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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*Feast of the Chair of Saint Peter, Apostle
Peter's leadership
Authority, Unity
in the Christian Church
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*St Peter Damien
Look, rising Babel
United pride to the skies
Confused, now toppled
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Not FROM suffering
Does Jesus Christ redeems us
But IN suffering
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Touched by Jesus Christ
We see clearly all around
See Christ in others
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We can choose wisely
Who influences on what
Check consequences
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Cain, where's your brother?
Am I my brother's keeper?
Indeed, we all are.
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Be happy, blessed
Be rich in the sight of God
All through life's struggles
God is with the weak
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Let us understand
God understands our hunger
God hungers for us
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* Saints Cyril & Methodius (bishop), brothers, monks, Patrons of Europe
Jesus takes aside
Touches, opens lips and ears
Indeed, all is well!
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* World Day of Prayer for the Sick
* Our Lady of Lourdes
In sickness or health
Jesus calls us to Himself
God desires wholeness