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Contemplative insight from Mepkin Abbey, drawn from our daily liturgical readings and homily. Help us to pray, one thought per day.

Aware of God's love
We cannot keep from speaking
Everywhere we are

Apr 11

Grief tears blind Mary
Christ Risen calls her by name
Transforms, uplifts her

Apr 07

Dec 2
Just be like children
Open, trusting, and sincere
Meet the source of life.

Dec 02

Dec 1
Meet God, who seeks us
Ushers us into Advent
coming and going

Dec 02

We know what we lack
May we as well be grateful
For all God's blessings

Nov 27

persevere with hope
though in the face of all fears
love overcomes hate...

Nov 26

Nov 24
Life entanglements
one gives way to another
only God remains...

Nov 26

Generosity
Though seen as work of the hands
Is act of the heart

Nov 24

Battle in the heart
Divided in attention
Desire for wholeness.

Sep 02

"Labor Day"
Work's, more than labor,
It's our participation
In God's creating.

Sep 01