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CMMB: Your Weekly Reflection in Prayer 5/19/2013 MARY, OUR MOTHER - May 19, 2013 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/YVVY/~3/1gVqfogIdQ4/cmmb-your-weekly-reflection-in-prayer.html
Pope Francis Homily Pentecost Sunday 2013. Newness Harmony and Mission BLUE EYED ENNIS - May 19, 2013 Scripture readings for today's Mass are here. Click here for Video of Pentecost Sunday Mass in St Peter's Square with English commentary via Radio Vatican . Image sources from General Audience Wednesday 15/5/13 Below the official English language translation of Pope Francis' homily at Mass for the Feast of Pentecost with New Lay Movements: Dear Brothers and Sisters, Today we contemplate and re-live in the liturgy the outpouring of the Holy Spirit sent by the risen Christ ...http://blueeyedennis-siempre.blogspot.com/2013/05/pope-francis-homily-pentecost-sunday.html
Consoling Presence DEDICATED DISCIPLE - May 18, 2013 Today's Gospel Text : On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being shut where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, "Peace be with you." 20 When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples were glad when they saw the Lord. 21 Jesus said to them again, "Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I send you." 22 And when he had said this, ...http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DedicatedDisciple/~3/1Y7Q1ThDFBI/consoling-presence.html
Sunday, 19 May – The Gift of Community OXYGEN - May 18, 2013 ... Today's reflection is by Michael Goo, an artist who recently joined our team. Read more about Michael below: Michael was born with hearing disability. He was baptized and confirmed at Church of our Lady of Perpetual Succour in 2010 after perseverance for at least 5 years. Now, he is currently serving Singapore Catholic Deaf Community as its vice president. Despite the hardships, he is still happy to bear his deafness as his cross and follow Lord Jesus daily. ...http://thecatholicwriter.com/oxygen/2013/05/sunday-19-may-the-gift-of-community/
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 ... I cross the roughest seas like a well bred mariner ought to do. But apart from Christ to captain my journey and the Spirit to fill the sheets, my sails flag and I stall in the doldrums, listless and lost. My resolve wanes and my firm "Yes" and my determined "No" become an ambiguous "maybe," a weak "I'm not sure," an unpromising, "maybe tomorrow." Only Christ's Spirit has power to fill my sails and bring me back to life. Only Christ's love will forge my choices in wisdom, keep me from my ...http://concordpastor.blogspot.com/2013/05/pause-for-prayer-pentecost-novena-day_17.html
Peter's Query DEDICATED DISCIPLE - May 17, 2013 Today's Gospel Text : Peter turned and saw following them the disciple whom Jesus loved, who had lain close to his breast at the supper and had said, "Lord, who is it that is going to betray you?" 21 When Peter saw him, he said to Jesus, "Lord, what about this man?" 22 Jesus said to him, "If it is my will that he remain until I come, what is that to you? Follow me!" 23 The saying spread abroad among the brethren that this disciple was not to die; yet Jesus ...http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DedicatedDisciple/~3/AZf-e5qzG9Q/peters-query.html
The Church Accomplishes Its Mission Through the Holy Spirit SUNDAY MORNINGS - May 17, 2013 An Exegetical Reflection on the Gospel of the Solemnity of Pentecost, John 20:19-23, May 19, 2013 PENTECOST IS NOT a distinctively Christian celebration. Originally, it was an agricultural feast that celebrated the end of the grain harvest, much like the fiesta celebration in many villages in the Philippines in honor of St Isidore the Farmer. Later, however, it came to be associated in the Old Testament tradition with the Exodus and the giving of the ...http://msgrlopecr.blogspot.com/2013/05/the-church-accomplishes-its-mission.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 ...http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Catholicmomcom/~3/98oSqlWy4bY/
Resources for Pentecost Sunday (Ordinary and Extraordinary Forms) THE DIVINE LAMP - May 16, 2013 ... Navarre Bible Commentary on 1 Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13 . St John Chrysostom's Homiletic Commentary on 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13 . St Thomas Aquinas' Commentary on 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13 . Read all three lectures. English translation in the right column . Homilist's Catechism on 1 Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13 . Alt . Father de Piconio on Romans 8:8-17 . On 1-17 . Alt . Father Callan's Commentary on Romans 8:8-17 . On 6-17 . COMMENTARIES ON THE GOSPEL: John 20:19-23 . Alternate: John ...http://thedivinelamp.stblogs.com/2013/05/16/resources-for-pentecost-sunday-ordinary-and-extraordinary-forms/
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 ...http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DedicatedDisciple/~3/dXtZ4v9ZrwI/love-more-than.html
Reflection on the Daily Gospel 15 May 2013 DAILY PRAYERS AND MEDITATIONS - May 15, 2013 ... 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/
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 ...http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DedicatedDisciple/~3/ol27PsJixbU/peace-and-unity.html
"And Lighten Our Understanding...." WHISPERS IN THE LOGGIA - May 15, 2013 ... salvation for all humanity. In every time and place, the Church is called to grow in unity through constant conversion to Christ, whose saving work is proclaimed by the Successors of the Apostles and celebrated in the sacraments. This unity, in turn, gives rise to an unceasing missionary outreach, as the Spirit spurs believers to proclaim "the great works of God" and to invite all people to enter the community of those saved by the blood of Christ and granted new life in his Spirit. I pray, ...http://whispersintheloggia.blogspot.com/2013/05/and-lighten-our-understanding.html
Homecoming of the King SUFFERING WITH JOY - May 15, 2013 ... earth blossoms so well as to border on the very life of eternity. The Church in the twenty-first century teaches this same doctrine. The Catechism of the Catholic Church (n. 2558) quotes Saint Therese of Lisieux: "For me, prayer is a surge of the heart; it is a simple look turned toward Heaven, it is a cry of recognition and of love, embracing both trial and joy." There is a small problem, however. How are we to reconcile these two ideas: that of an exaltation of human life and that of ...http://www.sufferingwithjoy.com/2013/05/15/homecoming-of-the-king/
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 ...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 ...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/
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/
