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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* Solemnity of the Annunciation
In silence, open
Mary's "yes" sets in motion
God's will to save us.
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Why suffer, we ask
Why things go this way, we ask
Why not just trust God
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They're all prodigals
One repents, and one resents
One welcomes, pursues
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God enables us
Be best with people, events
Even rejection
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God enables us
Be best with people, events
Even rejection
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Choose the better life
The rich man or Lazarus
It's now or later
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19 Mar *St Joseph
Guardian of the Holy Family
Patron of the Universal Church
God fulfills His will
Cooperate for our sake
Just as Joseph did
Silent in his words
Guardian-protector of Him
The Eternal Word
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Jesus unburdens
Calling out those who impose
the unnecess'ry
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17Mar *St Patrick
Be as the Father
Merciful and forgiving
We give, so receive
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Jesus Christ reveals
Our citizenship in heav'n
Transfiguration