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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.

The True Light has shone
But still, some prefer darkness
May we let Light shine

Apr 30

*St Catherine of Siena*
Born of the Spirit
Thru Him Who is lifted high
Did all for us

Apr 29

*Divine Mercy Sunday*
-Easter Octave-
Face of God's Mercy
Greets His disciples with peace
Showing all His wounds

Apr 27

*Thursday of Easter Octave*
The Kingdom within
Recognize it, proclaim it
So share in Christ's peace

Apr 24

*Wednesday of Easter Octave*
Disheartened in grief
Accompanied by Jesus
In love and mercy

Apr 23

*Tuesday of Easter Octave*
Why are you weeping?
Hard to see the Lord through tears
He calls us by name

Apr 22

+ The Holy Father
Pope Francis, begins Easter
coming home to the Father.

Apr 21

*Monday of Easter Octave*
Easter Disciples
Do not be afraid, go, tell
Meet me there in Galilee

Apr 21

*Easter Sunday*
Tomb becomes the womb
Jesus conquers death itself
New Life emerges

Apr 20

*Holy Saturday*
Adam's tree brought sin
Jesus Christ's tree is the Cross
The new tree of life

Apr 19