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Contemplative insight from Mepkin Abbey, drawn from our daily liturgical readings and homily. Help us to pray, one thought per day.

Kinship with Jesus
Do the will of the Father
Kindness is the key

Jul 23

- St Mary Magdalene
Christ calls her by name,
Apostle to Apostles,
"I have seen the Lord!"

Jul 22

Good leaders' 3Cs
True Center in God, Courage,
and Great Compassion.

Jul 21

Good leaders' 3Cs
True Center in God, Courage,
and Great Compassion.

Jul 21

Power can damage
Power can protect, nurture
Can be life-giving

Jul 20

Live in the Sabbath
Commune with God and others
Rest, regain, renew.

Jul 19

Whom do you turn to?
Jesus turns to the Father
All works out for good.

Jul 17

Be fully for God alone
Unless you have faith that's full
You will not be full

Jul 16

15July
Cease doing evil
Do right then follows the rite
So learn to do good

Jul 16

Go as Disciples
Take nothing but stick, sandals,
Teach, expel evil

Jul 14