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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.
MUSIC Gjeilo: Polar by Ola Gjeilo 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.
Living Hope As we prepare for the Lenten journey, let us remember it is through the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus that we have the hope that sustains us in all things. SCRIPTURE 1 Peter 1: 3 (Psalm 41) MUSIC "Alleluia, Sing To Jesus"
Watch this reflection on YouTube by clicking HERE
5th Luminous Mystery The Institution of the Eucharist Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, our life, our sweetness and our hope! To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears! Turn, then, O most gracious Advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us, and after this, our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary. V. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God. R. That we may be...
Concert Friday This is the day where we allow music to lead us in prayer and motivate our lives. MUSIC The Prayer (sung by Lauren Talley)
MUSIC Before the Throne Above by Jonathan Roth
MUSIC 0048 by Olafur Arnalds Your Word by David Nevue
Who Is Jesus To You? When was the last time you thought about who Jesus is to young what He means to you in your life? SCRIPTURE Matthew 16: 15-17 (Psalm 41) MUSIC "Ubi Caritas" - Taize
As disciples we are called to be reflections of the divine love of Jesus. It's a struggle, as Fr. Brain reflects, in a world that is so often counter to those values. But as St. Mother Theresa was fond of saying, "It's not about success, it's about fidelity." MUSIC Tantum Ergo Inward Journey by R. Carlois Nakai
7th Sunday in Ordinary Time "Love your enemies." -Jesus SCRIPTURE Luke 6: 27-38 MUSIC "They'll Know We Are Christians By Our Love"
4th Luminous Mystery The Transfiguration 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 "Ave Maria" - Schubert
Concert Friday is the day where music takes the lead in prayer--inviting our hearts and minds to God in song....
Suffering Suffering, Ugh! It's no fun whether physical, mental, emotional or spiritual. Friends of God are not shielded from suffering but God carries us through. SCRIPTURE Mark 8:31 (Psalm 130) MUSIC Jóhannsson_ Good Night, Day
2 Ears, 1 Mouth We need to be quick to listen and slow to speak SCRIPTURE James 1: 19 - 21 (Psalm 95) MUSIC "Speak O Lord" "Speak Lord I'm Listening" (composed by The Dameans / performed by John B Miller)
JAMES 1: 13-15 MUSIC Before Dawn - Ola Gjeilo
Love God's unconditional love has no limits. The people we love and the people who love us make our lives that much better. SCRIPTURE 1John 4: 16 (Psalm 92) MUSIC "Love Has a Hold On Me" (Amy Grant)
Please click HERE for the video to this reflection (much better than just listening!)
3rd Luminous Mystery The Proclamation of the Kingdom 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 "Seek Ye First"
Concert Friday MUSIC "He Leadeth Me" (Gilmore/Bradbury) - from Together For the Gospel Live IV
What both humans and plants have in common? Without which we whither and die? MUSIC My Soul is at Rest - Taize Doria - Michael Forster and Rahel Senn
Alive or Dead? Is your faith, your relationship with Jesus alive or dying? Radiant or Struggling? How is it possible to nurture it to something more and greater? Lauren reminds us how. MUSIC Moonrise - Ola Gjeilo
Prayer and Mercy Prayer is where we find mercy from God. But we must always remember to pray for God's will not mine be done. SCRIPTURE 1Kings 8: 23 (Psalm 103) MUSIC "Peace Is Flowing" "Psalm 103: The Lord is Kind and Merciful"
We're reminded in Scripture today, from Jesus, that taking time to rest, to step back is an essential piece to any relationship.- without which we lose our connection. MUSIC Stay with Us, Taize Eclipse, Ola Gjeilo
5th Sunday in Ordinary Time Today's reflection, as we break open the Word, focuses on the call of Simon Peter and his conversion which leads to him giving up everything to follow the Lord. SCRIPTURE Luke 5: 1 - 11 MUSIC "Pescador de Hombres" ("Fishers of Men")
2nd Luminous Mystery of the Rosary The Wedding Feast at Cana 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 Medley "On This Day O Beautiful Mother/Mother Dearest Mother Fairest"
An oldie (80's) but a goodie....
Rules As difficult as it may be to follow rules, we have to put behind us the inconvenience or stress they place upon us. We should instead think of others and follow the rules on their behalf and for the well-being of all. Today in the Church we celebrate the Feast of St Blaise. SCRIPTURE 1 Kings 2: 3 (Psalm 33) MUSIC "Be Present At Our Table Lord" "Eye Has Not Seen"
Light To The Nations Today the Church celebrates the feast of The Presentation of the Child Jesus in the Temple. This feast is also known as Candlemas Day. SCRIPTURE Luke 2: 28-32 (Psalm 121) MUSIC "Lord of Glory" "Softly and Tenderly"
Using God's Grace Every day we are in the midst of a spiritual battle. How often have we grown tired or weary of the particular sins in our life? How can we change that reality and fight the battle and win? SCRIPTURE Isaiah 40: 30-31 (Psalm 62) MUSIC On Eagles Wings
