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Daily Scriptures Reflection for 5/17/13 CATHOLICMOM.COM - May 17, 2013 Daily Scriptures Reflection Scripture: Lectionary 301. Acts 25:13-21. Psalm 103:1-2.11-12.19-20. John 21:15-19: Today's Scriptures USCCB Video Reflection Saints of the Day "Follow me!" These are the last words that Jesus speaks to Peter, the apostle. In doing so, he helps Peter renew the initial call to follow Jesus in his ministry. Now he will be led by Jesus for the rest of his life. He is strengthened by the Resurrection and the ...http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Catholicmomcom/~3/Z_6PlCZivD0/
Pause for Prayer: Pentecost Novena - Day Nine A CONCORD PASTOR COMMENTS - May 17, 2013 ... follower... • While it's the love of Christ that impels me, it's the Holy Spirit who empowers me to live as a disciples of Jesus and on some days that's more difficult to do than on others... • Spend some time with this reflection * on the eve of Pentecost... I have days when I'm confident Christ's love is pulsing in my heart and flowing through all my veins. And other days, I'm a tumbleweed of a soul, a dry tangle of brush, blown here and there where any stray ...http://concordpastor.blogspot.com/2013/05/pause-for-prayer-pentecost-novena-day_17.html
Devotion for Today: O Christ, Surround Me GRACE4U - May 17, 2013 When someone takes the time to give me a prayer, poem, song or personal reflection, I like to use it immediately or weave it into a future blog. This week two people have felt moved to give me gifts for my blog. We read my friend's piece on mothers that his grandfather wrote in Tuesday's blog, and today we will depart from our study of Mary's messages to read and listen to a song that my husband asked me to post. He received it at His Lightworks Lectio ...http://sandy-grace4u.blogspot.com/2013/05/devotion-for-today-o-christ-surround-me.html
Whaddya Know? TEN THOUSAND PLACES - May 17, 2013 ... terrorism, and a host of other sins both petty and grave. Of course we have to have the whole picture. The Spirit's intellectual gifts are one with His affective gifts. In other words, we know the divine truth so as to love with the divine love. Truth without love is a travesty. And if we can turn from our poor human experience where loveless truth is all too often used as a club to beat others with, we can see from the divine perspective that He surely must want to share His truth with us, ...http://frdenis.blogspot.com/2013/05/whaddya-know.html
Daily Scriptures Reflection for 5/16/13 CATHOLICMOM.COM - May 16, 2013 Daily Scriptures Reflection Scripture: Lectionary 300. May 16. Acts 22:30.23:6-11. Psalm 16:1-2.5.7-8.9-10.11. John 17:20-26: Today's Scriptures USCCB Video Reflection Saints of the Day Many of the major themes of the Fourth Gospel (John) are intertwined within the "priestly prayer" of Jesus (chapter 17). Our specific Gospel reading for today's liturgy is John 17:20-26. While reading this and meditating upon it, I ...http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Catholicmomcom/~3/98oSqlWy4bY/
St Paul Causes Trouble NEWS.VA - May 16, 2013 ... sitting in the living room, those who are educated", those who are "lukewarm", people for whom "everything goes well", but who do not have "apostolic ardour within themselves". This was the strong call to the mission — not only in far off lands but in the city — that Pope Francis delivered on Thursday, 16 May, at the Mass in the Chapel of the Domus Sanctae Marthae. The starting point of his reflection was taken from the Acts of the Apostles (22:30; 23:6-11) which ...http://www.news.va/en/news/st-paul-causes-trouble
Love More Than DEDICATED DISCIPLE - May 16, 2013 Today's Gospel Text : When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?" He said to him, "Yes, Lord; you know that I love you." He said to him, "Feed my lambs." 16 A second time he said to him, "Simon, son of John, do you love me?" He said to him, "Yes, Lord; you know that I love you." He said to him, "Tend my sheep." 17 He said to him the third time, "Simon, son of John, do you love me?" Peter was grieved ...http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DedicatedDisciple/~3/dXtZ4v9ZrwI/love-more-than.html
The Time Between Ascension and Pentecost: A Reflection on the Holy Spirit CATHOLIC CHAPTER HOUSE BLOG - May 15, 2013 ... repentance). Unfortunately, there are many today, although confirmed, who have not heard of the Holy Spirit, and even if they have heard of Him, they do not have a relationship with Him. It is easy for us to have a relationship with a Father and with His Son, Jesus Christ, but how do we have a relationship with a Spirit?… Read ...http://www.catholicchapterhouse.com/blog/2013/05/15/the-time-between-ascension-and-pentecost-a-reflection-on-the-holy-spirit/
Reflection on the Daily Gospel 15 May 2013 DAILY PRAYERS AND MEDITATIONS - May 15, 2013 ... their power. Let us also be consecrated in the truth that Jesus gave us this day. So we may do His work, speak words as He would, help others as He would, love others as He would. This day I pray Amen. Filed under: Scripture meditation for the Daily Gospel Tagged: disciples , evil one , jesus , ...http://prayersandmeditations.com/2013/05/15/reflection-on-the-daily-gospel-15-may-2013/
Daily Scriptures Reflection for 5/15/13 CATHOLICMOM.COM - May 15, 2013 Scripture: Lectionary 299. May 15. Acts 20:28-38. Psalm 68:29-33-35.35.35-36. John 17:11-19: Today's Scriptures USCCB Video Reflection Saints of the Day Watch this video on YouTube . We see that Paul's apostolic mission is coming to an end. His martyrdom will not be narrated by Luke in the Acts, but this farewell speech shows that he is aware that his time is limited. Jerusalem and Rome await his coming, but as Martin Dibelius states, "here (at Miletus) in ...http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Catholicmomcom/~3/Dlx_oIXIe1g/
Peace and Unity DEDICATED DISCIPLE - May 15, 2013 Today's Gospel Text : "I do not pray for these only, but also for those who believe in me through their word, 21 that they may all be one; even as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe that thou hast sent me. 22 The glory which thou hast given me I have given to them, that they may be one even as we are one, 23 I in them and thou in me, that they may become perfectly one, so that the world may know that thou hast ...http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DedicatedDisciple/~3/ol27PsJixbU/peace-and-unity.html
When the People Do Not Love the Shepherd CATHOLIC SENSIBILITY - May 15, 2013 ... largely predisposed to treat priests with great affection, is indeed a sign. (St. Paul) did not have a bank account, he worked, and when a bishop, a priest goes on the road to vanity, he enters into the spirit of careerism – and this hurts the Church very much – [and] ends up being ridiculous: he boasts, he is pleased to be seen, all powerful – and the people do not like that! A ridiculous end. And all the more sad that some clergy do not perceive the state with which they ...http://catholicsensibility.wordpress.com/2013/05/15/when-the-people-do-not-love-the-shepherd/
Reflection on the Daily Gospel 14 May 2013 DAILY PRAYERS AND MEDITATIONS - May 14, 2013 Jesus said "love one another". Little else has to be said in the world today. Simple words and instructions are often the deepest, the hardest, the good ones to follow. There can be few simpler than these. How are we going to practice them today? Filed under: Scripture meditation for the Daily Gospel Tagged: jesus , love , world todayhttp://prayersandmeditations.com/2013/05/14/reflection-on-the-daily-gospel-14-may-2013/
Daily Scriptures Reflection for 5/14/13 CATHOLICMOM.COM - May 14, 2013 Scripture: Lectionary 298: May 14, Acts 20:17-27. Psalm 68:10-11.20-21. John 17:1-11: Today's Scriptures USCCB Video Reflection Saints of the Day Watch this video on YouTube . If one has any doubts about the necessity and value of prayer in our lives, one just has to read today's selection from the last discourse of Jesus in the Fourth Gospel. We have Jesus himself sharing his intimate prayer with the Father and even helping us to see ...http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Catholicmomcom/~3/uWUb9jnPd84/
In Thy Name DEDICATED DISCIPLE - May 14, 2013 Today's Gospel Text : Holy Father, keep them in thy name, which thou hast given me, that they may be one, even as we are one. 12 While I was with them, I kept them in thy name, which thou hast given me; I have guarded them, and none of them is lost but the son of perdition, that the scripture might be fulfilled. 13 But now I am coming to thee; and these things I speak in the world, that they may have my joy fulfilled in themselves. 14 I have given them thy word; and the ...http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DedicatedDisciple/~3/JcI4ca7nOwo/in-thy-name.html
Reflection on the Daily Readings and Gospel 13 May 2013 DAILY PRAYERS AND MEDITATIONS - May 13, 2013 Paul knew of what he was preaching, as he had experienced God personally in his conversion experience. Blessed are us who perhaps have not had the same experience, but nevertheless believe and have faith in the Holy Spirit working in and through us today. Filed under: Scripture meditation for the Daily Gospel Tagged: athens , conversion experience , faith , god , holy spirit , raphaelhttp://prayersandmeditations.com/2013/05/13/reflection-on-the-daily-readings-and-gospel-13-may-2013/
What Are We Waiting For? CLICKITYCLICK - May 13, 2013 ... a reflection on today's Sacred Scripture: "I have told you this so that my joy might be in you and your joy might be complete." (John 15:11) Complete joy sounds unattainable in today's world; after all, who really has it? People do. Jesus says it's ours if we remain in His love by keeping His commandments. As Catholics, we have resources to do it, which alone should bring us joy! But we must accept the fullness of grace the Church has ...http://click-elizabeth.blogspot.com/2008/05/catholic-calendar-for-wednesday-may-14.html
Daily Scriptures Reflection for 5/13/13 CATHOLICMOM.COM - May 13, 2013 Scripture: Lectionary 297. Acts 19:1-8. Psalm 68: 2-3,4-5.6-7. John 16:29-33: Today's Scriptures USCCB Video Reflection Saints of the Day Watch this video on YouTube . Jesus is telling the apostles and us to "take courage" for he has overcome the world. This means he has accomplished the will of the Father by always saying "Yes" as he learned from his mother Mary. The world symbolizes the prince of darkness, (Satan), evil, sins, and death. Though we are ...http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Catholicmomcom/~3/lasfDfuzews/
Love of Jesus DEDICATED DISCIPLE - May 13, 2013 Today's Gospel Text : As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you; abide in my love. 10 If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and abide in his love. 11 These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full. 12 "This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. 13 Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. 14 You ...http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DedicatedDisciple/~3/0nfHlBOxOSg/love-of-jesus.html
Sunday Scriptures Reflection for 5/12/13 CATHOLICMOM.COM - May 12, 2013 Scripture: lectionary 62. 7 th Sunday after Easter. Acts 7:55-60. Psalm 97:1-2,6-7,9. Rev. 22:12-14.16-17.20. John 17:20-25: Today's Scriptures USCCB Video Reflection Saints of the Day Watch this video on YouTube . We all know and sing the church song Amazing Grace. Today John's Gospel has Jesus giving us Amazing Love that surpasses any love that has ever burned in the human heart. The passage confirms Jesus' infinite, intimate, and ...http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Catholicmomcom/~3/Q1BvF9_-VPU/
