Sunday Readings: Isaiah 22.19-23, Romans 11.33-36, Matthew 16.13-20 Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples this. “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” They replied, “Some say John the Baptist, but others Elijah, and still others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” Then Jesus said, “But you, […]
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Prayer of an Irish Grandfather O Mother of Mercy, I place in the protection of your holy hands my going out, my coming in, my sleeping, my waking, the sight of my eyes, the touch of my hands, the speech from my lips, and the hearing of my ears, so that in everything I
Readings: Isaiah 56.1, 6-7; Romans 11.13-15,29-32; Matthew 15.21-28 A woman came and knelt before Jesus. “Lord, help me.” she said. He said in reply, ”It is not fair to take the children’s food and throw it to the dogs.” But she said, “Yes, Lord, yet even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their master’s
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Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could. Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in; forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day. Ralph Waldo Emerson
All blessings come to us through our Lord. He will teach us, for in beholding his life we find that he is the best example. St. Teresa of Avila
Be strong, fear not! Our God is coming. Our God will save us. Then the blind will see and deaf people will hear. Then will the lame leap like deer and people who have never spoken will sing.
Loving God, open our eyes to see your hand at work in the splendor of creation and in the beauty of human life. Touched by your hand, our world is holy.
Violence never again! War never again! Terrorism never again! In God’s name, may all religions bring upon earth justice and peace, forgiveness, life and love! Saint Pope John Paul II
Holy Spirit, Giving life to all life, Moving all creatures, Root of all things, Washing them clean, Wiping out their mistakes, Healing their wounds, You are our true life, Luminous, wonderful, Awakening the heart from its ancient sleep. Hildegard of Bingen
Sunday Readings: 1 Kings 19.9, 11-13; Romans 9.1-5; Matthew 14.22-33 Early in the morning Jesus came walking toward them on the sea. But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified. “It is a ghost!” They cried out in fear. Immediately Jesus spoke to them. “Take heart, it is I; do
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