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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22Sep
Who is the greatest
The first would be last, last first
Best is one who serves
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-St Matthew, Apostle, Evangelist
Focus not on stains
Jesus is for everyone
Seeks out in mercy
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Eucharistic love
Christ's unconditional love
Healing, forgiving
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Ambition - own needs
Mission is for others' needs
Let love empower.
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Mercy, compassion
Beyond pity, sympathy
Christ accompanies
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16 Sept - Sts Cornelius & Cyprian
Unworthy we be
But as Jesus wills we are
So, receive His love
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Renunciation
Suffering towards glory
Life of Christ for us
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-Exaltation of the Cross
From the Cross of Christ
Resurrected, exalted
Love stronger than Death
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- St John Chrysostom (Golden-mouthed)
Be as eloquent
Preaching Christ's Gospel of love
In word and in deed
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Kill with one's kindness
Unconditionally love
Just as Jesus does