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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6May
Jesus Christ, our Lord
Bread of Life come down from heav'n
Nourish, nurture us
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Miracles abound
Believe in Him Whom God sent
Be with Him and live
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*Saints Philip and James, Apostles
Followers of Christ
Lived by faith, also proclaimed
Shared What they received
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May 02 *St Athanasius*
Meager offering
Enriched to serve multitudes
By Jesus the Lord
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*St Joseph, the Worker*
Quest for conversion
not becoming someone else
emerging true self
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The True Light has shone
But still, some prefer darkness
May we let Light shine
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*St Catherine of Siena*
Born of the Spirit
Thru Him Who is lifted high
Did all for us
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*Divine Mercy Sunday*
-Easter Octave-
Face of God's Mercy
Greets His disciples with peace
Showing all His wounds
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*Thursday of Easter Octave*
The Kingdom within
Recognize it, proclaim it
So share in Christ's peace
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*Wednesday of Easter Octave*
Disheartened in grief
Accompanied by Jesus
In love and mercy