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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.

set aside and sent
in the service of Jesus
proclaim Him as Lord

Apr 24

The Good Shepherd leads
In Front, Amindst, from Behind
Throughout and Within

Apr 23

Belong to His flock
not weariness, worldliness...
No "Yes, but..." "No, but..."

Apr 23

Good Shepherd as Gate
God accessing His creatures
and creation, Him.

Apr 22

Belong to Jesus
as sheep to the Good Shepherd
good sheep who follow

Apr 21

where else do we go?
Only Christ is real food, drink
have faith, life in Him

Apr 20

Oh, what a journey!
From Saul, the persecutor,
To Paul, d'Apostle!

Apr 19

Towards communion
into the Body of Christ
Christ, the Bread of Life

Apr 18

Christ, the Bread of Life
Feeds us by the Father's will
till eternity

Apr 17

surrender and trust
no ifs, no buts, the Lord calls
just as did Stephen

Apr 16