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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In curiosity
Herod tries to see Jesus
How do we desire?
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Give all that we can
And take only all that we need
Wherever Christ sends
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24Sep
Desire to see Christ
Be among his family
Listen, do God's will
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-St Padre Pio
"Pray, hope, and don't worry"
Be Christ to others
Let your light shine in mercy
love and compassion
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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