Contemplative insight from Mepkin Abbey, drawn from our daily liturgical readings and homily. Help us to pray, one thought per day.
Fear stifles and daunts
Pass up opportunities
Waste and lose our gifts
30Aug
Vigilance is wise
Coop up virtues, be ready
Handy when needed
29 Aug - Martyrdom of St John the Baptist
Precursor, Witness
In birth, ministry and death
To Lord Jesus Christ
- St Augustine
Restless is my heart
Until it rests in You, Lord
For I'm made for You
- St Monica
Be with Monica
Fervent with holy desires
Abound in good works!
- St Monica
Be with Monica
Fervent with holy desires
Abound in good works!
Never be blind guides
but accompany others
into God's Kingdom
To whom shall we go,
Words of everlasting life
Only You, Christ have.
To whom shall we go,
Words of everlasting life
Only You, Christ have.
- St Bartholomew, Apostle
With Bartholomew,
We are invited to be
New Jerusalem