Mepkin Abbey Monastery App

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

17 Dec
O Sapientia
O Wisdom of our God Most High,
guiding creation with power and love:
come to teach us the path of knowledge!

Dec 19

Do we admit it:
Following Christ is costly
It's full trust and hope

Nov 27

Nov 26
To live the God-life
By the new realities
End is not the End

Nov 27

Your face, O Lord God
All long to see, then listen
And give everything

Nov 25

-Christ, King of the Universe
Jesus Christ, the King
Frees, leads us to His Kingdom
Lean on Him, Obey

Nov 24

Nov 23
God offers His life
Our participation
Here and hereafter

Nov 24

Temple for praying
Prophetic cleansing
New Temple order at hand
Only Christ Himself

Nov 22

-Presentation of Mary
Offered to the Lord
Life devoted all to God
Brought Christ to the world

Nov 21

Entrusted with more
Than just earthly currency
For eternity

Nov 20

19 Nov
Salvation opens
When Jesus knocks like before
Zacchaeus is blessed

Nov 20