The God Minute

SCRIPTURE- Matthew 5:8-9"Blessed are the clean of heart for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God."REFLECTION- JacksonMUSIC- "Contándote Todo" by Daniela Romo- "Bubbles" by Holly Jones- "Be Thou My Vision" by Audrey AssadBe Thou my vision, O Lord of my heartNaught be all else to me, save that Thou artThou my best thought, by day or by nightWaking or sleeping, Thy presence my lightBe Thou my wisdom, and Thou my true wordI ever with Thee and Thou with me, LordThou my great Father, and I Thy true sonThou in me dwelling and I with Thee oneRiches I heed not, nor vain, empty praiseThou mine inheritance, now and alwaysThou and Thou only first in my heartHigh King of heaven, my treasure Thou artHigh King of heaven, my victory wonMay I reach heaven's joys, O bright heaven's sunHeart of my own heart, whatever befallStill be my vision, O ruler of allHeart of my own heart, whatever befallStill be my vision, O ruler of allNOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo 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- Philippians 4:13"I have the strength for everything through him who empowers me."REFLECTION- Sr. KaraMUSIC- Sundiver by Chasing Reverbs- near by Kahmir MusicNOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo 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 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- UmbertoMUSIC- "Rejoice, O Church" (St. John the Baptist Hymn)- "Our God is Greater" by Chris TomlinNOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo 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- Leviticus 11:44"For I, the LORD, am your God. You shall make and keep yourselves holy, because I am holy."REFLECTION- Sr. M. KarolynMUSIC- The Weight of it All by Chasing ReverbsNOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo 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- John 6:51"I am the living bread that came down from heaven; whoever eats this bread will live forever; and the bread that I will give is my flesh for the life of the world."REFLECTION- Fr. JimMUSIC- "Good Morning" by Alexei Surovykh- "Verses" by Ólafur Arnalds & Alice Sara OttNOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo 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 reflectionMatthew 10:26-33Jesus said to the Twelve:"Fear no one.Nothing is concealed that will not be revealed,nor secret that will not be known.What I say to you in the darkness, speak in the light;what you hear whispered, proclaim on the housetops.And do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul;rather, be afraid of the one who can destroyboth soul and body in Gehenna.Are not two sparrows sold for a small coin?Yet not one of them falls to the ground without your Father's knowledge.Even all the hairs of your head are counted.So do not be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.Everyone who acknowledges me before othersI will acknowledge before my heavenly Father.But whoever denies me before others,I will deny before my heavenly Father."

MUSIC- "Cor Arca Legem" by Daughters of Mary (Hymn of St. Bonaventure to the Sacred Heart of Jesus)Litany of the Sacred Heart of JesusLord, have mercy -Lord, have mercyChrist, have mercy -Christ, have mercyLord, have mercy -Lord, have mercyGod our Father in heaven -have mercy on usGod the Son, Redeemer of the world -have mercy on usGod the Holy Spirit -have mercy on usHoly Trinity, one God -have mercy on usHeart of Jesus, Son of the eternal Father -have mercy on usHeart of Jesus, formed by the Holy Spirit in the womb of the Virgin Mother- have mercy on usHeart of Jesus, one with the eternal Word -have mercy on usHeart of Jesus, infinite in majesty -have mercy on usHeart of Jesus, holy temple of God -have mercy on usHeart of Jesus, tabernacle of the Most High -have mercy on usHeart of Jesus, house of God and gate of heaven -have mercy on usHeart of Jesus, aflame with love for us -have mercy on usHeart of Jesus, source of justice and love -have mercy on usHeart of Jesus, full of goodness and love -have mercy on usHeart of Jesus, well-spring of all virtue -have mercy on usHeart of Jesus, worthy of all praise -have mercy on usHeart of Jesus, king and center of all hearts -have mercy on usHeart of Jesus, treasure-house of wisdom and knowledge -have mercy on usHeart of Jesus, in whom there dwells the fullness of God -have mercy on usHeart of Jesus, in whom the Father is well pleased -have mercy on usHeart of Jesus, from whose fullness we have all received -have mercy on usHeart of Jesus, desire of the eternal hills -have mercy on usHeart of Jesus, patient and full of mercy -have mercy on usHeart of Jesus, generous to all who turn to you -have mercy on usHeart of Jesus, fountain of life and holiness -have mercy on usHeart of Jesus, atonement for our sins -have mercy on usHeart of Jesus, overwhelmed with insults -have mercy on usHeart of Jesus, broken for our sins -have mercy on usHeart of Jesus, obedient even to death -have mercy on usHeart of Jesus, pierced by a lance -have mercy on usHeart of Jesus, source of all consolation -have mercy on usHeart of Jesus, our life and resurrection -have mercy on usHeart of Jesus, our peace and reconciliation -have mercy on usHeart of Jesus, victim of our sins -have mercy on usHeart of Jesus, salvation of all who trust in you -have mercy on usHeart of Jesus, hope of all who die in you -have mercy on usHeart of Jesus, delight of all the saints -have mercy on usLamb of God, you take away the sins of the world -have mercy on usLamb of God, you take away the sins of the world -have mercy on usLamb of God, you take away the sins of the world -have mercy on usJesus, gentle and humble of heart. -Touch our hearts and make them like your own.Let us pray.Grant, we pray, almighty God, that we, who glory in the Heart of your beloved Sonand recall the wonders of his love for us,may be made worthy to receivean overflowing measure of gracefrom that fount of heavenly gifts.Through Christ our Lord.Amen

SCRIPTURE- 1 Corinthians 2:9"But as it is written: 'What eye has not seen, and ear has not heard, and what has not entered the human heart, what God has prepared for those who love him,'”REFLECTION- LaurenMUSIC- NOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo 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- Luke 14:13-14"Rather, when you hold a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind; blessed indeed will you be because of their inability to repay you. For you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous."REFLECTION- Sr. CharleneMUSIC- Their Message Goes to all the World - Gratitude by Instrumental WorshipNOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo 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- 1 Samuel 16:7"But the LORD said to Samuel: Do not judge from his appearance or from his lofty stature, because I have rejected him. God does not see as a mortal, who sees the appearance. The LORD looks into the heart."REFLECTION- CherylMUSIC- "All Creatures of Our God and King" by Randy Melick- "Psalm 100 - We Are His People" by Songs in His Presence- "All That We Have" InstrumentalNOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo 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- Matthew 5:43-45"You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I say to you, love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your heavenly Father, for he makes his sun rise on the bad and the good, and causes rain to fall on the just and the unjust."REFLECTION- JavierMUSIC- "Imagining" by Brian Crain- "They'll Know We Are Christians" by Kaleb BraseeNOTES- Blog: A Spiritual Perspective on the Theology of Woundedness by Terri Edgington PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo 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 8:2-3"O LORD, our Lord, how awesome is your name through all the earth! I will sing of your majesty above the heavens with the mouths of babes and infants."REFLECTION- Sr. KathleenMUSIC- Ave Regina Caelorum by VOCES8NOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo 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 videoMatthew 9:36-10:8At the sight of the crowds, Jesus' heart was moved with pity for thembecause they were troubled and abandoned,like sheep without a shepherd.Then he said to his disciples,“The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few;so ask the master of the harvestto send out laborers for his harvest.”Then he summoned his twelve disciplesand gave them authority over unclean spiritsto drive them out and to cure every disease and every illness.The names of the twelve apostles are these:first, Simon called Peter, and his brother Andrew;James, the son of Zebedee, and his brother John;Philip and Bartholomew, Thomas and Matthew the tax collector;James, the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddeus;Simon from Cana, and Judas Iscariot who betrayed him.Jesus sent out these twelve after instructing them thus,“Do not go into pagan territory or enter a Samaritan town.Go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.As you go, make this proclamation: ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.'Cure the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, drive out demons.Without cost you have received; without cost you are to give.”

In this meditation, we look at the ways we are bound mentally, emotionally, and spiritually, and how a deeper connection to Jesus can release us from our bonds that keep us from God.  Jesus sent us the Holy Spirit, who dwells within us, who can release us from all bondage if we only ask.  This meditation brings us in closer communion with Christ through the gift of His Spirit and helps us to turn to the Holy Spirit, freeing us from our bondage and allowing us to soar spiritually.Invocation of the Holy Spirit:"Holy Spirit, I welcome you.  Come and meet me here.  Open my eyes to see what you have already done for me.  Let me breathe in the freedom you offer.""Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom."-Corinthians 3:17

SCRIPTURE- Matthew 11:29-30"Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and you will find rest for yourselves. For my yoke is easy, and my burden light.”REFLECTION- JustinMUSIC- "Fly With the Strings" by Prayer Pray- "What Wondrous Love is This" by Fernando Ortega- "Sacred Heart of Jesus" by Donna LeeSacred Heart of Jesus, may the whole world burn with love for you.Sacred Heart of Jesus, I adore you. Sacred Heart of Jesus, may the whole world burn with love for you.Sacred Heart of Jesus, I adore you. I love you, sweet Jesus. I offer you my poor heart. May I live in you and for you, Sacred Heart of Jesus. I love you, sweet Jesus, I offer you poor heart. May I live in you and for you, Sacred Heart of Jesus, I love you, sweet Jesus. I offer you my poor heart. May I live in you and for you, may the whole world burn with love for you, Sacred Heart of Jesus. May I live in you and for you, may the whole world burn with love for you, Sacred Heart of Jesus. NOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo 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 34:19-20"The LORD is close to the brokenhearted, saves those whose spirit is crushed. Many are the troubles of the righteous, but the LORD delivers him from them all."REFLECTION- Mary EllynMUSIC- "Luminous" by Two Lanes- "Dona Nobis Pacem" by Pianissimo BrothersNOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo 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- Luke 22:19-20"Then he took the bread, said the blessing, broke it, and gave it to them, saying, 'This is my body, which will be given for you; do this in memory of me.' And likewise the cup after they had eaten, saying, 'This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which will be shed for you.'"- CLICK HERE for the full transcript of Fr. Carl's beautiful prayer reflectionMUSIC- What Wondrous Love is This sung by Fernando Ortega- I Speak Jesus by Piano PraisesNOTES- Blog: What Does It Mean to Live Your Baptism? A Guide to Our Foundational Sacrament by Sr. Kathleen Rooney, SSJPRAYER OF LETTING GOTo 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- 1 Corinthians 10:16-17"The cup of blessing that we bless, is it not a participation in the blood of Christ? The bread that we break, is it not a participation in the body of Christ? Because the loaf of bread is one, we, though many, are one body, for we all partake of the one loaf."REFLECTION- Mike RenickMUSIC- Sleepless by GjeiloNOTES- Blog: What Does It Mean to Live Your Baptism? A Guide to Our Foundational Sacrament by Sr. Kathleen Rooney, SSJ PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo 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- John 6:34-35"So they said to him, 'Sir, give us this bread always.' Jesus said to them, 'I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me will never hunger, and whoever believes in me will never thirst.'"REFLECTION- GaryMUSIC- "Beautiful Savior" by The O'Neill Brothers Group- "Eat this Bread, Drink this Cup" by Sunday 7pm ChoirNOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo 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 reflectionJohn 6:51-5851 I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Whoever eats this bread will live forever, and the bread that I will give for the life of the world is my flesh.”52 Then the Jews debated among themselves, asking, “How can this man give us his flesh to eat?”53 Jesus said to them, “I assure you, unless you eat the flesh of the Human One and drink his blood, you have no life in you. 54 Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise them up at the last day. 55 My flesh is true food and my blood is true drink. 56 Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me and I in them. 57 As the living Father sent me, and I live because of the Father, so whoever eats me lives because of me. 58 This is the bread that came down from heaven. It isn't like the bread your ancestors ate, and then they died. Whoever eats this bread will live forever.”

CLICK HERE FOR THE 25min VIDEO ROSARY on YouTubeCLICK HERE FOR THE VIDEO on VimeoIt's our first Saturday of the month, which we try to give to Mary, our mother. So today we offer you a beautiful visual rosary that Father Ron and Sarah prayed together not long ago called, The 5 Mysteries of Love. While praying it, you will see some beautiful Gothic churches that Father Ron has taken over the years to inspire your imaginations and hearts. p.s. There are 4 or 5 visual rosaries in our Video Rosary Series--though Fr. Ron says this is his favorite! Enjoy

1st Song - SONS OF GOD sung here by LoudHymnsLyrics ( This version)Sons of God: Hear His Holy word,Gather around the table of the LordEat His Body, drink His BloodAnd we'll sing a song of loveAllelu, allelu, allelu, alleluia.[Verse 1]Brothers, sister we are one,And our life has just begun,In the spirit we are young,We can live forever.[Chorus]Sons of God: Hear His Holy word,Gather around the table of the LordEat His Body, drink His BloodAnd we'll sing a song of loveAllelu, allelu, allelu, alleluia.[Verse 2] Shout together to the LordWho has promised our reward,Happiness a hundred foldAnd we'll live forever.[Chorus]Sons of God: Hear His Holy word,Gather around the table of the LordEat His Body, drink His BloodAnd we'll sing a song of loveAllelu, allelu, allelu, alleluia.[Interlude][Verse 3 - ] Jesus gave a new command:That we love our fellow man,Till we reach the promised landWhere we'll live forever.[Chorus]Sons of God: Hear His Holy word,Gather around the table of the LordEat His Body, drink His BloodAnd we'll sing a song of loveAllelu, allelu, allelu, alleluia. [Chorus]Sons of God: Hear His Holy word,Gather around the table of the LordEat His Body, drink His BloodAnd we'll sing a song of loveAllelu, allelu, allelu, alleluia.2nd Song- GONNA SING MY LORD written by Joe Wise, sung here by Indelible Inc(Echo lines are indicated in parentheses)Gonna sing, my Lord.Gonna sing, my Lord (echo)For all that I'm worth (echo)Gonna sing, my Lord (echo)For all that I'm worth, Lord, Lord.Gonna sing, my Lord (echo)For all that I'm worth (echo)Gonna sing, my Lord, Lord, Lord,'Til I see your face. [1, 2](Additional verses substitute "sing" with: Love, Laugh, Live, and Praise) 

SCRIPTURE- Romans 8:10-11"But if Christ is in you, although the body is dead because of sin, the spirit is alive because of righteousness. If the Spirit of the one who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, the one who raised Christ from the dead will give life to your mortal bodies also, through his Spirit that dwells in you."REFLECTION- JenMUSIC- "Here Am I, Lord" Instrumental- "How Great Thou Art" by The O'Neill Brothers Group- "Polar" by Ola GjeiloNOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo 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- 1 Corinthians 12:4-7"There are different kinds of spiritual gifts but the same Spirit; there are different forms of service but the same Lord; there are different workings but the same God who produces all of them in everyone. To each individual the manifestation of the Spirit is given for some benefit."REFLECTION- Fr. JasonMUSIC- Take Our Bread by Joe WiseNOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo 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- John 10:29-30"My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all, and no one can take them out of the Father's hand. The Father and I are one.”REFLECTION- Sr. CarolMUSIC- "De Profundis" by WorldHarmonic- "He's Got the Whole World in His Hands" by The Staple Singers- "He's Got the Whole World" instrumental by Bill Traylor- "Interlude" ft. Canea Quartett by AbbottNOTES- PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo 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 103:12-13"As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our sins from us. As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him."REFLECTION- JeffMUSIC- God of Day and God of Darkness by Marty HaugenNOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo 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 reflection2 CORINTHIANS 13: 11-13Finally, brothers, rejoice. Mend your ways, encourage one another, agree with one another, live in peace, and the God of love and peace will be with you.

Take a few quiet minutes at the end of this month to notice where God has been. This guided prayer in the spirit of St. Ignatius of Loyola gently leads you through gratitude, reflection, and renewal, helping you see the small graces, release what weighs on you, and step into next month with peace. 

SCRIPTURE- Isaiah 61.1"The spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me, because the LORD has anointed me; He has sent me to bring good news to the afflicted, to bind up the brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to the captives, release to the prisoners,"REFLECTION- Sr. M. KarolynMUSIC- "Come Thou Long Expected Jesus" by John Catchings- "Forest Path" by Damjan Krajacic & Robert ThiesCONCERT FRIDAY"Good Day" by Forrest FrankOkay, okay, okay, okayI'm 'bout to have a good day (Good day)No matter what they say (What they say)The sun is shining down on meBirds are singing praiseI'm 'bout to have a good day (Good day)In every single wayThe God who made the universeKnows me by my nameSo it's a good dayBaby in my arms walking through the neighbourhoodLiving in the present, not woulda shoulda or couldaI remember back when I was low as a rugNow I'm standing up look at what my father doesTurning old things newGrey skies blueHear the church saying "Won't He do it"I know He's got my backThat's why I'm singing thatI'm 'bout to have a good day (Good day)No matter what they say (What they say)The sun is shining down on meBirds are singing praiseI'm 'bout to have a good day (Good day)In every single wayThe God who made the universeKnows me by my nameSo it's a good day (Yeah)It's a good day, mmm no, it's greatEverything I prayed for didn't come in lateI got all I need and I didn't have to waitAsk me if You love me, You didn't hesitateTurning old things newGrey skies blueHear the church saying "Won't He do it"I know He's got my backThat's why I'm singing thatI'm 'bout to have a good day (Good day)No matter what they say (What they say)The sun is shining down on meBirds are singing praiseI'm 'bout to have a good day (Good day)In every single wayThe God who made the universeKnows me by my nameSo it's a good dayNah-nah-nah-nahNah-nah-nah-nah-nah-nahNah-nah-nah-nahIt's a good dayNah-nah-nah-nahNah-nah-nah-nah-nah-nahNah-nah-nah-nahIt's a good dayNah-nah-nah-nahNah-nah-nah-nah-nah-nahNah-nah-nah-nahIt's a good dayNOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo 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- Luke 11.13"If you then, who are wicked, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the Father in heaven give the holy Spirit to those who ask him?"REFLECTION- JacksonMUSIC- Nervous System Regulation by Malte Marten- Anonymous GuitarNOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo 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 5:5"[A]nd hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out into our hearts through the holy Spirit that has been given to us."REFLECTION- PeggyMUSIC- "God of Day and God of Darkness" Instrumental- "Psalm 119 - Blessed Are They Who Follow The Law of the Lord" by Josh Blakesley - "The Spheres" by Tenebrae and The Chamber Orchestra Of LondonNOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo 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.

SCRIPTUREMatthew 6: 25-27MUSICELOHIM by Marty SamsonClick Here for the YouTube Video to the SongVERSE 1: I stand upon the solid rock Of faith in Christ This steadfast hope shall not Break apart within the trial I am assured His promises will never fail As long as life remains He is faithful CHORUS: God is patient God is kind He does not envy He does not boast His ways are higher than my own His thoughts consume the great unknown Of this alone I am sure My God is love VERSE 2: I draw my breath under His Created windswept sky I know my hope shall last Long after my flesh retires From dusk until the dawn He calls His children home His righteous love outlasts generations BRIDGE: He is Almighty God Elohim Maker of the earth He is the Lord of hosts Heaven's King God of endless worth His kingdom stands above Every power Every living soul His love is like the sun Ever true Shining over all NOTES- Blog: 

SCRIPTURE- Acts 1:8"But you will receive power when the holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, throughout Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." REFLECTION- Sr. KaraMUSIC- Send Us Your Spirit by Dan Schutte and friendsNOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo 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 reflectionJOHN 20: 19-2319 On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jewish leaders, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” 20 After he said this, he showed them his hands and side. The disciples were overjoyed when they saw the Lord.21 Again Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.” 22 And with that he breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit. 23 If you forgive anyone's sins, their sins are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven.”

This meditation addresses concerns and doubts that many have, especially amid trials and hardships. This meditation will help you recognize and tap into the power of God's abundance and experience it more fully in your life. Reflecting on the generosity and abundance of God's love and blessings in our life, we can remain grateful, even in hard times.

SCRIPTURE- John 21:17"He said to him the third time, 'Simon, son of John, do you love me?' Peter was distressed that he had said to him a third time, 'Do you love me?' and he said to him, 'Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you.' [Jesus] said to him, 'Feed my sheep.'"REFLECTION- Fr. JimMUSIC- "New Day" by Philip Wesley- "Redemption" by Syts"Have I Told You Lately that I Love You" by Rod StewardHave I told you lately that I love youHave I told you there's no one else above youYou fill my heart with gladnessTake away all my sadnessEase my troubles, that's what you doFor the morning sun and all it's gloryGreets the day with hope and comfort, tooYou fill my life with laughterAnd somehow, you make it betterEase my troubles, that's what you doThere's a love that's divineAnd it's yours and it's mineLike the sunAnd at the end of the dayWe should give thanks and prayTo the one, to the oneHave I told you lately that I love youHave I told you there's no one else above youYou fill my heart with gladnessTake away all my sadnessEase my troubles, that's what you doThere's a love that's divineAnd it's yours and it's mineLike the sunAnd at the end of the dayWe should give thanks and prayTo the one, to the oneAnd have I told you lately that I love youHave I told you there's no one else above youYou fill my heart with gladnessTake away all my sadnessEase my troubles, that's what you doTake away all my sadness, fill my life with gladnessEase my troubles, that's what you doTake away all my sadness, fill my life with gladnessEase my troubles, that's what you doNOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo 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- John 16:33"I have told you this so that you might have peace in me. In the world you will have trouble, but take courage, I have conquered the world."REFLECTION- LaurenMUSIC- Gather Your People sung by 7pm Choir- Although by Laurent EmmmerligNOTES- The Devotion to which Lauren spoke can be seen by CLICKING HEREPRAYER OF LETTING GOTo 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- Isaiah 41:13"For I am the LORD, your God, who grasp your right hand; It is I who say to you, Do not fear, I will help you."REFLECTION- Sr. CharleneMUSIC- "Biomes" by James Heather- "Psalm 33-Let Your Mercy be on Us" by Psalms by Chris- "Be Thou My Vision" by David BaroniNOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo 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- John 17:3"Now this is eternal life, that they should know you, the only true God, and the one whom you sent, Jesus Christ."REFLECTION- Mary EllynMUSIC- Mother of God, Here I Stand by VOCES8- Aurora by GjeileNOTES- Blog: We Are All Pilgrims by Fr. Chris Robinson, CMPRAYER OF LETTING GOTo 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- 1 Peter 2:16"Be free, yet without using freedom as a pretext for evil, but as slaves of God."REFLECTION- JavierMUSIC- Ubi Caritas- Safe and Sound by Jay StockerNOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo 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 from Fr. RonMATTHEW 28: 16-20Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. 17 When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. 18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

In this peaceful prayer experience we slow down and learn to notice God in the world around us: the light, the air, the quiet, the beauty we often pass by. Inspired by St. Francis' deep love for creation, this prayer gently weaves together Scripture and the Canticle of the Creatures to help you reconnect with God in a simple, grounded way.SCRIPTURE- Psalm 19“The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands.”Canticle of the Creatures by St. Francis of AssisiMost High, all-powerful, good Lord, Yours are the praises, the glory, the honor, and all blessing.Praised be You, my Lord, through Brother Sun, who brings the day and gives us light. He is beautiful and radiant with great splendor; of You, Most High, he bears the likeness.Praised be You, my Lord, through Sister Moon and the stars; in heaven You formed them clear and precious and beautiful.Praised be You, my Lord, through Brother Wind, and through the air, cloudy and serene, and every kind of weather, through which You give sustenance to Your creatures.Praised be You, my Lord, through Sister Water, so useful, humble, precious, and pure.Praised be You, my Lord, through Brother Fire, through whom You light the night. He is beautiful and playful and robust and strong.Praised be You, my Lord, through our Sister Mother Earth, who sustains and governs us, and who produces varied fruits with colored flowers and herbs.

SCRIPTURE- John 16:22"But I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy away from you."REFLECTION- Sr. KathleenMUSIC- Psalm 63- Francesca LaRosa- Jesu, Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring (Lyrics)1. Jesu, Joy of Man's DesiringHoly wisdom, love most bright2. Drawn by Thee our souls aspiringSoar to uncreated light3. Word of God, our flesh that fashioned.With the fire of life impassioned.Striving still to truth unknownSoaring, dying round Thy throne4. Through the way where hope is guiding,Hark, what peaceful music rings.5. Where the flock in Thee confiding,Drink of joy from deathless springs.6. Theirs is beauty's fairest pleasure,Theirs is wisdom's holiest treasure.Thou dost ever lead Thine own,In the love of joys unknown.NOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo 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 47:6"God mounts his throne to shouts of joy: a blare of trumpets for the Lord."REFLECTION- JustinMUSIC- "Take and Eat" Piano Instrumental- "Memories" by Ólafur Arnalds- "Yet" by Draw CloseNOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo 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- Joshua 1:9"I command you: be strong and steadfast! Do not fear nor be dismayed, for the LORD, your God, is with you wherever you go."REFLECTION- CherylMUSIC- "Hail Holy Queen Enthroned Above" by The Cathedral Singers- "Psalm 29" by Christ Brunelle- "The Summer House" Instrumental- "Ave Maria" InstrumentalNOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo 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 34:5-6"I sought the LORD, and he answered me, delivered me from all my fears. Look to him and be radiant, and your faces may not blush for shame."REFLECTION- Fr. CarlMUSIC- "Prayer of St. Francis" by The O'Neill Brothers Group- "Sweet Dream" by Riopy- "Stillness" by Poppy AckroidNOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo 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 6:8-9"If, then, we have died with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with him. We know that Christ, raised from the dead, dies no more; death no longer has power over him."REFLECTION- SarahMUSIC- NOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo 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 YouTubeCLICK HERE FOR PERPETUAL HELP DEVOTION for our MothersGOSPEL - John 14: 15-21If you love me, keep my commands. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever— the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you.  I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you.  Before long, the world will not see me anymore, but you will see me. Because I live, you also will live.  On that day you will realize that I am in my Father, and you are in me, and I am in you.  Whoever has my commands and keeps them is the one who loves me. The one who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love them and show myself to them.”TEN COMMANDMENTSI am the LORD your God; you shall not have strange gods before me.You shall not make unto Thee any graven image.You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain.Remember to keep holy the LORD's Day.Honor your father and mother.You shall not kill.You shall not commit adultery.You shall not steal.You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.You shall not covet

CLICK HERE FOR PDF to pray along from Dropbox OR.....CLICK HERE FOR PDF in Google Drive (both the same PDF)Today we invite you to join us in praying this devotion to Our Lady on Mother's Day weekend and the feast day of St. Louise de Marillac. It's about 12 minutes long and a powerful devotion of intercession from our devoted mother, Mary. 

SCRIPTURE- Philippians 3:7-8"[But] whatever gains I had, these I have come to consider a loss because of Christ. More than that, I even consider everything as a loss because of the supreme good of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have accepted the loss of all things and I consider them so much rubbish, that I may gain Christ."REFLECTION- GaryPRAYER OF LETTING GOTo 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.MUSIC- What a Friend We Have in Jesus by Alan Jackson- Lean on Me sung by the GLEE castLEAN ON ME LYRICSSometimes in our lives we all have painWe all have sorrowBut if we are wiseWe know that there's always tomorrowLean on me, when you're not strongAnd I'll be your friendI'll help you carry onFor it won't be long'Til I'm gonna needSomebody to lean onPlease swallow your prideIf I have things you need to borrowFor no one can fill those of your needsThat you won't let showYou just call on me brother, when you need a handWe all need somebody to lean onI just might have a problem that you'll understandWe all need somebody to lean onLean on me, when you're not strongAnd I'll be your friendI'll help you carry onFor it won't be long'Til I'm gonna needSomebody to lean onYou just call on me brother, when you need a handWe all need somebody to lean onI just might have a problem that you'll understandWe all need somebody to lean onIf there is a load you have to bearThat you can't carryI'm right up the roadI'll share your loadIf you just call me (call me)If you need a friend (call me) call me uh huh (call me) if you need a friend (call me)If you ever need a friend (call me)Call me (call me) call me (call me) call me(Call me) call me (call me) if you need a friend(Call me) call me (call me) call me (call me) call me (call me) call me (call me)

SCRIPTURE- Job 19:25"As for me, I know that my vindicator lives, and that he will at last stand forth upon the dust."REFLECTION- JenMUSIC- "Glorious in Majesty" Instrumental- "I Know that my Redeemer Lives" by John Hatton- "Sunrise" by Peder B. HellandNOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo 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.