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What Would We Ask of God? What Would Jesus Ask?
Jesus said to his disciples: “Amen, amen, I say to you, whatever you ask the Father in my name he will give you. Until now you have not asked anything in my name; ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be complete. “I have… Continue Reading “What Would We Ask of God? What Would Jesus Ask?”
The Importance of Prayer
Today I quote Dom Helder Camara. I understood that in view of my decision to give myself unreservedly to God and my neighbor, it would be absolutely necessary for me to devote space and time to prayer. So how is my Lenten practice going?
Knock and the Door Shall Be Opened
Thursday’s Gospel reading from Matthew 7 reads: Jesus said to his disciples: “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks, receives; and the one who seeks,… Continue Reading “Knock and the Door Shall Be Opened”
Create in Me a Clean Heart
Wednesday’s Lenten responsorial psalm is Psalm 51 A clan heart create for me, O God, and a steadfast spirit renew within me.
To You, O Lord, I Lift Up My Soul
A Lenten reflection from today’s responsorial Psalm 86 Have mercy on me, O Lord, for to you I call all the day. Gladden the soul of your servant, for to you, O Lord, I lift up my soul.
Draw Near to God
Today’s reading from the Letter of James reminds us that Lent is on the way. So submit yourselves to God. Resist the Devil, and he will flee from you. Draw near to God, and God will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you… Continue Reading “Draw Near to God”
Jesus Practiced what He Preached
Yesterday Jesus encouraged his followers to find a place and time for prayer, rest, and reflection. In today’s Gospel we see how this was his practice, and it was the place from which he drew his strength for ministry. Rising very early before dawn,… Continue Reading “Jesus Practiced what He Preached”
Come and Rest
From today’s Gospel reading: Jesus said to them, “Some away by yourselves to a deserted place and rest for a while.” This particular resting place can be found at Presentation Center in Los Gatos.
If You’ve Never Heard about Etty Hillesum . . . learn about her
You may not have heard about Etty Hillesum. If you haven’t, do a little research. Do you want to read an inspiring journal of courage, then read An Interrupted Life. A desire to kneel down sometimes pulses through my body, or rather it is… Continue Reading “If You’ve Never Heard about Etty Hillesum . . . learn about her”
Forever We Will Sing the Goodness of God
Today our responsorial psalm is Psalm 89, and we read: Blessed are the people who know the joyful shout; in the light of your countenance, O Lord, they walk. At your name they rejoice all the day and through your justice they are exalted.… Continue Reading “Forever We Will Sing the Goodness of God”
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