The God Minute (The God Minute)

Something Which Is Known

John 1: 36-39

"Along The Way"

Peter Gabriel

"Biko"

Mark 16:  15 - 20

Concert Friday


MUSIC
"He Leadeth Me"  (Gilmore/Bradbury)
- from Together For the Gospel Live IV

An oldie (80's) but a goodie....

We're reminded in Scripture today, from Jesus, that taking time to rest, to step back is an essential piece to any relationship.- without which we lose our connection.

MUSIC
Stay with Us, Taize
Eclipse, Ola Gjeilo

Love
God's unconditional love has no limits.  The people we love and the people who love us make our lives that much better. 

SCRIPTURE
1John 4: 16
(Psalm 92)

MUSIC
"Love Has a Hold On Me"  (Amy Grant)

Suffering
Suffering, Ugh!  It's no fun whether physical, mental, emotional or spiritual.  Friends of God are not shielded from suffering but God carries us through.

SCRIPTURE
Mark 8:31
(Psalm 130)

MUSIC
Jóhannsson_ Good Night, Day

2 Ears, 1 Mouth
We need to be quick to listen and slow to speak

SCRIPTURE
James 1: 19 - 21
(Psalm 95)

MUSIC
"Speak O Lord"
"Speak Lord I'm Listening" (composed by The Dameans / performed by John B Miller)

What both humans and plants have in common? Without which we whither and die?

MUSIC
My Soul is at Rest - Taize
Doria - Michael Forster and Rahel Senn

3rd Luminous Mystery
The Proclamation of the Kingdom

Hail Mary, Full of Grace, The Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,  pray for us sinners now,  and at the hour of our death. Amen.

MUSIC
"Seek Ye First"

Please click HERE for the video to this reflection (much better than just listening!)

JAMES 1: 13-15

MUSIC
Before Dawn - Ola  Gjeilo

Concert Friday is the day where music takes the lead in prayer--inviting our hearts and minds to God in song....

4th Luminous Mystery
The Transfiguration

Hail Mary, full of Grace, the Lord is with thee. 
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. 
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now, and at the hour of our death.

Amen.

MUSIC
"Ave Maria" - Schubert

7th Sunday in Ordinary Time

"Love your enemies."  -Jesus

SCRIPTURE
Luke 6: 27-38

MUSIC
"They'll Know We Are Christians By Our Love"

Who Is Jesus To You?
When was the last time you thought about who Jesus is to young what He means to you in your life?

SCRIPTURE
Matthew 16: 15-17
(Psalm 41)

MUSIC
"Ubi Caritas" - Taize

Living Hope
As we prepare for the Lenten journey, let us remember it is through the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus that we have the hope that sustains us in all things.

SCRIPTURE
1 Peter 1: 3
(Psalm 41)

MUSIC
"Alleluia, Sing To Jesus"

As disciples we are called to be reflections of the divine love of Jesus. It's a struggle, as Fr. Brain reflects, in a world that is so often counter to those values. But as St. Mother Theresa was fond of saying, "It's not about success, it's about fidelity."

MUSIC
Tantum Ergo
Inward Journey by R. Carlois Nakai

MUSIC
0048 by Olafur Arnalds
Your Word by David Nevue

MUSIC
Before the Throne Above by Jonathan Roth

Watch this reflection on YouTube by clicking HERE

Concert Friday
This is the day where we allow music to lead us in prayer and motivate our lives.

MUSIC
The Prayer (sung by Lauren Talley)

Seven Sorrows Devotion

MUSIC
"Stabat Mater"

Follow
There are beautiful examples out there of individuals who have taken up their cross and followed the Lord.  Perhaps we look to their strength and help to guide us in our journey.

SCRIPTURE
Luke 9: 23

MUSIC:
"Night Rain - Gjello"

LENTEN PRAYER
We fly to your protection, O Holy Mother of God; Beneath your compassion, hear our petitions, and rescue us from all temptation.  O Glorious and Blessed Virgin Mary.  Amen.

5th Luminous Mystery
The Institution of the Eucharist

Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, our life, our sweetness and our hope! To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears! Turn, then, O most gracious Advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us, and after this, our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary.

V. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God.
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

MUSIC
"O Salutaris Hostia"

1st Sunday of Lent
Brothers and sisters, Lent is our “desert experience.”  It is our preparation for our public ministry or public life in being the best you and the best me we can be as people of faith.

SCRIPTURE
Luke 4: 1- 13

MUSIC
"Lord Who Throughout These Forty Days"

MUSIC
Gjeilo: Polar by Ola Gjeilo

LENTEN PRAYER
We fly to your protection, O Holy Mother of God; Beneath your compassion, hear our petitions, and rescue us from all temptation.  O Glorious and Blessed Virgin Mary.  Amen.

Spiritually Ugly
Sometimes our lack of effort to do God's will can lead us to a spiritual ugliness.  It deserves our attention, especially in the great season of Lent.  It begins with prayer, putting our hope in God and actively being charitable by our forgiveness of self and others.

SCRIPTURE
Matthew 6: 14-15

MUSIC
Gjeilo - Skyline

Today begins the holy season of Lent. A time to reflect and ask the question, "How can I be a better person in Christ?" Anthony has a great suggestion today....

MUSIC
Kyrie Eleison by CHANT
Firefly by Ola Gjeilo

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OUR LENTEN MARIAN PRAYER
We fly to your protection,
O Holy Mother of God;
Beneath your compassion,
hear our petitions, and rescue us
from all temptation.
O glorious and Blessed Virgin Mary.
 Amen.

Concert Friday
In difficult times we find ourselves asking "Why God?"  But if we put our faith, hope and trust in the God who loves us, we know we can get through anything.

MUSIC
"How Can I Keep From Singing" (Cello by Steve Sharp Nelson) 
"How Can I Keep From Singing" (vocals by James Loynes)
"Why God"  by Austin French

MUSIC
Come to the Quiet by John Michael Talbot

1st Sorrowful Mystery
The Agony in the Garden

Hail Mary, full of Grace, the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now, and at the hour of our death.  Amen.


MUSIC
"Stay With Me" - Taize

Monday of the 1st week of Lent

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OUR LENTEN MARIAN PRAYER
We fly to your protection,
O Holy Mother of God;
Beneath your compassion,
hear our petitions, and rescue us
from all temptation.
O glorious and Blessed Virgin Mary.
Amen.

Book:  the Wisdom of Fulton Sheen

Music:  Quiet Streets by Ola Gjeilio

OUR LENTEN MARIAN PRAYER
We fly to your protection,
O Holy Mother of God;
Beneath your compassion,
hear our petitions, and rescue us
from all temptation.
O glorious and Blessed Virgin Mary.
Amen.

Mercy
The mercy of God is without end.  Perhaps today we can borrow a bit of that mercy to share with those around us.

SCRIPTURE
Luke 6:36-38

MUSIC
"Remember Your Love" - The Dameans
"Olaf"

LENTEN PRAYER
We fly to your protection, O Holy Mother of God; Beneath your compassion, hear our petitions, and rescue us from all temptation.  O Glorious and Blessed Virgin Mary.  Amen.

Connect with God
Trying to discover how the scriptures impact us each day can be a challenge.  Take a moment and listen as we explore a possible solution.

SCRIPTURE
Amos 5:14

MUSIC
Gjeilo - "Shadow"
Einaudi -" Campfire (Day 4)"

LENTEN PRAYER
We fly to your protection, O Holy Mother of God; Beneath your compassion, hear our petitions, and rescue us from all temptation.  O Glorious and Blessed Virgin Mary.  Amen.

MUSIC
Praetorius: Es ist ein Ros Entsprungen by Voces8

OUR LENTEN MARIAN PRAYER
We fly to your protection,
O Holy Mother of God;
Beneath your compassion,
hear our petitions, and rescue us
from all temptation.
O glorious and Blessed Virgin Mary.
Amen.

Hope vs Fear
Do not fear to hope.  God does not view things as people do.  In this time and for this generation, we need hope!

SCRIPTURE
Jeremiah 17: 7-8

MUSIC
"Lord Of All Hopefulness" (Traditional Irish melody)
"Do Not Fear To Hope" (Rory Cooney)

LENTEN PRAYER
We fly to your protection, O Holy Mother of God; Beneath your compassion, hear our petitions, and rescue us from all temptation.  O Glorious and Blessed Virgin Mary.  Amen.

Litany of St Joseph
Today, March 19th is the Feast of Saint Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary

"Pray for us"

MUSIC
"O Blessed St Joseph"
"On One Knee"

Watch this reflection on YouTube by clicking HERE

MUSIC
-Were you there (instrumental)
-Distraction Days by Album Leaf

3rd Sunday of Lent
Turn to God and repent!

SCRIPTURE
Luke 13: 1-9

MUSIC
"Hosea (Come Back To Me)"

Concert Friday
The Wondrous Love of God

MUSIC
"What Wondrous Love Is This?"  (sung by Connie Dover)

Forgiveness
The ability to seek forgiveness and to grant forgiveness are only possible with the help of God.

SCRIPTURE
Matthew 18: 21 - 22

MUSIC
"Where Charity and Love Prevail"  -WLP Choir
(Instrumental version - Jerry Galipeau & Denise LaGiglia)

LENTEN PRAYER
We fly to your protection, O Holy Mother of God; Beneath your compassion, hear our petitions, and rescue us from all temptation.  O Glorious and Blessed Virgin Mary.  Amen.

Readying ourselves for the greatest gift of all.

MUSIC
Still by Ola Gjeilo
Breath of Love by Suzanne Teng

It is truly one of the easiest and most powerful kindness we can give to another. And it's at the heart of a disciple's life in Jesus.

MUSIC
Perfect Peace by Quietly
Lord, Who Throughout These Forty Days

MUSIC
Mother of God, Here I Stand by VOCES8
Shadows by Ola Gjeilo

OUR LENTEN MARIAN PRAYER
We fly to your protection,
O Holy Mother of God;
Beneath your compassion,
hear our petitions, and rescue us
from all temptation.
O glorious and Blessed Virgin Mary.
Amen.

2nd Sorrowful Mystery
The Scourging at the Pillar

Hail Mary, full of Grace, the Lord is with thee. 
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. 
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now, and at the hour of our death.  Amen.

 MUSIC

“The Sorrowful Mother, Страдальна Мати” - A well known Ukrainian hymn in both Catholic and Orthodox Churches in Ukraine and abroad. This version is sung by the Vydubychi Church Chorus, and is from their album “Sing Praises To Our God, Sing Praises!”

"Petricor"

All Things New
Lent is a wonderful time to allow the practices and prayers we put into our day to change our hearts and make us become new again with the grace and blessings of God.

SCRIPTURE
Isaiah 65: 17-18

MUSIC
"Wisemen - Quiet Room"

LENTEN PRAYER
We fly to your protection, O Holy Mother of God; Beneath your compassion, hear our petitions, and rescue us from all temptation.  O Glorious and Blessed Virgin Mary.  Amen.

Life In Jesus
A moment to pause and reflect on the life in Jesus.

SCRIPTURE
John 5: 25-26

MUSIC
"New Life In Christ"
"Only In God"

LENTEN PRAYER
We fly to your protection, O Holy Mother of God; Beneath your compassion, hear our petitions, and rescue us from all temptation.  O Glorious and Blessed Virgin Mary.  Amen.

The Holy Father today is consecrating the nations of Russia and Ukraine to our Blessed Mother at St. Peter's Basillica in Rome. He asks that every Catholic and person of Good Will also ask Blessed Mary the same by praying the Consecration Prayer at some point today.

That is what our Concert Friday prayer today will be. It is quite long (it takes the entire time) but is also quite beautiful as a meditaiton. So we invite you to find a comfortable place, close your eyes, and let us lift the words of Consecration to the heavens as you pray along in your hearts. And together, let Mary do what we cannot...

Concert Friday - Fools For Christ
Happy April Fool's Day!  Often we think of a Fool as someone who is "off their rocker."  But in truth, they are individuals who are driven and loyal to one thing or person often for something greater for others.  When our drive and loyalty is the Lord, great and wonderful things happen.

MUSIC
"To Love A Fool" - Piano Covers of Cory Asbury by Dan Musselman 
"God's Own Fool" - Michael Card

Watch the VIDEO to this reflection HERE

p.s. Fr. Ron mentions a book in our book club (Return of the Prodigal Son) and mixed up the dates of reading. He suggests we are reading this book this coming week..... when in fact, it is the the FOLLOWING week.

Our book club selection this coming week is "The Screwtape Letters" by C.S. Lewis.
thegodminute.org/bookclub

Intercession
One of the most loving things we can do for another person is to intercede for them in prayer.

SCRIPTURE
Exodus 32: 11-14

MUSIC
"O Lord, Hear My Prayer" - Taize

LENTEN PRAYER
We fly to your protection, O Holy Mother of God; Beneath your compassion, hear our petitions, and rescue us from all temptation.  O Glorious and Blessed Virgin Mary.  Amen.

5th Sunday of Lent
Jesus once again invites us to consider forgiveness and to know and experience the extravagant love of the Lord.

SCRIPTURE
John 8: 1- 11

MUSIC
"Your Love Is Extravagant" (Instrumental)

We tend to think of healings in Scripture as physical ones. Which is true. But as Fr. Mulhearn shares today, perhaps we can expand that idea to other parts of our lives and realize it is a fit we can give to one another.

MUSIC
Mother of God, Here I Stand by VOCES8
Crystal Sky by Ola Gjeilo

OUR LENTEN MARIAN PRAYER
We fly to your protection,
O Holy Mother of God;
Beneath your compassion,
hear our petitions, and rescue us
from all temptation.
O glorious and Blessed Virgin Mary.
Amen.

Say  vs  Do
None of us are perfect.  We all make mistakes.  The challenge is to be better.  Do what you say and say what you do!

SCRIPTURE
John 8: 28 - 30

MUSIC
"Hear My Cry"

LENTEN PRAYER
We fly to your protection, O Holy Mother of God; Beneath your compassion, hear our petitions, and rescue us from all temptation.  O Glorious and Blessed Virgin Mary.  Amen.

PSALM 105: 4-5

MUSIC
Return to Shore by Jay Stocker

The Truth
It's difficult these days to know who is telling you the truth.  Our longing for the truth is really our longing for God.  Let us seek the Truth in God.

SCRIPTURE
John 8: 31-32

MUSIC
"Truth Be Told" - Matthew West

LENTEN PRAYER
We fly to your protection, O Holy Mother of God; Beneath your compassion, hear our petitions, and rescue us from all temptation.  O Glorious and Blessed Virgin Mary.  Amen.

3rd Sorrowful Mystery
The Crowning of Thorns

Hail Mary, full of Grace, the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now, and at the hour of our death. Amen.

MUSIC
"Crown Him With Many Crowns"  (instrumental)

4th Sorrowful Mystery
The Carrying of the Cross

Hail Mary, full of Grace, the Lord is with thee. 
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. 
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now, and at the hour of our death. Amen.

 MUSIC
"The Wonderful Cross"

We need it now more than ever in a world darkened by war and violence....

MUSIC
Return to Shore by Lighthouse
Night by Ola Gfeilo

OUR LENTEN MARIAN PRAYER
We fly to your protection,
O Holy Mother of God;
Beneath your compassion,
hear our petitions, and rescue us
from all temptation.
O glorious and Blessed Virgin Mary.
Amen.

This is our last Friday in Lent so we are keeping the mood and feel rather slow and reflective (Easter is aroud the corner!). Two wonderful songs we hope you will enjoy. If you can, closer your eyes while listening....

Song 1: Psalm 62 by John Michael Talbot
Song 2: The Deer's Cry sung by Rita Connolly (see the video on YouTube)

The Deer’s Cry

 I arise today through the strength of heaven
 Light of sun, radiance of moon
 Splendor of fire, speed of lightning
 Swiftness of wind, depth of the sea
 Stability of earth, firmness of rock

I arise today through God's strength to pilot me
 God's eye to look before me
 God's wisdom to guide me
 God's way to lie before me
 God's shield to protect me

From all who shall wish me ill
 Afar and a-near
 Alone and in a multitude
 Against every cruel, merciless power
 That may oppose my body and soul

Christ with me, Christ before me
 Christ behind me, Christ in me
 Christ beneath me, Christ above me
 Christ on my right, Christ on my left
 Christ when I lie down, Christ when I sit down
 Christ when I arise, Christ to shield me

Christ in the heart of everyone who thinks of me
 Christ in the mouth of everyone who speaks of me

I arise today

Perfect Sacrifice
The rollercoaster ride of Holy Week is a bit disquieting.  We go from the celebration of Palm Sunday and by weeks end we are standing on Calvary watching our Savior suffer and die for our sins.  This is the perfect sacrifice of inexhaustible love.

SCRIPTURE
Isaiah 42: 1-4

MUSIC
"O Sacred Head Now Wounded" - John Catchings

LENTEN PRAYER
We fly to your protection, O Holy Mother of God; Beneath your compassion, hear our petitions, and rescue us from all temptation.  O Glorious and Blessed Virgin Mary.  Amen.

Gospel Today (not included in audio/video)
Luke22: 14 - 23:56

Watch the video to this reflection HERE

MUSIC
A Stretch of Sun by Jess Greinke

OUR LENTEN MARIAN PRAYER
We fly to your protection,
O Holy Mother of God;
Beneath your compassion,
hear our petitions, and rescue us
from all temptation.
O glorious and Blessed Virgin Mary.
Amen.

The Beginning of the Holy Triduum...

The next three days- Triduum-  (72 hours) are really considered one prayer in the Catholic Church. To that end, there is no formal closing to our prayer on Holy Thursday or opening/closing to Good Friday. The ideas is that we are awake to the steps of Jesus' passion and death-- that we do no leave Him during this difficult time....

MUSIC
Esencvalds: Stars by VOCES8
Set the Course by Jay Stocker

Continuing our 72 hour Triduum prayer (no opening, no closing on each of the three days) today is Good Friday where we wait with Jesus in prayer in the Garden.....and bow our heads in anguish as He hangs from cross....

MUSIC
Kyrie Eleison by Dan Gibson's Solitudes

Alleluia!

MUSIC
Jesus Christ is Risen Today by Ken Lewis

30 Pieces of Silver
The cost for betraying Jesus and handing Him over to the authorities...30 pieces of silver.  What is the real meaning of this amount of money and how does it reflect our own choices in life?

SCRIPTURE
Matthew 26: 14 - 16

MUSIC
Richter: Dream 13

LENTEN PRAYER
We fly to your protection, O Holy Mother of God; Beneath your compassion, hear our petitions, and rescue us from all temptation.  O Glorious and Blessed Virgin Mary.  Amen.

5th Sorrowful Mystery 
The Crucifixion
On this Holy Saturday, we conclude the recitation of the Rosary with the 5th Sorrowful Mystery, the Crucifixion.

Hail Mary, full of Grace, the Lord is with thee. 
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. 
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now, and at the hour of our death.  Amen.

 MUSIC
"Stabat Mater - At The Cross Her Station Keeping"

We continue our Easter Celebration all week long!

MUSIC
Meditation 22 by RIOPY

EASTER SUNDAY 2022
Today the Church celebrates the highest festival in our Liturgical Year - Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord.  He Is Risen - Alleluia!

SCRIPTURE
John 20: 1 - 9

MUSIC
"Morning Prayer Alleluia" (from the Sound of Music)
"Jesus Christ Is Risen Today" 
(Guitar - Zeno)
(Organ - Richard Crooks)

Called By Name
The encounter of Mary Magdalene and the Risen Lord is so simple, beautiful and profound.  The Lord calls her by name, like each of us.  And by His name, we are saved.

SCRIPTURE
John 20:13 - 16
(Psalm 27)

MUSIC
"Alleluia, Sing To Jesus"

Emmaus
The story of the Road to Emmaus brings with it aq powerful lesson for each of us.  Conversion is an on-going process where we give ourselves completely to God.  This is the perfect season of joy to grow deeper in that reality.

SCRIPTURE
Luke 24: 32-35

MUSIC
"Praise His Name" - Joncas
"Joyful, Joyful" (Christian Guitar Music)

Chaplet of Divine Mercy
Listen and pray along with us as Lauren leads us in the Divine Mercy Chaplet.  You can find more information on our app blog.

"Eternal Father, I offer you the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Your Dearly Beloved Son, Our Lord, Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world."

"For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world."

"Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world."

Concert Friday
The music of the Easter Season, for our prayer and reflection, calls us to rejoice, give thanks and continue the mission of Jesus Christ!

MUSIC
"Easter Song" (performed by GLAD)
"Still Rolls the Stone" (Bob Bennett)
"Yours Today" (Rory Cooney)
"Alleluia" (Mass of a Joyful Heart - Steve Angrisano)

2000 years after Jesus we are a part of a Church that was built on the sharing and testimony of our early brothers and sisters who had nothing to belong to. They BECAME the Church we know today. Imagine if you were living back then. Would you have witnessed and testified to the living, resurrected Christ?

Counting On Us
Jesus is counting on us to live boldly the gospel and to love unconditionally as He did.

SCRIPTURE
Mark 16: 15-16
(Psalm 41)

MUSIC
"Sing A New Song"

Give and Receive
Today's psalm reminds us of our generous God.  Each day we are given a chance to encounter Christ, whether in the Eucharist, the poor or any of our brothers and sisters throughout our day.  In those moments we have the ability to give to and receive from the Lord has He makes Himself known in all humanity.

SCRIPTURE
Psalm 32: 6-7
(Ps. 15)

MUSIC
"Sing To The Lord. Alleluia!
"Sing Alleluia To The Lord"

Thursday of the 2nd Week of Easter

You just heard this same reading on Sunday where Fr. Ron Opened the Word. Now it's Sr. Kara's turn...

Watch the VIDEO HERE.

1st Glorious Mystery
             The Resurrection

Hail Mary, full of Grace, the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now, and at the hour of our death.  Amen.

MUSIC
"Regina Caeli Laetare, Alleluia"
(Gregorian Chant & Andrea Montepaone)

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3rd Sunday of Easter

SCRIPTURE
John 21: 1 - 19

MUSIC
"Alleluia, Let The Holy Anthem Rise". (David Phillips)

Become what you eat.

MUSIC
All Creatures of our God and King
Zuzu's Petals by William Ackerman

The Father and The Son
Whoever sees Jesus and his works has seen the Father's presence in the world. Jesus revealed that God is with us.  When we look at the cross we see God's love for us. 

Beckoned and Raised
It is Jesus who calls us to the Father and who will raise us on the last day...all because of His love for us.

The human desire to be filled, to have our hunger sated is a daily experience. But we are asked to ponder today... what is it exactly that we hunger for that will truly fill us?

John 6: 35

MUSIC
Great is thy Faithfulness by David Nevue
A New Deep by Dear Gravity

Concert Friday

MUSIC
"Pescador de Hombres"
"Fishers of Men"

Always by Chris Tomlin

2nd Glorious Mystery
   - The Ascension of the Lord into heaven

Hail Mary, full of Grace, the Lord is with thee. 
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. 
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now, and at the hour of our death.  Amen.

The Cross and Roses
God always surprises us and uses people and events to awaken us to His presence among us.  Are we aware enough to notice the abundance of God's life and love for us?

Are You Saved?
People will often ask the question, "Have you been saved?"  We know that through the passion, death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus we are able to follow the Lord and lead others to the salvation promised.

Jesus as the Shepherd. Are we following?

MUSIC
Doxology by David Nevue
Peace I Leave With You by Instrumental Piano Music

One of the greatest images of Jesus in our lives is that of friend. Companion on the journey. For so He is! But today's scripture reminds us that He is also Lord and Savior. Peggy helps us unpack what that means...

MUSIC
Novella by Jordan Critz

Watch the video to this reflection HERE