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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Seed is ever good
Sower's ever generous.
Is our soil ready?
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- Sts Joachim & Anne (parents of Mary, grandparents of Jesus)
With a seedbed home
Mary grew into Christ's home
The Son's human home
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25 July - St James the Greater
Can you drink the Cup
Aspirations You inspire
Yes, we can, by grace
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24 July
Jesus sows the seeds
Selfishness gets in the way
Of seeds of God's love
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Kinship with Jesus
Do the will of the Father
Kindness is the key
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- St Mary Magdalene
Christ calls her by name,
Apostle to Apostles,
"I have seen the Lord!"
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Good leaders' 3Cs
True Center in God, Courage,
and Great Compassion.
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Good leaders' 3Cs
True Center in God, Courage,
and Great Compassion.
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Power can damage
Power can protect, nurture
Can be life-giving
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Live in the Sabbath
Commune with God and others
Rest, regain, renew.