insurgents crucified with him kept taunting him the same
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As Christians move through Holy Week, we reflect on Jesus’ ministry and the final events of his life. In doing this we reflect on Jesus’ message of self-giving love, compassion, and forgiveness. The song “Live Again” reflects on God’s love, how God sustains us and calls us to love one another. When we embrace Jesus’
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Loving God, through our observance of Lent, help me to understand the meaning of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection and reflect it in my life.
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Sunday Readings: Ezekiel 37.12-14 Romans 8.8-11 John 11.1-45 Martha said to Jesus, “If you had been here, my brother would never have died. Even now I am sure that God will give you whatever you ask” Jesus replied, “Your brother will rise again.” Martha said, “I know he will rise again in the resurrection on the
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