Contemplative insight from Mepkin Abbey, drawn from our daily liturgical readings and homily. Help us to pray, one thought per day.
Daily Word
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O Clavis David
O Key of David,
opening the gates of God’s eternal Kingdom:
come and free the prisoners of darkness!
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O Radix Jesse
O Root of Jesse’s stem,
sign of God’s love for all his people:
come to save us without delay!
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18 Dec
O Adonai
O Leader of the House of Israel,
giver of the Law to Moses on Sinai:
come to rescue us with your mighty power!
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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!
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Do we admit it:
Following Christ is costly
It's full trust and hope
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Nov 26
To live the God-life
By the new realities
End is not the End
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Your face, O Lord God
All long to see, then listen
And give everything
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-Christ, King of the Universe
Jesus Christ, the King
Frees, leads us to His Kingdom
Lean on Him, Obey
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Nov 23
God offers His life
Our participation
Here and hereafter
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Temple for praying
Prophetic cleansing
New Temple order at hand
Only Christ Himself