Contemplative insight from Mepkin Abbey, drawn from our daily liturgical readings and homily. Help us to pray, one thought per day.
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Renunciation
Suffering towards glory
Life of Christ for us
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-Exaltation of the Cross
From the Cross of Christ
Resurrected, exalted
Love stronger than Death
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- St John Chrysostom (Golden-mouthed)
Be as eloquent
Preaching Christ's Gospel of love
In word and in deed
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Kill with one's kindness
Unconditionally love
Just as Jesus does
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Struggle in evil
To do the good we intend
We can when in God
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Seek first the Kingdom
God grants the fruits of labor
God endlessly works
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1 Sep
Purity of hands
To purity of the heart
To encounter God
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Fear stifles and daunts
Pass up opportunities
Waste and lose our gifts
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30Aug
Vigilance is wise
Coop up virtues, be ready
Handy when needed
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29 Aug - Martyrdom of St John the Baptist
Precursor, Witness
In birth, ministry and death
To Lord Jesus Christ