March 31- Reconciled (Fr. Mulhearn)
PSALM 105: 4-5 MUSIC Return to Shore by Jay Stocker
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PSALM 105: 4-5 MUSIC Return to Shore by Jay Stocker
Life In Jesus A moment to pause and reflect on the life in Jesus. SCRIPTURE John 5: 25-26 MUSIC "New Life In Christ" "Only In God" LENTEN PRAYER We fly to your protection, O Holy Mother of God; Beneath your compassion, hear our petitions, and rescue us from all temptation. O Glorious and Blessed Virgin Mary. Amen.
We tend to think of healings in Scripture as physical ones. Which is true. But as Fr. Mulhearn shares today, perhaps we can expand that idea to other parts of our lives and realize it is a fit we can give to one another. MUSIC Mother of God, Here I Stand by VOCES8 Crystal Sky by Ola Gjeilo OUR LENTEN MARIAN PRAYER We fly to your protection, O Holy Mother of God; Beneath your compassion, hear our petitions, and rescue us from all temptation. O glorious and Blessed Virgin Mary. Amen....
All Things New Lent is a wonderful time to allow the practices and prayers we put into our day to change our hearts and make us become new again with the grace and blessings of God. SCRIPTURE Isaiah 65: 17-18 MUSIC "Wisemen - Quiet Room" LENTEN PRAYER We fly to your protection, O Holy Mother of God; Beneath your compassion, hear our petitions, and rescue us from all temptation. O Glorious and Blessed Virgin Mary. Amen....
Watch the VIDEO to this reflection HERE p.s. Fr. Ron mentions a book in our book club (Return of the Prodigal Son) and mixed up the dates of reading. He suggests we are reading this book this coming week..... when in fact, it is the the FOLLOWING week. Our book club selection this coming week is "The Screwtape Letters" by C.S. Lewis. thegodminute.org/bookclub
2nd Sorrowful Mystery The Scourging at the Pillar Hail Mary, full of Grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now, and at the hour of our death. Amen. MUSIC “The Sorrowful Mother, Страдальна Мати” - A well known Ukrainian hymn in both Catholic and Orthodox Churches in Ukraine and abroad. This version is sung by the Vydubychi Church Chorus, and is from their album “Sing Praises To Our God...
The Holy Father today is consecrating the nations of Russia and Ukraine to our Blessed Mother at St. Peter's Basillica in Rome. He asks that every Catholic and person of Good Will also ask Blessed Mary the same by praying the Consecration Prayer at some point today. That is what our Concert Friday prayer today will be. It is quite long (it takes the entire time) but is also quite beautiful as a meditaiton. So we invite you to find a comfortable place, close your eyes, and let us lift the words o...
MUSIC Mother of God, Here I Stand by VOCES8 Shadows by Ola Gjeilo OUR LENTEN MARIAN PRAYER We fly to your protection, O Holy Mother of God; Beneath your compassion, hear our petitions, and rescue us from all temptation. O glorious and Blessed Virgin Mary. Amen.
It is truly one of the easiest and most powerful kindness we can give to another. And it's at the heart of a disciple's life in Jesus. MUSIC Perfect Peace by Quietly Lord, Who Throughout These Forty Days
Forgiveness The ability to seek forgiveness and to grant forgiveness are only possible with the help of God. SCRIPTURE Matthew 18: 21 - 22 MUSIC "Where Charity and Love Prevail" -WLP Choir (Instrumental version - Jerry Galipeau & Denise LaGiglia) LENTEN PRAYER We fly to your protection, O Holy Mother of God; Beneath your compassion, hear our petitions, and rescue us from all temptation. O Glorious and Blessed Virgin Mary. Amen....
Readying ourselves for the greatest gift of all. MUSIC Still by Ola Gjeilo Breath of Love by Suzanne Teng
3rd Sunday of Lent Turn to God and repent! SCRIPTURE Luke 13: 1-9 MUSIC "Hosea (Come Back To Me)"
Litany of St Joseph Today, March 19th is the Feast of Saint Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary "Pray for us" MUSIC "O Blessed St Joseph" "On One Knee"
Concert Friday The Wondrous Love of God MUSIC "What Wondrous Love Is This?" (sung by Connie Dover)
Hope vs Fear Do not fear to hope. God does not view things as people do. In this time and for this generation, we need hope! SCRIPTURE Jeremiah 17: 7-8 MUSIC "Lord Of All Hopefulness" (Traditional Irish melody) "Do Not Fear To Hope" (Rory Cooney) LENTEN PRAYER We fly to your protection, O Holy Mother of God; Beneath your compassion, hear our petitions, and rescue us from all temptation. O Glorious and Blessed Virgin Mary. Amen....
Connect with God Trying to discover how the scriptures impact us each day can be a challenge. Take a moment and listen as we explore a possible solution. SCRIPTURE Amos 5:14 MUSIC Gjeilo - "Shadow" Einaudi -" Campfire (Day 4)" LENTEN PRAYER We fly to your protection, O Holy Mother of God; Beneath your compassion, hear our petitions, and rescue us from all temptation. O Glorious and Blessed Virgin Mary. Amen....
MUSIC - Were you there (instrumental) - Distraction Days by Album Leaf
Mercy The mercy of God is without end. Perhaps today we can borrow a bit of that mercy to share with those around us. SCRIPTURE Luke 6:36-38 MUSIC "Remember Your Love" - The Dameans "Olaf" LENTEN PRAYER We fly to your protection, O Holy Mother of God; Beneath your compassion, hear our petitions, and rescue us from all temptation. O Glorious and Blessed Virgin Mary. Amen.
Watch this reflection on YouTube by clicking HERE
1st Sorrowful Mystery The Agony in the Garden Hail Mary, full of Grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now, and at the hour of our death. Amen. MUSIC "Stay With Me" - Taize
Concert Friday In difficult times we find ourselves asking "Why God?" But if we put our faith, hope and trust in the God who loves us, we know we can get through anything. MUSIC "How Can I Keep From Singing" (Cello by Steve Sharp Nelson) "How Can I Keep From Singing" (vocals by James Loynes) "Why God" by Austin French
MUSIC Praetorius: Es ist ein Ros Entsprungen by Voces8 OUR LENTEN MARIAN PRAYER We fly to your protection, O Holy Mother of God; Beneath your compassion, hear our petitions, and rescue us from all temptation. O glorious and Blessed Virgin Mary. Amen.
Book : the Wisdom of Fulton Sheen Music : Quiet Streets by Ola Gjeilio OUR LENTEN MARIAN PRAYER We fly to your protection, O Holy Mother of God; Beneath your compassion, hear our petitions, and rescue us from all temptation. O glorious and Blessed Virgin Mary. Amen.
Spiritually Ugly Sometimes our lack of effort to do God's will can lead us to a spiritual ugliness. It deserves our attention, especially in the great season of Lent. It begins with prayer, putting our hope in God and actively being charitable by our forgiveness of self and others. SCRIPTURE Matthew 6: 14-15 MUSIC Gjeilo - Skyline
Monday of the 1st week of Lent Ukraine Outreach and Support: Click HERE OUR LENTEN MARIAN PRAYER We fly to your protection, O Holy Mother of God; Beneath your compassion, hear our petitions, and rescue us from all temptation. O glorious and Blessed Virgin Mary. Amen.
1st Sunday of Lent Brothers and sisters, Lent is our “desert experience.” It is our preparation for our public ministry or public life in being the best you and the best me we can be as people of faith. SCRIPTURE Luke 4: 1- 13 MUSIC "Lord Who Throughout These Forty Days"
Seven Sorrows Devotion MUSIC "Stabat Mater"
MUSIC Come to the Quiet by John Michael Talbot
Follow There are beautiful examples out there of individuals who have taken up their cross and followed the Lord. Perhaps we look to their strength and help to guide us in our journey. SCRIPTURE Luke 9: 23 MUSIC: "Night Rain - Gjello" LENTEN PRAYER We fly to your protection, O Holy Mother of God; Beneath your compassion, hear our petitions, and rescue us from all temptation. O Glorious and Blessed Virgin Mary. Amen....
Today begins the holy season of Lent. A time to reflect and ask the question, "How can I be a better person in Christ?" Anthony has a great suggestion today.... MUSIC Kyrie Eleison by CHANT Firefly by Ola Gjeilo ---- OUR LENTEN MARIAN PRAYER We fly to your protection, O Holy Mother of God; Beneath your compassion, hear our petitions, and rescue us from all temptation. O glorious and Blessed Virgin Mary. Amen....