The God Minute

SCRIPTURE- Isaiah 61:1       "...He has sent me..."REFLECTION- Fr. RonMUSIC- "Where Charity and Love Prevail" by Denise LaGiglia & Jerry Galipeau - "Here I Am Lord" by The Worship ZoneNOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God,into Your hands I surrender my life.Pour out Your Spirit upon methat I may love You perfectly,and serve You faithfullyuntil my soul rests in You.

A special guest for our series this Sunday--Fr. Kelly, a diocesan priest from Springfield-Cape Girardeau, MO here in the United States.His email: fatherkelly15@gmail.comCLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO OF THIS REFLECTIONMatthew 20:1-16Jesus told his disciples this parable: "The kingdom of heaven is like a landownerwho went out at dawn to hire laborers for his vineyard. After agreeing with them for the usual daily wage, he sent them into his vineyard. Going out about nine o'clock, the landowner saw others standing idle in the marketplace, and he said to them, 'You too go into my vineyard, and I will give you what is just.' So they went off. And he went out again around noon, and around three o'clock, and did likewise. Going out about five o'clock, the landowner found others standing around, and said to them, 'Why do you stand here idle all day?' They answered, 'Because no one has hired us.' He said to them, 'You too go into my vineyard.'When it was evening the owner of the vineyard said to his foreman, 'Summon the laborers and give them their pay, beginning with the last and ending with the first.'When those who had started about five o'clock came, each received the usual daily wage. So when the first came, they thought that they would receive more, but each of them also got the usual wage. And on receiving it they grumbled against the landowner, saying, 'These last ones worked only one hour, and you have made them equal to us, who bore the day's burden and the heat.' He said to one of them in reply, 'My friend, I am not cheating you. Did you not agree with me for the usual daily wage? Take what is yours and go. What if I wish to give this last one the same as you? Or am I not free to do as I wish with my own money? Are you envious because I am generous?' Thus, the last will be first, and the first will be last."

SCRIPTURE- 1 Corinthians 10:13           “No trial has come to you but what is human. God is faithful and will not let you be tried beyond your strength; but with the trial he will also provide a way out, so that you may be able to bear it.” REFLECTION- Sr. M. KarolynMUSIC-Flower Duet-Lord Who Throughout These forty DaysNOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God,into Your hands I surrender my life.Pour out Your Spirit upon methat I may love You perfectly,and serve You faithfullyuntil my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE- Matthew 5:44          “But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” REFLECTION- BrianMUSIC- "Hosanna" by Josh Snodgrass- "Where Charity and Love Prevail" by Dennis Strach- "Better Days" by The Goo Goo DollsAnd you asked me what I want this yearAnd I try to make this kind and clearJust a chance that maybe we'll find better days'Cause I don't need boxes wrapped in stringsAnd designer love and empty thingsJust a chance that maybe we'll find better daysSo take these words and sing out loud'Cause everyone is forgiven now'Cause tonight's the night the world begins againI need some place simple where we could liveAnd something only you can giveAnd that's faith and trust and peace while we're aliveAnd the one poor child who saved this worldAnd there's ten million more who probably couldIf we all just stopped and said a prayer for themSo take these words and sing out loud'Cause everyone is forgiven nowTonight's the night the world begins againI wish everyone was loved tonightAnd somehow stop this endless fightJust a chance that maybe we'll find better daysSo take these words and sing out loud'Cause everyone is forgiven now'Cause tonight's the night the world begins again'Cause tonight's the night the world begins againNOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God,into Your hands I surrender my life.Pour out Your Spirit upon methat I may love You perfectly,and serve You faithfullyuntil my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE- Revelation 1:3         "Blessed is the one who reads the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is written in it, because the time is near." REFLECTION- Sr. CharleneMUSIC-NOTES- CLICK HERE - To Sign Up For The God Minute EmailsPRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God,into Your hands I surrender my life.Pour out Your Spirit upon methat I may love You perfectly,and serve You faithfullyuntil my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE- Proverbs 3:13        “Blessed are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding.” REFLECTION- Mary EllynMUSIC-Healing Frequency-Shadows by GjeiloNOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God,into Your hands I surrender my life.Pour out Your Spirit upon methat I may love You perfectly,and serve You faithfullyuntil my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE- 2 Chronicles 7:14       “If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land.” REFLECTION- JavierMUSIC- Were You There - Instrumental NOTES- BLOG: Vincentian AccompanimentPRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God,into Your hands I surrender my life.Pour out Your Spirit upon methat I may love You perfectly,and serve You faithfullyuntil my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE- Isaiah 28:29      “This also comes from the LORD of hosts: he is wonderful in counsel and great in wisdom.”REFLECTION- UmbertoMUSIC- "Lift High the Cross" arr. by S. Tucker - "Imagining" by Brian CrainNOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God,into Your hands I surrender my life.Pour out Your Spirit upon methat I may love You perfectly,and serve You faithfullyuntil my soul rests in You.

A special guest for our series this Sunday--Fr. Patrick Ike Nwokoye, a diocesan priest from Springfield-Cape Girardeau, MO here in the United States.His email: rectorsconversation@gmail.comCLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO OF THIS REFLECTIONMatthew 18:21-35Peter approached Jesus and asked him, “Lord, if my brother sins against me, how often must I forgive? As many as seven times?” Jesus answered, “I say to you, not seven times but seventy-seven times. That is why the kingdom of heaven may be likened to a king who decided to settle accounts with his servants. When he began the accounting, a debtor was brought before him who owed him a huge amount. Since he had no way of paying it back, his master ordered him to be sold, along with his wife, his children, and all his property, in payment of the debt. At that, the servant fell down, did him homage, and said, ‘Be patient with me, and I will pay you back in full.' Moved with compassion the master of that servant let him go and forgave him the loan. When that servant had left, he found one of his fellow servants who owed him a much smaller amount. He seized him and started to choke him, demanding, ‘Pay back what you owe.' Falling to his knees, his fellow servant begged him, ‘Be patient with me, and I will pay you back.' But he refused. Instead, he had the fellow servant put in prison until he paid back the debt. Now when his fellow servants saw what had happened, they were deeply disturbed, and went to their master and reported the whole affair. His master summoned him and said to him, ‘You wicked servant! I forgave you your entire debt because you begged me to. Should you not have had pity on your fellow servant, as I had pity on you?' Then in anger his master handed him over to the torturers until he should pay back the whole debt. So will my heavenly Father do to you, unless each of you forgives your brother from your heart.”

SCRIPTURE- Proverbs 4:11     “I instruct you in the way of wisdom and lead you along straight paths.” REFLECTION- JustinMUSIC- "Ave Maria"- "Come Holy Ghost" by The O'Neill Brothers GroupNOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God,into Your hands I surrender my life.Pour out Your Spirit upon methat I may love You perfectly,and serve You faithfullyuntil my soul rests in You.

Feast of John Gabriel Perboyre, CMSCRIPTURE- Psalm 86:5     “For you, O Lord, are good and forgiving, abounding in steadfast love to all who call upon you.” REFLECTION- Sr. KathleenMUSIC- We Have Been Told by Catholic Songs- Love is the Answer by England Dan & John Ford ColeyNOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God,into Your hands I surrender my life.Pour out Your Spirit upon methat I may love You perfectly,and serve You faithfullyuntil my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE- Hebrews 8:12    “For I will be merciful toward their iniquities and remember their sins no more.”REFLECTION- CherylMUSIC- NOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God,into Your hands I surrender my life.Pour out Your Spirit upon methat I may love You perfectly,and serve You faithfullyuntil my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE- 2 Samuel 22:5 & 7    "The waves of death swirled about me; the torrents of destruction overwhelmed me…In my distress I called to the Lord…From his temple he heard my voice; my cry came to his ears."REFLECTION- JenMUSIC-Lord of Glory, Who hast Brought Us-Quiet Streets by GjeiloNOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God,into Your hands I surrender my life.Pour out Your Spirit upon methat I may love You perfectly,and serve You faithfullyuntil my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE- Philippians 4:7    “And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”  REFLECTION- Teresa - Our Newest ReflectorMUSIC- "Perfection" by The Mountain- "Purpose" by Jonny EastonNOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God,into Your hands I surrender my life.Pour out Your Spirit upon methat I may love You perfectly,and serve You faithfullyuntil my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE- Isaiah 55:12    “For you shall go out in joy, and be led back in peace; the mountains and the hills before you shall burst into song, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands.”  REFLECTION- PeggyMUSIC- Song of Zecharaiah by Sisters of LifeNOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God,into Your hands I surrender my life.Pour out Your Spirit upon methat I may love You perfectly,and serve You faithfullyuntil my soul rests in You.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO OF THIS REFLECTIONMatthew 18:15-20Jesus said to his disciples: "If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have won over your brother. If he does not listen, take one or two others along with you, so that 'every fact may be established on the testimony of two or three witnesses.' If he refuses to listen to them, tell the church. If he refuses to listen even to the church, then treat him as you would a Gentile or a tax collector. Amen, I say to you, whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. Again, amen, I say to you, if two of you agree on earth about anything for which they are to pray, it shall be granted to them by my heavenly Father. For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them."

SCRIPTURE- Proverbs 18:13   “To answer before listening - that is the folly and shame."  REFLECTION- GaryMUSIC-On this day, O beautiful Mother-LenNOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God,into Your hands I surrender my life.Pour out Your Spirit upon methat I may love You perfectly,and serve You faithfullyuntil my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE- REFLECTION- JeffMUSIC- Nouveau-Ne by Reimagined- Grateful by the Red Clay Strays PRAYERTo You, do I belong O GodInto Your hands I surrender my life.Pour out Your Spirit upon methat I may love You perfectly,and serve You faithfullyuntil my soul rests in You.NOTES- 

SCRIPTURE- Romans 11:33  “Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable his ways!”  REFLECTION- Fr. JasonMUSIC- "Night Rain" by Ola Gjeilo- "O God, You Search Me" by Bernadette FarrellNOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God,into Your hands I surrender my life.Pour out Your Spirit upon methat I may love You perfectly,and serve You faithfullyuntil my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE- 1 Corinthians 3:18 “Do not deceive yourselves. If any of you think you are wise by the standards of this age, you should become “fools” so that you may become wise.”  REFLECTION- Sr. CarolMUSIC- "Gabriel's Oboe" by Amy Grant - "Sheep May Safely Graze" by Mark Magnuson NOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God,into Your hands I surrender my life.Pour out Your Spirit upon methat I may love You perfectly,and serve You faithfullyuntil my soul rests in You.

CLICK HERE FOR PRAYER OF CREATION & CHARITY-----SCRIPTUREGalatians 2: 20 REFLECTION- Fr. RonMUSIC- Polar by GjeiloNOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God,into Your hands I surrender my life.Pour out Your Spirit upon methat I may love You perfectly,and serve You faithfullyuntil my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE- Psalm 91:11 “For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.” REFLECTION- SarahMUSIC- Embers by Max Richter- Message to Bears - Running Through WoodlandNOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God,into Your hands I surrender my life.Pour out Your Spirit upon methat I may love You perfectly,and serve You faithfullyuntil my soul rests in You.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO OF THIS REFLECTIONMatthew 16:21-27Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer greatly from the elders, the chief priests, and the scribes, and be killed and on the third day be raised. Then Peter took Jesus aside and began to rebuke him, "God forbid, Lord! No such thing shall ever happen to you." He turned and said to Peter, "Get behind me, Satan! You are an obstacle to me. You are thinking not as God does, but as human beings do."Then Jesus said to his disciples, "Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me. For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. What profit would there be for one to gain the whole world and forfeit his life? Or what can one give in exchange for his life? For the Son of Man will come with his angels in his Father's glory, and then he will repay all according to his conduct."

SCRIPTURE- Nehemiah 8:10 “Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”REFLECTION- Sr. CarolMUSIC- O Sanctissima- MagnificatNOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God,into Your hands I surrender my life.Pour out Your Spirit upon methat I may love You perfectly,and serve You faithfullyuntil my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE- Isaiah 55:8“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord.” REFLECTION- PeggyMUSIC-NOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God,into Your hands I surrender my life.Pour out Your Spirit upon methat I may love You perfectly,and serve You faithfullyuntil my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE- Proverbs 1:7“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.”REFLECTION- Fr. JimMUSIC- "Hands Be Still" by Ólafur Arnalds- "Awesome God" by Taryn HarbridgeNOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God,into Your hands I surrender my life.Pour out Your Spirit upon methat I may love You perfectly,and serve You faithfullyuntil my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE- Matthew 24:13 "But the one who stands firm to the end will be saved." REFLECTION- UmbertoMUSIC- "Hammock" by Vaughn Harrison- "Holy, Holy, Holy" 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 methat I may love You perfectly,and serve You faithfullyuntil my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE- Hebrews 10:36 "For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God you may receive what is promised." REFLECTION- Sr. KaraMUSIC-NOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God,into Your hands I surrender my life.Pour out Your Spirit upon methat I may love You perfectly,and serve You faithfullyuntil my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE- Leviticus 19:17-18“You shall not hate your brother in your heart. You shall surely rebuke your neighbor, and not bear sin because of him. You shall not take vengeance, nor bear any grudge against the children of your people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself: I am the Lord.”REFLECTION- MikeMUSIC- "Before the Throne of God Above" by Jonathan Roth- "I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say" 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 methat I may love You perfectly,and serve You faithfullyuntil my soul rests in You.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO FOR THIS REFLECTIONMatthew 16:13-20Jesus went into the region of Caesarea Philippi and he asked his disciples,"Who do people say that the Son of Man is?" They replied, "Some say John the Baptist, others Elijah, still others Jeremiah or one of the prophets." He said to them, "But who do you say that I am?" Simon Peter said in reply, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God." Jesus said to him in reply, "Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah. For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my heavenly Father. And so I say to you, you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of the netherworld shall not prevail against it. I will give you the keys to the kingdom of heaven. Whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven; and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven." Then he strictly ordered his disciplesto tell no one that he was the Christ.

SCRIPTURE- Colossians 3:23“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.”REFLECTION- LaurenMUSIC- Holy is His Name by 7pm Sunday Choir (YouTube)NOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God,into Your hands I surrender my life.Pour out Your Spirit upon methat I may love You perfectly,and serve You faithfullyuntil my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE- 2 Thessalonians 3:13 "As for you, brothers, do not grow weary in doing good." REFLECTION- Sr. M. KarolynMUSIC-Eye Has Not Seen-Be Present At Our Table, O LordNOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God,into Your hands I surrender my life.Pour out Your Spirit upon methat I may love You perfectly,and serve You faithfullyuntil my soul rests in You.

CLICK HERE to see Brian's short vocation video on YouTubeHis email: brianjohnson@kenrick.eduSCRIPTURE- Isaiah 64:8 "Yet you, Lord, are our Father.  We are the clay, you are the potter; we are all the work of your hand." REFLECTION- Brian Johnson, SeminarianMUSIC- New Dawn by Jay Stocker- Instrumental Worship by GuitarNOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God,into Your hands I surrender my life.Pour out Your Spirit upon methat I may love You perfectly,and serve You faithfullyuntil my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE- Philippians 3:13-14  "Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus." REFLECTION- Sr. CharleneMUSIC- Keep Me Safe, O God by Foley (sung my 7pm Sunday Choir)- Just As I Am by David NevueNOTES- 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- Mary EllynMUSIC- "In Search of Love" by The Mountain- "Be Not Afraid" by The O'Neill Brothers Group- "Ode to Joy" by The O'Neill Brothers GroupNOTES- Converting Fear Into Faith in God by Mary EllynPRAYER 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 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- JavierMUSIC- "Praise To The Lord, The Almighty" by Mark Magnuson- "So Will I" by Hillsong 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 YouTubeA 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.orgMatthew 15:21-28At 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 childrenand throw it to the dogs." She said, "Please, Lord, for even the dogs eat the scrapsthat 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- UmbertoMUSIC- Hail Holy Queen- As I Kneel Before You by Marian Morning Playlist on YouTubeNOTES- 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- 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. KathleenMUSIC- "Èmois (Doux)" by Jordan Critz- "Where Charity and Love Prevail" by Tom Harder- "The Summons" written by John L. BellWill 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 youAnd 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 stareShould your life attract or scare?Will you let me answer prayer in youAnd 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 cleanAnd do such as this unseen?And admit to what I mean in youAnd 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 foundTo reshape the world aroundThrough my sight and touch and sound in youAnd you in me?Lord, your summons echoes true when you but call my nameLet me turn and follow you and never be the sameIn your company I'll goWhere your love and footsteps showThus I'll move and live and grow in youAnd you in meNOTES- 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- 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- JustinMUSIC- "Christ the Lord is Risen Today" by The O'Neill Brothers Group- "Before Dawn" 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- Psalm 118:24"This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it!"REFLECTION- CherylMUSIC- This is the Day by Psalms By Chris- This is the Day by Hymns for Easter (Emmaus Music)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- Proverbs 24:32"And as I gazed upon it, I reflected, and I saw and learned the truth."REFLECTION- Fr. RonMUSIC- "He Leadeth Me" Instrumental- "Whatsoever You Do" by Robert KochisNOTES- Blog: What Does the Bible Say About Serving the Poor?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 119:11"I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you." REFLECTION- MikeMUSIC- Prayer of St. FrancisMy Soul is at RestNOTES- 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 TO GO TO VIDEO of this reflectionMatthew 14:22-33After he had fed the people, Jesus made the disciples get into a boatand 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.”

SCRIPTURE- Philippians 1:6"And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ."  REFLECTION- SarahMUSIC- Peace is Flowing Like a River- Praise to the Lord, the AlmightyNOTES- 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.

Happy Concert Friday!  The month of August is dedicated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary so our prayer, through song, is centered on our Blessed Mother.  Enjoy!SONG #1Let It Be by the BeatlesWhen I find myself in times of troubleMother Mary comes to meSpeaking words of wisdomLet it beAnd in my hour of darknessShe is standing right in front of meSpeaking words of wisdomLet it beLet it be, let it beLet it be, let it beWhisper words of wisdomLet it beAnd when the broken-hearted peopleLiving in the world agreeThere will be an answerLet it beFor though they may be partedThere is still a chance that they will seeThere will be an answerLet it beLet it be, let it beLet it be, let it beYeah, there will be an answerLet it beLet it be, let it beLet it be, let it beWhisper words of wisdomLet it be[Instrumental Break]Let it be, let it beLet it be, yeah, let it beWhisper words of wisdomLet it beAnd when the night is cloudyThere is still a light that shines on meShine until tomorrowLet it beI wake up to the sound of musicMother Mary comes to meSpeaking words of wisdomLet it be-eYeah, let it be, let it beLet it be, yeah, let it beOh, there will be an answerLet it be-eLet it be, let it beLet it be, yeah, let it beWhisper words of wisdomLet it beSONG #2Immaculate Mary by Lauren and Dave MooreImmaculate Mary, your praises we sing.You reign now in Heaven with Jesus, our King.Ave, Ave, Ave, Maria! Ave, Ave, Maria!    In Heaven, the blessed your glory proclaim.On earth we, your children, invoke your fair name.Ave, Ave, Ave, Maria! Ave, Ave, Maria!        We pray for our Mother, the Church upon earth.And bless, Holy Mary, the land of our birth.Ave, Ave, Ave, Maria! Ave, Ave, Maria!

SCRIPTURE- Luke 1:38“And Mary said, “Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be done to me according to your word.” And the angel departed from her” REFLECTION- JenMUSIC- Be Present at Our Table, LordBe Thou My VisionNOTES- 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- Lamentations 3:22-24"The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. 'The LORD is my portion,' says my soul, 'therefore I will hope in him.” REFLECTION- GaryMUSIC- "Lord Of Glory, Who Hast Bought Us" by Mark Magnuson- "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- Proverbs 4:25-26"Let your eyes look directly forward, and your gaze be straight before you. Ponder the path of your feet; then all your ways will be sure." REFLECTION- Fr. JasonMUSIC- "Moonrise" by Ola Gjeilo- "As the Deer" by David ImNOTES- 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 5:44“I tell you, love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you.” REFLECTION- Sr. CarolMUSIC- Eye Has Not SeenNOTES- Link to 10 Minutes of Soft Music on VimeoPRAYER 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 reflectionCLICK HERE FOR 10-minute meditation music on VimeoMatthew 14:13-21When it was evening, the disciples approached him and said,“This is a deserted place and it is already late;dismiss the crowds so that they can go to the villagesand buy food for themselves.”Jesus said to them, “There is no need for them to go away;give them some food yourselves.”But they said to him,“Five loaves and two fish are all we have here.”Then he said, “Bring them here to me,”and he ordered the crowds to sit down on the grass.Taking the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up to heaven,he said the blessing, broke the loaves,and gave them to the disciples,who in turn gave them to the crowds.They all ate and were satisfied,and they picked up the fragments left over—twelve wicker baskets full.Those who ate were about five thousand men,not counting women and children.