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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.

*Saints Philip and James, Apostles
Followers of Christ
Lived by faith, also proclaimed
Shared What they received

May 03

May 02 *St Athanasius*
Meager offering
Enriched to serve multitudes
By Jesus the Lord

May 03

*St Joseph, the Worker*
Quest for conversion
not becoming someone else
emerging true self

May 01

The True Light has shone
But still, some prefer darkness
May we let Light shine

Apr 30

*St Catherine of Siena*
Born of the Spirit
Thru Him Who is lifted high
Did all for us

Apr 29

*Divine Mercy Sunday*
-Easter Octave-
Face of God's Mercy
Greets His disciples with peace
Showing all His wounds

Apr 27

*Thursday of Easter Octave*
The Kingdom within
Recognize it, proclaim it
So share in Christ's peace

Apr 24

*Wednesday of Easter Octave*
Disheartened in grief
Accompanied by Jesus
In love and mercy

Apr 23

*Tuesday of Easter Octave*
Why are you weeping?
Hard to see the Lord through tears
He calls us by name

Apr 22

+ The Holy Father
Pope Francis, begins Easter
coming home to the Father.

Apr 21