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SCRIPTURE
- Psalm 71:5-6
"For you, O Lord, are my hope, my trust, O LORD, from my youth. Upon you I have leaned from before my birth; you are he who took me from my mother’s womb. My praise is continually of you."
REFLECTION
- Mary Ellyn
MUSIC
- "In Search of Love" by The Mountain
- "Be Not Afraid" by The O'Neill Brothers Group
- "Ode to Joy" by The O'Neill Brothers Group
NOTES
- Converting Fear Into Faith in God by Mary Ellyn
PRAYER OF LETTING GO
To You do I belong, O God,
into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
SCRIPTURE
- Romans 15:4
“For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that we through the patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope.”
REFLECTION
- Javier
MUSIC
- "Praise To The Lord, The Almighty" by Mark Magnuson
- "So Will I" by Hillsong
NOTES
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PRAYER OF LETTING GO
To You do I belong, O God,
into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO to this reflection on YouTube
A special guest for our series this Sunday. Fr. Jesse Hiett, a diocesan priest from Springfield-Cape Girardeau, MO here in the United States.
His email: frhiett@semocatholic.org
Matthew 15:21-28
At that time, Jesus withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon.
And behold, a Canaanite woman of that district came and called out,
"Have pity on me, Lord, Son of David!
My daughter is tormented by a demon."
But Jesus did not say a word in answer to her.
Jesus' disciples came and asked him,
"Send her away, for she keeps calling out after us."
He said in reply,
"I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel."
But the woman came and did Jesus homage, saying, "Lord, help me."
He said in reply,
"It is not right to take the food of the children
and throw it to the dogs."
She said, "Please, Lord, for even the dogs eat the scraps
that fall from the table of their masters."
Then Jesus said to her in reply,
"O woman, great is your faith!
Let it be done for you as you wish."
And the woman's daughter was healed from that hour.
SCRIPTURE
- Luke 2:19
"But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart."
REFLECTION
- Umberto
MUSIC
- Hail Holy Queen
- As I Kneel Before You by Marian Morning Playlist on YouTube
NOTES
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PRAYER OF LETTING GO
To You do I belong, O God,
into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
SCRIPTURE
- James 1:12
"Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him."
REFLECTION
- Sr. Kathleen
MUSIC
- "Èmois (Doux)" by Jordan Critz
- "Where Charity and Love Prevail" by Tom Harder
- "The Summons" written by John L. Bell
Will you come and follow me if I but call your name?
Will you go where you don't know and never be the same?
Will you let my love be shown?
Will you let my name be known?
Will you let my life be grown in you
And you in me?
Will you leave yourself behind if I but call your name?
Will you care for cruel and kind and never be the same?
Will you risk the hostile stare
Should your life attract or scare?
Will you let me answer prayer in you
And you in me?
Will you let the blinded see if I but call your name?
Will you set the prisoners free and never be the same?
Will you kiss the leper clean
And do such as this unseen?
And admit to what I mean in you
And you in me?
Will you love the "you" you hide if I but call your name?
Will you quell the fear inside and never be the same?
Will you use the faith you've found
To reshape the world around
Through my sight and touch and sound in you
And you in me?
Lord, your summons echoes true when you but call my name
Let me turn and follow you and never be the same
In your company I'll go
Where your love and footsteps show
Thus I'll move and live and grow in you
And you in me
NOTES
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PRAYER OF LETTING GO
To You do I belong, O God,
into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
SCRIPTURE
- Galatians 6:9
"And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up."
REFLECTION
- Justin
MUSIC
- "Christ the Lord is Risen Today" by The O'Neill Brothers Group
- "Before Dawn" by Ola Gjeilo
NOTES
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PRAYER OF LETTING GO
To You do I belong, O God,
into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
SCRIPTURE
- Psalm 118:24
"This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it!"
REFLECTION
- Cheryl
MUSIC
- This is the Day by Psalms By Chris
- This is the Day by Hymns for Easter (Emmaus Music)
NOTES
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PRAYER OF LETTING GO
To You do I belong, O God,
into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
SCRIPTURE
- Proverbs 24:32
"And as I gazed upon it, I reflected, and I saw and learned the truth."
REFLECTION
- Fr. Ron
MUSIC
- "He Leadeth Me" Instrumental
- "Whatsoever You Do" by Robert Kochis
NOTES
- Blog: What Does the Bible Say About Serving the Poor?
PRAYER OF LETTING GO
To You do I belong, O God,
into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
SCRIPTURE
- Psalm 119:11
"I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you."
REFLECTION
- Mike
MUSIC
- Prayer of St. Francis
My Soul is at Rest
NOTES
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PRAYER OF LETTING GO
To You do I belong, O God,
into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
CLICK HERE TO GO TO VIDEO of this reflection
Matthew 14:22-33
After he had fed the people, Jesus made the disciples get into a boat
and precede him to the other side,
while he dismissed the crowds.
After doing so, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray.
When it was evening he was there alone.
Meanwhile the boat, already a few miles offshore,
was being tossed about by the waves, for the wind was against it.
During the fourth watch of the night,
he came toward them walking on the sea.
When the disciples saw him walking on the sea they were terrified.
“It is a ghost,” they said, and they cried out in fear.
At once Jesus spoke to them, “Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid.”
Peter said to him in reply,
“Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.”
He said, “Come.”
Peter got out of the boat and began to walk on the water toward Jesus.
But when he saw how strong the wind was he became frightened;
and, beginning to sink, he cried out, “Lord, save me!”
Immediately Jesus stretched out his hand and caught Peter,
and said to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?”
After they got into the boat, the wind died down.
Those who were in the boat did him homage, saying,
“Truly, you are the Son of God.”
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