God of Peace, Your mercy is without limits. And we would like all human beings to experience it. Send your spirit of love to renew the face of the earth. – Amen
Christ Jesus, You gave your life so that every human being may know that they are loved by God. We entrust to you all those who are undergoing – war – injustice – hunger – or fear of the future. And we listen to your voice when you tell us: I need you. I place [...]
Hidden deep inside the post-Summer of Love lyrics of the Rolling Stones 1969 hit “You Can’t Always Get What You Want,” we find a microcosm of spiritual life, hiding among the words of the familiar refrain: You can’t always get what you want, You can’t always get what you want, You can’t always get what [...]
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Christ Jesus, In the gospel you assure us: “I will never leave you alone. I will send the Holy Spirit.” For us, the spirit is a support a comforter. By his presence you make your home in us forever. – Amen
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Paul writes: In each person, the Holy Spirit manifests itself for the good of all. When it is difficult to see the presence of that visitation, are you looking inward to the spirit in that person, or glancing outward from the dilution of your own heart? To reject the presence of The Maker in others [...]
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