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The God Minute is a short, daily Christian prayer that weaves peaceful music, scripture and a reflection to bless your day with the Lord. It is around 10 minutes. Take a few God Minutes each morning and see how your day rises in abundance. A Catholic devotional by the Congregation of the Mission - the Vincentians.
Concert Friday is an opportunity for us to allow music to lead us in prayer. We choose a song(s) that speaks to us and leads us in our prayer. Today's selection was offered to us by one of our listeners. The selection is called "Still We Sing Alleluia," by Paulo K. Tirol. The video can be found in the "THIS WEEK" menu on our website.
1 JOHN 5: 11 (Javier) If you got a voicemail saying that you just won a secret sweepstakes for 5 million dollars-- would you believe it? Or if you received what looks like an authentic check in the mail made out to you for TWO MILLION DOLLARS!-- would you rush to the bank , heart pounding, totally knowing and convinced that luck has landed upon you? -- Or... would you doubt its authenticity? Today in the Scripture we hear a fantastic promise of God to us-- everlasting life! Through Jesus our dea...
Pope Francis tells us that the face of God is MERCY. The very essence of God is about kindness and mercy. And in the Catholic Church the traditional Spiritual and Corporal Works of Mercy is how that face of God is revealed in our world. Today, on Random Wednesday, we begin reflecting on these Works of Mercy in the Church. Every Wednesday during the month of June one of our wonderful team members will reflect on a specific work that is about making the face of God present to each other. Sister Ka...
"God of Day and God of Darkness" Psalm 103: 1 Open the door! Jesus is constantly aware of our need for Him. There He stands knocking at the door to our hearts. Patiently He awaits our response. Could today be that day where we finally have whatever we need to allow the Lord into our innermost being?
In the United States we celebrate the lives and memories of all those who gave their lives on behalf of our freedom and way of life-- Memorial Day.
"God Father Praise and Glory" Matthew 28: 16-20 In the Holy Trinity we know there are three distinct persons in One God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Let us look at the "oneness" of the Trinity and see why that matters to our spiritual journey.
The Baptism of the Lord "On This Day O Beautiful Mother" Matthew 3: 13-17 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 sinner, now and at the hour of our death. Amen
CONCERT FRIDAY Every Friday on the God Minute we change things up a bit and let music give direction to our prayer and reflection. Sometimes quiet and peaceful, oftentimes upbeat and praiseworthy. Who said, "When you sing, you pray twice"? Additionally, the video of the Concert Friday song is on our website and YouTube page (thegodminute.org). Click on, "This Week" menu. Today's Selection: CROWDER "Good God Almighty"
"Sheppard Libra" "Mary, full of grace" MARY UNDOER OF KNOTS Holy Mary, Full of God's presence during the day of your life, you accepted with full humility the Father's will and the devil was never capable of tying you up with his confusion. Once with your Son, you interceded for our difficulties, and full of kindness and patience, you gave us example of how to untie the knots in our life. By remaining forever our mother you put in order and make more clear the ties that link us to the Lord. Holy...
Consider for a moment how many times you or someone you know has struggled with doubt in their life and in their faith. Too often we quickly want to repair the doubt. God invites us to sit with our struggles to find new life through Him. "Pescador de Hombres" "You Shall Receive" - (this song is no longer published or available to the public)
John 15: 9 "I Have Loved You" "Your Love Is Extravagant" Consider, if you will, "Fatherly" love and the way it is extravagant when it is given to us by God the Father. For those times when we are "prodigal" how incredible is it to have our Father. Let us stay close to Him!
Every Sunday one of the priests reflects on the gospel for today's mass. We call it, "Breaking Open the Word."
"Hail Mary Gentle Woman" 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.
"Holy Spirit You Are Welcome Here" Let us call upon the Holy Spirit as we anticipate the outpouring and renewal of the Holy Spirits Gifts.
Most people tend to be "Yes People", that is, people who want to do good and help out- even at the expense of personal health and priorities. There is a stigma to saying "No". But today Lauren reflects on the fact that the JOY we are promised in Christ can only come when we stay nourished and bear fruit. And that doesn't come if we give everything away. Scripture: John 15: 4 Music: "The Lord is my Light" by Taize
All of May is traditionally the month of Mary in the Catholic Church. So our Random Wednesday's are an opportunity to reflect on one of the titles for our Blessed Mother.
Mark 16: 15 - 20
Hail Holy Queen Luke 1: 26-38 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.
Peter Gabriel "Biko"
Immaculate Mary Psalm 27 "Ave, Ave Ave Maria"
Spiritual Work of Mercy - Forgive all injuries "Be Not Afraid" Psalm 103 - The Lord Is Kind and Merciful "Hosea"
Something Which Is Known John 1: 36-39 "Along The Way"
