Today, we look at the story of Christmas from the perspective of the Magi. The story is very familiar to us, but read it with new eyes; look for little details you probably did not notice before. Matthew 12: 1-12 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi … Continue reading #351: The Magi
#350: And When We Give Each Other Christmas Gifts
This one is a classic message: remember the Giver and not just gifts. As we wrap our gifts for Christmas, as we buy the ingredients to make our Christmas dinner, as we join parties in the next few days, we pause and remember what all this is about. Thank Him for His life. Thank Him … Continue reading #350: And When We Give Each Other Christmas Gifts
#349: Dalai Lama’s Prayer on the US Senate Floor 2014
The Dalai Lama delivered the opening prayer on the United States Senate floor last March 2014, the first time the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader spoke to the Senate of the US. How has your world been shaped by your thoughts? Honestly assess the number of times you have used the word CAN'T instead of CAN … Continue reading #349: Dalai Lama’s Prayer on the US Senate Floor 2014
#340: Prayer for World Peace, 1978
This Prayer for World Peace is "full", touching on many points. Read this twice: first to get a feel of the words; and then slowly, to get a feel of its meaning. Notice what words you are drawn to. Let those words stay with you today. Prayer for World Peace, 1978 Lord, we pray for … Continue reading #340: Prayer for World Peace, 1978
#339: Grown Up Christmas List
My spiritual director, Fr. Vic Baltazar, gave me a prayer about this before. Now that it's nearing Christmas, it would be good to pause and pray and come before the manger, and make your own Christmas List-- a list of no-holds-barred desires of your own heart. What would your list look like? Make this list … Continue reading #339: Grown Up Christmas List
#338: I Hope You Come to Find
I Hope You Come to Find by Ita Ford, MM I hope you come to find that which gives life a deep meaning for you. Something worth living for--maybe even worth dying for. Something that energizes you, enthuses you, Enables you to keep moving ahead. I can't tell you what it might be--that's for you … Continue reading #338: I Hope You Come to Find
#337: Only Your Love and Your Grace
Today I meditate on the words of Ignatius of Loyola. Very simple, but very profound. And it could be even be very dangerous words, if you really take it seriously. I say it over and over again, like a mantra, until it reaches my heart and takes over my entire being: “Give me only your … Continue reading #337: Only Your Love and Your Grace
#336: God, My Shepherd
This is a beautiful rewrite of the famous Psalm 23 by the Message Bible. Did you notice that Psalm 23 is almost always used as a prayer for the dead? It's used in funerals and in deathbeds. But it can also be your prayer as you go through life and its perils, as you go … Continue reading #336: God, My Shepherd
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