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 the same manner
Forgiven by the Father,
Give others mercy
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Reconciliation:
in lieu of acted-out-rage,
acted-out-goodness!
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Get up, go, proclaim:
Be humble, contrite, turn back
Surrender, be free!
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Be holy as I
do to others as to Me
be Me as I you
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Healing love of Christ,
reaching out, gathering in,
the glory of God
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Fasting, like breathing
inhale-exhale, give up - take up
just like and with Christ.
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Transform our vision, Lord, open our hearts to the newness of faith.
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Guard your heart in the good, and treasure will accumulate.
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An open heart is the only way to make space for our transcendent God; vulnerability the only way to touch his immanence.
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By prayer and by touch, the sick need help being brought to Jesus. We all need others’ help being brought to Jesus.