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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Jesus prays, communes
One with those struggling in life
While with the Father
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Satisfy hunger
When we love in compassion
God's love perfected
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We receive from God
Whatever we ask of HIm
For us, Light has dawned
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*Epiphany of the Lord Jesus Christ
Mystery revealed
Divine Son incarnated
All may encounter
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*St Elizabeth Ann Seton
- First American-born saint, founder of the country's parochial school system
- founder of Sisters of Charity, the first American religious society
Words make a diff'rence
Instruct, direct to the Lord
Elizabeth did
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As John did, lead all
To Jesus, the Lamb of God
Who takes sins away
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+Saints Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen, Bishops and Doctors of the Church
Defenders of Christ
The Lord's full divinity
Know, preach, live in Christ
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*Jubilee Year 2025
*Motherhood of Mary
*World Day of Prayer for Peace
Mary's Motherhood
Service to us, to Jesus
both human and divine
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*New Year's Eve
*Solemnity of the Motherhood of Mary
Emerging New Life
Light that shines in the darkness
Jesus Christ, the Light
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*New Year's Eve
*Solemnity of the Motherhood of Mary
Emerging New Life
Light that shines in the darkness
Jesus Christ, the Light