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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.
1st Glorious Mystery The Resurrection 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 "Regina Caeli Laetare, Alleluia" (Gregorian Chant & Andrea Montepaone) Send your May Crowning photos by May 9th to - thegodminute.lauren@gmail.com...
Concert Friday MUSIC "Pescador de Hombres" "Fishers of Men"
Thursday of the 2nd Week of Easter You just heard this same reading on Sunday where Fr. Ron Opened the Word. Now it's Sr. Kara's turn...
Give and Receive Today's psalm reminds us of our generous God. Each day we are given a chance to encounter Christ, whether in the Eucharist, the poor or any of our brothers and sisters throughout our day. In those moments we have the ability to give to and receive from the Lord has He makes Himself known in all humanity. SCRIPTURE Psalm 32: 6-7 (Ps. 15) MUSIC "Sing To The Lord. Alleluia! "Sing Alleluia To The Lord"
2000 years after Jesus we are a part of a Church that was built on the sharing and testimony of our early brothers and sisters who had nothing to belong to. They BECAME the Church we know today. Imagine if you were living back then. Would you have witnessed and testified to the living, resurrected Christ?
Counting On Us Jesus is counting on us to live boldly the gospel and to love unconditionally as He did. SCRIPTURE Mark 16: 15-16 (Psalm 41) MUSIC "Sing A New Song"
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Chaplet of Divine Mercy Listen and pray along with us as Lauren leads us in the Divine Mercy Chaplet. You can find more information on our app blog. "Eternal Father, I offer you the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Your Dearly Beloved Son, Our Lord, Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world." "For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world." "Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world."...
Concert Friday The music of the Easter Season, for our prayer and reflection, calls us to rejoice, give thanks and continue the mission of Jesus Christ! MUSIC "Easter Song" (performed by GLAD) "Still Rolls the Stone" (Bob Bennett) "Yours Today" (Rory Cooney) "Alleluia" (Mass of a Joyful Heart - Steve Angrisano)
We continue our Easter Celebration all week long! MUSIC Meditation 22 by RIOPY
Emmaus The story of the Road to Emmaus brings with it aq powerful lesson for each of us. Conversion is an on-going process where we give ourselves completely to God. This is the perfect season of joy to grow deeper in that reality. SCRIPTURE Luke 24: 32-35 MUSIC "Praise His Name" - Joncas "Joyful, Joyful" (Christian Guitar Music)
Called By Name The encounter of Mary Magdalene and the Risen Lord is so simple, beautiful and profound. The Lord calls her by name, like each of us. And by His name, we are saved. SCRIPTURE John 20:13 - 16 (Psalm 27) MUSIC "Alleluia, Sing To Jesus"
Alleluia! MUSIC Jesus Christ is Risen Today by Ken Lewis
EASTER SUNDAY 2022 Today the Church celebrates the highest festival in our Liturgical Year - Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord. He Is Risen - Alleluia! SCRIPTURE John 20: 1 - 9 MUSIC "Morning Prayer Alleluia" (from the Sound of Music) "Jesus Christ Is Risen Today" (Guitar - Zeno) (Organ - Richard Crooks)
5th Sorrowful Mystery The Crucifixion On this Holy Saturday, we conclude the recitation of the Rosary with the 5th Sorrowful Mystery, the Crucifixion. 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 "Stabat Mater - At The Cross Her Station Keeping"
Continuing our 72 hour Triduum prayer (no opening, no closing on each of the three days) today is Good Friday where we wait with Jesus in prayer in the Garden.....and bow our heads in anguish as He hangs from cross.... MUSIC Kyrie Eleison by Dan Gibson's Solitudes
The Beginning of the Holy Triduum... The next three days- Triduum- (72 hours) are really considered one prayer in the Catholic Church. To that end, there is no formal closing to our prayer on Holy Thursday or opening/closing to Good Friday. The ideas is that we are awake to the steps of Jesus' passion and death-- that we do no leave Him during this difficult time.... MUSIC Esencvalds: Stars by VOCES8 Set the Course by Jay Stocker
30 Pieces of Silver The cost for betraying Jesus and handing Him over to the authorities...30 pieces of silver. What is the real meaning of this amount of money and how does it reflect our own choices in life? SCRIPTURE Matthew 26: 14 - 16 MUSIC Richter: Dream 13 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 A Stretch of Sun by Jess Greinke 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.
Perfect Sacrifice The rollercoaster ride of Holy Week is a bit disquieting. We go from the celebration of Palm Sunday and by weeks end we are standing on Calvary watching our Savior suffer and die for our sins. This is the perfect sacrifice of inexhaustible love. SCRIPTURE Isaiah 42: 1-4 MUSIC "O Sacred Head Now Wounded" - John Catchings 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 Bl...
Gospel Today (not included in audio/video) Luke22: 14 - 23:56 Watch the video to this reflection HERE
4th Sorrowful Mystery The Carrying of the Cross 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 Wonderful Cross"
This is our last Friday in Lent so we are keeping the mood and feel rather slow and reflective (Easter is aroud the corner!). Two wonderful songs we hope you will enjoy. If you can, closer your eyes while listening.... Song 1: Psalm 62 by John Michael Talbot Song 2: The Deer's Cry sung by Rita Connolly ( see the video on YouTube ) The Deer’s Cry I arise today through the strength of heaven Light of sun, radiance of moon Splendor of fire, speed of lightning Swiftness of wind, depth of the sea Sta...
Intercession One of the most loving things we can do for another person is to intercede for them in prayer. SCRIPTURE Exodus 32: 11-14 MUSIC "O Lord, Hear My Prayer" - Taize 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.
The Truth It's difficult these days to know who is telling you the truth. Our longing for the truth is really our longing for God. Let us seek the Truth in God. SCRIPTURE John 8: 31-32 MUSIC "Truth Be Told" - Matthew West 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....
Say vs Do None of us are perfect. We all make mistakes. The challenge is to be better. Do what you say and say what you do! SCRIPTURE John 8: 28 - 30 MUSIC "Hear My Cry" 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 need it now more than ever in a world darkened by war and violence.... MUSIC Return to Shore by Lighthouse Night by Ola Gfeilo 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.
5th Sunday of Lent Jesus once again invites us to consider forgiveness and to know and experience the extravagant love of the Lord. SCRIPTURE John 8: 1- 11 MUSIC "Your Love Is Extravagant" (Instrumental)
3rd Sorrowful Mystery The Crowning of Thorns 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 "Crown Him With Many Crowns" (instrumental)
Concert Friday - Fools For Christ Happy April Fool's Day! Often we think of a Fool as someone who is "off their rocker." But in truth, they are individuals who are driven and loyal to one thing or person often for something greater for others. When our drive and loyalty is the Lord, great and wonderful things happen. MUSIC "To Love A Fool" - Piano Covers of Cory Asbury by Dan Musselman "God's Own Fool" - Michael Card
