Contemplative insight from Mepkin Abbey, drawn from our daily liturgical readings and homily. Help us to pray, one thought per day.
Jesus to Peter three times: "Do you love me?"
St Bernard of Clairvaux: "The measure of love is to love without measure."
*St Charles Lwanga & Companion Martyrs
It is through their blood
That they proclaimed the Gospel
Ugandan Martyrs
None exempt from woes
Peace in the world in Jesus
Who conquered the world
*Solemnity of the Lord's Ascension
Back to the Father
Leaving not to abandon
But send the Spirit
Be Mary, helpful
Be also Elizabeth,
Receptive to grace
May 30
There is birth in death
Temporal to eternal
sorrow into joy
You will weep and mourn
But just in a little while
Grief will turn to joy
May 28
Called to live in love
Deep love of the Trinity
Love in unity
Leaving to receive
For the Advocate to come
Let go and receive
*Memorial Day
Chosen followers
Called to proclaim, the challenge
Holy Spirit works