The God Minute: Recent Episodes
The God Minute
The God Minute is a short, daily Christian prayer that includes peaceful music, scripture and a reflection to bless your day with the Lord. It's only 10 minutes. Take a few God Minutes each morning and see how your day rises in abundance. A Catholic devotional by the Congregation of the Mission - the Vincentians.
SCRIPTURE- Proverbs 24:32
"And as I gazed upon it, I reflected, and I saw and learned the truth."
REFLECTION- Fr. Ron
MUSIC- "He Leadeth Me" Instrumental
- "Whatsoever You Do" by Robert Kochis
NOTES- Blog: What Does the Bible Say About Serving the Poor?
PRAYER OF LETTING 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- Mike
MUSIC
- Prayer of St. Francis
My Soul is at Rest
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 TO GO TO VIDEO of this reflection
Matthew 14:22-33
After he had fed the people, Jesus made the disciples get into a boat
and precede him to the other side,
while he dismissed the crowds.
After doing so, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray.
When it was evening he was there alone.
Meanwhile the boat, already a few miles offshore,
was being tossed about by the waves, for the wind was against it.
During the fourth watch of the night,
he came toward them walking on the sea.
When the disciples saw him walking on the sea they were terrified.
“It is a ghost,” they said, and they cried out in fear.
At once Jesus spoke to them, “Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid.”
Peter said to him in reply,
“Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.”
He said, “Come.”
Peter got out of the boat and began to walk on the water toward Jesus.
But when he saw how strong the wind was he became frightened;
and, beginning to sink, he cried out, “Lord, save me!”
Immediately Jesus stretched out his hand and caught Peter,
and said to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?”
After they got into the boat, the wind died down.
Those who were in the boat did him homage, saying,
“Truly, you are the Son of God.”
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- Sarah
MUSIC- Peace is Flowing Like a River
- Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
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.
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 #1
Let It Be by the Beatles
When I find myself in times of trouble
Mother Mary comes to me
Speaking words of wisdom
Let it be
And in my hour of darkness
She is standing right in front of me
Speaking words of wisdom
Let it be
Let it be, let it be
Let it be, let it be
Whisper words of wisdom
Let it be
And when the broken-hearted people
Living in the world agree
There will be an answer
Let it be
For though they may be parted
There is still a chance that they will see
There will be an answer
Let it be
Let it be, let it be
Let it be, let it be
Yeah, there will be an answer
Let it be
Let it be, let it be
Let it be, let it be
Whisper words of wisdom
Let it be
[Instrumental Break]
Let it be, let it be
Let it be, yeah, let it be
Whisper words of wisdom
Let it be
And when the night is cloudy
There is still a light that shines on me
Shine until tomorrow
Let it be
I wake up to the sound of music
Mother Mary comes to me
Speaking words of wisdom
Let it be-e
Yeah, let it be, let it be
Let it be, yeah, let it be
Oh, there will be an answer
Let it be-e
Let it be, let it be
Let it be, yeah, let it be
Whisper words of wisdom
Let it be
SONG #2
Immaculate Mary by Lauren and Dave Moore
Immaculate 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- Jen
MUSIC
- Be Present at Our Table, Lord
Be Thou My Vision
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- 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- Gary
MUSIC- "Lord Of Glory, Who Hast Bought Us" by Mark Magnuson
- "Yet" by Draw Close
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 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. Jason
MUSIC- "Moonrise" by Ola Gjeilo
- "As the Deer" by David Im
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- Matthew 5:44
“I tell you, love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you.”
REFLECTION- Sr. Carol
MUSIC- Eye Has Not Seen
NOTES- Link to 10 Minutes of Soft Music on Vimeo
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
CLICK HERE FOR 10-minute meditation music on Vimeo
Matthew 14:13-21
When 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 villages
and 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.
SCRIPTURE- Luke 1:49
"At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea, where she entered Zechariah’s home and greeted Elizabeth. And Mary said, “The Almighty has done great things for me -holy is his name. And then she waited on Elizabeth.”
REFLECTION- Fr. Ron
MUSIC- "On This Day O Beautiful Mother" by Michael Allen Harrison
- "Magnificat" Taizé Instrumental
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- James 2:26
"As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead. "
REFLECTION- Jeff
MUSIC- "Instrumental Worship Music"
- "Doria" by Michael Forster & Rahel Senn
- "Live Like That" by Sidewalk Prophets
Sometimes I think
What will people say of me
When I'm only just a memory
When I'm home where my soul belongs
Was I love
When no one else would show up
Was I Jesus to the least of those
Was my worship more than just a song
I want to live like that
And give it all I have
So that everything I say and do
Points to You
If love is who I am
Then this is where I'll stand
Recklessly abandoned
Never holding back
I want to live like that
I want to live like that
Am I proof
That You are who you say You are
That grace can really change a heart
Do I live like Your love is true
People pass
And even if they don't know my name
Is there evidence that I've been changed
When they see me, do they see You
I want to live like that
And give it all I have
So that everything I say and do
Points to You
If love is who I am
Then this is where I'll stand
Recklessly abandoned
Never holding back
I want to live like that
I want to live like that
I want to show the world the love You gave for me
I'm longing for the world to know the glory of the King
I want to live like that
And give it all I have
So that everything I say and do
Points to You
If love is who I am
Then this is where I'll stand
Recklessly abandoned
Never holding back
I want to live like that
I want to live like that, I want to live like that
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 34:9
"Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the stalwart one who takes refuge in him."
REFLECTION- Peggy
MUSIC- Taste and See (Psalm 34) by Sunday 7pm Choir
-
How Great Thou Art
-
Taste and See by Peaceful Christian Gospel 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- Jeremiah 15:19
"Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Whoever has ears ought to hear. "
REFLECTION- Sarah
MUSIC- Be Thou My Vision
- Benedictus by Karl Jenkins
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- Matthew 13:43
"Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Whoever has ears ought to hear. "
REFLECTION- Mike
MUSIC- "Before the Throne of God Above" by Jonathan Roth
- "I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light" arr. by Mark Hayes
NOTES- Blog: The Holy Spirit in Everyday Life: How to Recognize and Follow The Voice
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 12:11-12
"Do not grow slack in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, endure in affliction, persevere in prayer. "
REFLECTION- Sr. Kara
MUSIC- Beyond Time by Malte Martin
- Shades of June by Chasing Reverbs
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.
NOTES - Sr. Kara's Prayer
When our hearts are broken and we can’t find the words,
Lord teach us to pray.
When noise overpowers the stillness of silence,
Lord teach us to pray.
When destruction is rampant and peace can’t be found,
Lord teach us to pray.
When lies and confusion distort the truth,
Lord teach us to pray.
When the darkness of sin casts a shadow on the goodness of humanity,
Lord teach us to pray.
When despair blinds our eyes of faith,
Lord teach us to pray.
When doubt darkens our flame of hope,
Lord teach us to pray.
When hate hardens our hearts made for love,
Lord teach us to pray.
Teach us to pray with words,
with silence,
with action,
with pondering.
TAP HERE FOR VIDEO to this reflection on YouTube
TAP HERE FOR VIDEO OF MIKE'S ANNOUNCEMENT
Matthew 13:44-46
Jesus said to his disciples:
"The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure buried in a field,
which a person finds and hides again,
and out of joy goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.
Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant
searching for fine pearls.
When he finds a pearl of great price,
he goes and sells all that he has and buys it."
Joy is more than a fleeting feeling, it's a gift rooted in God's presence. Join us as we reflect on the difference between happiness and true Christian joy, discover God's blessings hidden throughout our day, and open our hearts to the joy that no circumstance can take away. Take some time to rest with the Lord and rediscover the gift He longs to place within you.
SCRIPTURE- Psalm 86:11-12
"Teach me, LORD, your way that I may walk in your truth, single-hearted and revering your name. I will praise you with all my heart, glorify your name forever, Lord my God."
REFLECTION- Umberto
MUSIC
- Wait for The Lord sung by the SATB Choir, Canada
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- Hebrews 9:14
"How much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal spirit offered himself unblemished to God, cleanse our consciences from dead works to worship the living God."
REFLECTION- Sr M Karolyn
MUSIC- "Morning Has Broken" by The O'Neill Brothers Group
- "O Sacrament Most Holy" arr. by Joshua Choe
- "God is Good" by Jonathan McReynolds
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 3:7
"Do not be wise in your own eyes fear the LORD and turn away from evil;"
REFLECTION- Fr. Jim
MUSIC- "Da Pacem Domine" from The Best of Gregorian Chant
- "Rising Cumulus" by Jeff Greinke
NOTES- English Translation of "Da Pacem Domine"
Give peace, O Lord, in our days, for there is no one else
who fights for us except You, our God.
Pray for the peace of Jerusalem. May those who love you prosper.
Give peace, O Lord, in our days...
May there be peace within your strength and security within your towers.
Give peace, O Lord, in our days...
For the sake of my brothers and my friends, I will speak of peace concerning you.
Give peace, O Lord, in our days...
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 27:14
"The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom should I fear? The LORD is my life’s refuge; of whom should I be afraid?"
REFLECTION- Lauren
MUSIC-
NOTES- Blog: Martha and Mary of Bethany: Who Again?
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- Colossians 3:23-24
"Whatever you do, do from the heart, as for the Lord and not for others, knowing that you will receive from the Lord the due payment of the inheritance."
REFLECTION- Sr. Charlene
MUSIC- Seeds of Growth by Malte Martin
- All Creatures of our God and King by Paul Cardall
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
Matthew 13:24-30
Jesus proposed another parable to the crowds, saying:
"The kingdom of heaven may be likened to a man
who sowed good seed in his field.
While everyone was asleep his enemy came
and sowed weeds all through the wheat, and then went off.
When the crop grew and bore fruit, the weeds appeared as well.
The slaves of the householder came to him and said,
'Master, did you not sow good seed in your field?
Where have the weeds come from?'
He answered, 'An enemy has done this.'
His slaves said to him, 'Do you want us to go and pull them up?'
He replied, 'No, if you pull up the weeds
you might uproot the wheat along with them.
Let them grow together until harvest;
then at harvest time I will say to the harvesters,
"First collect the weeds and tie them in bundles for burning;
but gather the wheat into my barn."'"
(A meditation based on a reading from the Gospel of Luke 10:38-42)
Today's meditation examines the recounting of Jesus' visit to the home of Martha and Mary in the town of Bethany. We will recognize the ways we are like Martha in our daily lives, and how we can learn to be more like Mary.
SCRIPTURE- Ephesians 1:7-8
"In him we have redemption by his blood, the forgiveness of transgressions, in accord with the riches of his grace that he lavished upon us."
REFLECTION- Mary Ellyn
MUSIC- "Glorify Thy Name" by David Bauer
- "Mercy" by Elevation Worship & M.C.
"Happy Dance" by MercyMe
Hey, you
In the corner shaking in those boots
You got one, one for two
You got the shaking right, but the fear won't do
We always say that we have unspeakable joy
So let our feet do all the talking when our words fall short
We've got reason to get up
Reason to get down
He done traded our sin for joy
And now, that joy wants out
Happy dance (oh)
Happy dance (oh)
Hey, yeah you
In the back of the room with those concrete shoes
It's okay, to cut loose
Oh, it ain't about how you move, but what moves you
We're so consumed with what we think we're supposed to be
That we stop living like we know that we're free
We've got reason to get up
Reason to get down
He done traded our sin for joy
And now, that joy wants out
Happy dance (oh)
Happy dance (oh)
Let me see, those hands
If the good Lord saved ya
Get up, get down
'Cause He done changed ya
Let me see, those hands
If the good Lord saved ya
Get up, get down
'Cause He done changed ya
We've got reason to get up
Reason to get down
He done traded our sin for joy
And now, that joy wants out
Happy dance (oh)
Happy dance (oh)
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- 1 Chronicles 16:10-11
"Glory in his holy name; rejoice, O hearts that seek the LORD! Rely on the mighty LORD; constantly seek his face."
REFLECTION- Javier
MUSIC- Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee by Amy Grant
- Ending song by Tommee Profitt feat. Clark Beckham
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- 2 Corinthians 5:17
"So whoever is in Christ is a new creation: the old things have passed away; behold, new things have come."
REFLECTION- Sr. Kathleen
MUSIC- "Lord of All Hopefulness" by The O'Neill Brothers Group
- "Psalm 126" by Psalms by Chris
- "Great is the Lord" by David Bauer
NOTES- Blog: Who Is God? Exploring the Attributes of Our Creator by Mary Ellyn Schneider
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 16:3
"All one’s ways are pure in one’s own eyes, but the measurer of motives is the LORD. Entrust your works to the LORD, and your plans will succeed"
REFLECTION- Justin
MUSIC- When the Moon Sings by William Ackerman
- By the Roes by Johannsson
NOTES- Blog: Who Is God? Exploring the Attributes of Our Creator by Mary Ellyn Schneider
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- Micah 6:8
"You have been told, O mortal, what is good, and what the LORD requires of you: Only to do justice and to love goodness, and to walk humbly with your God."
REFLECTION- Cheryl
MUSIC- Last Breath by Eric Heitmann
-
Justice Shall Flourish sung by Francesca LaRosa
-
Contandote Todo by Bergi
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
Matthew 13:1-9
On that day, Jesus went out of the house and sat down by the sea.
Such large crowds gathered around him
that he got into a boat and sat down,
and the whole crowd stood along the shore.
And he spoke to them at length in parables, saying:
"A sower went out to sow.
And as he sowed, some seed fell on the path,
and birds came and ate it up.
Some fell on rocky ground, where it had little soil.
It sprang up at once because the soil was not deep,
and when the sun rose it was scorched,
and it withered for lack of roots.
Some seed fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up and choked it.
But some seed fell on rich soil and produced fruit,
a hundred or sixty or thirtyfold.
Whoever has ears ought to hear."
What does it mean to listen with the ear of your heart?
Join us as we spend time with St. Benedict, whose wisdom has guided Christians for more than 1,500 years. Through prayer, reflection, and quiet listening, we'll explore how God speaks through ordinary moments, daily work, and the people we encounter each day.
SCRIPTURE- John 8:12
"Jesus spoke to them again, saying "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but have the light of life."
REFLECTION- Fr. Carl
MUSIC- Love Devine, All Loves Excelling
-This Little Light of Mine
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- John 15:10-11
"If you keep my commandments, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and remain in His love. I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and your joy may be complete."
REFLECTION- Mike
MUSIC- "Sleepless" by Domenik Kalinsky
- "Holy Forever" by Andre Cavalcante
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- Romans 12:2
"Do not conform yourselves to this age but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may discern what is the will of God, what is the good and please and perfect."
REFLECTION- Gary
MUSIC- "Path 19 (yet frailest)" by Ben Russel & Max Richter
- "Psalm 100: We Are His People" by Songs In His Presence
- "How Great Thou Art" by Robert Brown
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 51
"Lord, you will open my lips; and my mouth will proclaim your praise. For you do not desire sacrifice* or I would give it; a burnt offering you would not accept. My sacrifice, O God, is a contrite spirit; a contrite, humbled heart, O God, you will not scorn."
REFLECTION
- Jen
MUSIC
- Music Momentary by Choir
- Om So Hum Mantra by Malte Martin
PRAYER
To You, do I belong O God
Into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
NOTES
SCRIPTURE- James 2:26
"For just as a body without a spirit is dead, so also faith without works is dead."
REFLECTION- Fr. Jason
MUSIC- "Morning Has Broken" by The O'Neill Brothers Group
- "They'll Know We Are Christians" by Taryn Harbridge
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 THE VIDEO OF THIS REFLECTION
Matthew 11:25-30
At that time Jesus exclaimed:
"I give praise to you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth,
for although you have hidden these things
from the wise and the learned
you have revealed them to little ones.
Yes, Father, such has been your gracious will.
All things have been handed over to me by my Father.
No one knows the Son except the Father,
and no one knows the Father except the Son
and anyone to whom the Son wishes to reveal him."
"Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened,
and I will give you rest.
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."
Our meditation today is a Lectio Divina, which is Latin for Divine Reading. This ancient form of meditation has 4 steps: to read, to meditate, to pray, and to contemplate on a specific passage from Scripture. The repetition of the passage followed each time by reflecton allows us to treat the Scripture as the Living Word of God, delving into a deeper meaning and understanding with each repetition and reflection. This helps us to become one with the Scripture, turning this meditation into a powerful conversation with God.
Today's Scripture is from Psalm 27:14
"Wait for the Lord; be strong and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord."
Welcome to Concert Friday on the Solemnity of St. Thomas the Apostle
"Doubting Thomas" by Nickel Creek
What will be left when I've drawn my last breath
Besides the folks I've met and the folks who know me?
Will I discover a soul-saving love
Or just the dirt above and below me?
I'm a doubting Thomas
I took a promise
But I do not feel safe
Oh me of little faith
Sometimes I pray for a slap in the face
Then I beg to be spared 'cause I'm a coward
If there's a master of death, I bet he's holding his breath
As I show the blind and tell the deaf about his power
I'm a doubting Thomas
I can't keep my promises
'Cause I don't know what's safe
Oh me of little faith
Can I be used to help others find truth
When I'm scared I'll find proof that it's a lie?
Can I be led down a trail dropping bread crumbs
To prove I'm not ready to die?
Please give me time to decipher the signs
Please forgive me for time that I've wasted
I'm a doubting Thomas
I'll take your promise
Though I know nothing's safe
Oh me of little faith
Oh me of little faith
"Jesus, My Lord, My God, My All" by The Vigil Project (feat. John Finch)
Jesus, my Lord, my God, my all
How can I love Thee as I ought?
And, how revere this wondrous gift
So far surpassing hope or thought?
Sweet Sacrament, we Thee adore
O, make us love Thee more and more
O, make us love Thee more and more
Had I but Mary's sinless heart
To love Thee with, my dearest King
O with what bursts of fervent praise
Thy goodness, Jesus, would I sing
Sweet Sacrament, we Thee adore
O, make us love Thee more and more
O, make us love Thee more and more
Sound, sound His praises higher still,
And come, ye angels, to our aid,
'Tis God, 'tis God, the very God
Whose power both man and angels made
Sweet Sacrament, we Thee adore
O, make us love Thee more and more
O, make us love Thee more and more
Sweet Sacrament, we Thee adore
O, make us love Thee more and more
O, make us love Thee more and more
Sweet Sacrament, we Thee adore
O, make us love Thee more and more
O, make us love Thee more and more
SCRIPTURE- 1 Corinthians 16:13-14
"Be on guard, stand firm in the faith, be courageous, be strong. Your every act should be done with love."
REFLECTION- Sr. Carol
MUSIC- "Here I Am to Worship" Instrumental
- "River Flows in You" by MM5tar
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- 2 Chronicles 15:7
"But as for you, be strong and do not slack off, for there shall be a reward for what you do."
REFLECTION- Jeff
MUSIC- Earthen Vessels by John Foley, S.J.
- Hear My Prayer by TAIZE
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 5:13
"For you, Lord, bless the just one; you surround him with favor like a shield."
REFLECTION- Sarah
MUSIC- Imbre for Piano (artist unknown)
- Hanover Birds by The Birdsong Project
NOTES- Click HERE for our newest Blog post
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- 2 Timothy 4:18
"The Lord will rescue me from every evil threat and will bring me safe to His heavenly kingdom. To Him be glory forever and ever. Amen."
REFLECTION- Peggy
MUSIC- "St Andrews" by Alexis Ffrench
- "Anywhere with You" by Jay Stocker
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 TO WATCH VIDEO of this reflection
godmoments.info
Matthew 10:37-42
Jesus said to his apostles:
“Whoever loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me,
and whoever loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me;
and whoever does not take up his cross
and follow after me is not worthy of me.
Whoever finds his life will lose it,
and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.""Whoever receives you receives me,
and whoever receives me receives the one who sent me.
Whoever receives a prophet because he is a prophet
will receive a prophet’s reward,
and whoever receives a righteous man
because he is a righteous man
will receive a righteous man’s reward.
And whoever gives only a cup of cold water
to one of these little ones to drink
because the little one is a disciple—
amen, I say to you, he will surely not lose his reward.”
CLICK HERE FOR THE VIDEO to this meditation prayer
This is another in our ABIDE Guided Prayer Series. For more, see our ABIDE playlist on YouTube or go to our MORE menu on our God Minute app.
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- Jackson
MUSIC- "Contándote Todo" by Daniela Romo
- "Bubbles" by Holly Jones
- "Be Thou My Vision" by Audrey Assad
Be Thou my vision, O Lord of my heart
Naught be all else to me, save that Thou art
Thou my best thought, by day or by night
Waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light
Be Thou my wisdom, and Thou my true word
I ever with Thee and Thou with me, Lord
Thou my great Father, and I Thy true son
Thou in me dwelling and I with Thee one
Riches I heed not, nor vain, empty praise
Thou mine inheritance, now and always
Thou and Thou only first in my heart
High King of heaven, my treasure Thou art
High King of heaven, my victory won
May I reach heaven's joys, O bright heaven's sun
Heart of my own heart, whatever befall
Still be my vision, O ruler of all
Heart of my own heart, whatever befall
Still be my vision, O ruler of all
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- Philippians 4:13
"I have the strength for everything through him who empowers me."
REFLECTION- Sr. Kara
MUSIC- Sundiver by Chasing Reverbs
- near by Kahmir 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- 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- Umberto
MUSIC- "Rejoice, O Church" (St. John the Baptist Hymn)
- "Our God is Greater" by Chris Tomlin
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- Leviticus 11:44
"For I, the LORD, am your God. You shall make and keep yourselves holy, because I am holy."
REFLECTION- Sr. M. Karolyn
MUSIC- The Weight of it All by Chasing Reverbs
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- 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. Jim
MUSIC- "Good Morning" by Alexei Surovykh
- "Verses" by Ólafur Arnalds & Alice Sara Ott
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
Matthew 10:26-33
Jesus 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 destroy
both 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 others
I 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 Jesus
Lord, have mercy -Lord, have mercy
Christ, have mercy -Christ, have mercy
Lord, have mercy -Lord, have mercy
God our Father in heaven -have mercy on us
God the Son, Redeemer of the world -have mercy on us
God the Holy Spirit -have mercy on us
Holy Trinity, one God -have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, Son of the eternal Father -have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, formed by the Holy Spirit in the womb of the Virgin Mother- have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, one with the eternal Word -have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, infinite in majesty -have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, holy temple of God -have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, tabernacle of the Most High -have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, house of God and gate of heaven -have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, aflame with love for us -have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, source of justice and love -have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, full of goodness and love -have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, well-spring of all virtue -have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, worthy of all praise -have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, king and center of all hearts -have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, treasure-house of wisdom and knowledge -have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, in whom there dwells the fullness of God -have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, in whom the Father is well pleased -have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, from whose fullness we have all received -have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, desire of the eternal hills -have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, patient and full of mercy -have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, generous to all who turn to you -have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, fountain of life and holiness -have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, atonement for our sins -have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, overwhelmed with insults -have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, broken for our sins -have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, obedient even to death -have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, pierced by a lance -have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, source of all consolation -have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, our life and resurrection -have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, our peace and reconciliation -have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, victim of our sins -have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, salvation of all who trust in you -have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, hope of all who die in you -have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, delight of all the saints -have mercy on us
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world -have mercy on us
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world -have mercy on us
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world -have mercy on us
Jesus, 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 Son
and recall the wonders of his love for us,
may be made worthy to receive
an overflowing measure of grace
from 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- Lauren
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- 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. Charlene
MUSIC- Their Message Goes to all the World
- Gratitude by Instrumental Worship
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- 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- Cheryl
MUSIC- "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" Instrumental
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- 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- Javier
MUSIC- "Imagining" by Brian Crain
- "They'll Know We Are Christians" by Kaleb Brasee
NOTES- 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. Kathleen
MUSIC- Ave Regina Caelorum by VOCES8
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
Matthew 9:36-10:8
At the sight of the crowds, Jesus’ heart was moved with pity for them
because 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 harvest
to send out laborers for his harvest.”
Then he summoned his twelve disciples
and gave them authority over unclean spirits
to 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- Justin
MUSIC- "Fly With the Strings" by Prayer Pray
- "What Wondrous Love is This" by Fernando Ortega
- "Sacred Heart of Jesus" by Donna Lee
Sacred 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 Ellyn
MUSIC- "Luminous" by Two Lanes
- "Dona Nobis Pacem" by Pianissimo Brothers
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 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 reflection
MUSIC- What Wondrous Love is This sung by Fernando Ortega
- I Speak Jesus by Piano Praises
NOTES- 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- 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 Renick
MUSIC- Sleepless by Gjeilo
NOTES
- 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- Gary
MUSIC- "Beautiful Savior" by The O'Neill Brothers Group
- "Eat this Bread, Drink this Cup" by Sunday 7pm Choir
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
John 6:51-58
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 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 YouTube
CLICK HERE FOR THE VIDEO on Vimeo
It'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 LoudHymns
Lyrics ( This version)
Sons of God: Hear His Holy word,
Gather around the table of the Lord
Eat His Body, drink His Blood
And we'll sing a song of love
Allelu, 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 Lord
Eat His Body, drink His Blood
And we'll sing a song of love
Allelu, allelu, allelu, alleluia.
[Verse 2]
Shout together to the Lord
Who has promised our reward,
Happiness a hundred fold
And we'll live forever.
[Chorus]
Sons of God: Hear His Holy word,
Gather around the table of the Lord
Eat His Body, drink His Blood
And we'll sing a song of love
Allelu, allelu, allelu, alleluia.
[Interlude]
[Verse 3 - ]
Jesus gave a new command:
That we love our fellow man,
Till we reach the promised land
Where we'll live forever.
[Chorus]
Sons of God: Hear His Holy word,
Gather around the table of the Lord
Eat His Body, drink His Blood
And we'll sing a song of love
Allelu, allelu, allelu, alleluia.
[Chorus]
Sons of God: Hear His Holy word,
Gather around the table of the Lord
Eat His Body, drink His Blood
And we'll sing a song of love
Allelu, 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- Jen
MUSIC- "Here Am I, Lord" Instrumental
- "How Great Thou Art" by The O'Neill Brothers Group
- "Polar" by Ola Gjeilo
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- 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. Jason
MUSIC- Take Our Bread by Joe Wise
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- 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. Carol
MUSIC- "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 Abbott
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 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- Jeff
MUSIC- God of Day and God of Darkness by Marty Haugen
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
2 CORINTHIANS 13: 11-13
Finally, 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. Karolyn
MUSIC- "Come Thou Long Expected Jesus" by John Catchings
- "Forest Path" by Damjan Krajacic & Robert Thies
CONCERT FRIDAY"Good Day" by Forrest Frank
Okay, okay, okay, okay
I'm 'bout to have a good day (Good day)
No matter what they say (What they say)
The sun is shining down on me
Birds are singing praise
I'm 'bout to have a good day (Good day)
In every single way
The God who made the universe
Knows me by my name
So it's a good day
Baby in my arms walking through the neighbourhood
Living in the present, not woulda shoulda or coulda
I remember back when I was low as a rug
Now I'm standing up look at what my father does
Turning old things new
Grey skies blue
Hear the church saying "Won't He do it"
I know He's got my back
That's why I'm singing that
I'm 'bout to have a good day (Good day)
No matter what they say (What they say)
The sun is shining down on me
Birds are singing praise
I'm 'bout to have a good day (Good day)
In every single way
The God who made the universe
Knows me by my name
So it's a good day (Yeah)
It's a good day, mmm no, it's great
Everything I prayed for didn't come in late
I got all I need and I didn't have to wait
Ask me if You love me, You didn't hesitate
Turning old things new
Grey skies blue
Hear the church saying "Won't He do it"
I know He's got my back
That's why I'm singing that
I'm 'bout to have a good day (Good day)
No matter what they say (What they say)
The sun is shining down on me
Birds are singing praise
I'm 'bout to have a good day (Good day)
In every single way
The God who made the universe
Knows me by my name
So it's a good day
Nah-nah-nah-nah
Nah-nah-nah-nah-nah-nah
Nah-nah-nah-nah
It's a good day
Nah-nah-nah-nah
Nah-nah-nah-nah-nah-nah
Nah-nah-nah-nah
It's a good day
Nah-nah-nah-nah
Nah-nah-nah-nah-nah-nah
Nah-nah-nah-nah
It's a good day
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 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- Jackson
MUSIC- Nervous System Regulation by Malte Marten
- Anonymous Guitar
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- 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- Peggy
MUSIC- "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 London
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.
SCRIPTUREMatthew 6: 25-27
MUSIC
ELOHIM by Marty Samson
Click Here for the YouTube Video to the Song
VERSE 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- Click here for the blog post
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. Kara
MUSIC
- Send Us Your Spirit by Dan Schutte and friends
NOTES
PRAYER OF LETTING GO
To You do I belong, O God,
into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO to this reflection
JOHN 20: 19-23
19 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. Jim
MUSIC- "New Day" by Philip Wesley
- "Redemption" by Syts
"Have I Told You Lately that I Love You" by Rod Steward
Have I told you lately that I love you
Have I told you there's no one else above you
You fill my heart with gladness
Take away all my sadness
Ease my troubles, that's what you do
For the morning sun and all it's glory
Greets the day with hope and comfort, too
You fill my life with laughter
And somehow, you make it better
Ease my troubles, that's what you do
There's a love that's divine
And it's yours and it's mine
Like the sun
And at the end of the day
We should give thanks and pray
To the one, to the one
Have I told you lately that I love you
Have I told you there's no one else above you
You fill my heart with gladness
Take away all my sadness
Ease my troubles, that's what you do
There's a love that's divine
And it's yours and it's mine
Like the sun
And at the end of the day
We should give thanks and pray
To the one, to the one
And have I told you lately that I love you
Have I told you there's no one else above you
You fill my heart with gladness
Take away all my sadness
Ease my troubles, that's what you do
Take away all my sadness, fill my life with gladness
Ease my troubles, that's what you do
Take away all my sadness, fill my life with gladness
Ease my troubles, that's what you do
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- 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- Lauren
MUSIC- Gather Your People sung by 7pm Choir
- Although by Laurent Emmmerlig
NOTES- The Devotion to which Lauren spoke can be seen by CLICKING HERE
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- 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. Charlene
MUSIC- "Biomes" by James Heather
- "Psalm 33-Let Your Mercy be on Us" by Psalms by Chris
- "Be Thou My Vision" by David Baroni
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- 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 Ellyn
MUSIC- Mother of God, Here I Stand by VOCES8
- Aurora by Gjeile
NOTES- Blog: We Are All Pilgrims by Fr. Chris Robinson, CM
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 Peter 2:16
"Be free, yet without using freedom as a pretext for evil, but as slaves of God."
REFLECTION- Javier
MUSIC- Ubi Caritas
- Safe and Sound by Jay Stocker
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 from Fr. Ron
MATTHEW 28: 16-20
Then 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 Assisi
Most 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. Kathleen
MUSIC- Psalm 63- Francesca LaRosa
- Jesu, Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring (Lyrics) sung by Josh Grobin
- Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring
Holy wisdom, love most bright -
Drawn by Thee our souls aspiring
Soar to uncreated light -
Word of God, our flesh that fashioned.
With the fire of life impassioned.
Striving still to truth unknown
Soaring, dying round Thy throne -
Through the way where hope is guiding,
Hark, what peaceful music rings. -
Where the flock in Thee confiding,
Drink of joy from deathless springs. -
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- Justin
MUSIC- "Take and Eat" Piano Instrumental
- "Memories" by Ólafur Arnalds
- "Yet" by Draw Close
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- 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- Cheryl
MUSIC- "Hail Holy Queen Enthroned Above" by The Cathedral Singers
- "Psalm 29" by Christ Brunelle
- "The Summer House" Instrumental
- "Ave Maria" Instrumental
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 34:5-6
"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. Carl
MUSIC- "Prayer of St. Francis" by The O'Neill Brothers Group
- "Sweet Dream" by Riopy
- "Stillness" by Poppy Ackroid
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- 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- Sarah
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.
CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO to this reflection on YouTube
CLICK HERE FOR PERPETUAL HELP DEVOTION for our Mothers
GOSPEL - John 14: 15-21
If 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 COMMANDMENTS
- I 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- Gary
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.
MUSIC- What a Friend We Have in Jesus by Alan Jackson
- Lean on Me sung by the GLEE cast
LEAN ON ME LYRICS
Sometimes in our lives we all have pain
We all have sorrow
But if we are wise
We know that there's always tomorrow
Lean on me, when you're not strong
And I'll be your friend
I'll help you carry on
For it won't be long
'Til I'm gonna need
Somebody to lean on
Please swallow your pride
If I have things you need to borrow
For no one can fill those of your needs
That you won't let show
You just call on me brother, when you need a hand
We all need somebody to lean on
I just might have a problem that you'll understand
We all need somebody to lean on
Lean on me, when you're not strong
And I'll be your friend
I'll help you carry on
For it won't be long
'Til I'm gonna need
Somebody to lean on
You just call on me brother, when you need a hand
We all need somebody to lean on
I just might have a problem that you'll understand
We all need somebody to lean on
If there is a load you have to bear
That you can't carry
I'm right up the road
I'll share your load
If 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- Jen
MUSIC- "Glorious in Majesty" Instrumental
- "I Know that my Redeemer Lives" by John Hatton
- "Sunrise" by Peder B. Helland
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- 2 Corinthians 4:16-18
"Therefore, we are not discouraged; rather, although our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. For this momentary light affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, as we look not to what is seen but to what is unseen; for what is seen is transitory, but what is unseen is eternal.
REFLECTION- Fr. Jason
MUSIC- Keep Me Safe, O God by John Foley
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- John 14:31
"The world must know that I love the Father and that I do just as the Father has commanded me."
REFLECTION- Sr. Carol
MUSIC- "I am the Bread of Life" Instrumental
- "Psalm 103" Piano and Violin Instrumental
NOTES- Blog: We are Easter People 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- Proverbs 3:5-6
"Trust in the LORD with all your heart, on your own intelligence do not rely; In all your ways be mindful of him, and he will make straight your paths."
REFLECTION- Jeff
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.
CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO to this reflection on YouTube
John 14:1–12
Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God[a]; believe also in me. My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. You know the way to the place where I am going.”
Thomas said to him, “Lord, we don’t know where you are going, so how can we know the way?”
Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you really know me, you will know[b] my Father as well. From now on, you do know him and have seen him.”
CLICK HERE FOR YOUTUBE (ads, unless a premium member)
CLICK HERE FOR VIMEO (no ads)
SURRENDER YOUR WORRIES: This is an ABIDE guided Night Prayer meditation to help you release the day and rest in God's peace. Through Scripture, prayer, and gentle reflection, this meditation invites you to surrender your worries, remember God's faithfulness, and fall asleep knowing you are held, loved, and never alone.
Author: Fr. Ron
Leaders of Prayer: Brother James and Sr. Jessica
MY TEARS ARE MY PRAISE by Imani Shiloh
Lord, You see the pain I hide,
Every tear I keep inside.
I’ve been trying to stand so strong,
But I’ve been weak for far too long.
Chorus
My tears are my praise to You,
Every drop is speaking truth.
When my voice can’t find a way,
My tears are my praise.
Verse 2
In the silence of my fear,
I still feel Your presence near.
Even broken, even torn,
I’m still Yours, I still belong.
Chorus
My tears are my praise to You,
Every drop is speaking truth.
When my voice can’t find a way,
My tears are my praise.
Bridge
Take this heart, take this pain,
Let my loss not be in vain.
If I can’t sing like before,
Let my tears be worth much more.
Final Chorus / Outro
My tears are my praise to You,
Every drop is speaking truth.
When my voice can’t find a way,
My tears are my praise.
My tears are my praise to You,
In my weakness, You are true.
Even when I cannot say,
My tears are my praise.
FOREVER by Nathan Pacheco
The moon and stars they wept
The morning sun was dead
The Saviour of the world was fallen
His body on the cross
His blood poured out for us
The weight of every curse upon Him
One final breath He gave
As heaven looked away
The son of God was laid in darkness
A battle in the grave
The war on death was waged
The power of hell forever broken
The ground began to shake
The stone was rolled away
His perfect love could not be overcome
Now death where is your sting?
Our resurrected King
Has rendered you defeated
Forever He is glorified
Forever He is lifted high
Forever He is risen
He is alive, He is alive!
The ground began to shake
The stone was rolled away
His perfect love could not be overcome
Now death where is your sting?
Our resurrected King
Has rendered you defeated
Forever He is glorified
Forever He is lifted high
Forever He is risen
He is alive, He is alive!
We sing hallelujah
We sing hallelujah
We sing hallelujah
The Lamb has overcome
We sing hallelujah
We sing hallelujah
We sing hallelujah
The Lamb has overcome
We sing hallelujah
We sing hallelujah
We sing hallelujah
The Lamb has overcome
We sing hallelujah
We sing hallelujah
We sing hallelujah
The Lamb has overcome
Forever He is glorified
Forever He is lifted high
Forever He is risen
He is alive, He is alive!
You have overcome
SCRIPTURE- Romans 8:1
"Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus."
REFLECTION- Jackson
MUSIC- I Will Praise Your name Forever by Chris Muglia
- Hearing the Harvest by We Dream of Eden & Anita Tatlow
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 3: 5
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; and He will make all your paths straight."
REFLECTION- Fr. Ron
MUSIC- Benedictus by Karl Jenkins (from A Mass for Peace)
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- Romans 6:6
"We know that our old self was crucified with him in order that the body of sin might be brought to nothing, so that we would no longer be enslaved to sin."
REFLECTION- Peggy
MUSIC- "Loving and Forgiving are You, O Lord" by 7pm Sunday Chgoir
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 29:2
"Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name; worship the Lord in the splendor of his holiness."
REFLECTION- Gerry
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.
CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO to this reflection
GOSPEL: John 10:1-10
Jesus said: "Amen, amen, I say to you, whoever does not enter a sheepfold through the gate but climbs over elsewhere is a thief and a robber. But whoever enters through the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. The gatekeeper opens it for him, and the sheep hear his voice, as the shepherd calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. When he has driven out all his own, he walks ahead of them, and the sheep follow him, because they recognize his voice. But they will not follow a stranger; they will run away from him, because they do not recognize the voice of strangers." Although Jesus used this figure of speech, the Pharisees did not realize what he was trying to tell them.
So Jesus said again, "Amen, amen, I say to you, I am the gate for the sheep. All who came before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not listen to them. I am the gate. Whoever enters through me will be saved, and will come in and go out and find pasture. A thief comes only to steal and slaughter and destroy; I came so that they might have life and have it more abundantly."
Step onto the Road to Emmaus in this guided meditation. Walk with the disciples, share your own hopes and disappointments, and notice the quiet presence of Jesus beside you. A gentle prayer experience to help you slow down, listen, and discover that you are never walking alone.
SCRIPTURE
- 2 Corinthians 5:21
"For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God."
REFLECTION
- Sr. Kara
MUSIC
- Praise God from whom all Blessings Flow by David Nevue
- Concert Friday Song by Bill and Gloria Gaither ft. David Phelps
NOTES
PRAYER OF LETTING GO
To You do I belong, O God,
into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
SCRIPTURE
- Proverbs 24:16
"The godly may trip seven times, but they will get up again."
REFLECTION
- Sr. Karolyn
MUSIC
- "Peace is Flowing Like a River" by Carey Landry
- "Path 19 (Yet Frailest)" by Ben Russel & Max Richter
NOTES
PRAYER OF LETTING GO
To You do I belong, O God,
into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
SCRIPTURE
- John 16:24
"So ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be complete."
REFLECTION
- Fr. Jim
MUSIC
- "Dark Night of the Soul" by Philip Wesley
- "One Bread, One Body", Instrumental
NOTES
PRAYER OF LETTING GO
To You do I belong, O God,
into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
SCRIPTURE
- Psalm 51:10
"Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me."
REFLECTION
- Sr. Charlene
MUSIC
- "Psalm 51 Create in Me" by Tom Kendzia
NOTES
PRAYER OF LETTING GO
To You do I belong, O God,
into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
SCRIPTURE
- Proverbs 6:5
"Free yourself like a gazelle from the hunter, like a bird from the hand of the fowler."
REFLECTION
- Lauren
MUSIC
- "Zuzu's Petals" by William Ackerman
- "Great is the Lord" by David Bauer
- "Memories" by Ólafur Arnalds
NOTES
- Blog: The History of Christianity, Part 1 by Fr. Ron Hoye
PRAYER OF LETTING GO
To You do I belong, O God,
into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO to this reflection from Fr. Ron
GOSPEL: Luke 34:13-35
That very day, the first day of the week, two of Jesus' disciples were going to a village seven miles from Jerusalem called Emmaus, and they were conversing about all the things that had occurred. And it happened that while they were conversing and debating, Jesus himself drew near and walked with them, but their eyes were prevented from recognizing him. He asked them, "What are you discussing as you walk along?" They stopped, looking downcast.
One of them, named Cleopas, said to him in reply, "Are you the only visitor to Jerusalem who does not know of the things that have taken place there in these days?" And he replied to them, "What sort of things?" They said to him, "The things that happened to Jesus the Nazarene, who was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people, how our chief priests and rulers both handed him over to a sentence of death and crucified him. But we were hoping that he would be the one to redeem Israel; and besides all this, it is now the third day since this took place. Some women from our group, however, have astounded us: they were at the tomb early in the morning and did not find his body; they came back and reported that they had indeed seen a vision of angels who announced that he was alive. Then some of those with us went to the tomb and found things just as the women had described, but him they did not see."
And he said to them, "Oh, how foolish you are! How slow of heart to believe all that the prophets spoke! Was it not necessary that the Christ should suffer these things and enter into his glory?" Then beginning with Moses and all the prophets, he interpreted to them what referred to him in all the Scriptures.
As they approached the village to which they were going, he gave the impression that he was going on farther. But they urged him, "Stay with us, for it is nearly evening and the day is almost over." So he went in to stay with them. And it happened that, while he was with them at table, he took bread, said the blessing, broke it, and gave it to them. With that their eyes were opened and they recognized him, but he vanished from their sight. Then they said to each other, "Were not our hearts burning within us while he spoke to us on the way and opened the Scriptures to us?"
So they set out at once and returned to Jerusalem where they found gathered together the eleven and those with them who were saying, "The Lord has truly been raised and has appeared to Simon!" Then the two recounted what had taken place on the way and how he was made known to them in the breaking of bread.
A Lectio Divina meditation with repetition of scripture from John 13:34-35. After each repetitation of this passage, there are periods of meditation, prayer and contemplation, drawing the listener ever deeper into an understanding of the scripture passage, as well as a close, loving conversation with God.
"A new commandment I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so must you love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another."
SCRIPTURE
- Romans 5:6
"For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly."
REFLECTION
- Mary Ellyn
MUSIC
- "All Creatures of Our God and King" Instrumental
-
"Poetry Piano" by Michelle Nobler
-
"Confidence" by Sanctus Real
NOTES
PRAYER OF LETTING GO
To You do I belong, O God,
into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
SCRIPTURE
- 1 John 4:10
"This is what real love is: It is not our love for God; it is God's love for us. He sent his Son to die in our place to take away our sins."
REFLECTION
- Javier
MUSIC
- I Speak Jesus- Charity Gayle Ambient Cover
NOTES
PRAYER OF LETTING GO
To You do I belong, O God,
into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
SCRIPTURE
- Psalm 95:3
"For the Lord is a great God, and a great King above all gods."
REFLECTION
- Sr. Kathleen
MUSIC
- "Gather Us In" Instrumental
-
"Taste and See" (Psalm 34) by Chris Muglia
-
"Stars In Her Skies" by Scott Buckley
NOTES
PRAYER OF LETTING GO
To You do I belong, O God,
into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
SCRIPTURE
- Acts 20:35
"In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.'"
REFLECTION
- Justin
MUSIC
- "Sing Hallelujah to the Lord" by Jean-Michel Coinus
- "Sing to the Mountains" by by Tom Kendzia
NOTES
- Blog: You Will Be My Witnesses: What the Early Church Teaches Us About Evangelization by Gary Medley
PRAYER OF LETTING GO
To You do I belong, O God,
into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
SCRIPTURE
- Jeremiah 31:34
"For I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more."
REFLECTION
- Cheryl
MUSIC
- Morning Has Broken
- Lauridsen O Magnum by VOCES8
NOTES
PRAYER OF LETTING GO
To You do I belong, O God,
into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
ONLY AUDIO REFLECTION TODAY (no video)
1st Reading - Acts 2: 42-27
They devoted themselves
to the teaching of the apostles and to the communal life,
to the breaking of bread and to the prayers.
Awe came upon everyone,
and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles.
All who believed were together and had all things in common;
they would sell their property and possessions
and divide them among all according to each one’s need.
Every day they devoted themselves
to meeting together in the temple area
and to breaking bread in their homes.
They ate their meals with exultation and sincerity of heart,
praising God and enjoying favor with all the people.
And every day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved.
GOSPEL - John 20: 19-31
On the evening of that first day of the week,
when the doors were locked, where the disciples were,
for fear of the Jews,
Jesus came and stood in their midst
and said to them, “Peace be with you.”
When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side.
The disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord.
Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you.
As the Father has sent me, so I send you.”
And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them,
“Receive the Holy Spirit.
Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them,
and whose sins you retain are retained.”
Thomas, called Didymus, one of the Twelve,
was not with them when Jesus came.
So the other disciples said to him, “We have seen the Lord.”
But he said to them,
“Unless I see the mark of the nails in his hands
and put my finger into the nailmarks
and put my hand into his side, I will not believe.”
Now a week later his disciples were again inside
and Thomas was with them.
Jesus came, although the doors were locked,
and stood in their midst and said, “Peace be with you.”
Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here and see my hands,
and bring your hand and put it into my side,
and do not be unbelieving, but believe.”
Thomas answered and said to him, “My Lord and my God!”
Jesus said to him, “Have you come to believe because you have seen me?
Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed.”
Now, Jesus did many other signs in the presence of his disciples
that are not written in this book.
But these are written that you may come to believe
that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God,
and that through this belief you may have life in his name.
Divine Mercy Chaplet
The Divine Mercy Chaplet is a brief, powerful prayer of trust in God’s mercy for us and the whole world. Given to St. Faustina Kowalska, it is prayed on rosary beads and invites us to place every need, every burden, and every person into the compassionate heart of Jesus.
Opening Prayer
You expired, Jesus, but the source of life gushed forth for souls, and the ocean of mercy opened up for the whole world. O Fount of Life, unfathomable Divine Mercy,
envelop the whole world and empty yourself out upon us.
O Blood and Water, which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fountain of Mercy for us, I trust in you! (Repeat 3 Times)
Our Father
Hail Mary
Apostles Creed
For Each DecadeOn each "Our Father" bead of the rosary, pray:L: Eternal Father, I offer you the Body and Blood, soul and divinity of your dearly beloved Son, our Lord Jesus Christ,
R: in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world.
On each of the 10 "Hail Mary" beads, pray:L:For the sake of his sorrowful Passion,
R: have mercy on us and on the whole world.
ConclusionHoly God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world. (Repeat 3 Times)
Closing PrayerEternal God, in whom mercy is endless and the treasury of compassion inexhaustible, look kindly upon us and increase your mercy in us, that in difficult moments we might not despair nor become despondent, but with great confidence submit ourselves to your holy will, which is Love and Mercy itself.
ABIDE EASTER PRAYER LINK - Vimeo or YouTube
SCRIPTURE- Romans 6:4
"We were therefore buried with Jesus through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life."
REFLECTION- Sr. Carol
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.
ABIDE EASTER PRAYER LINK - Vimeo or YouTube
SCRIPTURE- Matthew 25:40
"Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these... you did it to me"
REFLECTION- Sarah
MUSIC- Jesus Christ is Risen Today
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.
ABIDE EASTER PRAYER LINK - Vimeo or YouTube
SCRIPTURE- 1 Peter 1:3
"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead."
REFLECTION- Gary
MUSIC- "Praise to the Lord, the Almighty" by The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra
-
"Rejoice O Heart that Seek the Lord" (Psalm 105) by Liturgy Resources
-
"Sing a New Song" by Fex Rivera
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.
ABIDE EASTER PRAYER LINK - Vimeo or YouTube
SCRIPTURE- 1 Thessalonians 4:14
"For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep."
REFLECTION- Jen
MUSIC- "Christ the Lord Is Risen Today" by Amadeus Symphony Orchestra
- "We Shall Rise Again" by Steven C
NOTES- Blog: "Is Mass Boring? 7 Hidden Moments That Will Transform How You Experience It" 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.
ABIDE EASTER PRAYER LINK - Vimeo or YouTube
SCRIPTURE- Luke 24:5-7
"Why do you seek the living among the dead? He is not here, but has risen!"
REFLECTION- Fr. Jason
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.
CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO in Vimeo (no ads)
CLICK HERE for YouTube (they force ads unless you are a Premium member)
The 5 Mysteries of Love | A Rosary for the Heart
From a manger in Bethlehem to the altar of the Eucharist, this rosary traces one unbroken story — the story of a Love that holds nothing back.
Pray along with Fr. Ron and Sarah as we journey through five mysteries: the poverty and wonder of Bethlehem, the hidden holiness of Nazareth, the trembling surrender of Gethsemane, the piercing gift of Calvary, and the enduring presence of the Eucharist. At every station, Mary walks with us — the one who said yes first, who pondered all things in her heart, who stood at the foot of the Cross, and who still shows us how to receive her Son.
Whether you are carrying something heavy today, or simply longing to draw closer to God, let Mary lead you. Let Love do what Love does.
Come, pray with us.
Holy Saturday Retreat - Vimeo (no ads) or YouTube (forced ads unless on Premium)
SCRIPTURE- John 19:33-34
"But when they came to Jesus and saw that he was already dead, they did not break his legs, but one soldier thrust his lance into his side, and immediately blood and water flowed out."
REFLECTION- Cheryl
MUSIC- "Kyrie Eleison" by Kyiv Chamber Choir
- "O Sacred Head Now Wounded" by Sinfonia Cymru
NOTES
-
Good Friday Retreat: Vimeo (no ads) and YouTube (forced ads unless on Premium)
-
Lent: Check out the LENT page on The God Minute website to find out more about our programming for this week.
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 11:23-24
"[T]hat the Lord Jesus, on the night he was handed over, took bread, and, after he had given thanks, broke it and said, “This is my body that is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.”
REFLECTION- Fr. Carl
MUSIC- Crown Him with Many Crowns
NOTES
- Holy Thursday Retreat: Vimeo (no ads) or YouTube (forced ads unless on Premium)
- Lent: Check out the LENT page on The God Minute website to find out more about our programming for this week.
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 8:32
“He who did not spare His own son, but gave Him up for us all – how will He not also, along with Him, graciously give us all things?”
REFLECTION- Jeff
MUSIC- "Be Not Afraid" by The O'Neill Brothers Group
-
"Lord, In Your Great Love" (Psalm 69) by Songs In His Presence
-
"Turn to Me" by Lori Werner
NOTES
- Blog: From Holy Thursday to Easter: The Meaning of the Sacred Triduum by Fr. Chris Robinson, C.M.- Lent: Check out the LENT page on The God Minute website to find out more about our programming for this week.
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.
SAINT COMPANION PRAYER
- St. Peter, teach me to follow Jesus with a steadfast heart. When I stumble and must choose again, lead me back to the One to whom I give my life in love.
SCRIPTURE- John 14:6-7
"Jesus said to him, 'I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me If you know me, then you will also know my Father. From now on you do know him and have seen him.'”
REFLECTION- Jackson
MUSIC- "Return to Shore" by Jay Stocker
- "Lord, Who Throughout These Forty Days" by Joshua Cho
NOTES- Lent: Check out the LENT page on The God Minute website to find out more about our programming for this week.
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 13:12-15
"So when he had washed their feet [and] put his garments back on and reclined at table again, he said to them, “Do you realize what I have done for you? You call me ‘teacher’ and ‘master,’ and rightly so, for indeed I am. If I, therefore, the master and teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash one another’s feet. I have given you a model to follow, so that as I have done for you, you should also do. "
REFLECTION- Peggy
MUSIC- Mother of God, Here I Stand by VOCES8
- Meditation: "Inner Universe"
NOTES- Lent: Check out the LENT page on The God Minute website to find out more about our programming for this week.
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
CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO to the Holy Week Reflective Meditation (with Umberto)
Jn 12:12-16
When the great crowd that had come to the feast heard
that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem,
they took palm branches and went out to meet him, and cried out:
“Hosanna!
“Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord,
the king of Israel.”
Jesus found an ass and sat upon it, as is written:
Fear no more, O daughter Zion;
see, your king comes, seated upon an ass’s colt.
His disciples did not understand this at first,
but when Jesus had been glorified
they remembered that these things were written about him
and that they had done this for him.
CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO to this reflection
Holy Week is not meant to be rushed.
This guided meditation helps you enter each sacred day—Palm Sunday through Holy Saturday—with reverence, reflection, and deeper awareness of Christ’s love.
Slow down. Walk with Him. And prepare your heart for the joy of Easter.
SAINT COMPANION PRAYER
- St. Paul, teach me what you learned, that true freedom is not the absence of struggle, but the presence of Christ, through whom, I can do all things.
SCRIPTURE- Acts 13:37-38
"But the one whom God raised up did not see corruption. You must know, my brothers, that through him forgiveness of sins is being proclaimed to you."
REFLECTION- Gerry
MUSIC- "Chrystal Sky" by Ola Gjeilo
-
"More Love, More Power" by David Nevue
-
"Father I Have Sinned" by Sunday 7pm Choir
NOTES- Lent: Check out the LENT page on The God Minute website to find out more about our programming for this week.
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.
SAINT COMPANION PRAYER
- St. Paul, teach me what you learned, that true freedom is not the absence of struggle, but the presence of Christ, through whom, I can do all things.
SCRIPTURE- Luke 15:7
“I tell you, in just the same way there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous people who have no need of repentance.”
REFLECTION- Sr. Kara
MUSIC-
NOTES- Lent: Check out the LENT page on The God Minute website to find out more about our programming for this week.
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.
SAINT COMPANION PRAYER
- St. Paul, teach me what you learned, that true freedom is not the absence of struggle, but the presence of Christ, through whom, I can do all things.
SCRIPTURE- Luke 1:35
And the angel said to her in reply, “The holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore the child to be born will be called holy, the Son of God."
REFLECTION- Sr. M. Karolyn
MUSIC- "Holy Is His Name (The Magnificat)" Instrumental
- "Psalm 40" by Chris Brunelle
- "Holy, Holy, Holy" by Jay Stocker
NOTES- Lent: Check out the LENT page on The God Minute website to find out more about our programming for this week.
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.
SAINT COMPANION PRAYER
- St. Paul, teach me what you learned, that true freedom is not the absence of struggle, but the presence of Christ, through whom, I can do all things.
SCRIPTURE- 2 Corinthians 9:6-7
Consider this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each must do as already determined, without sadness or compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
REFLECTION- Fr. Jim
MUSIC- Still by Gjeilo
NOTES- Lent: Check out the LENT page on The God Minute website to find out more about our programming for this week.
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.
SAINT COMPANION PRAYER
- St. Paul, teach me what you learned, that true freedom is not the absence of struggle, but the presence of Christ, through whom, I can do all things.
SCRIPTURE- Galatians 5:13-14
For you were called for freedom, brothers. But do not use this freedom as an opportunity for the flesh; rather, serve* one another through love. For the whole law is fulfilled in one statement, namely, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’
REFLECTION- Lauren
MUSIC- "More Love, More Power" by David Nevue
- "What Wondrous Love is This" Instrumental
NOTES- Lent: Check out the LENT page on The God Minute website to find out more about our programming for this week.
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.
2 FOR 1 SUNDAY!
CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO W FR. RON
CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO W FR. JIM
Lent, Week 5
Theme: FREEDOM
Saint: St. Paul
GOSPEL: JOHN 11:1-45 [Shortened Version]
The sisters of Lazarus sent word to Jesus, saying, “Master, the one you love is ill.” When Jesus heard this he said, “This illness is not to end in death, but is for the glory of God, that the Son of God may be glorified through it.” Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus. So when he heard that he was ill, he remained for two days in the place where he was. Then after this he said to his disciples, "Let us go back to Judea.”
When Jesus arrived, he found that Lazarus had already been in the tomb for four days. When Martha heard that Jesus was coming, she went to meet him; but Mary sat at home. Martha said to Jesus, “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died. But even now I know that whatever you ask of God, God will give you.” Jesus said to her, “Your brother will rise.” Martha said, “I know he will rise, in the resurrection on the last day.” Jesus told her, “I am the resurrection and the life; whoever believes in me, even if he dies, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?” She said to him, “Yes, Lord. I have come to believe that you are the Christ, the Son of God, the one who is coming into the world.”
He became perturbed and deeply troubled, and said,“Where have you laid him?” They said to him, “Sir, come and see.” And Jesus wept. So the Jews said, “See how he loved him.” But some of them said, “Could not the one who opened the eyes of the blind man have done something so that this man would not have died?”
So Jesus, perturbed again, came to the tomb. It was a cave, and a stone lay across it. Jesus said, “Take away the stone.” Martha, the dead man’s sister, said to him, “Lord, by now there will be a stench; he has been dead for four days.” Jesus said to her, “Did I not tell you that if you believe you will see the glory of God?” So they took away the stone. And Jesus raised his eyes and said, “Father, I thank you for hearing me. I know that you always hear me; but because of the crowd here I have said this, that they may believe that you sent me.” And when he had said this, He cried out in a loud voice, “Lazarus, come out!” The dead man came out, tied hand and foot with burial bands, and his face was wrapped in a cloth. So Jesus said to them, “Untie him and let him go.”
Now many of the Jews who had come to Mary and seen what he had done began to believe in him.
CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO to this reflection on VIMEO (no ads)
CLICK HERE for video to this reflection on YouTube
This morning prayer invites you to pause before the rush, lay down your worries, and ask the Lord to walk with you through every moment of the day ahead. Whether your morning is quiet or chaotic, this is a prayer for anyone who wants to begin with gratitude, presence, and surrender.
SAINT COMPANION PRAYER
- St. John Gabriel, your life was a beacon of light, helping others discover Jesus. Illumine my path this Lent that I may proclaim, with St. Paul, “I live now, not I, but Christ lives in me.”
SCRIPTURE- Matthew 4:4
He said in reply, "It is written: ‘One does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes forth from the mouth of God.’"
REFLECTION- Kyle
MUSIC- Where Cahrity and Love Prevail
- What Wondrous Love by Sunday 7pm Choir
NOTES- Lent: Check out the LENT page on The God Minute website to find out more about our programming for this week.
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.
SAINT COMPANION PRAYER
- St. John Gabriel, your life was a beacon of light, helping others discover Jesus. Illumine my path this Lent that I may proclaim, with St. Paul, “I live now, not I, but Christ lives in me.”
SCRIPTURE- Matthew 1:20
"Such was his intention when, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, 'Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary your wife into your home. For it is through the holy Spirit that this child has been conceived in her.'"
REFLECTION- Sr. Charlene
MUSIC- Turn your eyes upon Jesus by Piano Praises
- Inner Universe by Aurora Season
NOTES
-
Blog: The Josary: Pray the Mysteries of the Life of St. Joseph by Sr. Kathleen Rooney, SSJ
-
Lent: Check out the LENT page on The God Minute website to find out more about our programming for this week.
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.
SAINT COMPANION PRAYER
- St. John Gabriel, your life was a beacon of light, helping others discover Jesus. Illumine my path this Lent that I may proclaim, with St. Paul, “I live now, not I, but Christ lives in me.”
SCRIPTURE- Isaiah 58:10
"If you lavish your food on the hungry and satisfy the afflicted; Then your light shall rise in the darkness, and your gloom shall be like midday."
REFLECTION- Mary Ellyn
MUSIC- Washed by Piano Instrumentals
- 5 Minute Meditation: Easy Living by Nelson Robert
NOTES- Lent: Check out the LENT page on The God Minute website to find out more about our programming for this week.
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.
SAINT COMPANION PRAYER
- St. John Gabriel, your life was a beacon of light, helping others discover Jesus. Illumine my path this Lent that I may proclaim, with St. Paul, “I live now, not I, but Christ lives in me.”
SCRIPTURE- Job 33:27-28
"He shall sing before all and say, ‘I sinned and did wrong, yet I was not punished accordingly. He delivered me from passing to the pit, and my life sees light.’"
REFLECTION- Javier
MUSIC-
NOTES
- Lent: Check out the LENT page on The God Minute website to find out more about our programming for this week.
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.
SAINT COMPANION PRAYER
- St. John Gabriel, your life was a beacon of light, helping others discover Jesus. Illumine my path this Lent that I may proclaim, with St. Paul, “I live now, not I, but Christ lives in me.”
SCRIPTURE- Micah 7:7-8
"But as for me, I will look to the LORD, I will wait for God my savior; my God will hear me! Do not rejoice over me, my enemy! Though I have fallen, I will arise; though I sit in darkness, the LORD is my light.”
REFLECTION- Sr. Kathleen
MUSIC- "Were You There" from Classical Praise Volume 4 String Quartet
- "In His Presence" by Soaking Worship
NOTES- Lent: Check out the LENT page on The God Minute website to find out more about our programming for this week.
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
Lent, Week 4
Theme: LIGHT
Saint: St. John Gabriel Perboyre, C.M.
GOSPEL: JOHN 9: 1-38
As he passed by Jesus saw a man blind from birth. he spat on the ground and made clay with the saliva, and smeared the clay on his eyes, 7 and said to him, “Go wash[c] in the Pool of Siloam” (which means Sent). So he went and washed, and came back able to see.
So then the Pharisees also asked him how he was able to see. He said to them, “He put clay on my eyes, and I washed, and now I can see.” 16 So some of the Pharisees said, “This man is not from God, because he does not keep the sabbath.” [But] others said, “How can a sinful man do such signs?” And there was a division among them. 17 So they said to the blind man again, “What do you have to say about him, since he opened your eyes?” He said, “He is a prophet.”
They answered and said to him, “You were born totally in sin, and are you trying to teach us?” Then they threw him out.
35 When Jesus heard that they had thrown him out, he found him and said, “Do you believe in the Son of Man?” 36 He answered and said, “Who is he, sir, that I may believe in him?” 37 Jesus said to him, “You have seen him and the one speaking with you is he.” 38 He said, “I do believe, Lord,” and he worshiped him.
This excerpt is from our DRIFT Meditations Series, where you sit quietly as one of us gently guides you into self-discovery and spiritual connection with God. Usually between 12-15 minutes in length.
CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO on Vimeo (no ads)
CLICK HERE FOR YOUTUBE (ads, unless you have their premium plan)
What if the peace you’re searching for isn’t somewhere out there—but waiting in the depths within you?
Deep within every soul lies a quiet well—a place where our deepest longings wait to be met. In this Lenten guided meditation inspired by the Gospel story of the Samaritan woman at the well, you are invited to slow down, lower the bucket of your heart beyond the noise of everyday desires, and encounter Jesus in the sacred depths within you.
There, in the stillness, He offers the living water that alone can quench our thirst for peace, healing, and belonging. Come, rest for a few moments in prayer and discover again the well within where Christ waits to meet you.
COMPANION SAINT PRAYER
-St. Mother Teresa, your thirst for Jesus opened your heart to love. Show me where my own soul is parched that I may drink from the Living Water that quenches all desire.
SCRIPTURE- Psalm 34:9
"Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the stalwart one who takes refuge in him."
REFLECTION- Justin
MUSIC- Meditation: Come to the Quiet by John Michael Talbot
NOTES- Lent: Check out the LENT page on The God Minute website to find out more about our programming for this week.
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.
COMPANION SAINT PRAYER
-St. Mother Teresa, your thirst for Jesus opened your heart to love. Show me where my own soul is parched that I may drink from the Living Water that quenches all desire.
SCRIPTURE- Mark 8:33
"Jesus turned around and looked at his disciples. He saw that Peter was not saying good things. And Jesus said to him, 'Get behind me Satan. You are a stumbling block to me.'"
REFLECTION- Fr. Ron
MUSIC- Meditation: "For my parents" by Malte Marten
NOTES
-
Blog: The Seven Last Words of Jesus by Mary Ellyn Schneider
-
Lent: Check out the LENT page on The God Minute website to find out more about our programming for this week.
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.
COMPANION SAINT PRAYER
-St. Mother Teresa, your thirst for Jesus opened your heart to love. Show me where my own soul is parched that I may drink from the Living Water that quenches all desire.
SCRIPTURE- John 15:4-5
"Remain in me, as I remain in you. Just as a branch cannot bear fruit on its own unless it remains on the vine, so neither can you unless you remain in me. I am the vine, you are the branches. Whoever remains in me and I in him will bear much fruit, because without me you can do nothing."
REFLECTION- Fr. Carl
MUSIC- "Distraction Days" by The Album Leaf & Jimmy LaValle
- "Loving and Forgiving" by Tom Kendzia
NOTES- Lent: Check out the LENT page on The God Minute website to find out more about our programming for this week.
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.
COMPANION SAINT PRAYER
-St. Mother Teresa, your thirst for Jesus opened your heart to love. Show me where my own soul is parched that I may drink from the Living Water that quenches all desire.
SCRIPTURE- Psalm 42:2-3
"As the deer longs for streams of water, so my soul longs for you, O God. My soul thirsts for God, the living God."
REFLECTION- Sarah
MUSIC- The End of the Affair and Praetoris Es ist ein Ros on the album "Music for Mindfulness" Mediation music: "Onwards" by Sinnesro
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.
COMPANION SAINT PRAYER
-St. Mother Teresa, your thirst for Jesus opened your heart to love. Show me where my own soul is parched that I may drink from the Living Water that quenches all desire.
SCRIPTURE- Matthew 10:42
"And whoever gives only a cup of cold water to one of these little ones to drink because he is a disciple—amen, I say to you, he will surely not lose his reward."
REFLECTION- Gary
MUSIC- "Quiet Streets" by Ola Gjeilo
- "Intercession Prayer Instrumental" by Ebony Thompson
NOTES- Click HERE to join The God Minute Prayer Community Facebook Group
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. Jim
CLICK HERE for the 90 second video overview of the Week Ahead
CLICK HERE for our Lent Webpage
JOHN 4: 5-42 (Shortened)
So Jesus came to a town in Samaria called Sychar, near the plot of ground Jacob had given to his son Joseph. Jacob’s well was there, and Jesus, tired as he was from the journey, sat down by the well. It was about noon.
When a Samaritan woman came to draw water, Jesus said to her, “Will you give me a drink?” (His disciples had gone into the town to buy food.)
The Samaritan woman said to him, “You are a Jew and I am a Samaritan woman. How can you ask me for a drink?” (For Jews do not associate with Samaritans.)
Jesus answered her, “If you knew the gift of God and who it is that asks you for a drink, you would have asked him and he would have given you living water.”
CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO to this Guided Prayer on Vimeo (no ads)
CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO on YouTube (with ads)
In this ABIDE prayer, we enter the raw and honest story of Job—a faithful servant who trusted God even when everything familiar was taken away. Job reminds us that true faith is not the absence of questions, doubt, or pain, but the courage to remain with God in the midst of them. When suffering feels unfair, when prayers seem unanswered, and when God feels silent, this prayer invites us to stay rooted in trust and surrender. As we pray together, we place our burdens before the God who sees the whole story, who is present even in silence, and who remains faithful through every chapter of our lives. May this prayer strengthen your trust and renew your hope in the God who never lets go.
Hosea (Come Back to Me)Performed by Kairy Marquez
Come back to me with all your heart
Don't let fear keep us apart
Trees do bend though straight and tall
So must we to others' call
Long have I waited for
Your coming home to me
And living deeply our new lives
The wilderness will lead you
To the place where I will speak
Integrity and justice
With tenderness
You shall know.
Long have I waited for
Your coming home to me
And living deeply our new lives
Beyond The Daysby Fr. Ricky Manalo
Performed by the Sunday 7pm Choir
Beyond the days of hope and mystery
we see a light of faith renewed,
and in our longing we thirst for guidance
to walk with you day by day.
Forty days and nights,
you guide the steps of our journey.
May your presence be felt
in the whisper of your voice.
Beyond the days of hope and mystery
we see a light of faith renewed,
and in our longing we thirst for guidance
to walk with you day by day.
Not on bread alone
are we to walk on this journey.
Speak the words that give life
to the yearnings of our hearts.
Beyond the days of hope and mystery
we see a light of faith renewed,
and in our longing we thirst for guidance
to walk with you day by day.
COMPANION SAINT PRAYER- St. Faustina, you learned to trust completely in the mercy of God. Lead me this week to surrender what I cannot control and to pray along with you, “JESUS, I TRUST IN YOU.”
SCRIPTURE- Proverbs 28:13
"Those who conceal their sins do not prosper, but those who confess and forsake them obtain mercy."
REFLECTION- Jen
MUSIC- "Nocturnal" by Ola Gjeilo
- "In These Days of Lenten Journey" Piano Instrumental
NOTES- Lent: Check out the LENT page on The God Minute website to find out more about our programming for this week.
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.
LENTEN ANTIPHON- St. Faustina, you learned to trust completely in the mercy of God. Lead me this week to surrender what I cannot control and to pray along with you, “JESUS, I TRUST IN YOU.”
SCRIPTURE- Matthew 6:17-18
"When you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, so that you may not appear to others to be fasting, except to your Father who is hidden. And your Father who sees what is hidden will repay you."
REFLECTION- Fr. Jason
MUSIC- My Soul is Thirsting by Francesca LaRosa, Return to Shore by Jay Stocker
NOTES- Lent: Check out the LENT page on The God Minute website to find out more about our programming for this week.
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.
LENTEN ANTIPHON- St. Faustina, you learned to trust completely in the mercy of God. Lead me this week to surrender what I cannot control and to pray along with you, “JESUS, I TRUST IN YOU.”
SCRIPTURE- Isaiah 1:18
"The Lord says, ‘Now, let's settle the matter. You are stained red with sin, but I will wash you as clean as snow.'"
REFLECTION- Sr. Carol
MUSIC- "Soar" by Cristof Walters
- "Night Rain" by Ola Gjeilo
NOTES- Click HERE for Fr. Carl's blog article
- Lent: Check out the LENT page on The God Minute website to find out more about our programming for this week.
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.
COMPANION SAINT PRAYER- St. Faustina, you learned to trust completely in the mercy of God. Lead me this week to surrender what I cannot control and to pray along with you, “JESUS, I TRUST IN YOU.”
SCRIPTURE- Jeremiah 29:11
"For I know the plans I have for you…plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future full of hope."
REFLECTION- Jeff
MUSIC- Gabriel's Oboe, Hammock and On the Nature of Daylight (VOCES8)
NOTES- Lent: Check out the LENT page on The God Minute website to find out more about our programming for this week.
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
CLICK HERE FOR OUR LENT PAGE
God Moments App
MATTHEW 17: 1-9
Jesus took with him Peter, James and John the brother of James, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. There he was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and his clothes became as white as the light.
While he was still speaking, a bright cloud covered them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased. Listen to him!”
When the disciples heard this, they fell facedown to the ground, terrified. But Jesus came and touched them. “Get up,” he said. “Don’t be afraid.” When they looked up, they saw no one except Jesus.
NOTES
This is a quiet meditation in our ABIDE GUIDED PRAYER series.
CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO TO THIS PRAYER
The Bible reminds us that with God nothing is impossible. Every closed door, every barren season, every shattered dream can be turned into a testimony of divine intervention. Today, as we lift our hearts in prayer, we are not praying to a weak God or a distant God.
We are praying to the miracle worker, the way maker, the one who parts seas, raises the dead, and turns impossibilities into reality. If you are standing in front of an impossible situation this day, prepare your heart, because the God who cannot fail is about to step in. Declare He can work wonders...
LENTEN ANTIPHON- Mother Mary, walk with me this Lent that my heart may be one with yours. Lead me closer to God, that I too may say, “Let it be done to me according to Your Word.”
SCRIPTURE- John 18:37
"So Pilate said to him, ‘Then you are a king?’ Jesus answered, ‘You say I am a king. For this I was born and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to my voice.’”
REFLECTION- Peggy
MUSIC- "Sleeping Peace" by Neil Cross
-
"Hands, Be Still" by Ólafur Arnalds
-
"Stay With Me" Taize
NOTES- Lent: Check out the LENT page on The God Minute website to find out more about our programming for this week.
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.
LENTEN ANTIPHON- Mother Mary, walk with me this Lent that my heart may be one with yours. Lead me closer to God, that I too may say, “Let it be done to me according to Your Word.”
SCRIPTURE- Acts 3:19-20
"Repent, therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be wiped away, and that the Lord may grant you times of refreshment and send you the Messiah already appointed for you, Jesus,”
REFLECTION- Sr. Kara
MUSIC- Holy, Holy, Holy by Jay Stocker and O Salutaris Hostia instrumental
NOTES- Lent: Check out the LENT page on The God Minute website to find out more about our programming for this week.
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.
LENTEN ANTIPHON- Mother Mary, walk with me this Lent that my heart may be one with yours. Lead me closer to God, that I too may say, “Let it be done to me according to Your Word.”
SCRIPTURE- Psalm 31:6
"Into your hands I commend my spirit; you will redeem me, LORD, God of truth.”
REFLECTION- Fr. Jim
MUSIC- "Lord of All Hopefulness" by The O'Neill Brothers Group
- "The Wishing Star" by Michael Logozar
NOTES- Lent: Check out the LENT page on The God Minute website to find out more about our programming for this week.
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.
LENTEN ANTIPHON- Mother Mary, walk with me this Lent that my heart may be one with yours. Lead me closer to God, that I too may say, “Let it be done to me according to Your Word.”
SCRIPTURE- Proverbs 19:17
"Whoever cares for the poor lends to the LORD, who will pay back the sum in full.”
REFLECTION- Sr. M Karolyn
MUSIC- "Before the Throne of God Above" by Jonathan Roth
- "Meditation" by Michele Nobler
NOTES- Lent: Check out the LENT page on The God Minute website to find out more about our programming for this week.
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.
SAINT PRAYER TO OPEN- Mother Mary, walk with me this Lent that my heart may be one with yours. Lead me closer to God, that I too may say, “Let it be done to me according to Your Word.”
SCRIPTURE- Phillipians 4:6-7
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your request to God. And the peace of God which transcends all understanding will protect your hearts and mind in Christ"
REFLECTION- Umberto
MUSIC- City Lights by Gjeilo and Little Gentle Spirit
NOTES- Lent: Check out the LENT page on The God Minute website to find out more about our programming for this week.
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.
Today Fr. Jim Cormack (from our reflector team) breaks open the Word for us.
CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO to this reflection with Fr. Jim
CLICK HERE for 2 min video of Fr. Ron laying out the Week Ahead...
Don't forget to check out our LENT PAGE at thegodminute.org/lent
MATTHEW 4: 1-11
Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. 2 After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. 3 The tempter came to him and said, “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.”
4 Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’”
5 Then the devil took him to the holy city and had him stand on the highest point of the temple. 6 “If you are the Son of God,” he said, “throw yourself down. For it is written:
“‘He will command his angels concerning you,
and they will lift you up in their hands,
so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.”
7 Jesus answered him, “It is also written: ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test.’”
8 Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor. 9 “All this I will give you,” he said, “if you will bow down and worship me.”
10 Jesus said to him, “Away from me, Satan! For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only.’”
11 Then the devil left him, and angels came and attended him.
CLICK HERE to watch the video to this meditation on our Vimeo Page
Check out our LENT 2026 page with all links and information
SCRIPTURE- Matthew 26:39
"He advanced a little and fell prostrate in prayer, saying, ‘My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me; yet, not as I will, but as you will.’"
REFLECTION- Lauren
MUSIC- New Dawn by Jay Stocker and Die With a Smile by Lance Allen
NOTES
OUR LENT PAGE: thegodminute.org/lent
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- 2 Corinthians 9:6-7
"Consider this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each must do as already determined, without sadness or compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver."
REFLECTION- Sr. Charlene
MUSIC-
NOTES- Almsgiving: Check out the 2026 Lenten Almsgiving website to learn more about our project and how you can donate. Thank you in advance!
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 our Lent 2026 Webpage for all the details this week
SCRIPTURE- Joel 2:13
"Rend your hearts, not your garments, and return to the LORD, your God, For he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, abounding in steadfast love, and relenting in punishment.”
REFLECTION- Mary Ellyn
MUSIC- momentary (choir version) by Olafur Arnalds and VOCES8
- breathe in by Swiftly
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.
Not getting our emails? CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP
SCRIPTURE- Romans 13:8
"Owe nothing to anyone, except to love one another; for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law.”
REFLECTION- Javier
MUSIC- The Lord is my Light and Salvation by Psalms by Chris (psalmsbychris.com)
NOTES- BLOG: The Meaning of Lent: A Catholic Reflection on Rest, Healing, and Spiritual Renewal by Fr. Guillermo Campuzano, C.M.
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 13:45-46
"Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant searching for fine pearls. When he finds a pearl of great price, he goes and sells all that he has and buys it.”
REFLECTION- Justin
MUSIC- "Oceans" Instrumental by Titus Major
- "The Color of the Sky" by Chad Lawson
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 YouTube
SUBSCRIBE ME for Sunday's "The Week Ahead" newsletter!
MATTHEW 5: 17-23
“Whoever breaks one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do so will be called least in the Kingdom of heaven. But whoever obeys and teaches these commandments will be called greatest.”
SCRIPTURE- 1 John 1:8-9
"If we say, ‘We are without sin,’ we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we acknowledge our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive our sins and cleanse us from every wrongdoing.”
REFLECTION- Cheryl
MUSIC- "Before Dawn" by Ola Gjeilo
-
"Braveheart" by Emma Jackson
-
"Grace Wins" by Matthew West
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- 1 Peter 1:13
"Therefore, gird up the loins of your mind, live soberly, and set your hopes completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.”
REFLECTION- Fr. Carl
MUSIC- "Seek Ye First" by Steve Pulvers and Brandon Gile
- "God is Good" by Jonathan McReynolds
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- John 8:10-11
"Then Jesus straightened up and said to her, ‘Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?’ She replied, ‘No one, sir.’ Then Jesus said, ‘Neither do I condemn you. Go, [and] from now on do not sin anymore.’”
REFLECTION- Sarah
MUSIC- Immaculate Mary by 7pm Catholic Choir
NOTES- PRAY ALONG ROSARY (25 min)
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 5:3-4
"Attend to the sound of my cry, my king and my God! For to you I will pray, LORD; in the morning you will hear my voice; in the morning I will plead before you and wait.”
REFLECTION- Gary
MUSIC- "Tantum Ergo" Instrumental
- "A New Beginning" by James Spliteri
NOTES- Click HERE for the article about Lent by Fr. Jay Jung, C.M.
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- Ezekiel 36:27
"I will put my spirit within you so that you walk in my statutes, observe my ordinances, and keep them.”
REFLECTION- Jen
MUSIC- Yet by the King Will Come (cover)
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
Matthew 5: 13-16
You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot.
I NEED THEE by SELAH
When I think I'm going under
Part the waters, Lord
When I feel the waves around me
Calm the sea
When I cry for help, oh, hear me Lord
And hold out Your hand
Touch my life
Still the raging storm in me
I need Thee every hour, most gracious Lord
No tender voice like Thine can peace afford
I need Thee, oh I need Thee
Every hour I need Thee
O bless me now, my Savior
I come to Thee
I need Thee every hour, in joy or pain
Come quickly and abide, or life is vain
I need Thee, oh I need Thee
Every hour I need Thee
O bless me now, my Savior
I come to Thee, yeah
O bless me now, my Savior
I come to Thee
When I think I'm going under
HOLINESS by WE THE KINGDOM and CHRIS TOMLIN
The train of Your robe flows from Your throne
You wear the crown of majesty
I fall on my knees
What could I bring to lay before the King of kings?
High and exalted, You are set apart
There's no one like You, You alone are God
It's Your holiness
It's Your holiness
Leads me to reverence
I stand in awe and wonder
Father
Here in Your presence is
Holiness
You're perfect and good
Only You could make a way for one like me
Oh, sacred fire, my heart's desire
Oh, come and fan the flame in me
Come and fan the flame in me
It's Your holiness
It's Your holiness
Leads me to reverence
I stand in awe and wonder
Father
Here in Your presence is
Holiness
Lord, You are
High and exalted, You are set apart
Lord, You are
There's no one like You, You alone are God
Lord, You are
High and exalted, You are set apart
Lord, You are
There's no one like You, God
Lord, it's Your holiness
It's Your holiness
Leads me to reverence, I stand in
I stand in awe and wonder
Father
Here in Your presence is
Father
Here in Your presence is
Holiness
Father
Here in Your presence is
Holiness
Pure holiness
SCRIPTURE- Corinthians 1:27-29
"God chose the foolish of the world to shame the wise, and God chose the weak of the world to shame the strong, and God chose the lowly and despised of the world, those who count for nothing, to reduce to nothing those who are something, so that no human being might boast before God.”
REFLECTION- Fr. Jason
MUSIC- Kittle Gentle Spirit by Awakening
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 115:1
"Not to us, LORD, not to us but to your name give glory because of your mercy and faithfulness.”
REFLECTION- Sr. Carol
MUSIC- "Where Charity and Love Prevail" by Tom Harder
-
"O God Mounts His Throne to Shouts of Joy" (Psalm 47) by Jeremy Mayfield
-
"Seek Ye First" by Steve Pulvers and Brandon Gile
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- Colossians 3:15
"And let the peace of Christ control your hearts, the peace into which you were also called in one body. And be thankful.”
REFLECTION- Jeff
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- Luke 2:27-28, 38
"Simeon came in the Spirit into the temple and when the parents brought in the child Jesus to perform the custom of the law he took Jesus in his arms and blessed God. And the prophetess Anna, coming forward at that very time, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the child to all who were awaiting the redemption of Jerusalem.”
REFLECTION- Sr. Kathleen
MUSIC- "Nunc Dimittis (The Canticle of Simeon)" by Cistercian Monks of Stift Heiligenkreuz
- "Jesus, My Lord, My God, My All (Sweet Sacrament)" by Luca Raggi
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
Matthew 5: 1-12
Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside
and sat down. His disciples came to him, and he began to teach them. He said: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
SCRIPTURE- 1 Corinthians 3:7-9
"Therefore, neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but only God, who causes the growth. The one who plants and the one who waters are equal, and each will receive wages in proportion to his labor. For we are God’s co-workers; you are God’s field, God’s building."
REFLECTION- Fr. Ron
MUSIC- "Before the Throne of God Above" by Jonathan Roth
-
"Come With Me Into the Fields" Piano Intrumental
-
"Trust in You" by Lauren Daigle
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- 2 Timothy 1:8
"So do not be ashamed of your testimony to our Lord, nor of me, a prisoner for his sake; but bear your share of hardship for the gospel with the strength that comes from God."
REFLECTION- Gerry
MUSIC- Holding the Sky
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- Matthew 23: 11-12
"The greatest among you must be your servant. Whoever exalts himself will be humbled; but whoever humbles himself will be exalted."
REFLECTION- Fr. Jim
MUSIC- My Soul is at Rest by Taize
-Doria by Piano Version
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 95:3-4
"For the LORD is the great God, the great king over all gods, Whose hand holds the depths of the earth; who owns the tops of the mountains."
REFLECTION- Sr. Kara
MUSIC- "Here I Am Lord" Instrumental
- "You Speak" by Audrey Assad
NOTES- Click HERE for our blog article on the Holy Name
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 9:11
He replied, "The man called Jesus made clay and anointed my eyes and told me, ‘Go to Siloam and wash.’ So I went there and washed and was able to see."
REFLECTION- Peggy
MUSIC- "Holy, Holy" by Tim Janus
- "Open the Eyes of My Heart, Lord" by Michael W. Smith
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
MATTHEW 4: 18-23
As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. 19 “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” 20 At once they left their nets and followed him.
21 Going on from there, he saw two other brothers, James son of Zebedee and his brother John. They were in a boat with their father Zebedee, preparing their nets. Jesus called them, 22 and immediately they left the boat and their father and followed him.
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. Karolyn
MUSIC- "God of All Hopefulness" Instrumental
-
"Mesmerize" Instrumental
-
"Hold My Hand" by Jess Glynne
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- Romans 12:21
"Do not be conquered by evil but conquer evil with good."
REFLECTION- Lauren
MUSIC
-
"Da Pacem Domine" by WordHarmonic
-
"Be Not Afraid" by The O'Neill Brothers
-
"Not Afraid" by Rend Co. Kids
NOTES- Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children
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- Isaiah 40:11
"Like a shepherd he feeds his flock; in his arms he gathers the lambs, carrying them in his bosom, leading the ewes with care."
REFLECTION- Kyle
MUSIC- See you when you appear by Dylan Ryche
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- Lamentations 3:22-24
"The LORD’s acts of mercy are not exhausted, his compassion is not spent; They are renewed each morning— great is your faithfulness!"
REFLECTION- Sr. Charlene
MUSIC- "Canyon Trilogy" by R. Carlois Nakai
- "Ripples on the Water" by Alexei Surovykh
NOTES- Click HERE for the blog post about Our Lady of Altagracia
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- Acts 3:6-8
"Peter said, 'I have neither silver nor gold, but what I do have I give you: in the name of Jesus Christ the Nazorean, [rise and] walk.' Then Peter took him by the right hand and raised him up, and immediately his feet and ankles grew strong."
REFLECTION- Mary Ellyn
MUSIC- Good Morning by Alexei Surovykh
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.
JOHN 1: 29-34
John Testifies About Jesus
The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! 30 This is the one I meant when I said, ‘A man who comes after me has surpassed me because he was before me.’ 31 I myself did not know him, but the reason I came baptizing with water was that he might be revealed to Israel.”
32 Then John gave this testimony: “I saw the Spirit come down from heaven as a dove and remain on him. 33 And I myself did not know him, but the one who sent me to baptize with water told me, ‘The man on whom you see the Spirit come down and remain is the one who will baptize with the Holy Spirit.’ 34 I have seen and I testify that this is God’s Chosen One.
SCRIPTURE- Isaiah 55:7
"Let the wicked forsake their way, and sinners their thoughts; Let them turn to the LORD to find mercy; to our God, who is generous in forgiving."
REFLECTION- Javier
MUSIC- "Contándote Todo" Instrumental
-
"All Creatures of Our God and King" by Paul Cardall
-
"Good, Good Father" by Chris Tomlin
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- John 3:17
"For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him."
REFLECTION- Sr. Kathleen
MUSIC- God of All Hopefulness by 7pm Church Choir (Montreal)
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- Ezekiel 36:26
"I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh."
REFLECTION- Justin
MUSIC- "Crown Him with Many Crowns" by The O'Neill Brothers Group
-
"Psalm 15 The One Who Does Justice" by Songs of His Presence
-
"It is Well with My Soul" by David Bauer
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- 1 Peter 1:14-16
"Like obedient children, do not act in compliance with the desires of your former ignorance but, as he who called you is holy, be holy yourselves in every aspect of your conduct for it is written, “Be holy because I [am] holy.”
REFLECTION- Cheryl
MUSIC- Love Divine, All Love Excelling
NOTES- Blog: Our Journey Through the Church's Longest Season by Fr. Mark Pranaitis, C.M.
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- Isaiah 41:10
"Do not fear: I am with you; do not be anxious: I am your God. I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my victorious right hand."
REFLECTION- Fr. Carl
MUSIC- "Love Divine All Love's Excelling" Instrumental
- "Prayer of St. Francis" by The O'Neill Brothers Group
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 YouTube
Gospel - Matthew 3: 13-17
As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him. 17 And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.”
SCRIPTURE- 1 John 5:11-12
"And this is the testimony: God gave us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. Whoever possesses the Son has life; whoever does not possess the Son of God does not have life."
REFLECTION- Sarah
MUSIC- O Holy Night by Tommee Profitt featuring Tauren Wells and SVRCINA
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 22:9-10
"The generous will be blessed, for they share their food with the poor."
REFLECTION- Gary
MUSIC- "Do You Hear What I Hear" by Van Vogal Ensemble
- "Come to the Water" Instrumental
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- 1 John 4:16
"We have come to know and to believe in the love God has for us. God is love, and whoever remains in love remains in God and God in him. In this is love brought to perfection among us, that we have confidence on the day of judgment because as he is, so are we in this world."
REFLECTION- Jen
MUSIC- "Come Thou Almighty King" From Catholic Hymns - Guitar Music
- "What Child is This?" by The Piano Guys
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- Mark 6:34
"When he disembarked and saw the vast crowd, his heart was moved with pity for them, for they were like sheep without a shepherd; and he began to teach them many things."
REFLECTION- Fr. Jason
MUSIC- "We Three Kings" by Danny Byram
- "Shepherd Me, O God" by Relaxing Guitar Group
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.
PASSAGE- St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Collected Writings, Vol. 1, p 335
"I am satisfied to sow in tears if I may reap in joy.”
REFLECTION- Sr. Carol
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.
CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO to this reflection
Matthew 2: 1-12
The Magi Visit the Messiah
2 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi[a] from the east came to Jerusalem 2 and asked, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.”
3 When King Herod heard this he was disturbed, and all Jerusalem with him. 4 When he had called together all the people’s chief priests and teachers of the law, he asked them where the Messiah was to be born. 5 “In Bethlehem in Judea,” they replied, “for this is what the prophet has written:
6 “‘But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah,
are by no means least among the rulers of Judah;
for out of you will come a ruler
who will shepherd my people Israel.’[b]”
7 Then Herod called the Magi secretly and found out from them the exact time the star had appeared. 8 He sent them to Bethlehem and said, “Go and search carefully for the child. As soon as you find him, report to me, so that I too may go and worship him.”
9 After they had heard the king, they went on their way, and the star they had seen when it rose went ahead of them until it stopped over the place where the child was. 10 When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. 11 On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. 12 And having been warned in a dream not to go back to Herod, they returned to their country by another route.
Song 1: "Joy To The World (Unspeakable Joy)" by Chris TomlinJoy to the world, the Lord is come
Let earth receive her king
Let every heart prepare Him room
And Heaven and nature sing
And Heaven and nature sing
And Heaven, and Heaven and nature sing
Joy to the world, the Savior reigns
Let all their songs employ
While fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains
Repeat the sounding joy
Repeat the sounding joy
Repeat, repeat the sounding joy
Joy, unspeakable joy
An overflowing well
No tongue can tell
Joy, unspeakable joy
Rises in my soul, never let's me go
He rules the world with truth and grace
And makes the nations prove
The glories of His righteousness
And wonders of His love
And wonders of His love
And wonders, wonders of His love
Joy, unspeakable joy
An overflowing well
No tongue can tell
Joy, unspeakable joy
Rises in my soul, never let's me go
Song 2: "This Is the New Year" by A Great Big WorldAnother year you made a promise
Another chance to turn it all around
And do not save this for tomorrow
Embrace the past and you can live for now
And I will give the world to you
Speak louder than the words before you
And give them meaning no one else has found
The role we play is so important
We are the voices of the underground
And I would give the world to you
Say everything you've always wanted
Be not afraid of who you really are
Cause in the end we have each other
And that's at least one thing worth living for
And I would give the world to you
A million suns that shine upon me
A million eyes you are the brightest blue
Lets tear the walls down that divide us
And build a statue strong enough for two
I pass it back to you
And I will wait for you,
Cause I would give the world
And I would give the world
And I would give the world to you
This is a new year
A new beginning
You made a promise
You are the brightest
We are the voices
This is a new year
We are the voices
This is a new year
SCRIPTURE- Galatians 4:6-7
"As proof that you are children, God sent the spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying out, 'Abba, Father!' So you are no longer a slave but a child, and if a child then also an heir, through God."
REFLECTION- Jeff
MUSIC- "Ding Dong Merrily on High" by Celtic Vision
-
"Canticle of the Turning" by Liam Lawton & Theresa Donohoo
-
"Canticle of The Turning" (Guitar Instrumental) by Justin Hatt
NOTES- Click here to watch Lauren's children pray and draw the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary
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- Jeremiah 29:11
"For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope."
REFLECTION- Jackson Jones (see "Team" menu on app for full bio and pic)
MUSIC-
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.
THE WORK OF CHRISTMAS by Howard Thurman
WHEN THE SONG OF THE ANGELS IS STILLED.
WHEN THE STAR IN THE SKY IS GONE, WHEN THE KINGS AND PRINCES ARE HOME, WHEN THE SHEPHERDS ARE BACK WITH THEIR FLOCK...
THE WORK OF CHRISTMAS BEGINS:
TO FIND THE LOST.
TO HEAL THE BROKEN.
TO FEED THE HUNGRY.
TO RELEASE THE PRISONER, TO REBUILD THE NATIONS, TO BRING PEACE AMONG OTHERS, TO MAKE MUSIC IN THE HEART.
SCRIPTURE- 1 John 2:17
"Yet the world and its enticements are passing away. But whoever does the will of God remains forever.”
REFLECTION- Sarah
MUSIC- He Is Born from Narada Christmas
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- 1 John 2:5-6
"But whoever keeps his word, the love of God is truly perfected in him. This is the way we may know that we are in union with him: whoever claims to abide in him ought to live [just] as he lived.”
REFLECTION- Peggy
MUSIC- "O Little Town of Bethlehem" by Jeremiah Chambers & Matt Martin
- "Hark! The Herald" by Mathew Viray
NOTES-
SCRIPTURE- Acts 7:55-56
"But [Stephen], filled with the holy Spirit, looked up intently to heaven and saw the glory of God and Jesus standing at the right hand of God, and he said, ‘Behold, I see the heavens opened and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God.’”
REFLECTION- Fr. Jim
MUSIC- "Good Christian Men Rejoice" by Dan Musselman
-
"Adeste Fideles" (O come, All Ye Faithful) by Vienna Volksoper Orchestra
-
"Joseph's Song" by Michael Card
NOTES-
SCRIPTURE- Isaiah 9:1
"The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; Upon those who lived in a land of gloom a light has shone.”
REFLECTION- Sr. Kara
MUSIC- CLICK HERE to hear Sr. Charlene's School Choir sing the GLORIA!
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 1:1-5
"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. All things were made through Him and, without Him, nothing was made. In Him was life. The light shines in the darkness and the darkness has not overcome it."
REFLECTION- Fr. Ron
MUSIC- "Go Tell it on the Mountain" by Dan Musselman
- "O Holy Night" by Peder B. Helland
ADVENT WORD OF THE DAY
- Adore - It all comes down to this. Tomorrow is Christmas. Wake up early today before the craziness hits, and spend 10 minutes in quiet adoration with Jesus. If helpful, a 10 minute video before the Blessed Sacrament with soft music playing is on our DISCOVER tab.
NOTES-
SCRIPTURE- Psalm 63:3-4
"I look to you in the sanctuary to see your power and glory. For your love is better than life; my lips shall ever praise you!”
REFLECTION- Sr. M. Karolyn
MUSIC- "We Three Kings" by Dan Musselman
ADVENT WORD OF THE DAY
- Write - Compose a short note of gratitude / kindness / love / friendship…whatever you want to call it and send it to someone special in your life. NOT a text, no email. Write a note, lick the stamp and send it.
O ANTIPHON
-
Latin: O Emmanuel, Rex et Legifer foster, exspectatio gentium, et salvator earum; veni ad salvandum nos, Domine Deus noster.
-
English: O Emmanuel, our King and Law Giver, desire of all the nations and their savior: come quickly to bring us salvation, oh Lord our God.
Performed by the monks of the Saint John's Abbey Schola
Video: https://youtu.be/QmWLf4lrcpY?si=Sf2slDb4YPwRy5pM
NOTES
- Click here to read "Prophets of Advent: How the Old Testament Points Us to Christ" on the TGM Blog.
SCRIPTURE- John 1:14
"And the Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us, and we saw his glory, the glory as of the Father’s only Son, full of grace and truth.”
REFLECTION- Lauren
MUSIC- "Taste and See" by Stolen Weekend
- "Wait for the Lord" by Taize Session Singers
ADVENT WORD OF THE DAY
- Drop - Drop a pound or two by skipping a meal of your choice today. And in its place, offer your appetite as a prayer for those who go hungry in our world.
O ANTIPHON
-Latin: O Rex gentium, et desideratus earum, lapisque angularis, qui facis utraque unum; veni, et salva hominem quem de limo formasti.
-English: O King of the nations, and their Desire, and the Cornerstone, who makest both one: Come and save mankind whom thou formedst of clay.
Today's O Antiphon was created by Neumes and Tunes. Translation and English setting based on Salisbury Antiphonary (Paris, 1519) by G. H. Palmer.
Original video: https://youtu.be/6ou4CcRQjR4?si=j_Tu0mFfWiw0rzal
O Antiphon
Latin: O clavis David, et sceptrum domus Israel: qui aperis, et nemo claudit; claudis, et nemo aperit: veni, et educ vinctum de domo carceris, sedentem in tenebris et umbra mortis
English: O Key of David, and Scepter of the house of Isreal; that openesest, and no man shutteth, and shuttest, and no man openeth: Come and bring the prisoner out of the prisonhouse, and him that sitteth in darkness, and the dhadow of death.
Today's O Antiphon was created by Neumes and Tunes. Translation and English setting based on Salisbury Antiphonary (Paris, 1519) by G. H. Palmer.
Original video: https://youtu.be/C7FqYIgRYOo?si=2eHxJoQicOsa2Qzq
CLICK HERE FOR THE GUIDED MEDITATIONon Gratitude (one of our ABIDE Prayers)
SCRIPTURE- Revelation 7:17
"For the Lamb who is in the center of the throne will shepherd them and lead them to springs of life-giving water, and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.”
REFLECTION- Kyle
MUSIC- O Come O Come Emmanuel by The Piano Guys
ADVENT WORD OF THE DAY
- Laugh - Brighten the parts of the world you are in today by sharing a joke or funny meme with as many people as you can. Everyone is carrying a burden…lift it from them, if for just a moment.
O ANTIPHON
-
Latin: O radix Jesse, qui stas in signum populorum, super quem continebunt reges os suum, quem gentes deprecabuntur: veni ad liberandum nos, jam noli tardare.
-
English: O Root of Jesse, you stand as a sign for the peoples, before you kings shall keep silence, all nations will seek you out: come to deliver your people and do not delay.
Performed by the monks of the Saint John's Abbey Schola.
Video: https://youtu.be/O75VBNAeMQg?si=mzbCkw4HGQjSy3vc
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- Nehemiah 8:10
"He continued: ‘Go, eat rich foods and drink sweet drinks, and allot portions to those who had nothing prepared; for today is holy to our LORD. Do not be saddened this day, for rejoicing in the LORD is your strength!’”
REFLECTION- Sr. Charlene
MUSIC- "Joy to the World" Soft Piano Intrumental
ADVENT WORD OF THE DAY
-Yell - Tell the world today your love of God and the importance of your faith! Work it into conversations, drop a spiritual comment on your social feeds, Wear your cross or medal on the outside of your clothes today….
O ANTIPHON
-Latin: O Adonai, et dux domus Israël, qui Moyse in igne flammae rubi apparuisti, et ei in Sina legem dedisti: veni ad redimendum nos in brachio extento.
-English: O Adonai[Lord], and Leader of the house of Israel who appearedst in the Bush to Moses in a flame of fire, and gavest him the law in Sinai: Come and deliver us with an outstretched arm.
Today's O Antiphon was created by Neumes and Tunes. Translation and English setting based on Salisbury Antiphonary (Paris, 1519) by G. H. Palmer.
Original video: https://youtu.be/9ys-yfyKZPc?si=NsX7Sa5h564lN-SL
SCRIPTURE- Luke 2:10-11
"The angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid; for behold, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all people. For today in the city of David a savior has been born for you who is Messiah and Lord.’”
REFLECTION- Mary Ellyn
MUSIC-
ADVENT WORD OF THE DAY
- Clean - Not your room—your mind and spirit. Refrain from using any social media or phone apps (other than The God Minute, of course!) and give that attention to Jesus in the quiet. Just for today.
O ANTIPHON
-
Latin: O Sapientia, quae ex ore Altissimi prodisti, attingens a fine usque ad finem, fortiter suaviter disponensque omnia: veni ad docendum nos viam prudentiae.
-
English: O Holy Wisdom, you came forth from the mouth of the Most High, and reaching from end to end, you order all things with gentle strength: come and teach us the way of prudence.
Performed by the monks of the Saint John's Abbey Schola
Video: https://youtu.be/oRPNRHQL17E?si=0Hlr_SfAUMikxk4M
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 1:2-4
"Consider it all joy, my brothers, when you encounter various trials, for you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. And let perseverance be perfect, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.”
REFLECTION- Javier
MUSIC- "Creator of The Stars of Night" by Jim Keefe
- "Imagining" by Brian Crain
ADVENT WORD OF THE DAY
- Embrace - Make someone’s day by giving them a hug—telling them they’re special to you (for no reason at all)
NOTES- Click HERE for Fr. Jason's blog about the O Antiphons
SCRIPTURE- Psalm 122:1-2
"I rejoiced when they said to me, ‘Let us go to the house of the LORD.’ And now our feet are standing within your gates, Jerusalem.”
REFLECTION- Sr. Kathleen
MUSIC- "On Jordan's Bank" from The Hymn Channel
- "Gather Us In" by Marty Haugen
ADVENT WORD OF THE DAY
- Share - Gather stuff from your closet(s) that are never worn and share them with those in need by dropping them off at the Society of SVDP Thrift Shop or Goodwill.
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 to go to video where Fr. Ron breaks open the scripture for us this 3rd Week of Advent
SCRIPTURE- Romans 14:17-19
"For the kingdom of God is not a matter of food and drink, but of righteousness, peace, and joy in the holy Spirit; whoever serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and approved by others. Let us then pursue what leads to peace and to building up one another.”
REFLECTION- Justin
ADVENT WORD OF THE DAY
- Invite - Reach out to someone and invite them to something good — to pray, to worship, or simply to share a meal. Faith grows stronger when it’s shared.
MUSIC- "O Come, O Come Emmanuel" by The Piano Guys
-
"Let Us Break Break Together" by Music-Themes Group
-
"My Lighthouse" by Rend Collective
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- Isaiah 55:12
"Yes, in joy you shall go forth, in peace you shall be brought home; Mountains and hills shall break out in song before you, all trees of the field shall clap their hands.”
REFLECTION- Cheryl
ADVENT WORD OF THE DAY
- Hope - When negativity tempts you, name one blessing instead. Hope is not denial of hardship; it’s the courage to see grace hidden within it.
MUSIC- Lo How a Rose Er Blooming by Narada Christmas
- God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen by Narada Christmas
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 3:1-2
"My son, do not forget my teaching, take to heart my commands; For many days, and years of life, and peace, will they bring you.”
REFLECTION- Fr. Carl
ADVENT WORD OF THE DAY
- Pray - Pause in the middle of your day to say, “Thank You, Lord.” Gratitude turns ordinary moments into prayer. Download our GOD MOMENTS app to help.
MUSIC- "O Come Divine Messiah" by Greg Capozzi
- "Whatsoever You Do" by C. Venus
NOTES
SCRIPTURE- John 14:27
"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give it to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid.”
REFLECTION- Sarah
ADVENT WORD OF THE DAY
- Offer - Offer a gift today — not just material, but personal: a listening ear, a few minutes of your time, or a gesture of compassion. Giving expands the soul.
MUSIC-
NOTES-Click here to read "Our Lady of Guadalupe: Mother of the Americas" on the TGM blog.
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 1: 28-30
"And coming to her, he said, ‘Hail, favored one! The Lord is with you.’ But she was greatly troubled at what was said and pondered what sort of greeting this might be. Then the angel said to her, ‘Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.’”
REFLECTION- Gary
ADVENT WORD OF THE DAY
- Forgive - Bring to mind someone who has hurt you. Even if your heart isn’t ready, say quietly, “Lord, I release them to Your mercy.” Forgiveness begins with willingness.
MUSIC- "People Look East" by by Nichlas Schaal
- "Immaculate Mary" by The O'Neill Brothers Group
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.
ADVENT WORD OF THE DAY- Shine - Let joy be visible. Smile at strangers, greet others warmly, and carry yourself with the peace that comes from knowing you are loved by God.
MUSIC- Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord from Godspell
- Prepare the Way by Steph Macleod
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- John 4:13-14
"Jesus answered and said to her, “Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again; but whoever drinks the water I shall give will never thirst; the water I shall give will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life.”
REFLECTION- Jen
ADVENT WORD OF THE DAY
- Trust - When anxiety stirs, close your eyes and breathe deeply. Whisper, “Jesus, I trust in You.” Hand over what you cannot control.
MUSIC- "Lo! How a Rose E'er Blooming" String Quartet arr. by Roger Wallace
- "The Bells of St. Mary's" by Pianissimo Brothers
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 - Isaiah 40:31
"They that hope in the LORD will renew their strength, they will soar on eagles’ wings; They will run and not grow weary, walk and not grow faint.”
REFLECTION - Fr. Jason
ADVENT WORD OF THE DAY - Bless - Speak a word of encouragement or gratitude to every person you encounter. Let your words be a small echo of God’s own blessing upon them.
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- Psalm 62:6-7
"My soul, be at rest in God alone, from whom comes my hope. God alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not fall."
REFLECTION- Sr. Carol
ADVENT WORD OF THE DAY- Serve - Do one quiet act of kindness for someone today — hold a door, make a call, write a note — and do it without seeking recognition. Hidden love is powerful love.
MUSIC- "My Soul in Stillness Waits" by Marty Haugen
- "God Of All Possibilities" by Dunsin Oyekan
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- 1 Peter 1:3-4
"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who in his great mercy gave us a new birth to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you”
REFLECTION- Jeff
ADVENT WORD OF THE DAY- Listen - Begin this morning with five minutes of complete silence. Set aside your phone, your to-do list, and simply whisper, “Lord, what do You want me to hear today?” Let His still voice guide your steps.
MUSIC- "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" by Michael Whalen
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 119:105
"Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path."
REFLECTION- Peggy
MUSIC- "Impending Death of the Virgin Spirit" by Will Ackerman
-
"You Speak" by Audrey Assad
-
"Thy Word" by Amy Grant
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 Fr. Jim's reflection
REFLECTION- Fr. Jim
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 9:10
"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding."
REFLECTION- Sr. Kara
MUSIC- "Stay in the Dark" by Paul Tony Lambert
-
"Blessed the People" Psalm 33 by Jeremy Mayfield
-
"How Great Thou Art" by bHp 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- Psalm 6:2
"Have mercy on me, Lord, because I’m frail. Heal me, Lord, because my bones are shaking in terror!”
REFLECTION- Gerry
MUSIC- Holy, Holy, Holy
NOTES- Click HERE to read Mary Ellyn's blog article.
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 5:16
"Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective."
REFLECTION- Sr. M Karolyn
MUSIC- "Crown Him With Many Crowns" by Jonathan Anderson
- "Lift High the Cross" by The O'Neill Brothers
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 of this reflection with Fr. Ron
CLICK HERE FOR ABIDE GUIDED PRAYER on Gratitude
SCRIPTURE- Revelation 11:19
"Then the temple of God was opened in heaven, and the ark of his covenant was seen in the temple."
REFLECTION- Lauren
MUSIC- "Come Holy Ghost" by The O'Neill Brothers
-
"Mother Dear, O Pray for Me" by Coro Paulus
-
"Ave Maria" by Vince Ambrosetti
NOTES- Click HERE for the post about Our Lady of La Vang
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- Isaiah 42:6
"I, the Lord, have called you to demonstrate my righteousness. I will take you by the hand and guard you."
REFLECTION- Sr. Charlene
MUSIC- "Be Thou My Vision" by David Im & Ethan Kim
- "Lead Me, Lord" by Jay Dee
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 GOD MOMENTS APP
SCRIPTURE- Luke 17:2
"It would be better for him to be thrown into the sea with a millstone around his neck than for him to cause one of these little ones to sin."
REFLECTION- Mary Ellyn
MUSIC- Mother of God, Here I Stand by Tavener
- Good Morning by Alexi Surovykh
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- Revelation 21:4
"He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away."
REFLECTION- Javier
MUSIC- Ubi Caritas by Taize
- Safe and Sound by Jay Stocker
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- Ephesians 6:13
"Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand."
REFLECTION- Sr. Kathleen
MUSIC- "Aurora" by Gjeilo
- "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God" by Tiffany Cardenas Zuniga
NOTES- Click HERE for the article about St. Elizabeth of Hungary
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 91:11
"For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways."
REFLECTION- Justin
MUSIC-
NOTES- Gentle Reflections by Reflections Media
- All Good Gifts from Broadway play, Godspell
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 27:1
"The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid?"
REFLECTION- Cheryl
MUSIC- "Holy Is His Name" John Michael Talbot Piano Cover by Peter Solecki
- "The Tribute/Agnus Dei" by Michael W. Smith
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- Jude 1:20-21
"But you, beloved, build yourselves up in your most holy faith; pray in the holy Spirit. Keep yourselves in the love of God and wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ that leads to eternal life.”
REFLECTION- Fr. Carl
MUSIC- Autumn Intro by Vanzo
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 147:3
"[God] heals the brokenhearted and bandages their wounds."
REFLECTION- Kyle
MUSIC- "As the Deer" by David Im
- "Peace Prayer" by The O'Neill Brothers Group
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- Ephesians 3:17-19
"[I pray] that you, rooted and grounded in love, may have strength to comprehend with all the holy ones what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, so that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. "
REFLECTION- Jen
MUSIC- "Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow" by David Nevue
- "Love One Another" by Bob Dufford
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.
Song 1: "On Eagles Wings" by Kitty Cleveland
You who dwell in the shelter of the Lord
Who abide in His shadow for life
Say to the Lord, "My refuge
My rock, in whom I trust!"
And He will raise you up on eagle's wings
Bear you on the breath of dawn
Make you to shine like the sun
And hold you in the palm of His hand
The snare of the fowler will never capture you
And famine will bring you no fear
Under His wings, your refuge
His faithfulness, your shield
And He will raise you up on eagle's wings
Bear you on the brеath of dawn
Make you to shine like thе sun
And hold you in the palm of His hand
For to His angels He's given a command
To guard you in all of your ways
Upon their hands they will bear you up
Lest you dash your foot against a stone
And He will raise you up on eagle's wings
Bear you on the breath of dawn
Make you to shine like the sun
And hold you in the palm of His hand
And hold you, hold you in the palm of His hand
Song 2: "Now Thank We All Our God" by OCP Session Choir
Now thank we all our God,
With hearts, and hands, and voices,
Who wondrous things has done,
In whom the world rejoices;
Who from our mother's arms
Has blest us on our way
With countless gifts of love,
And still is ours today.
O may this gracious God
Through all our life be near us!
With ever joyful hearts
And blessed peace to cheer us;
Preserve us in his grace,
And guide us in distress,
And free us from all sin
Till heaven we possess.
All praise and thanks to God
The Father now be given,
The Son and Spirit blest,
Who reigns in highest heaven:
The eternal God on high,
Whom heaven and earth adore;
For thus it was, is now
And shall be, evermore.
SCRIPTURE- 1 Peter 1:22
"Having purified your souls by your obedience to the truth for a sincere brotherly love, love one another earnestly from a pure heart."
REFLECTION- Gary
MUSIC- Gather Your people by Sunday Night Choir
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- 1 John 4:19
"We love because he first loved us."
REFLECTION- Fr. Jason
MUSIC- "Through the Arbor" by Kevin Kern
-
"I Will Praise You, Lord, In the Assembly" (Psalm 22) by Paul Inwood
-
"Grace" by David Tolk
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- Romans 12:12
"Rejoice in hope; be patient in tribulation; be constant in prayer”
REFLECTION- Sr. Carol
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- James 1:22
"Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says."
REFLECTION- Jeff
MUSIC- "A Walk in the Forest" by Brian Crain
- "Embers" by Helen Jane Long
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
CLICK HERE for 60 Minutes episode Fr. Ron mentioned in reflection
CLICK HERE for All Souls Collage and Mass
SCRIPTURE- John 6:44 - "No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws them, and I will raise them up at the last day."
REFLECTION- Sarah
MUSIC- Extension by Oblivion
- Concert Friday: Humble My Heart by Steph Macleod (Lyrics below)
NOTES- Blog: What is All Saints' Day? Understanding the Catholic Feast and A Call to Holiness by Jackson Jones
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.
LYRICS TO CONCERT SONG
Humble my heart
Humble my heart
Humble my heart
Humble my heart
O, Lord you break the heart of sin
You still the waves that rage within
Rolling back the rising deep
With gentle words of love you speak
When lost inside the silent pain
When doubt comes slowly, creeping in
When I’m sinking like a stone
So sure that I am still alone
You humble my heart
Humble my heart
When fear keeps me far from an answer
And I can’t tell the light from the dark
You come like the storm that you silenced
And humble my heart
Your power and mercy reveals who You are
And humbles my heart
And even in the face of truth
I doubt it all and fall far from you
Still you reach beneath the waves
And love so relentless heals my faith
It humbles my heart
Humble my heart
When fear keeps me far from an answer
And I can’t tell the light from the dark
You come like the storm that you silenced
And humble my heart
Your power and mercy reveals who You are
You wrap me in power and mercy of truth
I’m lifted from shadows to stand here with you
I’m drenched in your kindness, your love and your grace
As it pours from the heavens, You dwell in this place
Oh, you wrap me in power and mercy of truth
I’m lifted from shadows to stand here with you
I’m drenched in your kindness, your love and your grace
As it pours from the heavens, You dwell in this place
Oh, humble my heart
Humble my heart
Humble my heart
Humble my heart
When fear keeps me far from an answer
And I can’t tell the light from the dark
You come like the storm that you silenced
And humble my heart
Your power and mercy reveals who You are
Your mercy reveals who you are
Your mercy reveals who you are
And humbles my heart
Written by Don Chaffer, Leslie Jordan & Steph Macleod
SCRIPTURE- Deuteronomy 5:33
"Walk in obedience to all that the Lord Your God has commanded you, so you may live and prosper"
REFLECTION- Fr. Ron
MUSIC- "Murakami Someday" by Hiroco
- "Ancient of Days" by David Bauerwav
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 32:5
"I acknowledge my sin to you, and did not cover up my inquity. I said, I will confess my transgressions to the Lord; and you forgave the guilt of my sin.”
REFLECTION- Peggy
MUSIC- We Bought a Zoo by Jonzi
- Just As I Am by David Nevue
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- Peter 5:10
"And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast."
REFLECTION- Fr. Jim
MUSIC- "Ode To Joy" by Music-Themes
- "Praise to the Lord, the Almighty" by David Nevue
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- Daniel 1:17
"To these four young men God gave knowledge and understanding of all kinds of literature and learning. And Daniel could understand visions and dreams of all kinds."
REFLECTION- Kyle
MUSIC- "Body in a Room" (Solo Piano) by Bing & Ruth
- "Hope Is In You" (Aaron Shust Cello + Piano Cover) by Weapons of Hope
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- Exodus 15:2
"The Lord is my strength and song, and He has become my salvation; this is my God, and I will praise Him; my father’s God, and I will extol Him.”
REFLECTION- Sr. Kara
MUSIC- "One Bread, One Body" by Instrumental Songs Music
- "Interlude ft. Canea Quartett" by ABBOTT
- " Walk On The Water" by Britt Nicole
NOTES- All Souls Collage and Mass: click here to submit a name and photo of a loved one who has died in the last year.
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- Isaiah 40:29
"He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak."
REFLECTION- Kyle
MUSIC- Echo by Yoshinori Takezawa
- Dione by Teide
NOTES- All Souls Collage and Mass: click here to submit a name and photo of a loved one who has died in the last year.
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- Micah 7:18
"Who is a God like you, pardoning iniquity and passing over transgression for the remnant of his inheritance? He does not retain his anger forever, because he delights in steadfast love.”
REFLECTION- Sr. Karolyn
MUSIC- Taste and See by St. Francis de Sales Parish Choir, Ajax, ON
- near (instrumental) by Khamir Music
NOTES- All Souls Collage and Mass: click here to submit a name and photo of a loved one who has died in the last year.
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- Ephesians 1:7
"In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace.”
REFLECTION- Lauren
MUSIC- "Common Threads" by Bobby McFerrin
- "These Alone Are Enough" Catholic Hymn, Piano instrumental by Keith Washo
NOTES- Read Mary Ellyn's blog article, "Unshakable Promises of God Every Catholic Should Know", by clicking here. - All Souls Collage and Mass: click here to submit a name and photo of a loved one who has died in the last year.
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- Job 37:5
"God's thunders wonderously with His voice; God does great things that we cannot comprehend."
REFLECTION- Sr. Charlene
MUSIC- "Shout to the Lord" by David Bauer
- "Ode to Joy" (Acoustic Guitar) by The O'Neill Brothers Group
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- Ephesians 2:10
"For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do."
REFLECTION- Mary Ellyn
MUSIC- Abendlied by VOCES8
- Love by Dream Academy
NOTES- All Souls Collage and Mass: click here to submit a name and photo of a loved one who has died in the last year.
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 6:27-28
“But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you.”
REFLECTION- Javier
MUSIC- "Sunrise" by Peter B. Helland
- "Quiet Resource" by Evelyn Stein
NOTES- All Souls Collage and Mass: click here to submit a name and photo of a loved one who has died in the last year.
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 6:12
“And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.”
REFLECTION- Sr. Kathleen
MUSIC- "Perceptive" by Ravndala
- "Taste and See" (Ps 34) by St. Francis de Sales Parish Choir, Ajax, ON
- "2-Minute Prayer Background" by Harrison Dano
- "Kyrie Eleison" by Dan Gibson’s Solitudes
NOTES-Forgiveness is not a feeling. It's a choice. And one Jesus tells us to do.
It does not minimize or reduce the damage done to you.
It does not mean you need to be in a relationship with that person.
It does not mean there will be no consequences for their actions.
Forgiveness does mean you are letting them go to God, and in the Name of Jesus, who died for everyone's sins, you are forgiving them in His Name.
All of this is done in the context of prayer:
-
Call to mind someone you need to forgive. Or God may bring someone to mind.
-
What, specifically, did they do? Specifics is very important, not generalizations. For example, "they hurt me" is a generalization. How exactly they hurt you, is the specific. There may be a long list of behaviors you need to forgive them for, name them one by one, (you may want to write them down) or it may be just one action. You don't want to re-live the offense, just name it
-
Then say aloud, or quietly:
Lord Jesus, in YOUR NAME, I forgive Name, for name the offenses, and I bring them to the foot of your cross to deal with as you will. I release them of all my anger, bitterness, expectations, and any other negative feelings that keep me bound, and I ask you to set me free. AMEN.
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 8:17
"I love those who love me, and those who seek me diligently find me."
REFLECTION- Justin
MUSIC- Ambrosia by Jenny Owen Youngs
- Set the Course by Jay Stocker
NOTES- All Souls Mass and Mosaic information on our DISCOVER TAB!
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 3:13
"Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom."
REFLECTION- Cheryl
MUSIC- "Morning Has Broken" by The O'Neill Brothers Group
- "Dream 13 (minus even)" by Max Richter
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- Mark 9:14-15
"When they came to the other disciples, they saw a large crowd around them and the teachers of the law arguing with them. As soon as all the people saw Jesus, they were overwhelmed with wonder and ran to greet him."
REFLECTION- Fr. Carl
MUSIC- "Passacaglia (Piano Version)" by Pianovus
- "The Earth" by Leroy Wild, Amick Cutler, and Eric Andrew Taylor
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- James 5:13
"Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise."
REFLECTION- Sarah
MUSIC- "Lord of All Hopefullness" by The O'Neill Brothers Group
-"Respite" by Goldmund
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- Deuteronomy 6:5
"You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might."
REFLECTION- Jeff
MUSIC- "In Search of Love" Instrumental
- "The Queen Stands at Your Right Hand" (Psalm 45) by Francesca LaRosa
- "Praise to the Lord, the Almighty" Instrumental
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- John 3:18 - "Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth."
MUSIC- "Berthier: Taizé Chant - O Lord Hear My Prayer" by Margaret Rizza and St. Thomas' Music Group
NOTES- Blog Article: "Our Lady of the Rosary: A Timeless Devotion of Hope, Victory, and Grace" by Cheryl Rice
- My favorite pray along rosary: A WALK IN THE WOODS
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- Hebrews 11:11
"By faith [Abraham] received power to generate, even though he was past the normal age—and Sarah herself was sterile—for he thought that the one who had made the promise was trustworthy."
REFLECTION- Fr. Jason
MUSIC- "Where is Love" Instrumental
- "The Mystery and the Glory" Instrumental
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.
I NEED THEE EVERY HOUR by Selah
When I think I'm going under
Part the waters, Lord
When I feel the waves around me
Calm the sea
When I cry for help, oh, hear me Lord
And hold out Your hand
Touch my life
Still the raging storm in me
I need Thee every hour, most gracious Lord
No tender voice like Thine can peace afford
I need Thee, oh I need Thee
Every hour I need Thee
O bless me now, my Savior
I come to Thee
I need Thee every hour, in joy or pain
Come quickly and abide, or life is vain
I need Thee, oh I need Thee
Every hour I need Thee
O bless me now, my Savior
I come to Thee, yeah
O bless me now, my Savior
I come to Thee
When I think I'm going under
SONG 2: PERSUE/ALL I NEED IS YOU
I close my eyes to see
My king in majesty
Your grace compels my soul
To love and drawing close
I lift my hands and sing
Surrender everything
In you I know I'm found
My God, to you I'll bow
Now until forever
Jesus, I surrender
Show me what I don't know
More of you
I'm desperate for your presence
Longing to be with you
Lead me to a new place
More of you
Through the fire I'll persevere
I won't submit to any fear
Where I'll go, you've been before
All my trust is in you, lord
Now until forever
Jesus, I surrender
Show me what I don't know
More of you
I'm desperate for your presence
Longing to be with you
Lead me to a new place
More of you
Lead me to you
Forever, lord, I will pursue
I will pursue
You've won my heart
Jesus, you're all that I want
All that I want
Now until forever
Jesus, I surrender
Show me what I don't know
More of you
I'm desperate for your presence
Longing to be with you
Lead me to a new place
More of you
Open my eyes
Let me see more of your love
More of your love
Here I will wait
Just for a glimpse of you, God
I'll wait for you, God
All I need is You
All I need is You Lord
SCRIPTURE- John 14:12
"Amen, amen, I say to you, whoever believes in me will also do the works that I do, and greater works than these will you do.”
REFLECTION- Sr. Carol
MUSIC- "Angel of God" by Francesca LaRosa & Sarah Hart
- "Miniature No. 8" by Jef Martens
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- 1 Peter 5:6-7
"Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you."
REFLECTION- Jen
MUSIC-Laffey x softy by Forest Friends
- Set the Course by Jay Stocker
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 18:13
"To answer before listening - that is the folly and shame."
REFLECTION- Jeff
MUSIC- "New Life in Christ" Instrumental
- "Servant Song" Instrumental
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- 2 Samuel 22:5
"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- Peggy
MUSIC- "Mother of God, Here I Stand" by VOCES8
- "Crystal Sky" by Ola Gjeilo
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.
MUSIC
PRAYER
To You, do I belong O God
Into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
NOTES
SCRIPTURE- Luke 6:37
"Stop judging, and you will not be judged; stop condemning, and you will not be condemned; forgive, and you will be forgiven.”
REFLECTION- Fr. Jim
MUSIC- "Come Ye Children of the Lord" by Paul Cardell
- "Melody of My Dreams" Instrumental
- "Forgiveness" By Matthew West
It's the hardest thing to give away
And the last thing on your mind today
It always goes to those that don't deserve
It's the opposite of how you feel
When the pain they caused is just too real
It takes everything you have just to say the word...
Forgiveness
Forgiveness
It flies in the face of all your pride
It moves away the mad inside
It's always anger's own worst enemy
Even when the jury and the judge
Say you gotta right to hold a grudge
It's the whisper in your ear saying "Set It Free"
Forgiveness
Forgiveness
Forgiveness
Forgiveness
Show me how to love the unlovable
Show me how to reach the unreachable
Help me now to do the impossible
Forgiveness
Forgiveness
Help me now to do the impossible
Forgiveness
It'll clear the bitterness away
It can even set a prisoner free
There is no end to what it's power can do
So, let it go and be amazed
By what you see through eyes of grace
The prisoner that it really frees is you
Forgiveness
Forgiveness
Forgiveness
Forgiveness
Show me how to love the unlovable
Show me how to reach the unreachable
Help me now to do the impossible
Forgiveness
I want to finally set it free
So show me how to see what Your mercy sees
Help me now to give what You gave to me
Forgiveness
Forgiveness
Forgiveness
Forgiveness
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- 1 Corinthians 13:12
"For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known."
REFLECTION- Kyle
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- Hebrews 8:12
"For I will be merciful towards their iniquities and remember their sins no more."
REFLECTION- Sr. Kara
MUSIC- "Shadows" Instrumental
- "Psalm 17 Praise & Worship" Psalm Worship Songs
- "For the Honor" Instrumental
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 86:5
"For you, O Lord, are good and forgiving, abounding in steadfast love to all who call upon you."
REFLECTION- Gerry
MUSIC- Look Beyond by Darryl Ducote and 7pm Catholic Choir
- Perfect Peace by Jay Stocker
NOTES- Check out the DISCOVER app menu for the recent blog post on our website on the Vincentian Marian Youth
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 26:41
"Keep watching and praying that you may not enter into temptation."
REFLECTION- Sr. M. Karolyn
MUSIC- "Great is Thy Faithfulness" Instrumental
- "Where Charity and Love Prevail" Instrumental
- "Where Charity and Love Prevail" by WLP Choir
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- 1 Kings 19:11-12
"Then the LORD said: Go out and stand on the mountain before the LORD;* the LORD will pass by. There was a strong and violent wind rending the mountains and crushing rocks before the LORD—but the LORD was not in the wind; after the wind, an earthquake—but the LORD was not in the earthquake; after the earthquake, fire—but the LORD was not in the fire; after the fire, a light silent sound."
REFLECTION- Lauren
MUSIC- Psalm 91 God My Fortress by Holy Blues (on YouTube)
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- Mark 1:15
"The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.”
REFLECTION- Sr. Charlene
MUSIC- "Relajación" by Incrementa las Habilidades Sociales
- "Apres un Reve, Cello and Piano" composed by Gabriel Fauré
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- Acts 3:19
"Repent therefore, and turn back, that your sins may be blotted out.”
REFLECTION- Mary Ellyn
MUSIC- "Waiting for You" by Piotr Wiesse
-"There is None Like You" by David Bauer
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- 2 Corinthians 7:10
"For godly grief produces a repentance that leads to salvation without regret, whereas worldly grief produces death.”
REFLECTION- Javier
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- Luke 1:34
"But Mary said to the angel, 'How can this be?'"
REFLECTION- Sr. Kathleen
MUSIC-
NOTES- The Seven Sorrows of Mary
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 13:3
"No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish.”
REFLECTION- Justin
MUSIC-
NOTES- Lyrics to "Will the Lord Remember Me" by Red Clay Strays
When on the cross of Calvary, the Lord was crucified
The mob stood 'round Him and mocked Him
Yeah, they mocked Him until He died
Two thieves were knelt beside Him to share the agony
But one of them cried out to Him, "Oh, Lord, remember me"
Will the Lord remember me when I am called to go?
When I have crossed death's chilly sea
Will He, His love there show?
Oh, yes (oh, yes), He heard my feeble cry (ooh)
From bondage set me free (set me free)
And when I reach those Pearly Gates, He will remember me
Oh, will the Lord remember me when I am called to go?
When I have crossed death's chilly sea
Will He, His love still show?
Oh, yes (oh, yes), He heard my feeble cry (ooh)
From bondage set me free (set me free)
And when I reach those Pearly Gates, He will remember me (ooh)
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 4:11
"I instruct you in the way of wisdom and lead you along straight paths.”
REFLECTION- Cheryl
MUSIC- "We Have Been Told" Instrumental
- "Gentle Reflections" Instrumental
NOTES- Click HERE for the article about St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
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- Isaiah 28:29
"All this also comes from the Lord Almighty, whose plan is wonderful, whose wisdom is magnificent.”
REFLECTION- Jen
MUSIC- "The Kingdom of God" Instrumental
- "Let All the Earth Cry Out" (Psalm 66) by David Komel
- "Es ist ein Ros Entsprungen" by Voces8
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- 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- Sarah
MUSIC- "Lord of Glory, Who Hast Brought Us" by Instrumental Song Music
- "Nyman: The End Of The Affair: Diary Of Love" by Valentina Lisitsa
NOTES- Check out today's blog post about the Society of St. Vincent de Paul by clicking here.
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- Isaiah 7:14
"Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign; the young woman, pregnant and about to bear a son, shall name him Emmanuel.”
REFLECTION- Fr. Carl
MUSIC- "Perfection" Instrumental
- "Hail Holy Queen Enthroned Above" by The Cathedral Singers
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.
There is NO video this week, just Audio
Luke 14: 25-30
Great crowds were traveling with Jesus,
and he turned and addressed them,
“If anyone comes to me without hating his father and mother,
wife and children, brothers and sisters,
and even his own life,
he cannot be my disciple.
Whoever does not carry his own cross and come after me
cannot be my disciple.
Welcome to Concert Friday! If you're a new listener you'll see that on the first Friday of every month we dedicate the entire episode to praying with music. Today the Church celebrates the Memorial of St. Teresa of Calcutta. What a great way to end our week of focusing on Humility!
Music- "Small Things with Great Love" by Danielle Rose
- "Beautiful Day" by U2
SCRIPTURE- Proverbs 3:13
"Blessed are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding.”
REFLECTION- Gary
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- 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- Fr. Jason
MUSIC- "Deum Verum" by Psallentes
- "Forgiven" (Psalm 32) by Sons of Korah
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- Romans 11:33
“Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgments, and his paths beyond tracing out!”
REFLECTION- Sr. Carol
MUSIC-
NOTES- Click HERE for the Article about the Ladies of Charity
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- COL 3: 23
REFLECTION- Fr. Ron
MUSIC-
NOTES- CHECK OUT our email that was sent today announcing September Spirit by CLICKING HERE!
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- Isaiah 55:8
“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord.”
REFLECTION- Peggy
MUSIC- "Even If" by MercyMe
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 1:7
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.”
REFLECTION- Fr. Jim
MUSIC- The Well Tempered Clavier performed by Sviatoslav Richter
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- Matthew 24:13
"But the one who endures to the end will be saved."
REFLECTION- Kyle
MUSIC- Companions on the Journey by The 7pm Choir (YouTube)
- Your Word by David Nevue
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- 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. Kara
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- Exodus 14:14
"The Lord will fight for you. You need only to be still."
REFLECTION- Fr. Ron
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.
CLICK HERE FOR THE VIDEO to this reflection
CLICK HERE FOR 12 MINUTE GUIDED MEDITATION Fr. Ron talks about in reflection.
GO TO DISCOVER menu at the bottom of app for today's "The Week Ahead" email if you missed it in your inbox.
GOSPEL TODAY
22 Then Jesus went through the towns and villages, teaching as he made his way to Jerusalem. 23 Someone asked him, “Lord, are only a few people going to be saved?”
He said to them, 24 “Make every effort to enter through the narrow door, because many, I tell you, will try to enter and will not be able to. 25 Once the owner of the house gets up and closes the door, you will stand outside knocking and pleading, ‘Sir, open the door for us.’
“But he will answer, ‘I don’t know you or where you come from.’
26 “Then you will say, ‘We ate and drank with you, and you taught in our streets.’
27 “But he will reply, ‘I don’t know you or where you come from. Away from me, all you evildoers!’
SCRIPTURE- Isaiah 61:10
"I will rejoice heartily in the Lord. My being exalts in my God. For he has clothed me with garments of salvation and wrapped me in a robe of justice. Like a bridegroom adorned with a diadem, as a bride adorns herself with her jewels."
REFLECTION- Sr. M. Karolyn
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- 1 Peter 4:19
"So then, those who suffer according to God's will, should commit themselves to their faithful creator and continue to do good. "
REFLECTION- Lauren
MUSIC- Polkadot Paws by Allan Gogoll
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- 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. Charlene
MUSIC- Psalm 65 - What a Savior by Melanie Waldman feat. Waterdeep (https://youtu.be/gAOKRdYfHjw?si=pS0eItpTyXFTZgJL)
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 71:5-6
"For you, O Lord, are my hope, my trust, O LORD, from my youth. Upon you I have leaned from before my birth; you are he who took me from my mother’s womb. My praise is continually of you."
REFLECTION- Mary Ellyn
MUSIC- "Just As I Am" Instrumental
- "Village of St. Bernadette" Instrumental
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- Romans 15:4
"For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that we through the patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope.”
REFLECTION- Javier
MUSIC- This Littel Light of Mine by Mormon Tabernacle Choir
- Canyon Trilogy by R. Carlos Nakai
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
Luke 12: 49-53
Jesus said to his disciples:
"I have come to set the earth on fire,
and how I wish it were already blazing!
There is a baptism with which I must be baptized,
and how great is my anguish until it is accomplished!
Do you think that I have come to establish peace on the earth?
No, I tell you, but rather division.
From now on a household of five will be divided,
three against two and two against three;
a father will be divided against his son
and a son against his father,
a mother against her daughter
and a daughter against her mother,
a mother-in-law against her daughter-in-law
and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law."
SCRIPTURE- James 1:12
"Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him."
REFLECTION- Sr. Kathleen
MUSIC- "Immaculate Mary" Instrumental
- "Ave Maria" Instrumental
- "Mary Did You Know" by Genavieve Linkowski
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- Galatians 6:9
"And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up."
REFLECTION- Justin
MUSIC- "Where Charity and Love Prevail" by WLP Choir (https://youtu.be/nivALOYxON8?si=hPCYX4rp7Yng5pN3)
-"Émois (Doux)" by Jordan Critz (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLOwddnkpyY)
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 118:24
"This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it!"
REFLECTION- Cheryl
MUSIC- Psalm 43 by The Corner Room - "Christ the Lord is Risen Today" Instrumental
- "This is the Day" Instrumental
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 119:11
"I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you."
REFLECTION- Jen
MUSIC- "Seek Ye First" Instrumental
- "Touch of Heaven" Instrumental
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- Matthew 5:16
"Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.”
REFLECTION- Fr. Carl
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.
CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO to this reflection
Our Gospel is LUKE 12: 35-40
Be dressed ready for service and keep your lamps burning, like servants waiting for their master to return from a wedding banquet, so that when he comes and knocks they can immediately open the door for him. It will be good for those servants whose master finds them watching when he comes. Truly I tell you, he will dress himself to serve, will have them recline at the table and will come and wait on them. It will be good for those servants whose master finds them ready, even if he comes in the middle of the night or toward daybreak. But understand this: If the owner of the house had known at what hour the thief was coming, he would not have let his house be broken into. You also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.”
SCRIPTURE
- Hebrew 10: 23 - "Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful."
REFLECTION
- Sarah
MUSIC
- Amazing Grace by Hillsong Worship
PRAYER
To You, do I belong O God
Into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
NOTES
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- Gary
MUSIC- "As the Deer" by David Im (https://youtu.be/pmdt55ldfZE?si=PFdvAp0wcPPQQtRD)
-"Good Morning" by Alexei Surovykh (https://youtu.be/ZdaUGEXHlSQ?si=6knAfOhVzUGKfisc)
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- 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- Fr. Jason
MUSIC- "Doxology" by Amade String Orchestra (https://youtu.be/V_gAyKwMmsQ?si=l-qf7NnwtQcT9ktn)
- "Be Thou My Vision" by Worship Warehouse (https://youtu.be/OJpGAMxmJpc?si=YGb5CcTzO-B_YOxd)
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 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- Sr. Carol
MUSIC- "Lord of Glory, Who Hast Bought Us" by Mark Magnuson https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yaMu4VZy13I
-"Soft and Tenderly" by David Nevue https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVHYC5EYC3o
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- Romans 12:18
"If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men.”
REFLECTION- Jeff
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.
CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO to this reflection
Gospel
Luke 12:13-21
Then he told them a parable.
“There was a rich man whose land produced a bountiful harvest.
He asked himself, ‘What shall I do,
for I do not have space to store my harvest?’
And he said, ‘This is what I shall do:
I shall tear down my barns and build larger ones.
There I shall store all my grain and other goods
and I shall say to myself, “Now as for you,
you have so many good things stored up for many years,
rest, eat, drink, be merry!”’
But God said to him,
‘You fool, this night your life will be demanded of you;
and the things you have prepared, to whom will they belong?’
Thus will it be for all who store up treasure for themselves
but are not rich in what matters to God.”
Michael W. Smith- Awesome God (with Phil Wicham)
Matt Gilman- O Praise the Name of the Lord our God
SCRIPTURE- Matthew 11:29
"[L]earn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and you will find rest for your souls."
REFLECTION- Fr. Ron
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- Psalm 86:11
"Teach me your way, O Lord, that I may walk in your truth; unite my heart to fear your name.”
REFLECTION- Peggy
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- Romans 12:12
"Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.”
REFLECTION- Fr. Jim
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- Colossians 3:2
"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as
working for the Lord, not for human masters."
REFLECTION- Kyle
MUSIC- "Be Not Afraid" Instrumental
- "Before the Throne of God Above" Instrumental
NOTES-
SCRIPTURE- Proverbs 3:6
“In all your ways be mindful of Him, and He will make straight your paths.”
REFLECTION- Sr. Kara
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- Psalm 27:14
"Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!”
REFLECTION- Gerry
MUSIC-
NOTES-
SCRIPTURE- 1 Cor 16:13
“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.”
REFLECTION- Sr. Karolyn
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- Psalm 29:2
"Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name; worship the Lord in the splendor of his holiness."
REFLECTION- Lauren
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- 1 Corinthians 9:22-24
"Do you not know that the runners in the stadium all run in the race, but only one wins the prize? Run so as to win. Every athlete exercises discipline in every way. They do it to win a perishable crown, but we an imperishable one."
REFLECTION- Fr. Ron
MUSIC- "Chariots of Fire" by 2 Cellos
NOTES
-
SCRIPTURE- 1 Chronicles 16:11
"Seek the Lord and His strength; seek His presence continually.”
REFLECTION- Mary Ellyn
MUSIC- Dan Gibson Solitudes
- Holy Forever by Andre Cavalcante
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- 2 Corinthians 5:17
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new one has come.”
REFLECTION- Javier
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 16:3
"“Entrust your works to the Lord, and your plans will succeed.”
REFLECTION- Sr. Kathleen
MUSIC- "Quiet Place" Instrumental
- "Take My Life and Let it Be" Instrumental
NOTES-
SCRIPTURE- Micah 6:8
“He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.”
REFLECTION- Justin
MUSIC- "Great is the Lord" Instrumental
- "Lord of all Hopefulness" Instrumental
NOTES-
SCRIPTURE- Romans 12:2
"Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect."
REFLECTION- Sr. Charlene
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- John 16:24
"Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete."
REFLECTION- Jen
MUSIC- "Lux Aeterna"
- "Ancient of Days" by David Bauer
CONCERT FRIDAY SONG- "A Living Prayer" by Alison Krauss
NOTES- thegodminute.org/post/reflection-on-the-liturgy-and-ordinary-time
SCRIPTURE- Romans 12:2
"Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is – His good, pleasing and perfect will.”
REFLECTION- Fr. Carl
MUSIC- Be Thou My Vision | Fingerstyle Guitar Cover (With Tabs) by Titus Major
NOTES-
SCRIPTURE- Psalm 51:10
"Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me."
REFLECTION- Kyle
MUSIC- Instrumental
NOTES-
SCRIPTURE- Proverbs 15:5
“A fool despises his father’s instruction, but he who receives correction is prudent.”
REFLECTION- Sarah
MUSIC- Summer's Over But it's OK by Noble Oak
NOTES- Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati is the one who is to be canonized in September that Sarah mentions in her reflection
SCRIPTURE- James 1:6
"Whoever asks shouldn’t hesitate. They should ask in faith without doubting. Whoever doubts is like the surf of the sea, tossed and turned by the wind."
REFLECTION- Fr. Jason
MUSIC- Music Momentary by Olafur Arnalds and Voces8
NOTES-
Happy Independence Day!
On this first Friday of the month we are praying with music.
Welcome to Concert Friday
"I Am Free" by Josh Blakesley
"Living in America" by James Brown
Enjoy!
REFLECTOR
- Sr. Carol
MUSIC
- Various Guitar
PRAYER
To You, do I belong O God
Into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
NOTES
- Feast of St. Thomas the Apostle
SCRIPTURE
- Corinthians 16: 13
REFLECTOR
- Jeff
MUSIC
- Confitemini Domino by Taize
PRAYER
To You, do I belong O God
Into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
NOTES
SCRIPTURE- 2 chronicles 15:7
“But you, take courage! Do not let your hands be weak, for your work shall be rewarded.”
REFLECTION- Gary
MUSIC- "O Esca Viatorum" by The Cathedral Singers
- "O Lord Hear My Prayer" Taizé
NOTES-
REFLECTOR
- Peggy
MUSIC
- Impending Death of the Virgin Spirit
PRAYER
To You, do I belong O God
Into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
NOTES
- Check out our BLOG on the app or website for a post to learn a bit more about the 1st Martyrs
SCRIPTURE- Philippians 2:12
“For it is God who is working in you, enabling you to both desire and to work out His good purposes.”
REFLECTION- Fr. Jim
MUSIC- "O Sacred Heart, O Love Divine" by Fr. Theodore Metcalf
- "The Bells of St. Mary's" Instrumental
CONCERT FRIDAY SONG- "You Raise Me Up" by Josh Groban
NOTES- Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
REFLECTOR
- Fr. Ron
MUSIC
- Bubbles by Holly Jones
- St Andrew by Alexis Ffrench
PRAYER
To You, do I belong O God
Into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
NOTES
SCRIPTURE- Psalm 16:8
“I keep the Lord in mind always. Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.”
REFLECTION- Sarah
MUSIC- "Near" Instrumental
- "In Christ Alone" Instrumental
NOTES-
SCRIPTURE
- Isaiah 49: 50
REFLECTOR
- Gerry
MUSIC
- Praise the Lord, Amen by Sacred Treasures V
PRAYER
To You, do I belong O God
Into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
NOTES
SCRIPTURE- Psalm 27: 14
“Wait for the Lord; be strong and courageous. Wait for the Lord.”
REFLECTION- Sr. Karolyn
MUSIC- "Let Us Break Bread Together" Instrumental
- "Wait for the Lord" Taize
NOTES-
CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO to this reflection
Luke 9: 11-17
Late in the afternoon the Twelve came to him and said, “Send the crowd away so they can go to the surrounding villages and countryside and find food and lodging, because we are in a remote place here.”
13 He replied, “You give them something to eat.”
They answered, “We have only five loaves of bread and two fish—unless we go and buy food for all this crowd.” 14 (About five thousand men were there.)
But he said to his disciples, “Have them sit down in groups of about fifty each.” 15 The disciples did so, and everyone sat down. 16 Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, he gave thanks and broke them. Then he gave them to the disciples to distribute to the people. 17 They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over.
SCRIPTURE- Genesis 19:17
"And they brought them outside, and one said, 'Escape for your life. Do not look behind you, nor stop anywhere in the plain. Escape to the hills, lest you be swept away.'"
REFLECTION- Lauren
MUSIC- "To the Lamb" Instrumental
- "Lead Me, Lord" Instrumental
NOTES
- Concert Friday
"Move" by MercyMe
I′m not about to give up
Because I heard you say
There's gonna be brighter days
There′s gonna be brighter days
I won't stop, I'll keep my head up
No, I′m not here to stay
There′s gonna be brighter days
There's gonna be brighter days
I just might bend, but I won′t break
As long as I can see your face
When life won't play along
And right keeps going wrong
And I can′t seem to find my way
I know where I am found
So I won't let it drag me down
No, I′ll keep dancin' anyway
I'm gonna move, move
I′m gonna move, move
I′m gonna move (I'm gonna move)
I′ve got to hold her steady
Keep my head in the game
Everything is about to change
Everything is about to change
This hurt is getting heavy
But I'm not about to cave
Everything is about to change
There′s gonna be brighter days
I just might bend, but I won't break
As long as I can see your face
When life won′t play along
And right keeps going wrong
And I can't seem to find my way
I know where I am found
So I won't let it drag me down
No, I′ll keep dancin′ anyway
(I'm gonna move)
No matter what may come
Gotta move to a different drum
(Gonna move)
No matter what life brings
Gotta move, gotta move to a different beat
No matter what may come
Gotta move to a different drum
No matter what life brings
Gotta move, gotta move to a different beat
I just might bend, but I won′t break
As long as I can see your face
When life won't play along
And right keeps going wrong
And I can′t seem to find my way
I know where I am found
So I won't let it drag me down
Oh, I′ll keep dancin' anyway
When life won't play along
And right keeps going wrong
And I can′t seem to find my way
I know where I am found
So I won′t let it drag me down
Oh, I'll keep dancin′ anyway
(I'm gonna move)
No matter what may come (I′m gonna move)
Gotta move to a different drum
(Gonna move)
No matter what life brings
Gotta move, gotta move to a different beat
REFLECTOR
- Sr. Charlene
MUSIC
- All Creatures of our God and King by Paul Cardall
- Seeds of Growth by Malte Martin
PRAYER
To You, do I belong O God
Into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
NOTES
REFLECTOR
- Mary Ellyn
MUSIC
- "Psalm 19- Their Message Goes Out" - Unknown source
PRAYER
To You, do I belong O God
Into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
NOTES
SCRIPTURE- 2 Cor 9:7
“Each of you should give…no reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”
REFLECTION- Javier
MUSIC- "All Creatures of our God and King" Instrumental
- "All That We Have" Instrumental
NOTES-
SCRIPTURE- Jeremiah 13:7
"So I went to the Euphrates and dug a linen loincloth out of the hole where I had hidden it, but now it was rotting and falling apart. The loincloth was good for nothing."
REFLECTION- Sr. Kathleen
MUSIC- "Imagining" Instrumental
- "We Are Many Parts" Instrumental
NOTES-
Only Audio this week for our reflection on Trinity Sunday
Book reference by Fr. Ron:
The Hidden Life of Trees: What They Feel, How They Communicate―Discoveries from A Secret World: 1By Peter Wohlleben
REFLECTOR
- Justin
MUSIC
- "God has His arms around me" from the film, "40 Guns"
PRAYER
To You, do I belong O God
Into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
NOTES
REFLECTOR
- Sr. Kathleen
MUSIC
- Be Thou My Vision from YouTube
PRAYER
To You, do I belong O God
Into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
SCRIPTURE- Hebrews 11:6
“And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that he exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.”
REFLECTION- Jen
MUSIC- "Luminous" Instrumental
- "Memories" Instrumental
NOTES-
REFLECTOR
- Fr. Carl
MUSIC
- Beautiful Savior (piano version)
PRAYER
To You, do I belong O God
Into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
NOTES
SCRIPTURE- Isaiah 66:2
“I will look favorably on this kind of person: one who is humble, submissive in spirit, and trembles at my word.”
REFLECTION- Roxie
MUSIC- "Laetus Sum" Gregorian Chant
- "Ave Maria" Instrumental
NOTES- Feast of Mary, Mother of the Church
Fr. Charlie Bouchard, OP joins us for our reflection today on the feast of Pentecost. There is ONLY AUDIO to this reflection.
On this first Friday of the month we'll be praying with music.
Welcome to Concert Friday!
"You Say" by Lauren Daigle
"This is Me" by Keala Settle
Enjoy!!
SCRIPTURE- Deuteronomy 18:15.
"Moses said, The LORD your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among you. You must listen to him."
REFLECTION- Fr. Ron
MUSIC- Harp Instrumental
- Piano Instrumental
NOTES-
SCRIPTURE- Luke 6:38
"Give and it will be given to you. A good measure pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap; for with the measure you use it will be measured to you."
REFLECTOR- Sr. Carol
MUSIC- "Polar" Instrumental
- "How Great Though Art" Instrumental
NOTES-
REFLECTOR
- Jeff
MUSIC
- When the Moon Sings by William Ackerman
PRAYER
To You, do I belong O God
Into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
NOTES
REFLECTOR
- Gary
MUSIC
- We walk by Faith Not by Sight
PRAYER
To You, do I belong O God
Into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
NOTES
REFLECTOR
- Justin
MUSIC
- God of Day and God of Darkness
- Here I Am, Lord
PRAYER
To You, do I belong O God
Into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
NOTES
SCRIPTURE- Isaiah 6:8
"I heard the voice of the Lord saying, 'Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?' Then I said, 'Here I am; send me!'"
REFLECTION- Jeff
MUSIC- "Forest Path" Instrumental
- "Here I Am, Lord" by John Michael Talbot
NOTES-
SCRIPTURE- John 7:38
"Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, streams of living water will flow from within him."
REFLECTION- Sr. Charlene
MUSIC- "A Tiny Ripple" Instrumental
- "Come to the Water/I Will Run to You" Matt Maher
NOTES-
REFLECTOR
- Jen
MUSIC
- Holy, Holy, Holy
PRAYER
To You, do I belong O God
Into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
NOTES
SCRIPTURE-John 15:13
"No one has greater love than this, to lay down one's life for one's friends."
REFLECTION- Fr. Ron
MUSIC- "Stay in the Dark" Instrumental
- "Taps" Instrumental
- "Cathedral Ambiance" Instrumental
- "Let There Be Peace On Earth" Instrumental
NOTES- Memorial Day
SCRIPTURE- Romans 6:6"We know that our old self was crucified with him in order that the body of sin might be brought to nothing, so that we would no longer be enslaved to sin."
REFLECTION- Fr. Kevin
MUSIC- "Light My Way" Instrumental
- "Memories" Instrumental
NOTES-
CONCERT FRIDAY- "Good Morning" by Mandisa
Wave away my yesterday
Cause I'm leaving it behind me
Hello sunshine, come what may
I feel something new inside me
I hear the birds singing
Now my alarm's ringing
Get up, get up, hey
It's a good morning
Wake up to a brand new day
This morning
I'm stepping, stepping
Stepping on my way
Good morning
You give me strength
You give me just what I need
And I can feel the hope that's rising in me
It's a good morning
Slow down, breathe in
Don't move ahead
I'm just living in this moment
I've got my arms raised, un-phased
Jump out of bed
Gotta get this party going, hmmm
I went to bed dreaming
You woke me up singing
Get up, get up, hey
'Cause it's a good morning
Wake up to a brand new day
This morning
I'm stepping, stepping
Stepping on my way
Good morning
You give me strength
You give me just what I need
And I can feel the hope that's rising up in me
It's a good morning
Good morning
Now I'm smiling, and I'm kissing all my worries goodbye
Got the feeling
If I spread my wings, I might even fly
You are my truth, my way
Give me the strength to say
Get up, get up, get up
Ooh, 'cause it's a good morning, ooh, oh yeah
Mr. Mac to the mic
Hey, top of the morning to you, 'Disa
You smoothie, me ice cold pizza
Cafe au lait, latte dah
You do the zumba, but I do not
Give me like half a marathon
I'll give you the gospel of St. John
Hits me like a wake up bomb
'Cause we both know that His mercy flows in the morning
'Cause it's a good morning
Wake up to a brand new day
This morning
I'm stepping, stepping
Stepping on my way
Good morning
You give me strength
You give me just what I need
And I can feel the hope that's rising up in me
It's a good morning
Wake up to a brand new day
This morning
I'm stepping, stepping
Stepping on my way
Good morning
You give me strength
You give me just what I need
And I can feel the hope that's rising up in me
It's a good morning
Top of the morning to you, 'Disa
Hey, top of the morning to you, girl
To-to-top of the morning to you, 'Disa
Morning little miss sunshine
Man, you morning people
No, I'm serious
SCRIPTURE- Matthew 6:26-27
"Look at the birds in the air. They do not sew or reap or stow away in barns, and yet your Heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they."
REFLECTION- Lauren
MUSIC- "Do Not Worry" by Ellie Holcomb
NOTES
SCRIPTURE
- Proverbs 28: 26
REFLECTOR
- Sarah
MUSIC
- Mother Dear, O Pray For Me by Panis Angelicus
PRAYER
To You, do I belong O God
Into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
NOTES
SCRIPTURE- Psalm 37:5
"Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this: He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn, your vindication like the noonday sun."
REFLECTION- Sr. Carol
MUSIC- "Biomes" Instrumental
- "The Lord is my Light" Taize´
NOTES-
SCRIPTURE
- John 1: 1
REFLECTOR
- Sr. Kathleen
MUSIC
- Mother of God, Here I Stand
PRAYER
To You, do I belong O God
Into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
NOTES
SCRIPTURE- Luke 23:34
"And Jesus said, 'Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.'"
REFLECTION- Fr. Jason
MUSIC- "New Day" Instrumental
- "Redemption" Instrumental
CONCERT FRIDAY SONG- "Forever Young" by Rod Stewart
May the good Lord be with you down every road you roam
And may sunshine and happiness surround you when you're far from home
And my you grow to be proud, dignified and true
And do unto others as you'd have done to you
Be courageous and be brave
And in my heart you'll always stay
Forever young (forever young)
Forever young (forever young)
May good fortune be with you, may your guiding light be strong
Build a stairway to heaven with a prince or a vagabond
And may you never love in vain
And in my heart you will remain
Forever young (forever young)
Forever young (forever young)
Forever young
Forever young
Yeah!
And when you finally fly away, I'll be hoping that I served you well
For all the wisdom of a lifetime, no one can ever tell
But whatever road you choose, I'm right behind you win or lose
Forever young (forever young)
Forever young (forever young)
Forever young
Forever young
For-, forever young
Forever young
SCRIPTURE
- Psalm 121
REFLECTOR
- Sr. Karolyn
MUSIC
- Peace I Leave with You by "Catholic Hymns"
PRAYER
To You, do I belong O God
Into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
NOTES
SCRIPTURE
- Luke 22: 19
REFLECTOR
- Lauren
MUSIC
- Take and Eat by Michael Joncas
PRAYER
To You, do I belong O God
Into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
NOTES
- A Vincentian Reflection on Pope Leo's First Address
SCRIPTURE- Romans 8:14
"For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God."
REFLECTION- Peggy
MUSIC- "On this Day, O Beautiful Mother"
- "Immaculate Mary"
NOTES-
SCRIPTURE
- 2 Corinthians 5:21
"For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God."
REFLECTION- Fr. Jim
MUSIC- "Prayer of St. Francis" Instrumental
- "Stillness" Instrumental
NOTES-
CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO to this reflection
Sr. Carol helps me out today with a reflection on her mother and the devotion she had to Our Lady.
SCRIPTURE
- Psalm 119
REFLECTOR
- Sr. Carol
MUSIC
- Instrumental
- Sing of Mary
- Mama by Spice Girls
NOTES
SCRIPTURE
- Psalm 115
REFLECTOR
- Mary Ellyn Schneider (new) - Email: hair4kids@comcast.net
MUSIC
- Psalm 103 Violin music
PRAYER
To You, do I belong O God
Into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
NOTES
SCRIPTURE-Proverbs 18:10
"The name of the Lord is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe."
REFLECTION- Roxie
MUSIC- "Glorious in Majesty" Instrumental
- "Bring Flowers of the Rarest" Instrumental
NOTES
- Papal Conclave Begins
- Home May Crowning
SCRIPTURE
- Psalm 51:10
"Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me."
REFLECTION- Javier
MUSIC- "Set the Course" Instrumental
- "Manhattan Sunrise" Instrumental
NOTES-
REFLECTOR
- Fr. Carl
MUSIC
- Cuan Grande es El
PRAYER
To You, do I belong O God
Into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
NOTES
- Be sure and pray with us our CONCLAVE PRAYER for direction and discernment of the Cardinals gathering to elect the next pope on Wednesday. The prayer is on our Welcome Screen and our App blog....
The first Fridays of every month we let music lead us in prayer and we call it, Concert Friday. So today we have three songs that will lift our hearts and spirits to God that come from ages past when many of us were little kids. Oldies, but truly, goodies. See if you remember them (those of you older than 55!)
SCRIPTURE- 1 John 4:10
"This is what real love is: It is not our love for God; it is God's love for us. He sent his Son to die in our place to take away our sins."
REFLECTION- Sr. Kara
MUSIC- "Gather Us In" Instrumental
- "Bless the Lord O My Soul" Instrumental
NOTES-
SCRIPTURE
- Psalm 95: 3
REFLECTOR
- Jen (jenryan@kenrick.edu)
MUSIC
- Regina Caeli Laitare
- Hearing the Harvest by We Dream of Eden & Anita Tatlow
PRAYER
To You, do I belong O God
Into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
NOTES
REFLECTOR
- Sr. Carol
MUSIC
PRAYER
To You, do I belong O God
Into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
NOTES
- Feast of St. Catherine of Siena
SCRIPTURE-Jeremiah 31:34
"For I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more."
REFLECTION-Jeff
MUSIC-"Gregorian Chant" by Sistine Chapel Choir
-"Loving and Forgiving" by Scott Soper
NOTES-
SCRIPTURE-Matthew 10:28
"And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather fear him who can destroy both soul and body in hell."
REFLECTION-Gerry
MUSIC-"Sing to the Mountains" Instrumental
-"Sing With All the Saints in Glory" Choral Collection
CONCERT FRIDAY
"Alleluia! Love is Alive" by Steve AngrisanoPeople of God, see the morning is new
Rise from your sleeping and run to the tomb
Come and see! Come and see! He is alive!
A grave that is empty, a promise fulfilled
God who was with us is here with us still
He is here! He is here! He is alive!
Alleluia! Love is alive
Conquered the grave and defeated the night
Alleluia! Love is alive!
The Son has arisen for all
Your people sing alleluia!
People of God, let your fear fall away
Your chains have been broken; abandon your shame
Lift your hearts! Lift your hearts! He is alive!
Here now is mercy embracing your soul
Here, the fulfillment that once was foretold
It is true! It is true! He is alive!
Alleluia! Love is alive
Conquered the grave and defeated the night
Alleluia! Love is alive!
The Son has arisen for all
Your people sing alleluia!
People of God now rejoicing in Christ
Carry your joy to the darkness of night
Tell the world! Tell the world! He is alive!
Hear the good news of this glorious day
Every heart singing as heaven proclaims
He is Lord! He is Lord! He is alive!
Alleluia! Love is alive
Conquered the grave and defeated the nights
Alleluia! Love is alive!
The Son has arisen for all
Alleluia! Love is alive
Conquered the grave and defeated the night
Alleluia! Love is alive!
The Son has arisen for all
Your people sing alleluia!
SCRIPTURE
- 2 Timothy 2: 15
REFLECTOR
- Fr. Jason
MUSIC
- All Creatures of our God and King by Prayers of the Saints
NOTES
SCRIPTURE-Psalm 139:14
"I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well."
REFLECTION-Sr. Karolyn
MUSIC-"Canticle of the Sun" Instrumental
-"Christ the Lord is Risen Today" Instrumental
NOTES-https://bit.ly/LitanyofRedeemedHumanity
REFLECTOR
- Fr. Jim
MUSIC
- Alleluia, Sing to Jesus
POPE FRANCIS PRAYER
Gracious God,
Hear our voice above the murmurs of sorrow
for it is the voice of confusion,
seeking Your still small voice of calm.
Hear our voice as we give thanks for Your faithful servant, Pope Francis.
For it is the voice of praise,
joining with sadness and joy.
Hear our voice as we pray for the future,
for it is a voice of hope
longing to see Your Church made whole.
Hear our voice as we watch with those who deliberate,
for it is the voice of humility
asking for their wisdom and discernment in electing our new pontiff.
Hear our voice as we pray in solidarity with the poor,
for it is the voice of peace
searching for justice that Francis prayed with such faithful devotion.
O God, in Easter joy
we lift our hopes and this prayer,
with confidence and trust.
We offer back to You, our brother, Your son, Francis,
a leader and pontiff we will always remember with fondness and gratitude.
In the name of the Risen Lord we pray, Amen.
SCRIPTURE-John 13:14-15
“Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet, you also should wash one another’s feet. I have set an example that you should do as I have done for you.”
REFLECTION-Fr. Kevin
MUSIC-"Poetry" Instrumental
-"The Servant Song" by Jon Niven
NOTES- thegodminute.org/retreat
SCRIPTURE
- Luke 22: 2-6
REFLECTOR
- S.r Kathleen
MUSIC
- Lauridsen O Magnum Mysterium
NOTES
- Our Triduum Retreat: thegodminute.org/retreat
SCRIPTURE
Romans 8:32
"He who did not spare His own son, but gave Him up for us all - how will He not also, along with Him, graciously give us all things?"
REFLECTION
Fr. Carl
MUSIC
"Kyrie Eleison" by Dan Gibson's Solitudes
"A Stretch of Sun" by Jeff Geinke
NOTEShttps://www.thegodminute.org/lent
SCRIPTURE- Matthew 21:12-13
“Jesus entered the temple and drove out all who sold and bought in the temple and he overturned the tables of the money-changers and the seats of those who were selling doves. He said to them, “It is written, ‘My house shall be called a house of prayer,’ but you make it a den of thieves.’”
REFLECTION-Peggy
MUSIC-"Were You There" Instrumental
-"Crown Him with Many Crowns" Instrumental
NOTES- thegodminute.org/lent
SCRIPTURE
Galatians 5:22-23
"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law."
REFLECTION
Javier
MUSIC
"Dream 13" by Max Rictner
"O Sacred Head, Now Wounded" by 4Him
CONCERT FRIDAY SONG"Worlds Apart" by Jars of Clay
I am the only one to blame for this
Somehow it all ends up the same
Soaring on the wings of selfish pride, flew too high
And like a Icarus, I collide
With a world I try so hard to leave behind
To rid myself of all but love
To give and die
To turn away and not become
Another nail to pierce the skin of One who loved
More deeply than the oceans
More abundant than the tears
Of a world embracing every heartache
And can I be the one to sacrifice?
Or grip the spear and watch the blood and water flow?
Take my world apart
(To need You) I am on my knees
(To love You) take my world apart
(To need You) broken on my knees
All said and done, I stand alone
Amongst remains of a life I should not own
Takes all I am to believe
In the mercy that covers me
Did You really have to die for me?
All I am for all You are
What I need and what I believe
Are worlds apart
And I pray
Take my world apart
(To need You) I am on my knees
(To love You) take my world apart
(To need You) broken on my knees
On my knees
I look beyond the empty cross
Forgetting what my life has cost
And wipe away the crimson stains
Dull the nails that still remains
More and more I need You now
I owe You more each passing hour
Battle between grace and pride
Gave up not so long ago
So steal my heart and take the pain
And wash my feet and cleanse my pride
Take the selfish, take the weak
And all the things I cannot hide
Take the beauty, take my tears
Sin-soaked heart, make it Yours
Take my world all apart
Take it now, take it now
And serve the ones that I despise (to love You)
Speak the words I can't deny (take my world apart)
Watch the world I used to love (to need You)
Fall to dust and blow away (I am on my knees)
I look beyond the empty cross (to love You)
Forgetting what my life has cost (take my world apart)
I wipe away the crimson stains (to need You)
Dull the nails that still remain (broken on my knees)
Steal my heart and take the pain (to love You)
Take the selfish, take the weak (to need You)
And all the things I cannot hide
Take the beauty, take my tears (on my knees)
Take my world apart, take my world apart (to love You)
And I pray (to need You)
And I pray, and I pray (on my knees)
Take my world apart
Worlds apart
SCRIPTURE- Matthew 11:28
"Come to me all you who labor and are burdened and I will give you rest."
REFLECTION
- Fr. Ron
MUSIC- "Love Divine, All Loves Excelling" Instrumental
- "Behold the Lamb" Instrumental
NOTES- thegodminute.org/lent
SCRIPTURE
- Proverbs 16: 20
REFLECTOR
- Lauren
MUSIC
- River Flows in You by Layers Classic
NOTES
SCRIPTURE- John 4:24
"God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in spirit and in truth."
REFLECTION-Sr. Charlene
MUSIC-"Praise to the Lord, the Almighty" Instrumental
-"Psalm 62 (Only In God)" by John Michael Talbot
-"Spirit and Truth" by New Birth Choir
NOTES
-thegodminute.org/lent
SCRIPTURE
- Galatians 2: 20
REFLECTOR
- Sarah
MUSIC
- Turn to Me by Sunday Night Choir
- Tutorial by RIOPY
NOTES
- thegodminute.org/lent
Our 5th Sunday of Lent with SIMPLICTY as our spiritual theme and focus preparing us for the Resurrection of Christ.
CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO to this reflection
thegodminute.org/lent
Today's Examination of Conscience theme is "Zeal".
CLICK HERE to begin...
"Brave" by Sara Bareilles
You can be amazing
You can turn a phrase into a weapon or a drug
You can be the outcast
Or be the backlash of somebody's lack of love
Or you can start speaking up
Nothing's gonna hurt you the way that words do
When they settle 'neath your skin
Kept on the inside and no sunlight
Sometimes a shadow wins
But I wonder what would happen if you
Say what you wanna say
And let the words fall out
Honestly I wanna see you be brave
With what you want to say
And let the words fall out
Honestly I wanna see you be brave
I just wanna see you
I just wanna see you
I just wanna see you
I wanna see you be brave
I just wanna see you
I just wanna see you
I just wanna see you
I wanna see you be brave
Everybody's been there, everybody's been stared down
By the enemy
Fallen for the fear and done some disappearing
Bow down to the mighty
But don't run, stop holding your tongue
Maybe there's a way out of the cage where you live
Maybe one of these days you can let the light in
Show me how big your brave is
Say what you wanna say
And let the words fall out
Honestly I wanna see you be brave
With what you want to say
And let the words fall out
Honestly I wanna see you be brave
Innocence, your history of silence
Won't do you any good
Did you think it would?
Let your words be anything but empty
Why don't you tell them the truth?
Say what you wanna say
And let the words fall out
Honestly I wanna see you be brave
With what you want to say
And let the words fall out
Honestly I wanna see you be brave
I just wanna see you
I just wanna see you
I just wanna see you
I wanna see you be brave
I just wanna see you
I just wanna see you
I just wanna see you
See you be brave
I just wanna see you
I just wanna see you
I just wanna see you
I just wanna see you
I just wanna see you
I just wanna see you
"Home" by Phillip PhillipsHold on to me as we go
As we roll down this unfamiliar road
And although this wave, wave is stringing us along
Just know you're not alone
'Cause I'm gonna make this place your home
Settle down, it'll all be clear
Don't pay no mind to the demons
They fill you with fear
The trouble - it might drag you down
If you get lost, you can always be found
Just know you're not alone
'Cause I'm gonna make this place your home
Settle down, it'll all be clear
Don't pay no mind to the demons
They fill you with fear
The trouble - it might drag you down
If you get lost, you can always be found
Just know you're not alone
'Cause I'm gonna make this place your home
Come on
GO TO THE EXAMINATION PAGE (Simplicity Virtue)
SCRIPTURE
REFLECTOR
- Gary
MUSIC
- Hourglass by Michael Logozar
NOTES
Go to our Daily Examination of Conscience (Mortification)
SCRIPTURE
- Proverbs 17:22 "A merry heart does good, like medicine, but a broken spirit dries the bones."
REFLECTOR
- Sr. Kara
NOTES
SCRIPTURE
Deuteronomy 31:8
"The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged."
REFLECTION
Sr. Carol
MUSIC
"Hear My Cry" (Instrumental)
"Trust in the Lord" by Roc O'Connor - St. Louis Jesuits
NOTESToday's Examination of Conscience theme is "Meekness".
CLICK HERE to begin...
Today's Examination of Conscience theme is "Humility".
CLICK HERE to begin...
SCRIPTURE- Isaiah 42:16"And I will bring the blind by a way that they knew not; I will lead them in paths that they have not known: I will make darkness light before them, and crooked things straight. These things will I do unto them, and not forsake them."
REFLECTION
- Jen
MUSIC- "Hosea" Instrumental
- "Hear My Cry" Instrumental
NOTES
CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO to this reflection from Fr. Ron
This week's theme is a classic spiritual one in preparation to receive the Lord at Easter. And we have a great 5-day plan to move us into your BEST CONFESSION EVER!
thegodminute.org/lent
SCRIPTURE
- Psalm 84: 12
REFLECTOR
- Fr. Jim
MUSIC
- Perfect Peace by Jay Stocker
CONCERT FRIDAY
Miracles by Pet Shop Boys
NOTES
SCRIPTURE- James 1:17"Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows."
REFLECTION-Gerry
MUSIC- "Mother of God, Here I Stand" by Tavener
- "More Love, More Power" Instrumental
NOTES- thegodminute.org/lent
SCRIPTURE
- Psalm 103: 1
REFLECTOR
- Justin
MUSIC
- Whatsoever You Do (Instrumental)
PRAYER
To You, do I belong O God
Into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
NOTES
SCRIPTURE
Isaiah 40:27
"Why do you say, 'The Lord does not see what happens to me; He does not care if I am treated fairly'?"
REFLECTION
Sr. Karolyn
MUSIC
"Never Alone" (Instrumental)
"Holy is His Name (The Magnificat)" (Instrumental)
NOTESToday is the Feast of the Annunciation of the Lord.
SCRIPTURE- Proverbs 3:26
"For the Lord will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being caught."
REFLECTION
-Jeff
MUSIC-"Shadows" Instrumental
-"In Christ Alone" by Lauren Daigle
NOTES- thegodminute.org/lent
SCRIPTURE-Ephesians 1:4-5
"He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we could be holy and blameless before Him. In love He predestined us to adoption as sons through Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the kind intention of His will."
REFLECTION-Roxie
MUSIC
-"Still" Instrumental
-"Take My Life and Let It Be" Instrumental
CONCERT FRIDAY
-"Endless Night" by Jason Raize and The Lion King Ensemble
Where has the starlight gone?
Dark is the day
How can I find my way home?
Home is an empty dream
Lost to the night
Father, I feel so alone
You promised you'd be there
Whenever I needed you
Whenever I call your name
You're not anywhere
I'm trying to hold on
Just waiting to hear your voice
One word, just a word will do
To end this nightmare
When will the dawning break
Oh endless night
Sleepless I dream of the day
When you were by my side
Guiding my path
Father, I can't find the way
You promised you'd be there
Whenever I needed you
Whenever I call your name
You're not anywhere
I'm trying to hold on
Just waiting to hear your voice
One word, just a word will do
To end this nightmare
I know that the night must end
And that the sun will rise
And that the sun will rise
I know that the clouds must clear
And that the sun will shine
And that the sun will shine
Simba and I know that the night must end
And that the sun will rise
And that the sun will rise
I know that the clouds must clear
And that the sun will shine
And that the sun will shine
(Repeat to end)
I know
Yes, I know
The sun will rise
Yes, I know
I know
The clouds must clear
I know that the night must end
I know that the sun will rise
And I'll hear your voice deep inside
I know that the night must end
And that the clouds must clear
The sun
The sun will rise
The sun
The sun will rise
SCRIPTURE
- Luke 6: 31
REFLECTOR
- Fr. Kevin
MUSIC
- Campfire by Ludovico Einaudi
PRAYER
To You, do I belong O God
Into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
NOTES
- thegodminute.org/lent
SCRIPTURE
- Psalm 100: 1 - "Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs."
REFLECTOR
- Sr. Kathleen
MUSIC
- If Today you hear His voice - Songs in His presence
- Shout for Joy by North Central University Worship Live
NOTES
- thegodminute.org/lent
SCRIPTURE
-Matthew 28:19-20
-"Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you."
REFLECTION
-Fr. Carl
MUSIC-"O Sacred Head Surrounded" Instrumental
-"Open My Eyes, Lord" by Jesse Manibusan
NOTESLink to 9-Day Novena to St. Joseph
SCRIPTURE
2 Samuel 22:29
"You, Lord, are my lamp; the Lord turns my darkness into light."
REFLECTION
Peggy
MUSIC
"All the Way My Savior Leads Me" (Instrumental)
"Blessed Assurance" (Instrumental)
NOTESCeltic Protection Prayer - The Lorica of St. Fursey
"May the guiding hands of God be on my shoulders,
may the presence of the Holy Spirit be on my head,
may the sign of Christ be on my forehead,
may the voice of the Holy Spirit be in my ears,
may the smell of the Holy Spirit be in my nose,
may the sight of the company of heaven be in my eyes,
may the speech of the company of heaven be in my mouth,
may the work of the church of God be in my hands,
may the serving of God and my neighbor be in my feet,
may God make my heart his home,
and may I belong to God, my Father, completely. Amen."
ANNOUNCEMENT
Link to 9-Day Novena to St. Joseph
CLICK HERE for the video to this reflection
The focus we're training this week is PRAYER (Alms was last week).
SCRIPTURE
Isaiah 8:17
"I will wait for the Lord...I will put my trust in Him."
REFLECTION
Javier
MUSIC
"Loving and Forgiving" (Instrumental)
"Crown Him with Many Crowns" (Instrumental)
NOTES
Link to 9-Day Novena to St. Joseph
CONCERT FRIDAY"This Road" by Jars of Clay
All heavy laden acquainted with sorrow
May Christ in our marrow carry us home
From alabaster come blessings of laughter
A fragrance of passion and joy from the truth
Grant the unbroken tears ever flowing
From hearts of contrition only for You
May sin never hold true that love never broke through
For God's mercy holds us and we are His own
This road that we travel may it be the straight and narrow
God, give us peace and grace from You, all the day
Shelter with fire, our voices we raise still higher
God, give us peace and grace from You, all the day through
This road that we travel may it be the straight and narrow
God, give us peace and grace from You, all the day
Shelter with fire, our voices we raise still higher
God, give us peace and grace from You, all the day through
SCRIPTURE
- James 4:7
"Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw near to God and he will draw near to you."
REFLECTION
-Fr. Ron
MUSIC
-"Sleeping Peace" Instrumental
-"You Are Near" Kitty Cleveland
NOTES
-Link to 9-Day Novena to St. Joseph
SCRIPTURE
- Philippians 4: 11
REFLECTOR
- Laruen
MUSIC
- The Lord is My Light by "Psalms by Chris"
PRAYER
To You, do I belong O God
Into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
NOTES
- Link to 9-Day Novena to St. Joseph
SCRIPTURE- Hebrews 12:1-2
-"Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith."
REFLECTORSr. Charlene
MUSIC-"Kyrie Eleison" Gregorian Chant
-"Distraction Days" Instrumental
NOTES
Link to 9-Day Novena to St. Joseph
St. Joseph Novena Prayer- CLICK HERE
SCRIPTURE
- Proverbs 27: 9
REFLECTOR
- Sarah
MUSIC
- Diary of Love by Nyman
CLICK HERE FOR THE VIDEO to this reflection
CLICK HERE FOR THE ALMSGIVING OVERVIEW VIDEO
LUKE 4: 1-13
Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, left the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, 2 where for forty days he was tempted[a] by the devil. He ate nothing during those days, and at the end of them he was hungry.
3 The devil said to him, “If you are the Son of God, tell this stone to become bread.”
4 Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone.’[b]”
5 The devil led him up to a high place and showed him in an instant all the kingdoms of the world. 6 And he said to him, “I will give you all their authority and splendor; it has been given to me, and I can give it to anyone I want to. 7 If you worship me, it will all be yours.”
8 Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God and serve him only.’[c]”
9 The devil led him to Jerusalem and had him stand on the highest point of the temple. “If you are the Son of God,” he said, “throw yourself down from here. 10 For it is written:
“‘He will command his angels concerning you
to guard you carefully;
11 they will lift you up in their hands,
so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.’[d]”
12 Jesus answered, “It is said: ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test.’[e]”
13 When the devil had finished all this tempting, he left him until an opportune time.
The first Friday of every month is Concert Friday where we give our prayer time exclusively to music-- to lead us in reflection and prayer. And today's is a beautiful one to remind us what our season of Lent is all about.
Enjoy.
SCRIPTURE
- Exodus 16:4
"God said to Moses, 'I'm going to rain bread down from the skies for you. The people will go out and gather each day's ration, I'm going to test them to see if they'll live according to my teaching."
REFLECTION
-Sr. Carol
MUSIC-"Letting Go" Instrumental
-"I Will Make This Day My Prayer" by David Kauffman
NOTES-
SCRIPTURE
- Daniel 93: 4
REFLECTOR
- Fr. Jason Schumer
MUSIC
- Nocturnal by Gjeilo
PRAYER
To You, do I belong O God
Into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
NOTES
- Be sure and check our LENT 2025 webpage at thegodminute.org/lent
SCRIPTURE
John 10:10
"I have come that they may have life and have it to the full."
REFLECTION
Gary
MUSIC
"Praise to the Lord, the Almighty" (Instrumental)
"Moments with you" by Andreas Horschel
NOTES
SCRIPTURE
- 2 Thessalonians 3:5
"May the Lord direct your hearts into God's love and Christ's endurance."
REFLECTION
-Jen
MUSIC
-"Prayer of St. Francis" by Jamie Shaw
-"Night Rain" by Ola Gjeilo
NOTES
CLICK HERE for the video to this reflection
LUKE 6: 39-45
39 He also told them this parable: “Can the blind lead the blind? Will they not both fall into a pit? 40 The student is not above the teacher, but everyone who is fully trained will be like their teacher.
41 “Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? 42 How can you say to your brother, ‘Brother, let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when you yourself fail to see the plank in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye.
A Tree and Its Fruit
43 “No good tree bears bad fruit, nor does a bad tree bear good fruit. 44 Each tree is recognized by its own fruit. People do not pick figs from thornbushes, or grapes from briers. 45 A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and an evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of.
SCRIPTURE
John 14:6
"Jesus answered, 'I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.'"
REFLECTION
Fr. Dick
MUSIC
"The Kingdom of God" Instrumental
"A New Beginning" by James Spiliteri
CONCERT FRIDAY"Fear is a Liar" by Zach Williams (Live from Harding Prison)
When he told you you're not good enough
When he told you you're not right
When he told you you're not strong enough
To put up a good fight
When he told you you're not worthy
When he told you you're not loved
When he told you you're not beautiful
You'll never be enough
Fear, he is a liar
He will take your breath
Stop you in your steps
Fear, he is a liar
He will rob your rest
Steal your happiness
Cast your fear in the fire
'Cause fear, he is a liar
When he told you were troubled
You'll forever be alone
When he told you you should run away
You'll never find a home
When he told you you were dirty
And you should be ashamed
When he told you you could be the one
That grace could never change
Oh, fear, he is a liar
He will take your breath
Stop you in your steps
Fear, he is a liar
He will rob your rest
Steal your happiness
Cast your fear in the fire
'Cause fear, he is a liar
Let your fire fall and cast out all my fears
Let your fire fall, your love is all I feel
Let your fire fall and cast out all my fears
Let your fire fall, your love is all I feel
Let your fire fall and cast out all my fears
Let your fire fall, your love is all I feel
Oh, let your fire fall and cast out all my fears
Let your fire fall, your love is all I feel
Oh, fear, he is a liar
He will take your breath
Stop you in your steps
Fear, he is a liar
He will rob your rest
Steal your happiness
Cast your fear in the fire
'Cause fear, he is a liar
'Cause fear, he is a liar
SCRIPTURE-Psalm 37:3
"Trust in the Lord, and do good; so shall you dwell in the land, and verily you shall be fed."
REFLECTION-Peggy
MUSIC-"O Lord Hear My Prayer" Taize
-"Hands Be Still" Instrumental
NOTES
SCRIPTURE
- Luke 8: 48
REFLECTOR
- Sr. Kara
MUSIC
- I Praise You by "Songs in His Presence"
- Holy, Holy, Holy Instrumental
PRAYER
To You, do I belong O God
Into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
NOTES
- Check our app blog for a brief overview of the Holy Father's Jubilee Year of Hope that Sr. Kara refers to in her reflection.
SCRIPTURE
- John 8:12
REFLECTOR
- Jeff Diebold (our newest reflector!)
MUSIC
- Lord of All Hopefulness, Instrumental
- Be Thou my Vision sung by Nathan Pacheco
PRAYER
To You, do I belong O God
Into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
NOTES
SCRIPTURE
-John 13:34
"So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love
each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love
each other."
REFLECTION
-Javier
MUSIC
-"So Will I" Instrumental
-"Before the Throne of God Above" Instrumental
NOTES
-
Watch the video to this reflection by CLICKING HERE
Luke 6: 27-38
7 “But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. 29 If someone slaps you on one cheek, turn to them the other also. If someone takes your coat, do not withhold your shirt from them. 30 Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what belongs to you, do not demand it back. 31 Do to others as you would have them do to you.
32 “If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners love those who love them. 33 And if you do good to those who are good to you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners do that. 34 And if you lend to those from whom you expect repayment, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, expecting to be repaid in full. 35 But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High, because he is kind to the ungrateful and wicked. 36 Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.
Judging Others
37 “Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. 38 Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.”
SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 12:25
"Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, but a good word makes it glad."
REFLECTION
Gerry
MUSIC
Piano Instrumental
Prayer of St. Francis Instrumental
CONCERT FRIDAY
"Joy of the Lord" by Rend Collective
In the dead of night, I'll lift my eyes
I'll lift my eyes to You
Though the waters rise, I'll lift my eyes
I'll lift my eyes to You
While there's hope in this heart
I will praise You Lord
The joy of the Lord is my strength
The joy of the Lord is my strength
In the darkness I'll dance
In the shadows I'll sing
The joy of the Lord is my strength
When I cannot see You with my eyes
Let faith arise to You
When I cannot feel Your hand in mine
Let faith arise to You
God of mercy and love
I will praise You Lord
SCRIPTURE
- Romans 13: 8
REFLECTOR
- Fr. Jason
MUSIC
- New Dawn by Jay Stocker
- Die with a Smile by Lance Allen
PRAYER
To You, do I belong O God
Into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
NOTES
SCRIPTURE
Matthew 17:20
"Jesus said, 'If you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, 'move from here to there', and it will move. Nothing will be impossible to you.'"
REFLECTION
Sister Carol
MUSIC
"Ancient of Days" by David Bauer
Piano Instrumental
NOTES
SCRIPTURE
- Matthew 5: 4
REFLECTOR
- Fr. Kevin
MUSIC
- Tantum Ergo by Catholic Latin Classics
PRAYER
To You, do I belong O God
Into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
NOTES
SCRIPTURE
- Luke 4: 11
REFLECTOR
- Lauren
MUSIC
- Let there be peace on earth by The Sunday Church Choir
- Good Night, Day by Johannsson
PRAYER
To You, do I belong O God
Into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
NOTES
AUDIO ONLY this week.
Luke 6: 17, 20-26
Looking at his disciples, Jesus said:
“Blessed are you who are poor,
for yours is the kingdom of God.
Blessed are you who hunger now,
for you will be satisfied.
Blessed are you who weep now,
for you will laugh.
Blessed are you when people hate you,
when they exclude you and insult you
and reject your name as evil,
because of the Son of Man.“Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your reward in heaven. For that is how their ancestors treated the prophets.
“But woe to you who are rich,
for you have already received your comfort.
Woe to you who are well fed now,
for you will go hungry.
Woe to you who laugh now,
for you will mourn and weep.
Woe to you when everyone speaks well of you,
for that is how their ancestors treated the false prophets.
SCRIPTURE
- Luke 12: 30
REFLECTOR
- Sr. Charlene
MUSIC
- Hold My Hand by Lady GaGa
PRAYER
To You, do I belong O God
Into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
NOTES
Sarah Strohmeyer is leading our prayer for the first time today. Welcome, Sarah!
SCRIPTURE
Galatians 6:10
"As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith."
REFLECTION
Justin
MUSIC
"Just As I Am" Instrumental
"Goodness of God" Instrumental
NOTES
SCRIPTURE
- James 3: 9-10
REFLECTOR
- Fr. Carl
MUSIC
- If Today You Hear His Voice by Songs in His presence
PRAYER
To You, do I belong O God
Into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
NOTES
SCRIPTURE
Psalm 5:3
"In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my request before you and wait expectantly."
REFLECTION
Roxie
MUSIC
"He Leadeth Me" (Instrumental)
"Speak Now, I'm Listening" by John B. Miller
NOTES
Scripture: Psalm 14
Isaiah 41:13 "For I am the Lord, your God, who takes hold of your right
hand and says to you, do not fear; I will help you."
Reflection: Sr. Kathleen
Music: My soul is at rest
Watch the VIDEO BY CLICKING HERE
Jesus Calls His First Disciples
Luke 5: 1-11
5 One day as Jesus was standing by the Lake of Gennesaret,[a] the people were crowding around him and listening to the word of God. 2 He saw at the water’s edge two boats, left there by the fishermen, who were washing their nets. 3 He got into one of the boats, the one belonging to Simon, and asked him to put out a little from shore. Then he sat down and taught the people from the boat.
4 When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into deep water, and let down the nets for a catch.”
5 Simon answered, “Master, we’ve worked hard all night and haven’t caught anything. But because you say so, I will let down the nets.”
6 When they had done so, they caught such a large number of fish that their nets began to break. 7 So they signaled their partners in the other boat to come and help them, and they came and filled both boats so full that they began to sink.
8 When Simon Peter saw this, he fell at Jesus’ knees and said, “Go away from me, Lord; I am a sinful man!” 9 For he and all his companions were astonished at the catch of fish they had taken, 10 and so were James and John, the sons of Zebedee, Simon’s partners.
Then Jesus said to Simon, “Don’t be afraid; from now on you will fish for people.” 11 So they pulled their boats up on shore, left everything and followed him.
SCRIPTURE
Psalms 115: 17-18
Not to us, O Lord, not to us, but to Your name give the glory. The dead shall not praise the Lord, nor those in the grave. The living, the living give you thanks as I do today.
REFLECTOR
- Our newest team reflector, Sarah Strohmeyer!
PRAYER
To You, do I belong O God
Into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
MUSIC
- Rag N' Bones - What Do You Believe In?
I fell in love with impossible
Shook hands with a man named intangible
Left a trail in the sand, let 'em know that I've been here
I caught a glimpse of the invisible
I threw stones at invincible, it didn't hurt
I never said that it would work
And if I fall doesn't mean that I failed to fly
Failure was only a fail to try
I put heaven in my right hand
It's too expensive in the sky
So what do you believe in?
It's never easy to hold on when your faith is gone
Hard times ain't leavin', oh, whoa
So what do you believe in? Oh
All I need in this world (this world, this world)
All I need in this world (this world, this world)
It gets hard, but I'm breathin', yeah
So what do you believe in? Oh, whoa
I asked for answers at the bottom of a bag
I was lost, I didn't mean to make you sad
Know when push comes to shove, I was seein' double
And life turned to rubble in a flash
Every mistake that I've made was a friend of mine
Taught me to come back a hundred times
Every hill I didn't die on is a mountain that I climbed
So what do you believe in?
It's never easy to hold on when your faith is gone
Hard times ain't leavin', whoa, whoa
What do you believe in? Oh
All I need in this world (this world, this world)
All I need in this world (this world, this world)
It gets hard, but I'm breathin', yeah
So what do you believe in? Oh, whoa
I believe in love
I believe in love
I believe in love
I believe in love
So what do you believe in?
It's never easy to hold on when your faith is gone
Hard times ain't leavin'
What do you believe in?
Scripture: Psalm 15
Colossians 3:14 "Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds
everything together in perfect harmony."
Reflection: Gary
Music: Amazing Grace
SCRIPTURE
Psalm 139:16
All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.
REFLECTOR
- Sr. Karolyn
MUSIC
- Create a Clean Heart by Songs in His Presence
PRAYER
To You, do I belong O God
Into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
NOTES
SCRIPTURE
Matthew 10:8
"Freely you have received, freely give."
REFLECTION
Jen
MUSIC
"Seek Ye First" (Instrumental)
"Where Charity and Love Prevail" by Tom Harder
NOTES
Scripture: Psalm 136
Daniel 6:10 "Three times a day, Daniel got down on his knees and
prayed, giving thanks to his God, just as he had done
before."
Reflection: Sr. Carol
Music: Be present at our table, Lord
Our guest homilist, Fr. Scott Steinkerchner, OP breaks open the readings for the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. As Jesus is presented in the Temple in Jerusalem, the prophet Anna sings his praises and the prophet Simeon declares that he can now die happy because he has seen the salvation God has promised. Can we allow Jesus to take away all our fears, even the fear of death?
SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 22:9- The one who has a generous eye will be blessed and give his bread to the poor
REFLECTOR
- Fr. Jim Cormack
MUSIC
- My Soul is at Rest by Taize
- Amazing Grace (Concert Friday song) by Hillsong Worship
PRAYER
To You, do I belong O God
Into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
NOTES
Scripture: John 5:39 "You have never heard the Father's voice, nor seen His form, nor does His word dwell in you. For you do not believe the one He sent. You study the Scriptures diligently because you think that in there you have eternal life. These are the very Scriptures that testify about me. Yet, you refuse to believe."
Reflector: Fr. Ron
Music: "Be Not Afraid"
SCRIPTURE
Luke 18: 27
"But he said, What is impossible with man is possible with God"
REFLECTOR
- Gerry
MUSIC
- Holy, Holy, Holy by Stephen Buzard
- Psalm 9, The Lord will Bless His people by Francesca LaRosa
- Benedictus by Jenkins
PRAYER
To You, do I belong O God
Into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
NOTES
Scripture: The righteous shall flourish like a palm tree. They will grow like a cedar of Lebanon. They will still bear fruit in old age; they will still stay fresh and green, proclaiming "The Lord is my rock."
Reflector: Fr. Ron
Music: "What a friend we have in Jesus" by Greg Howlett
SCRIPTURE
Matthew 18:20
"When two or more are gathered together in Jesus' name, He is right there with us."
REFLECTION
Father Jim
MUSIC
"Here I Am Lord" (Instrumental)
"You Speak" by Audrey Assad (Instrumental)
NOTES
CLICK HERE to watch the video to this reflection
LUKE 1: 14-21
Jesus Rejected at Nazareth
14 Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and news about him spread through the whole countryside. 15 He was teaching in their synagogues, and everyone praised him.
16 He went to Nazareth, where he had been brought up, and on the Sabbath day he went into the synagogue, as was his custom. He stood up to read, 17 and the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was handed to him. Unrolling it, he found the place where it is written:
18 “The Spirit of the Lord is on me,
because he has anointed me
to proclaim good news to the poor.
He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners
and recovery of sight for the blind,
to set the oppressed free,
19 to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.”[a]
20 Then he rolled up the scroll, gave it back to the attendant and sat down. The eyes of everyone in the synagogue were fastened on him. 21 He began by saying to them, “Today this scripture is fulfilled in your hearing.”
SCRIPTURE
1 Peter 5:7
“Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.”
REFLECTION
Sister Charlene
MUSIC
"Great is Thy Faithfulness" by Chris Rice
NOTES
SCRIPTURE
Psalm 102:1
“Hear my prayer, O Lord, and let my cry come unto thee.”
REFLECTOR
- Umberto
MUSIC
- Gregorian Chant
- Reflective Moments Vol. 1
PRAYER
To You, do I belong O God
Into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
NOTES
SCRIPTURE
Hebrews 13:15
Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name.
REFLECTOR
- Javier
MUSIC
NOTES
SCRIPTURE
1 Peter 3: 12
For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are attentive to their prayer, but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil
REFLECTOR
- Sr. Kara
MUSIC
- Canyon Trilogy by R. Carlos Nakai
- Ripples on the Water by Alexei Surovykh
PRAYER
To You, do I belong O God
Into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
NOTES
CLICK HERE for the video to this reflection
Jesus Changes Water Into Wine
John 2: 1-11
On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, 2 and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. 3 When the wine was gone, Jesus’ mother said to him, “They have no more wine.”
4 “Woman,[a] why do you involve me?” Jesus replied. “My hour has not yet come.”
5 His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.”
6 Nearby stood six stone water jars, the kind used by the Jews for ceremonial washing, each holding from twenty to thirty gallons.[b]
7 Jesus said to the servants, “Fill the jars with water”; so they filled them to the brim.
8 Then he told them, “Now draw some out and take it to the master of the banquet.”
They did so, 9 and the master of the banquet tasted the water that had been turned into wine. He did not realize where it had come from, though the servants who had drawn the water knew. Then he called the bridegroom aside 10 and said, “Everyone brings out the choice wine first and then the cheaper wine after the guests have had too much to drink; but you have saved the best till now.”
11 What Jesus did here in Cana of Galilee was the first of the signs through which he revealed his glory; and his disciples believed in him.
SCRIPTURE
2 Timothy 1:5-6
“To Timothy, my dear son, I long to see you so that I may be filled with joy. I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your Grandmother, Lois and in your mother, Eunice. And I know and am persuaded that that faith now lives in you also.”
REFLECTION
Father Ron
MUSIC
“Gentle Reflections” (Instrumental)
“Go Into the World” by Tom Booth, performed by Sunday 7pm Choir
BONUS CONCERT FRIDAY"Good Morning" by Mandisa, featuring Toby Mac
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Wave away my yesterday
'Cause I'm leaving it behind me
Hello sunshine, come what may
I feel something new inside me
I hear the birds singing
Now my alarm's ringing
Get up, get up, hey!
It's a good morning!
Wake up to a brand new day
This morning
I'm stepping, I'm stepping, stepping on my way
Good morning
You give me strength
You give me just what I need
And I can feel the hope that's rising in me
It's a good morning
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Slow down, breathe in
Don't move ahead
I'm just living in this moment
I've got my arms raised, un-phased
Jump out of bed
Gotta get this party going
I went to bed dreaming
You woke me up singing
Get up, get up, hey!
It's a good morning!
Wake up to a brand new day
This morning
I'm stepping, I'm stepping, stepping on my way
Good morning
You give me strength
You give me just what I need
And I can feel the hope that's rising up in me
It's a good morning
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Now I'm smiling, and I'm kissing all my worries goodbye
Got the feeling, if I spread my wings I might even fly
You are my truth, my way
Give me the strength to say
Get up, get up, get up
'Cause it's a good morning, hey
Mr Mac to the mic
Hey, top of the morning to you 'disa
You smoothie, me ice cold pizza
Cafe au lait, latte dah
You do the zumba, but I do not
Give me like half a marathon
I'll give you the gospel of St John
Hits me like a wake-up bomb
'Cause we both know that His mercy flows
In the morning
Wake up to a brand new day
This morning
I'm stepping, I'm stepping, stepping on my way
Good morning
You give me strength
You give me just what I need
I can feel the hope that's rising up in me
It's a good morning
Wake up to a brand new day
This morning
I'm stepping, I'm stepping, stepping on my way
Good morning
You give me strength, you give me just what I need
I can feel the hope that's rising up in me
It's a good morning
Top of the morning to you 'disa
Hey, top of the morning to you girl
To-to-top of the morning to you 'disa
Morning little Miss Sunshine
Man, you morning people
Ha, ha, ha, no, I'm serious
Scripture
Psalm 46:10
"Be still, and know that I am God. I am exalted among the nations. I am exalted in the Earth."
ReflectionSr. Kathleen
Music"Come thou long expected Jesus" by John Catchings
"Shelter me, O God" by Bob Hurd
SCRIPTURE
John 14:27 - "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid."
REFLECTOR
- Fr. Jason
MUSIC
- Lord of All Hopefulness
- Peaceful by Casper Esmann
PRAYER
To You, do I belong O God
Into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
NOTES-
Scripture
Psalm 19:1
"The heavens declare the glory of God. The skies proclaim the works of His hand."
Reflection
Fr. Kevin
Music"Crown Him with many crowns" by the O'Neil Brothers Group
"By the roes, and by the hinds of the field" by Jóhannsson
SCRIPTURE
Galatians 1:10
“Obviously, I’m not trying to win the approval of people, but of God. If pleasing people were my goal, I would not be Christ’s servant.”
REFLECTION
Justin
MUSIC
“Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing” (Instrumental)
“Hosea - Come Back to Me” by John Michael Talbot
NOTES
Watch video to this reflection by CLICKING HERE
Luke 3: 21-22
When all the people were being baptized, Jesus was baptized too. And as he was praying, heaven was opened 22 and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: “You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased.”
REFLECTION
- Fr. Carl
MUSIC
-Il Est Ne (He is Born) by Narada
PRAYER
To You, do I belong O God
Into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
NOTES
REFLECTION
-Roxie
MUSIC
- Near by Khamir Music
PRAYER
To You, do I belong O God
Into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
NOTES
-
REFLECTION
- Fr. Dick Gielow
MUSIC
- Come to the Water by John Foley
PRAYER OF LETTING GO
To You, do I belong O God
Into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
NOTES
REFLECTION
- Jen
MUSIC
- Autumn Mood by Alexei Surovykh
PRAYER
To You, do I belong O God
Into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
NOTES
REFLECTION
- Sr. Karolyn
MUSIC
-Morning has Broken- Unknown
- Good Morning by Alexei Surovykh
PRAYER
To You, do I belong O God
Into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
NOTES
Watch the VIDEO TO THIS REFLECTION HERE
GOSPEL - Matthew 2: 1-12
The Magi Visit the Messiah
After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi[a] from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.”
3 When King Herod heard this he was disturbed, and all Jerusalem with him. 4 When he had called together all the people’s chief priests and teachers of the law, he asked them where the Messiah was to be born. 5 “In Bethlehem in Judea,” they replied, “for this is what the prophet has written:
6 “‘But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah,
are by no means least among the rulers of Judah;
for out of you will come a ruler
who will shepherd my people Israel.’[b]”
7 Then Herod called the Magi secretly and found out from them the exact time the star had appeared. 8 He sent them to Bethlehem and said, “Go and search carefully for the child. As soon as you find him, report to me, so that I too may go and worship him.”
9 After they had heard the king, they went on their way, and the star they had seen when it rose went ahead of them until it stopped over the place where the child was. 10 When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. 11 On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. 12 And having been warned in a dream not to go back to Herod, they returned to their country by another route.
ANTIPHON
For the Lord has chosen us as His own.
SCRIPTURE
Psalm 106
Psalm 145:9
REFLECTION
Sister Carol
MUSIC
How Great Thou Art (Instrumental)
On This Day, O Beautiful Mother (Instrumental)
MEMORARAE
Remember, O most
gracious Virgin Mary,
that never was it known
that anyone who fled to thy protection,
implored thy help, or sought thine intercession
was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee,
O Virgin of virgins, my mother;
to thee do I come,
before thee I stand,
sinful and sorrowful.
O Mother of the Word Incarnate,
despise not my petitions,
but in they mercy hear and answer me.
Amen.
NOTES
Today is the Feast Day of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, founder of the Daughters of Charity.
"An Old Christmas Card" by The Forester Sisters
"Little Toy Trains" by the Forester Sisters
"Santa Mouse" by Jerry Vale
Antiphon: "Show forth the work of your hands"
Scripture: Psalm 70
Isaiah 41:10
Reflector: Gary
Antiphon: "O Lord, You have been our Refuge."
Scripture:
Psalm 24
Lamentations 3:22-23
Reflection: Lauren
Music:
Hail Holy Queen (Instrumental)
Be Thou My Vision (Instrumental)
Canticle of Zechariah - Sr. Mary Gemma
Antiphon: And for all their faults, I will grant forgiveness
Scripture: Psalm 108
John 1:14
Reflector: Sr. Carol
Music: "O Come, O Come, Emanuel"
ANTIPHON
So softly spoken was the Word.
SCRIPTURE
Psalm 79
Psalm 12
REFLECTION
Sister Kathleen
MUSIC
Joy to the World (Instrumental)
Coventry Carol (Noel Nouvelet) (Instrumental)
NOTES
Fr. James Marchionda, OP breaks open the readings for the Feast of the Holy Family, which celebrates Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, but which also calls all families to holiness. In the Gospel, Joseph and Mary move towards letting Jesus go, allowing him to be part of something larger than their own family, a practice we can all try in our own families.
ANTIPHON
-All knees must bend, all hearts must bow
REFLECTION
-Gary
MUSIC
-Adeste Fidelis, sung by Celine Dion
NOTES
-Tuesday Conference by Fr. Jim Swift: CLICK HERE
Music: A Child is Born
Little Altar Boy
Ave Maria
All selection from Carpenter's Portrait Christmas Album
Antiphon: Born a child, and yet a king
Scripture: Psalm 23
Psalm 139 : 1-2
Reflector: Sr. Charlene
Music: "Away in a Manger" acoustic instrumental
"Immaculate Mary" by Bekhit Fahim
ANTIPHON
Be born in us.
SCRIPTURE
Psalm 68
John 1:14
REFLECTION
Jen
MUSIC
Silent Night (performed by Julia Cunningham)
Away in a Manger (performed by Currier and Ives)
NOTES
Antiphon: "O come, divine Messiah"
Scripture: Psalm 46
Romans 12:10
Reflector: Sr. Kara
Music: "Veni, Jesu, Amor Mi" by The Cathedral Singers
"O Holy Night" by Perry Como
Antiphon: O Christ Redeemer, save us all
Scripture: Psalm 88
Thessalonians 5:17-18
Reflector: Fr. Jason
Music: Spiritus Dominus by WordHarmonic
Happiness Does Not Wait by Ólafur Arnalds
MEMORARAE
Remember, O most
gracious Virgin Mary,
that never was it known
that anyone who fled to thy protection,
implored thy help, or sought thine intercession
was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee,
O Virgin of virgins, my mother;
to thee do I come,
before thee I stand,
sinful and sorrowful.
O Mother of the Word Incarnate,
despise not my petitions,
but in they mercy hear and answer me.
Amen.
ANTIPHON
- Divine Power of God
REFLECTION
-Umberto
MUSIC
PRAYER
To You, do I belong O God
Into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
NOTES
ANTIPHON
- Keep us always mindful of Your presence
REFLECTION
- Sr. Charlene
MUSIC
-Joy to the World
PRAYER
To You, do I belong O God
Into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
NOTES
Antiphon: Shine forth, and let thy light restore
Scripture: Psalm 3
1 Corinthians 16: 13-14
Reflector: Gerry
Music: All Creatures of Our God and King
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
REFLECTION
- Sr. Carol
MUSIC
- Imagining by Brian Crain
- Handel's Messiah (For unto us a Child is Born)
PRAYER
To You, do I belong O God
Into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
NOTESChristmas Novena with the Daughters of Charity (link)
Fr. Ron gives the reflection. CLICK HERE for video to this reflection
thegodminute.org/advent
Theme Song Suggestions:
- You're the One that I Want - Grease Soundtrack
- Boogie Wonderland - Earth Wind and Fire
- Disco Inferno - The Trammps
- Let Your Love Flow - Bellamy Brothers
ANTIPHON
Turn our darkness into light.
SCRIPTURE
Psalm 106
Ephesians 1:3
REFLECTION
Sister Karolyn
MUSIC
Christmas Instrumental
Breath of Heaven by Amy Grant (Instrumental)
MEMORARAE
Remember, O most
gracious Virgin Mary,
that never was it known
that anyone who fled to thy protection,
implored thy help, or sought thine intercession
was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee,
O Virgin of virgins, my mother;
to thee do I come,
before thee I stand,
sinful and sorrowful.
O Mother of the Word Incarnate,
despise not my petitions,
but in they mercy hear and answer me.
Amen.
"Mary, did you know?" by Kathy Mattea
"Go tell it on the mountain" by Sandy Patti
"Il est ne le divin enfant" by Cris Williamson
Refrain:
Il est né le divin enfant,
Jouez hautbois, résonnez musettes !
Il est né le divin enfant,
Chantons tous son avènement !
Depuis plus de quatre mille ans,
Nous le promettaient les prophètes
Depuis plus de quatre mille ans,
Nous attendions cet heureux temps. Refrain
Une étable est son logement
Un peu de paille est sa couchette,
Une étable est son logement
Pour un dieu quel abaissement ! Refrain
English translation:
Chorus:
He is born, the Heav'nly Child,
Oboes play; set bagpipes sounding.
He is born, the Heav'nly Child,
Let all sing His nativity.
'Tis four thousand years and more,
Prophets have foretold His coming.
'Tis four thousand years and more,
Have we waited this happy hour. Chorus
In a stable lodged is He,
Straw is all He has for cradle.
In a stable lodged is He,
Oh how great humility! Chorus
REFLECTION
-Roxie
MUSIC
- O Beautiful Mother by Sunday Night Choir, Notre Dame
- What Child is This (Open Source)
PRAYER
To You, do I belong O God
Into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
NOTES
ANTIPHON
- Your Love and Your Strength
REFLECTION
- Fr. Jim Cormack
MUSIC
- Lo How a Rose Er Blooming by Narada Music
PRAYER
To You, do I belong O God
Into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
NOTES
Antiphon: O prince of heavenly hosts
Scripture: Psalm 59
Hebrews 6:19
Reflector: Javier
Music: O Holy Night
ANTIPHON
Born of Mary, ever blessed.
SCRIPTURE
Psalm 43
Genesis 22:18
REFLECTION
Umberto
MUSIC
Oh Come Divine Messiah (Instrumental)
Immaculate Mary (by Catholic Music Initiative)
NOTESToday is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Antiphon: The King shall come when morning dawns.
Scripture: Advent Psalm
Romans 8:28
Reflector: Sr. Kathleen
Music: God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
From a distance
MEMORARAE
Remember, O most
gracious Virgin Mary,
that never was it known
that anyone who fled to thy protection,
implored thy help, or sought thine intercession
was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee,
O Virgin of virgins, my mother;
to thee do I come,
before thee I stand,
sinful and sorrowful.
O Mother of the Word Incarnate,
despise not my petitions,
but in they mercy hear and answer me.
Amen.
ONLY LOVE by Jordan Smith
[VERSE 1]
How much more are we gonna take?
How many nights do we have to lie awake?
How many tears are we gonna cry?
We can wish until the well runs dry
[PRE-Chorus]
But what happens when the sky above runs out of every single shooting star?
And what if every good intentions only meant to go so far?
[Chorus]
Only love, only love can save us now
Keep the world from burning down, down, down. To the ground, ground, ground
Only love, can look inside a human heart
And see us for who we are
And we are would be enough
If only there was only love
Only love
Only love
Only love
[VERSE 2]
How many lessons have we really learned?
How many bridges could we’ve crossed instead of burned?
Why do we find it hard to forgive
Are we so blinded that’s its easy to forget
Antiphon: He will come again in glory
Scripture: Psalm 49
Nehemiah 8:10
Reflector: Justin
Music: Bring the torch
O Holy Night
ANTIPHON
- Fill the World with Divine Love
REFLECTION
- Roxie
MUSIC
- Away in a Manger
- Beli Entering by Library Tapes
PRAYER
To You, do I belong O God
Into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
CHECK OUT OUR ADVENT PRAYER PAGE
Antiphon: My peace Ieave with you
Scripture: Psalm 62
Ephesians 4:29
Reflector: Fr. Carl
ANTIPHON
Love, the guest, is on the way.
SCRIPTURE
Psalm 57
Isaiah 40:26
REFLECTION
Lauren
MUSIC
God of All Possibilities (Instrumental)
Be Born in Me (Instrumental)
NOTES
ANTIPHON
I renew my hope in You.
SCRIPTURE
Psalm 34
Revelations 21:4
REFLECTION
Roxie
MUSIC
On this Day, O Beautiful Mother (Instrumental)
Be Thou My Vision (Instrumental)
The Canticle of Zechariah by Sister Mary Gemma
MEMORARAE
Remember, O most
gracious Virgin Mary,
that never was it known
that anyone who fled to thy protection,
implored thy help, or sought thine intercession
was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee,
O Virgin of virgins, my mother;
to thee do I come,
before thee I stand,
sinful and sorrowful.
O Mother of the Word Incarnate,
despise not my petitions,
but in they mercy hear and answer me.
Amen.
ANTIPHON
- Give Thanks to the Lord for He is Good
REFLECTION
- Fr. Ron
MUSIC
- Now Thank We all our God by Reawakening Hymns
PRAYER
To You, do I belong O God
Into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
NOTES
Antiphon: All generations shall call Him blessed.
Scripture: Psalm 19:3
Ephesians 6:13
Reflector: Sr. Kara
Music: Good Morning, Jesus; Good Morning, Lord
They'll know we are Christians by our love
Notes: Today is the feast of St. Catherine Labouré, the Daughter of Charity who had apparitions of the Blessed Virgin who instructed her to have what became known as the Miraculous Medal struck. Since then, there have been countless miracles attributed to the Miraculous Medal, hence the name. (see the image for today)
ANTIPHON
He has filled the hungry with good things.
SCRIPTURE
Psalm 33
Job 15:8
REFLECTION
Father Dick
MUSIC
Peace I Leave with You (Instrumental)
NOTES
ANTIPHON
I believe, help my unbelief.
SCRIPTURE
Psalm 33
Acts 8:7
REFLECTION
Sister Charlene
MUSIC
Be Thou My Vision (Instrumental)
NOTES
Antiphon: In you, O Lord, everything continues in being.
Scripture: Psalm 81
Reflector: Lauren
Holy, Holy, Holy by the Catholic Music Initiative
"Never Enough" from The Greatest Showman
ANTIPHON
- I believe, Help my unbelief
REFLECTION
- Fr. Ron
MUSIC
- Holy, Holy, Holy
- Lighthouse by Jay Stocker
PRAYER
To You, do I belong O God
Into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
NOTES
Antiphon: For our sake, He was crucified.
Scripture: Psalm 46
Psalm 91:11
Reflector: Javier
Music: Ubi Caritas
Agnus Dei
Breaking Open the Word by Fr. Jordan DeGuire OP.
(From A Word of Hope by the Dominicans)
In today's Gospel Jesus talks about the end times, when heaven and earth will pass away. What is revealed is that we are not masters of the world or even of our own lives. God is. We are only stewards of our little corner of it. The Good News is that when this time comes, God will collect and protect his faithful. So don't worry, just tend to the little part of the world that God has given you to be steward over. The Master will handle the rest.
Based on Mark 13:24–32
Jesus said to his disciples, ‘But in those days, after that suffering,
the sun will be darkened,
and the moon will not give its light,
and the stars will be falling from heaven,
and the powers in the heavens will be shaken.
Then they will see “the Son of Man coming in clouds” with great power and glory. Then he will send out the angels, and gather his elect from the four winds, from the ends of the earth to the ends of heaven.
‘From the fig tree learn its lesson: as soon as its branch becomes tender and puts forth its leaves, you know that summer is near. So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that he is near, at the very gates. Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all these things have taken place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.
‘But about that day or hour no one knows, neither the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.
Antiphon: The Word has been made flesh
Reflector: Fr. Jim
Music: All Creatures of Our God and King
The Memorare:
Remember, O most
gracious Virgin Mary,
that never was it known
that anyone who fled to thy protection,
implored thy help, or sought thine intercession
was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee,
O Virgin of virgins, my mother;
to thee do I come,
before thee I stand,
sinful and sorrowful.
O Mother of the Word Incarnate,
despise not my petitions,
but in they mercy hear and answer me.
Amen.
It Is Well with My Soul
Sung by Sandi Patty
When peace like a river, attendeth my way
When sorrows like sea billows roll
Whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say
It is well, it is well, with my soul
It is well
With my soul
It is well, it is well with my soul
Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come
Let this blest assurance control
That Christ has regarded my helpless estate
And hath shed His own blood for my soul
It is well (it is well)
With my soul (with my soul)
It is well, it is well with my soul
My sin, oh, the bliss of this glorious thought!
My sin, not in part but the whole
Is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, o my soul!
It is well (it is well)
With my soul (with my soul)
It is well, it is well with my soul
It is well (it is well)
With my soul (with my soul)
It is well, it is well with my soul.
Home Free
Sung by Wayne Watson
I'm trying hard not to think you unkind
But Heavenly Father
If You know my heart
Surely You can read my mind
Good people underneath a sea of grief
Some get up and walk away
Some will find ultimate relief
Home free, eventually
At the ultimate healing
We will be home free
Home free, oh I've got a feeling
At the ultimate healing
We will be home free
Out in the corridors, we pray for life
A mother for her baby
A husband for his wife
Oh, sometimes the good die young
It's sad but true
And while we pray for one more heartbeat
The real comfort is with You
You know pain has little mercy
Suffering's no respecter of age
Of race or position
I know every prayer gets answered
But the hardest one to pray is slow to come
Oh Lord! Not mine! But your will be done
Oh, Let it be
(Home free, eventually)
Gonna' go on home
(At the ultimate healing, we will be home free)
(Home free, oh I've got a feeling)
I've Got a feeling
(At the ultimate healing, we will be home free)
Gonna' be home, home (home free)
(Eventually) oh! at the ultimate healing
Gonna be home free
Home free oh, it's more than a feeling
At the ultimate healing, we're gonna be home (home free) home, home free
We are gonna' be home
The ultimate healing (we will be home)
Gonna' be home free
Gonna' be home
Ain't it good to be home
Home
Gonna' be home
Gonna' be home free
ANTIPHON
Turn thine eyes of mercy toward us.
SCRIPTURE
Psalm 58
1 Corinthians 13:4-7
REFLECTION
Sister Karolyn
MUSIC
Only in God (Instrumental)
NOTES
Antiphon: "To thee do we cry, O Lord."
Scripture: Psalm 29
Proverbs 18:22
Reflector: Lauren
Music:
Notes:
ANTIPHON
- With Your saints may I praise You
REFLECTION
- Justin
MUSIC
-On this day, O beautiful mother (instrumental)
PRAYER
To You, do I belong O God
Into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
NOTES
ANTIPHON
- Tell me to come to You
REFLECTION
- Peggy
MUSIC
PRAYER
To You, do I belong O God
Into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
NOTES
Antiphon: From the evil one protect me, O God
Scripture: Psalm 62
Psalm 103:13
Reflector: Gary
Music: On this day O Beautiful Mother
O Santissima
Notes: The Memorare
Remember, O most
gracious Virgin Mary,
that never was it known
that anyone who fled to thy protection,
implored thy help, or sought thine intercession
was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee,
O Virgin of virgins, my mother;
to thee do I come,
before thee I stand,
sinful and sorrowful.
O Mother of the Word Incarnate,
despise not my petitions,
but in they mercy hear and answer me.
Amen.
Who You Say I am by Hillsong Worship
Who am I that the highest King would welcome me?
I was lost, but He brought me in
Oh His love for me
Oh His love for me
Who the Son sets free
Oh, is free indeed
I'm a child of God, yes, I am
Free at last, He has ransomed me
His grace runs deep
While I was a slave to sin, Jesus died for me
Yes, He died for me
Who the Son sets free
Oh is free indeed
I'm a child of God, yes, I am
In my Father's house
There's a place for me
I'm a child of God, yes, I am
I am chosen, not forsaken
I am who You say I am
You are for me, not against me
I am who You say I am
I am chosen, not forsaken
I am who You say I am
You are for me, not against me
I am who You say I am
I am who You say I am
Who the Son sets free
Oh is free indeed
I'm a child of God, yes, I am
In my Father's house
There's a place for me
I'm a child of God, yes, I am
In my Father's house
There's a place for me
I'm a child of God, yes, I am
I am chosen, not forsaken
I am who You say I am
You are for me, not against me
I am who You say I am
I am chosen, not forsaken
I am who You say I am
You are for me, not against me
I am who You say I am
I am chosen, not forsaken
I am who You say I am
You are for me, not against me
I am who You say I am
Oh I am who You say I am
Yes, I am who you say I am
Who the Son sets free
Oh is free indeed
I'm a child of God, yes, I am
In my Father's house
There's a place for me
I'm a child of God, yes, I am
THIS IS ME from the Greatest Showman Soundtrack
I am not a stranger to the dark
"Hide away, " they say
"'Cause we don't want your broken parts"
I've learned to be ashamed of all my scars
"Run away, " they say
"No one'll love you as you are"
But I won't let them break me down to dust
I know that there's a place for us
For we are glorious
When the sharpest words wanna cut me down
I'm gonna send a flood, gonna drown 'em out
I am brave, I am bruised
I am who I'm meant to be, this is me
Look out 'cause here I come
And I'm marching on to the beat I drum
I'm not scared to be seen
I make no apologies, this is me
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, oh, oh
Another round of bullets hits my skin
Well, fire away 'cause today, I won't let the shame sink in
We are bursting through the barricades and
Reaching for the sun (we are warriors)
Yeah, that's what we've become (yeah, that's what we've become)
I won't let them break me down to dust
I know that there's a place for us
For we are glorious
When the sharpest words wanna cut me down
I'm gonna send a flood, gonna drown 'em out
I am brave, I am bruised
I am who I'm meant to be, this is me
Look out 'cause here I come
And I'm marching on to the beat I drum
I'm not scared to be seen
I make no apologies, this is me
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, oh, oh
This is me
and I know that I deserve your love
(Oh-oh-oh-oh) there's nothing I'm not worthy of
(Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, oh, oh)
When the sharpest words wanna cut me down
I'm gonna send a flood, gonna drown 'em out
This is brave, this is bruised
This is who I'm meant to be, this is me
Look out 'cause here I come (look out 'cause here I come)
And I'm marching on to the beat I drum (marching on, marching, marching on)
I'm not scared to be seen
I make no apologies, this is me
Whenever the words wanna cut me down (oh-oh-oh-oh)
I'll send a flood to drown 'em out (oh, oh-oh, oh-oh)
I'm gonna send a flood (oh-oh-oh-oh)
Gonna drown them 'em out
ANTIPHON
Good Jesus, hear me.
SCRIPTURE
Psalm 9
Ephesians 3:17-19
REFLECTION
Sister Carol
MUSIC
I Have Loved You by Michael Joncas
NOTES
ANTIPHON
-Whom Shall I Love if not You, O Lord?
REFLECTION
-Roxie
MUSIC
PRAYER
To You, do I belong O God
Into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
NOTES
ANTIPHON
-Our Life, our Sweetness and our Hope
REFLECTION
- Gerry
MUSIC
-Regina Caeli Laetare
PRAYER
To You, do I belong O God
Into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
NOTES
ANTIPHON
I embrace You above all things.
SCRIPTURE
Psalm 102
Proverbs 17:1
REFLECTION
Sister Kathleen
MUSIC
Great is Thy Faithfulness (Instrumental)
Seek Ye First (Instrumental)
NOTES
ANTIPHON
- I Accept all things from Your hands, O Lord
REFLECTION
- Fr. Jason
MUSIC
I know that my Redeemer lives by Scott Soper
PRAYER OF LETTING GO
To You, do I belong O God
Into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
NOTES
MUSIC
NEEDTOBREATHE
"Who Am I"
Woo-ooh-ooh
Woo-ooh-ooh
White lies and desperation
Hard times and conversation
No one should ever love me like you do
Sometimes my bad decisions
Define my false suspicions
No one should ever love me like you do
While I'm on this road you take my hand
Somehow you really love who I really am
I push you away, still you won't let go
You grow your roses on my barren soul
Who am I, who am I, who am I
To be loved by you?
Who am I, who am I, who am I
To be loved by you?
Who am I, who am I, who am I
To be loved by you?
Who am I, who am I, who am I?
Last night, confidence was shaken
My wounds and my past was saying
No one should ever love me like you do
While I'm on this road you take my hand
Somehow you really love who I really am
I push you away, still you won't let go
You grow your roses on my barren soul
Who am I, who am I, who am I
To be loved by you?
Who am I, who am I, who am I
To be loved by you?
Who am I, who am I, who am I
To be loved by you?
Who am I, who am I, who am I?
The way I put you through it, what you had to see
I'm a train wreck, I'm a mess, you see the best
And the worst in me
Still I can't imagine that I've earned your trust
I don't understand where your love comes from
Who am I, who am I, who am I
To be loved by you?
Who am I, who am I, who am I
To be loved by you?
Who am I, who am I, who am I
To be loved by you?
Who am I, who am I, who am I
To be loved by you?
Who am I, who am I, who am I
To be loved by you?
Who am I, who am I, who am I
To be loved by you?
Who am I, who am I, who am I (yeah)
To be loved by you?
Who am I, who am I, who am I
To be loved by you?
"Garden"
Won't you take this cup from me
Cause fear has stolen all my sleep
If tomorrow means my death
Pray you'll save their souls with it
Let the songs I sing bring joy to you
Let the words I say confess my love
Let the notes I choose be your favorite tune
Father let my heart be after you
In this hour of doubt I see
Who I am is not just me
So give me strength to die myself
So love can live to tell the tale
Let the songs I sing bring joy to you
Let the words I say confess my love
Let the notes I choose be your favorite tune
Father let my heart be after you
Father let my heart be
For you
For you
For you
For you
Let the songs I sing bring joy to you
Let the words I say confess my love
Let the notes I choose be your favorite tune
Father let my heart be after you
Father let my heart be after you
ANTIPHON
- Behold I love You, O Lord
REFLECTION
- Fr. Jim
MUSIC
-My Soul Rejoices by "PsalmsByChris.com"
-Extension by Oblivion
PRAYER
To You, do I belong O God
Into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
NOTES
ANTIPHON
-Preserve me, God, in Your holy love
REFLECTION
- Fr. Ron
MUSIC
Someday by Murakami
Dissolved by Lama House
PRAYER
To You, do I belong O God
Into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
NOTES
ANTIPHON
- My whole being is Yours, O Lord
REFLECTION
- Sr. Kathleen
MUSIC
Never Alone by Jay Stocker
PRAYER
To You, do I belong O God
Into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
NOTES
ANTIPHON
You love those who love You.
SCRIPTURE
Psalm 40
1 Peter 5:10
REFLECTION
Gary
MUSIC
Deeper Love (Instrumental)
These Alone are Enough (Instrumental)
NOTESAll Souls Information
ANTIPHON
- You Alone are Sufficient for Me
REFLECTION
-Fr. Jason
MUSIC
Psalm: Magnificat by Sunday 7pm Choir, Ontario, Canada
Magnificat (Latin) by Harpa Dei
CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO
Here is the video to the song if you are interested:
https://youtu.be/IG3KbX34Yt4?si=xZcmCc60n6r2Wm6x
ANTIPHON
Passion of Christ, strengthen me.
SCRIPTURE
Psalm 21
Exodus 15:2
REFLECTION
Jen
MUSIC
Praise to the Lord, the Almighty by Passion ft Christy Nockels
NOTESAll Souls Information
ANTIPHON
- How shall I return my thanks, O God?
REFLECTION
- Fr. Ron
MUSIC
Alleluia Sing to Jesus
PRAYER OF LETTING GO
To You, do I belong O God
Into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
ANTIPHON
-Your grace is enough for me
REFLECTION
- Fr. Jim
MUSIC
Generic Piano
PRAYER
To You, do I belong O God
Into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
NOTES
- thegodminute.org/allsouls
ANTIPHON
- I rely on Your almighty power
REFLECTION
- Lauren
MUSIC
-Common Threads by Bobby McFerrin
PRAYER
To You, do I belong O God
Into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
NOTES
Fr. Charlie Bouchard, OP unpacks the readings for the Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time during this election season. As Jesus asks James and John if they can drink from the that he drinks from, we are asked the same question—can we drink from the cup of compassion, having compassion for sinners as Jesus did? Can we drink from the cup of solidarity with immigrants and the poor? Can we drink from the cup of justice and truth, acknowledging that the deeper truth and the fuller justice lies far beyond simple black and white characterizations.
ANTIPHON
You are deserving of all my love.
SCRIPTURE
Psalm 4
Genesis 2:18-20
REFLECTION
Father Ron
MUSIC
The Canticle of Zechariah by Sister Mary Gemma
GOD BLESS THE WORLD
by John J. Morris, S.J.Mighty God, Father of all,
Compassionate God, Mother of all,
Bless every person I met,
every face I have seen,
every voice I have heard,
especially those most dear;
bless every city, town and
street that I have known,
bless every sight I have seen,
every sound I have heard,
every object I have touched.
In some mysterious way these have all fashioned my life:
all that I am,
I have received.
Great God, bless the world.
MEMORARAE
Remember, O most
gracious Virgin Mary,
that never was it known
that anyone who fled to thy protection,
implored thy help, or sought thine intercession
was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee,
O Virgin of virgins, my mother;
to thee do I come,
before thee I stand,
sinful and sorrowful.
O Mother of the Word Incarnate,
despise not my petitions,
but in they mercy hear and answer me.
Amen.
1st Song from Britain Got Talent (video):
https://youtu.be/ksVwm5z3geM?si=v5A8loERK5uLGpRg
2nd Song
Morning Light by Josh Garrels
Lyrics:
There’s a place, a garden for the young
To laugh and dance in safety among
The shimmering light in the garden of peace
But steal a bite and paradise is lost
With darkened hearts we didn’t count the cost
Forgot all we left behind
Life picks up speed before you know
We’re holding on for dear life, Oh Lord
We’re too proud to turn back now
One day it all falls down
It breaks our heart and it breaks our crown
Brings us down where we see
It’s gonna be alright
Turn around and let back in the light
And joy will come
Like a bird in the morning sun
And all will be made well
Once again
There’s a way that seems right to a man
Until he’s in over head and he don’t understand
How the plans he made only led him astray
But every good gift comes down from above
From the Lord of light like a labor of love
Upon the child who waits for Him
Sometimes you’ll find what you’re waiting for
Was there all along just waiting for you
To turn around and reconcile
And it may be broken down
All the bridges burned like an old ghost town
But this my son can be made new
It’s gonna be alright
Shake it out and let back in the light
And joy will come
Like a bird in the morning sun
And all will be made well
And all will be made well
And all will be made well
ANTIPHON
- Take this offering of myself
REFLECTION
- Fr. Dick Gielow (new!) - check out his bio in the Team" menu under the MORE tab on the app
MUSIC
-Oceans by unknown
-This little light of mine by Listener Kids
PRAYER
To You, do I belong O God
Into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve you faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
NOTES
ANTIPHON
- Your great glory, Your holy love, O God
REFLECTION
- Fr. Carl
MUSIC
-Sunrise by Peter Helland
PRAYER
To You, do I belong O God
Into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve you faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
NOTES
ANTIPHON
Do with me what you will, my Jesus
REFLECTION
-Justin
MUSIC
Kyrie Eleison by Dan Gibson
Perceptive by Ocean Shores
PRAYER
To You, do I belong O God
Into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve you faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
NOTES
ANTIPHON
All my cares I place in Your hands.
SCRIPTURE
Psalm 12
Proverbs 8:17
REFLECTION
Sister Carol
MUSIC
Set the Course (Instrumental)
Esenvalds - Stars by VOCES8
NOTES
ANTIPHON
Blood of Christ, fill me with love.
SCRIPTURE
Psalm 46
Luke 1:38
REFLECTION
Sister Carol
MUSIC
You are Everything (Instrumental)
Be Born in Me (Instrumental)
Canticle of Zechariah (Sister Mary Gemma)
MEMORARAERemember, O most
gracious Virgin Mary,
that never was it known
that anyone who fled to thy protection,
implored thy help, or sought thine intercession
was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee,
O Virgin of virgins, my mother;
to thee do I come,
before thee I stand,
sinful and sorrowful.
O Mother of the Word Incarnate,
despise not my petitions,
but in they mercy hear and answer me.
Amen.
ANTIPHON
- Enflame me with your divine love
REFLECTION
- Fr. Ron
MUSIC
- Passacaglia by Unknown
- Path 19 (yet frailest) by Richter
NOTES
ANTIPHON
I consecrate myself to You today.
SCRIPTURE
Psalm 45
James 5:13
REFLECTION
Sister Kara
MUSIC
Jesus Christ is Risen Today (Instrumental)
Lord of All Hopefulness (Instrumental)
NOTES
ANTIPHON
- I forgive All who have Injured me
REFLECTION
- Gerry
MUSIC
PRAYER
To You, do I belong O God
Into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve you faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
NOTES
ANTIPHON
- Hail Mary full of grace, the Lord is with Thee
REFLECTION
- Peggy
MUSIC
PRAYER
To You, do I belong O God
Into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve you faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
NOTES
Fr. Scott Steinkerchner, OP breaks open the readings for the Twenty-Seventh Sunday of Ordinary Time, showing how God works to unite people, while we try to create lines to divide people from one another.
Readings: Genesis 2:18–24; Hebrews 2:9–11; Mark 10:2–16
ANTIPHON
- You are Worthy of my Care
REFLECTION
-Sr. Kathleen
MUSIC
On This Day O Beautiful Mother by SATB Sunday 7pm Choir
PRAYER
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thine intercession was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my mother; to thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me.
Amen.
NOTES
Today is the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi.
"All Creatures of Our God and King"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMoZzRG5efk
"Make Me a Channel of Your Peace"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4BVqj_V4gM
ANTIPHON
- Jesus my God, I adore You
REFLECTION
- Sr. Charlene Diorka
MUSIC
You are Everything by Na Leo
PRAYER
To You, do I belong O God
Into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve you faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
NOTES
ANTIPHON
-I ask for nothing more than you, O God
REFLECTION
- Roxie
MUSIC
Song Roxie mentioned in her reflection:
Praise You in This Storm by the Casting Crowns
PRAYER
To You, do I belong O God
Into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve you faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
**NOTES
Mother Teresa poem entitled, LOVE
"Love has a hem to her garment
that reaches the very dust.
It sweeps the stains from the streets and lanes,
and because it can,
it must."**
ANTIPHON
- O God, Only You are Enough
REFLECTION
- Javier
MUSIC
- Library Tapes
PRAYER
To You, do I belong O God
Into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve you faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
NOTES
ANTIPHON
Your grace and your love, O God.
SCRIPTURE
Psalm 65
Matthew 18:21-22
REFLECTION
Father Brian
MUSIC
Only in God (Instrumental)
Servant Song (Instrumental)
NOTES
WATCH VIDEO HERE
Our very own, Fr. Brian Walker, OP breaks open the readings for the Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, reminding us of the importance of interpreting scripture correctly. When Jesus says "if your eye causes you to sin, pluck it out", he does not mean that literally. Better for us to get our eye and our tongue under control and to teach them not to lead us on a path to sin.
Readings: Numbers 11:25–29; James 5:1–6; Mark 9:38–43, 45, 47–48
ANTIPHON
Water from Christ's side, wash me.
SCRIPTURE
Psalm 33
REFLECTION
Lauren
MUSIC
Be Born in Me (Instrumental)
Hail Mary, Gentle Woman (Instrumental)
The Canticle of Zechariah by Sister Mary Gemma
MEMORARAE
Remember, O most
gracious Virgin Mary,
that never was it known
that anyone who fled to thy protection,
implored thy help, or sought thine intercession
was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee,
O Virgin of virgins, my mother;
to thee do I come,
before thee I stand,
sinful and sorrowful.
O Mother of the Word Incarnate,
despise not my petitions,
but in they mercy hear and answer me.
Amen.
REFLECTION
- Fr. Ron
MUSIC
PRAYER
To You, do I belong O God
Into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve you faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
NOTES
ANTIPHON
- Lord, Show us Your loving kindness
REFLECTION
- Sr. Carol
MUSIC
May the Lord bless us by "Psalms by Chris" (psalmsbychris.com)
Come, Ye Children of the Lord by Paul Cardall
PRAYER
To You, do I belong O God
Into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve you faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
NOTES
ANTIPHON
In the morning, let me know Your love.
SCRIPTURE
Psalm 31
Luke 17:3-4
REFLECTION
Father Jim
MUSIC
Never Alone (Instrumental)
Holy is His Name (The Magnificat)
NOTES
ANTIPHON
-Enter the Temple with Joy
REFLECTION
- Fr. Ron
MUSIC
For the Honor by Khamir Music
PRAYER
To You, do I belong O God
Into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve you faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
NOTES
ANTIPHON
-Glory to the Father forever
REFLECTION
-Sr. Kara
MUSIC
Perfect Peace by Jay Stocker
Stay With Me (Taize) by Sunday 7pm Choir, Toronto
PRAYER
To You, do I belong O God
Into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve you faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
NOTES
ANTIPHON
I rely on your almighty power.
SCRIPTURE
Psalm 51
Hebrews 8:12
REFLECTION
Father Jim
MUSIC
On this Day, O Beautiful Mother (Instrumental)
The Breach (Instrumental)
The Canticle of Zechariah by Sister Mary Gemma
MEMORARAERemember, O most
gracious Virgin Mary,
that never was it known
that anyone who fled to thy protection,
implored thy help, or sought thine intercession
was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee,
O Virgin of virgins, my mother;
to thee do I come,
before thee I stand,
sinful and sorrowful.
O Mother of the Word Incarnate,
despise not my petitions,
but in they mercy hear and answer me.
Amen.
YOU SAY by Lauren Daigle
I keep fighting voices in my mind that say I'm not enough
Every single lie that tells me I will never measure up
Am I more than just the sum of every high and every low
Remind me once again just who I am because I need to know
Ooh-oh
You say I am loved when I can't feel a thing
You say I am strong when I think I am weak
And you say I am held when I am falling short
And when I don't belong, oh You say I am Yours
And I believe (I)
Oh, I believe (I)
What You say of me (I)
I believe
The only thing that matters now is everything You think of me
In You I find my worth, in You I find my identity
Ooh-oh
You say I am loved when I can't feel a thing
You say I am strong when I think I am weak
And you say I am held when I am falling short
When I don't belong, oh You say I am Yours
And I believe (I)
Oh, I believe (I)
What You say of me (I)
Oh, I believe
Taking all I have, and now I'm laying it at Your feet
You have every failure, God, You have every victory
Ooh-oh
You say I am loved when I can't feel a thing
You say I am strong when I think I am weak
You say I am held when I am falling short
When I don't belong, oh You say I am Yours
And I believe (I)
Oh, I believe (I)
What You say of me (I)
I believe
Oh, I believe (I)
Yes, I believe (I)
What You say of me (I)
I believe
I'VE BEEN SEARCHIN SO LONG
by Chicago--sung by Leonid and Friends
… As my life goes on, I believe
Somehow something's changed
Something deep inside
Ooh, a part of me
There's a strange new light in my eyes (there's a strange new light)
Things I've never known
Changing my life
Changing me
… I've been searching so long
To find an answer
Now I know my life has meaning, oh yeah
… Now I see myself as I am
Feeling very free
Life is everything
Ooh, it's meant to be
When my tears have come to an end
I will understand (yes I will)
What I left behind
Part of me
… I've been searching so long
To find an answer
Now I know my life has meaning
… Wait a minute
Searching (don't you know I'm searching?)
For an answer
To the question
Oh, yeah
Who am I? (Yeah yeah, yeah, yeah)
(Ooh, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Baby (baby)
It's true
It's only natural (it's only natural, baby)
… Good things
In life
Take a long time
ANTIPHON
You reign forever, Lord of all.
SCRIPTURE
Psalm 9
1 Corinthians 13:12
REFLECTION
Gary
MUSIC
Soulmate by Andrea Vanzo
Flower Duet (Instrumental)
NOTES
ANTIPHON
Sublime in Majesty and Might
REFLECTION
-Fr. Ron
MUSIC
Soulmate by Andrea Vanzo
PRAYER
To You, do I belong O God
Into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve you faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
NOTES
ANTIPHON
-We praise You, Trinity in one
REFLECTION
- Jen
MUSIC
Waiting for you by Piotr Wiese
PRAYER
To You, do I belong O God
Into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve you faithfully
until my soul rests in You.
NOTES
REFLECTION
2 Cor 7: 10
Fr. Jason
MUSIC
Let there Be Peace on Earth- Notre Dame Choir
Shadows by Ola Gjeilo
NOTES
ANTIPHON
- Destroy in me all that is not of You
SCRIPTURE
REFLECTION
- Bishop Barron
MUSIC
- O Sanctissima
**MEMORARE
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thine intercession was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my mother; to thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me.
Amen.**
Have I Told You Lately That I Love You by Van Morrison
Have I told you lately that I love you?
Have I told you there's no one else above you?
Fill my heart with gladness, take away all my sadness
Ease my troubles, that's what you do
For the morning sun in all it's glory
Greets the day with hope and comfort too
You fill my life with laughter, somehow you make it better
Ease my troubles, that's what you do
There's a love less defined
And its yours and its mine
Like the sun
And at the end of the day
We should give thanks and pray
To the one, to the one
Have I told you lately that I love you?
Have I told you there's no one else above you?
Fill my heart with gladness, take away all my sadness
Ease my troubles, that's what you do
There's a love less defined
And its yours and its mine
Like the sun
And at the end of the day
We should give thanks and pray
To the one, to the one
And have I told you lately that I love you?
Have I told you there's no one else above you?
You fill my heart with gladness, take away all my sadness
Ease my troubles, that's waht you do
Take away all my sadness, fill my life with gladness
Ease my troubles, that's what you do
Take away all my sadness, fill my life with gladness
Ease my troubles, that's what you do
A Prayer for Grace by Morgan Harper Nichols
Ooh, ooh, ooh
If I could make just one request
That would mark all the days I have left
I'd rather not be known for treasures and fame
Or trophies and accolades I know will fade
Instead I would rather be known
By the kindness and love that I show
To be known for patience and long-suffering
A giver of life by the words that I speak
So with every breath You give to breathe
I praise your glory that they see
Of all the words the world could say
May they say I was full of grace
All be the first to confess
I'm not always found at my best
But Lord be my strength in those moments I'm weak
And I'll keep on giving the grace I've received
So with every breath You give to breathe
I praise your glory that they see
Of all the words the world could say
May they say I was full of grace
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh
ANTIPHON
- My Soul Proclaims the Greatness of the Lord
SCRIPTURE
- Luke 13: 3
REFLECTION
- Javier
MUSIC
NOTES
ANTIPHON
First beginning and our end, O God.
SCRIPTURE
Psalm 39
Proverbs 4:11
REFLECTION
Peggy
MUSIC
Kyrie Eleison (chant)
Peace Prayer by John Foley, SJ (Tom Booth & Laura Huval)
NOTES
ANTIPHON
-Source of Holiness and Grace
SCRIPTURE
Ephesians 4: 29-31
REFLECTION
-Roxie
MUSIC
- Skyline by Gjeilo
NOTES
Br. Joe Trout, OP breaks open the readings for the Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. First, the prophet Isaiah tells a people who were suffering in darkness that God will send a messiah to save them. In the Gospel, Jesus does the things that show that he is the promised messiah, though he does not want everyone to know yet. Then, the second reading is from the Letter of James, a "brother" of Jesus, who does not claim to be the new messiah to carry on Jesus' work. Rather, James claims that Jesus is still alive and is alone the messiah, and is working though him to keep bringing about the kingdom.
Readings: Isaiah 35:4–7a; James 2:1–5; Mark 7:31–37
ANTIPHON
Blessed are you among women.
SCRIPTURE
Isaiah 28-29
REFLECTION
Sister Karolyn
MUSIC
Immaculate Mary (Instrumental)
Hail Mary, Gentle Woman (Instrumental)
Canticle of Zechariah - Sister Mary Gemma
MEMORARAERemember, O most
gracious Virgin Mary,
that never was it known
that anyone who fled to thy protection,
implored thy help, or sought thine intercession
was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee,
O Virgin of virgins, my mother;
to thee do I come,
before thee I stand,
sinful and sorrowful.
O Mother of the Word Incarnate,
despise not my petitions,
but in they mercy hear and answer me.
Amen.
"Church Doors" by Yolanda Adams
I heard your spirit say "girl, you're not done"
You ain't seen nothing yet
Because the best is yet to come
Oh lord
When you let me make it to the church doors
I'll tell them what you've done for me
I've got some stories to tell
Some testimonies that will do them well
How you always looked out for me
Your word says I'm royalty
Oh
Every time I make it to the church doors
I'll tell em what you've done for me
Tell 'em
Tell 'em what you've done
Tell 'em
Tell 'em what you've done oh-oh-oh
When you let me make it to the church doors
I'll tell em what you've done for me
Tell 'em
Tell 'em what you've done
Tell 'em
Tell 'em what you've done oh-oh-oh
When I get to the church doors
I'll tell em what you've done for me
The doors of the church are open
Can I get a witness "yeah"
Well every time I make it to the church doors
I'll tell them what you've done for me
ANTIPHON
- He has looked upon the lowly
SCRIPTURE
Matthew 3:2
REFLECTION
-Justin
MUSIC
Nocturnal by Ola Gjeilo
NOTES
ANTIPHON
-My Spirit Rejoices in God my Savior
REFLECTION
- Sr. Charlene Diorka (new!)
UMBERTO'S EMAIL: umberto@thegodminute.org
ANTIPHON
Turn our hearts to You, O God.
SCRIPTURE
Psalm 5
Romans 11:33
REFLECTION
Sister Kathleen
MUSIC
Gabriel's Oboe
Sheep May Safely Graze (Instrumental)
NOTES
See video to this reflection by CLICKING HERE
Download the Examination of Conscience by CLICKING HERE
ANTIPHON
- And my Mouth Shall Declare Your Praise
SCRIPTURE
- 1 Corinthians 3:18
REFLECTION
- Gerry S.
MUSIC
Blessing (choral piece) by Paul Mealor
NOTES
ANTIPHON
-As You forgive us, O God, help us be kind and forgiving to others
SCRIPTURE
- 2 Corinthians 1
REFLECTION
- Lauren
MEMORARE
Remember, O most
gracious Virgin Mary,
that never was it known
that anyone who fled to thy protection,
implored thy help, or sought thine intercession
was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee,
O Virgin of virgins, my mother;
to thee do I come,
before thee I stand,
sinful and sorrowful.
O Mother of the Word Incarnate,
despise not my petitions,
but in they mercy hear and answer me.
Amen.
A BETTER YES by Travis Clark
Lately, I've had a thousand closing doors
That made me have to trust You even more
Gotta just wait, gotta have faith
He's got something good in store
And every no means You've got a better yes
Every "not now" gets me closer to its best
Believe and You'll be leading me to somewhere I'll be blessed
Every no means You've got a better yes
Oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
One thing I've learned; gotta live with open hands (live with open hands)
Lifting offering of all my hopes and plans
It can be hard, even break my heart
But I've come to understand
Every no means You've got a better yes
Every "not now" gets me closer to its best
Believe and You'll be leading me to somewhere I'll be blessed
Every no means You've got a better yes
Oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
All I want is what You want for me
You will meet my each and every need
And I am sure of Your great love for me
Every no means You've got a better yes
And every no means You've got a better yes
Every "not now" gets me closer to its best
Believe and You'll be leading me to somewhere I'll be blessed
Every no means You've got a better yes
TELL HIM by Lauryn Hill
Yo heh heh tell him it's like uhh you know uhh
Sweet sweet tell him
Let me be patient let me be kind
Make me unselfish without being blind
Though I may suffer I'll envy it not
And endure what comes
Cause he's all that I got and
Tell him...
Tell him I need him (yeah)
Tell him I love him (tell him)
And it'll be alright
[Background singing] Tell him be alright be alright
Tell him tell him I need him
Tell him I love him
It'll be alright
Now I may have faith to make mountains fall
But if I lack love then I am nothin' at all
I can give away everything I possess
But left without love then I have no happiness
I know I'm imperfect (I know I'm imperfect)
And not without sin (and not without sin)
But now that I'm older all childish things end
And tell him...
Tell him I need him (yeah)
Tell him I love him (tell him)
And it'll be alright
[Background singing] Tell him be alright be alright
Tell him tell him I need him
Tell him I love him
It'll be alright
[Bridge]
I'll never be jealous
And I won't be too proud
Cause love is not boastful
Oooh and love is not loud
Tell him I need him
Tell him I love him
Everything's gonna be alright [w/ ad libs]
Oooh oooh yeah yeah aww yeah
Now I may have wisdom and knowledge on Earth
But if I speak wrong then what is it worth?
See what we now know is nothing compared
To the love that was shown when our lives were spared
And tell him...
Tell him I need him (yeah)
Tell him I love him (tell him)
And it'll be alright
[Background singing] Tell him be alright be alright
Tell him tell him I need him
Tell him I love him
It'll be alright
ANTIPHON
O God, give us this day our daily bread.
SCRIPTURE
Psalm 25
Isaiah 55:8
REFLECTION
Fr. Jim
MUSIC
Return to Shore (Instrumental)
I Sing the Mighty Power of God (Instrumental)
NOTES
Antiphon: Heaven and earth proclaim your goodness, O God
Scripture: Psalm 32
John 6:64
Reflector: Fr. Ron
Music: "I need thee every hour, most gracious Lord"
ANTIPHON
- Let Your Will be Done in Me, O God
SCRIPTURE
- Matthew 24: 13
REFLECTION
- Sister Carol
MUSIC
- O Lord, Hear My Prayer by Taize
- Lord of All Hopefulness by The O'Neill Brothers Group
NOTESQuote of St. Augustine:
"To fall in love with God is the greatest romance; to seek Him is the greatest adventure; to find Him, the greatest human achievement."
Antiphon: "Come to us, O Spirit of God."
Scripture: Psalm 21
Job 1:21
Reflector: Fr. Ron
WATCH THE VIDEO to this reflection
Fr. Scott Steinkerchner, OP breaks open the readings for the Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time, centering on different interpretations of Paul's Letter to the Ephesians where he admonishes wives to be submissive to their husbands and husbands to love their wives, as Christ's relationship to the church is analogous to marriage. Which part you emphasize changes the interpretation of the other readings.
Readings: Jos 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b; Eph 5:21-32 or 5:2a, 25-32; Jn 6:60-69
ANTIPHON
- God of Heaven look Down Upon Us
SCRIPTURE
- Hebrews 10: 36
REFLECTION
- Fr. Jason
MUSIC
NOTES
ANTIPHON
-Out of the depths I Cry to You O Lord
SCRIPTURE
-Proverbs 18:21
REFLECTION
- Fr. Ron
MUSIC
- Ubi Caritas
- Hummingbird by The Gothard Sisters
NOTES
Antiphon: How well I know that the Lord is great
Scripture: Psalm 8
2 Thessalonians 3:13
Reflector: Peggy
Music:
Notes:
ANTIPHON
- Lord Your Name is Eternal
SCRIPTURE
- Philippians 3: 13-14
REFLECTION
- Sr. Karolyn
MUSIC
NOTES
ANTIPHON
The Lord will accomplish all things for me.
SCRIPTURE
Psalm 30
James 1:19
REFLECTION
Lauren
MUSIC
Just as I Am (Instrumental)
Before the Throne of God Above (Instrumental)
NOTES
Reflection in AUDIO form only this week.
JOHN 6: 51-53
Jesus said to the crowds: "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."
ANTIPHON
Blessed are you, O Mary, for the world's salvation came forth from you.
SCRIPTURE
Psalm 35
Isaiah 53:2-3
REFLECTION
Fr. Ron
MUSIC
Good Night, Good Day (Instrumental)
So Will I (Instrumental)
MEMORARERemember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thine intercession was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my mother; to thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me.
ONE LOVE
One Love, One Heart
Let's get together and feel all right
Hear the children crying (One Love)
Hear the children crying (One Heart)
Saying give thanks and praise to the Lord and I will feel all right Saying let's get together and feel all right
Let them all pass all their dirty remarks (One Love) There is one question I'd really like to ask (One Heart) Is there a place for the hopeless sinner Who has hurt all mankind just to save his own?
Believe me
One Love, One Heart
Let's get together and feel all right
As it was in the beginning (One Love)
So shall it be in the end (One Heart)
Give thanks and praise to the Lord and I will feel all right One more thing
Let's get together to fight this Holy Armageddon (One Love) So when the Man comes there will be no no doom (One Song) Have pity on those whose chances grove thinner There ain't no hiding place from the Father of Creation
Saying One Love, One Heart
Let's get together and feel all right
I'm pleading to mankind (One Love)
Oh Lord (One Heart)
Give thanks and praise to the Lord and I will feel all right
Let's get together and feel all right
ANTIPHON
Guide my feet along the path, O God.
SCRIPTURE
Psalm 43
James 1:12
REFLECTION
Umberto
MUSIC
Immaculate Mary (Instrumental)
Ave Maria (Instrumental)
NOTESToday is the Feast of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary
ANTIPHON
- Destroy in me all that is not of You
SCRIPTURE
Galatians 6: 9
REFLECTION
-Javier
MUSIC
Where Charity and Love prevail
NOTES
Antiphon: Take hold of me and save me, O Lord
Scripture: Psalm 63
James 1:2-4
Reflector: Sr. Kathleen
Antiphon: There is no end to your greatness, O Lord.
Scripture: Psalm 25
Psalm 119:11
Reflector: Gerry
Antiphon: O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee.
Scripture: Psalm 14
1 Corinthians 12:27
Reflector: Fr. Ron
Music: O Sanctissima
On This Day Oh Beautiful Mother
The Memorare:Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thine intercession was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my mother; to thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me.
Antiphon: The Lord is just in all His ways.
Scripture: Psalm 105
Philippians 1:6
Reflector: Fr. Carl
Music:
Notes:
ANTIPHON
- He Raises Those Who are Bowed Down
REFLECTION
-Justin
MUSIC
- Be Thou My Vision
-Offerings by Dan Gibson
NOTES
ANTIPHON
O God, You Look upon the lowly.
SCRIPTURE
Psalm 21
Proverbs 4:25-26
REFLECTION
Jen
MUSIC
Lord of Glory, Who Hast Brought Us (Instrumental)
On This Day, O Beautiful Mother (Instrumental)
NOTES
Fr. Scott Steinkerchner, OP and Fr. Michael Fones, OP break open the readings for us on the Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
GOSPEL
JOHN 6: 24-35
24 Once the crowd realized that neither Jesus nor his disciples were there, they got into the boats and went to Capernaum in search of Jesus.
25 When they found him on the other side of the lake, they asked him, “Rabbi, when did you get here?”
26 Jesus answered, “Very truly I tell you, you are looking for me, not because you saw the signs I performed but because you ate the loaves and had your fill. 27 Do not work for food that spoils, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. For on him God the Father has placed his seal of approval.”
28 Then they asked him, “What must we do to do the works God requires?”
29 Jesus answered, “The work of God is this: to believe in the one he has sent.”
30 So they asked him, “What sign then will you give that we may see it and believe you? What will you do? 31 Our ancestors ate the manna in the wilderness; as it is written: ‘He gave them bread from heaven to eat.’[a]”
32 Jesus said to them, “Very truly I tell you, it is not Moses who has given you the bread from heaven, but it is my Father who gives you the true bread from heaven. 33 For the bread of God is the bread that comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.”
34 “Sir,” they said, “always give us this bread.”
35 Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.
ANTIPHON
Blessed are You among Women
Fr. Jim has our reflection today
MEMORARE
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thine intercession was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my mother; to thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me.
LIFE by DAX
This life gets real hard and sometimes you may feel you're outta place
You may think there's time then blink and find it's gone and you can't waste
You gotta take a hold, embrace it, close your eyes, and walk by faith
And go today, don't wait, yeah, go today, don't wait, don't wait, go today
[Verse 1]
Life is crazy, it can switch up in a second
School of hard knocks taught me how to deal with my aggression
I was never one to cry, my face was blank with no expression
Had to keep a strong face, go to war with my depression
I was hurting inside, battling with my faith
But, God, he never gave me nothing I can't overtakе
He put me in position to get strongеr through the pain
To appreciate the sun after the rain
We gotta remind that it gets better with time
And we got one life to live and it's guaranteed that we die
So when we open our eyes and take a look in the sky
Just be thankful and conquer the day, yeah
[Chorus]
This life gets real hard and sometimes you may feel you're outta place
You may think there's time then blink and find it's gone and you can't waste
You gotta take a hold, embrace it, close your eyes, and walk by faith
And go today, don't wait, yeah, go today, don't wait, don't wait, go today
[Verse 2]
Go today, don't wait for tomorrow
It isn't promised, all the time you got's borrowed
Don't live your life for other people, don't bottle
Your emotions 'til they crack and fill a couple just sorrows
Take your mind and refocus, go get a paper
Write your goals out, throw your middle fingers to all your haters
Add some hard working on top of it, mix in consistent prayers
Say you're never gonna quit, sayonara, and see you later
'Cause I gotta remind that we not meant to survive
We meant to live in the moment and make the best of our lives
So when we open our eyes and take a look in the sky
Just be thankful and conquer the day, yeah
[Chorus]
This life gets real hard and sometimes you may feel you're outta place
You may think there's time then blink and find it's gone and you can't waste
You gotta take a hold, embrace it, close your eyes, and walk by faith
And go today, don't wait, yeah, go today, don't wait, don't wait, go today
BEAUTIFUL THINGS by Benson Boone
For a while there, it was rough
But lately, I've been doin' better
Than the last four cold Decembers
I recall
And I see my family every month
I found a girl my parents love
She'll come and stay the night
And I think I might have it all
And I thank God every day
For the girl He sent my way
But I know the things He gives me
He can take away
And I hold you every night
And that's a feeling I wanna get used to
But there's no man as terrified
As the man who stands to lose you
Oh, I hope I don't lose you
Mm
Please stay
I want you, I need you, oh God
Don't take
These beautiful things that I've got
Please stay
I want you, I need you, oh God
Don't take
These beautiful things that I've got
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Ooh
Please don't take
I found my mind, I'm feelin' sane
It's been a while, but I'm finding my faith
If everything's good and it's great
Why do I sit and wait 'til it's gone?
Oh, I'll tell ya, I know I've got enough
I've got peace and I've got love
But I'm up at night thinkin'
I just might lose it all
Please stay
I want you, I need you, oh God
Don't take
These beautiful things that I've got
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Ooh
Please stay
I want you, I need you, oh God
I need
These beautiful things that I've got
Antiphon: O God, how holy is your name!
Scripture: Psalm 5
Psalm 107:9
Reflector: Gary
Music:
Notes:
Sr. Carol gives our reflection today
BELOVEDNESS by Sarah Kroger
You've owned your fear and all your self-loathing
You've owned the voices inside of your head
You've owned the shame and reproach of your failure
It's time to own your belovedness
You've owned your past and how it's defined you
You've owned everything everybody else says
It's time to hear what your Father has spoken
It's time to own your belovedness
He says, "You're mine, I smiled when I made you
I find you beautiful in every way
My love for you is fierce and unending
I'll come to find you, whatever it takes
My beloved"
You've owned the mess you see in the mirror
You've owned the lies that you're just not enough
You've been so blinded by all you're comparing
It's time to own your belovedness
He says, "You're mine, I smiled when I made you
I find you beautiful in every way
My love for you is fierce and unending
I'll come to find you, whatever it takes
My beloved"
You are completely loved and fully known
Beloved, believe He died to make your heart His home
And He says, "You're mine, I smiled when I made you
I find you beautiful in every way
My love for you is fierce and unending
I'll come to find you, whatever it takes"
He says, "You're mine, I smiled when I made you
I find you beautiful in every way
My love for you is fierce and unending
I'll come to find you, whatever it takes
My beloved"
It's time to own your belovedness
ANTIPHON
We thank you, O God. We thank you.
SCRIPTURE
Psalm 128
James 4:17
REFLECTION
Fr. Ron
MUSIC
Be Thou My Vision (Instrumental)
Goodness of God (Instrumental)
NOTES
CLICK HERE for the video to this reflection
JOHN 6: 1-15
Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand
6 Some time after this, Jesus crossed to the far shore of the Sea of Galilee (that is, the Sea of Tiberias), 2 and a great crowd of people followed him because they saw the signs he had performed by healing the sick. 3 Then Jesus went up on a mountainside and sat down with his disciples. 4 The Jewish Passover Festival was near.
5 When Jesus looked up and saw a great crowd coming toward him, he said to Philip, “Where shall we buy bread for these people to eat?” 6 He asked this only to test him, for he already had in mind what he was going to do.
7 Philip answered him, “It would take more than half a year’s wages[a] to buy enough bread for each one to have a bite!”
8 Another of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, spoke up, 9 “Here is a boy with five small barley loaves and two small fish, but how far will they go among so many?”
10 Jesus said, “Have the people sit down.” There was plenty of grass in that place, and they sat down (about five thousand men were there). 11 Jesus then took the loaves, gave thanks, and distributed to those who were seated as much as they wanted. He did the same with the fish.
12 When they had all had enough to eat, he said to his disciples, “Gather the pieces that are left over. Let nothing be wasted.” 13 So they gathered them and filled twelve baskets with the pieces of the five barley loaves left over by those who had eaten.
14 After the people saw the sign Jesus performed, they began to say, “Surely this is the Prophet who is to come into the world.” 15 Jesus, knowing that they intended to come and make him king by force, withdrew again to a mountain by himself.
Marian Saturday
Related Links...
Promises of the Rosary
Why Saturday is Mary's Day
Pray-Along Rosary Videos
Marian Devotions
Marian Apparition Series
Facts About the Rosary
Music
Ave Maria - Celine Dion
3 Min Piano Instrumental
Canticle of Zechariah - Sr. Mary Gemma
Lauren's Email Address: thegodminute.lauren@gmail.com
ANTIPHON
- May God be gracious and bless us
SCRIPTURE
1 Samuel 6:3
REFLECTION
Fr. Ron
MUSIC
Flood by Library Tapes
NOTES
ANTIPHON
- Praise for Him is in my mouth
SCRIPTURE
- Mark 5: 31-34
REFLECTION
- Sr. Kathleen
MUSIC
Good Night, Day by Johannsson
NOTES
Antiphon: Let God's praises be loudly repeated.
Scripture: Psalm 19
Job 42:2
Reflection: Fr. Kevin
Music: "Sweet Hour of Prayer" by Sandi Patty
Our guest reflector, Fr. Charlie Bouchard, OP reflects on the idea of shepherds from the readings for the Sixteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time. Our politicians are shepherds in a sense, but Jesus is our true Shepherd. Do we place the Gospel truth ahead of political truth?
Marian Saturday
This is an excerpt from the book The Life of Mary As Seen by the Mystics, by Raphael Brown.
Music:
Catholic Hail Mary Song (EWTN Version)
Yes I Will (Instrumental)
Canticle of Zechariah - Sr. Mary Gemma
Antiphon: Almightly God, you make the dawn and dusk dance for joy.
Scripture: Psalm 27
1 Chronicles 16:11
Reflection: Gary
Music: "Holy, holy, holy" by Sandi Patty
ANTIPHON
- Lord God, You are the hope of all the eart
SCRIPTURE
-Acts 10: 14
REFLECTION
- Fr. Ron
MUSIC
-Let Heaven Rejoice by Bob Dufford, SJ
NOTES
ANTIPHON
- O God, Your right hand holds me fast
SCRIPTURE
- Proverbs 16: 3
REFLECTION
- Peggy
MUSIC
- God of All Hopefulness
NOTES
ANTIPHON
You have been my help and safety, O God.
SCRIPTURE
Psalm 126
2 Peter 1:3
REFLECTION
Fr. Jim
MUSIC
Clouds Like Flying Saucers (Instrumental)
Lord of All Hopefulness from Catholic Piano Hymns
NOTES
CLICK HERE for video to this reflection
MARK 6: 7-14
Jesus Sends Out the Twelve Apostles
7 And he called the twelve and began to send them out two by two, and gave them authority over the unclean spirits. 8 He charged them to take nothing for their journey except a staff—no bread, no bag, no money in their belts— 9 but to wear sandals and not put on two tunics.[a] 10 And he said to them, “Whenever you enter a house, stay there until you depart from there. 11 And if any place will not receive you and they will not listen to you, when you leave, shake off the dust that is on your feet as a testimony against them.” 12 So they went out and proclaimed that people should repent. 13 And they cast out many demons and anointed with oil many who were sick and healed them.
Marian Saturday
Music:
Hail Mary Gentle Woman - Choir SATB
Hail Mary Gentle Woman (Instrumental)
Canticle of Zechariah - Sr. Mary Gemma
HOLY MOTHER
by Eric Clapton
Holy Mother, where are you?
Tonight I feel broken in two.
I've seen the stars fall from the sky.
Holy mother, can't keep from crying.
Oh I need your help this time,
Get me through this lonely night.
Tell me please which way to turn
To find myself again.
Holy mother, hear my prayer,
Somehow I know you're still there.
Send me please some peace of mind;
Take away this pain.
I can't wait, I can't wait, I can't wait any longer.
I can't wait, I can't wait, I can't wait for you.
Holy mother, hear my cry,
I've cursed your name a thousand times.
I've felt the anger running through my soul;
All I need is a hand to hold.
Oh I feel the end has come,
No longer my legs will run.
You know I would rather be
In your arms tonight.
When my hands no longer play,
My voice is still, I fade away.
Holy mother, then I'll be
Lying in, safe within your arms.
ELVIS PRESLEY
Miracle of the Rosary
Oh, blessed mother, we pray to thee
Thanks for the miracle of your rosary
Only you can hold back
Your holy son's hand
Long enough for the whole world to understand
Hail, Mary, full of grace
The Lord is with thee
Blessed are thou among women
And blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus
Oh, holy Mary, dear mother of God
Please, pray for us, sinners
Now and at the hour of our death
And give thanks once again
For the miracle of your rosary
ANTIPHON
Oh God, we pour out our hearts before you.
SCRIPTURE
Psalm 119
Song of Songs 2:8-10
REFLECTION
Jen Ryan
MUSIC
(Instrumental) by Audrey Assad
You are Mine (Instrumental)
NOTES
Antiphon: He alone is my rock, my Savior
Scripture: Psalm 55
Romans 12:2
Reflection: Fr. Jason
Music:
Notes:
Antiphon: Only in God can my soul be at peace
Scripture: Psalm 54
Proverbs 11:14
Reflection: Javier
Music:
Notes:
ANTIPHON
- O God, the earth trembles before You
SCRIPTURE
- Proverbs 15:5
REFLECTION
- Gerry Strohmeyer
MUSIC
-Momentary (Choir Version) by Voces8
NOTES
Only Audio for this reflection (no video)
GOSPEL
Mark 6: 1-6
Jesus left there and went to his hometown, accompanied by his disciples. 2 When the Sabbath came, he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were amazed.
“Where did this man get these things?” they asked. “What’s this wisdom that has been given him? What are these remarkable miracles he is performing? 3 Isn’t this the carpenter? Isn’t this Mary’s son and the brother of James, Joseph,[a] Judas and Simon? Aren’t his sisters here with us?” And they took offense at him.
4 Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor except in his own town, among his relatives and in his own home.” 5 He could not do any miracles there, except lay his hands on a few sick people and heal them. 6 He was amazed at their lack of faith.
Marian Saturday
HERE is the video all about the apparition of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel.
HERE is the pdf of the Scapular Blessing of Investiture.
Music:
All the Glory (Instrumental)
Canticle of Zechariah - Sr. Mary Gemma
"O Calvary's Lamb" by Sandi Patty
"Another Time, Another Place" by Sandi Patti and Wayne Watson
ANTIPHON
You are my God, and I confess you; you are my God, and I exalt you; I will thank you, for you became my savior.
SCRIPTURE
Psalm 95
James 9:18
REFLECTION
Sister Karolyn
MUSIC
You are Mine (Instrumental)
NOTES
ANTIPHON
"Hear Me and turn back to Me, says the Lord"
SCRIPTURE
1 COR 16: 13
REFLECTION
- Justin
MUSIC
Solitude by Tom Ashbrook
NOTES
Antiphon: All peoples, clap your hands; cry to God with shouts of joy.
Scripture: Psalm 13
2 Chronicles 15:7
Reflection: Sr. Kara
Music:
Notes:
Watch the Video to this reflection by CLICKING HERE
Our team member, Fr. Brian Walker, OP breaks open the Word for the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, pointing out that when disaster strikes and no one has control over circumstances, we call it "an act of God." In these times, we need to turn to God, and knowing that with God's help, we don't have to simply accept these wrongs; we can challenge them and perhaps, with God's help, do something about them.
Gospel Today
Mark 5:21–43:
When Jesus had crossed again in the boat to the other side, a great crowd gathered round him; and he was by the lake. Then one of the leaders of the synagogue named Jairus came and, when he saw him, fell at his feet and begged him repeatedly, ‘My little daughter is at the point of death. Come and lay your hands on her, so that she may be made well, and live.’ So he went with him.
And a large crowd followed him and pressed in on him. Now there was a woman who had been suffering from haemorrhages for twelve years. She had endured much under many physicians, and had spent all that she had; and she was no better, but rather grew worse. She had heard about Jesus, and came up behind him in the crowd and touched his cloak, for she said, ‘If I but touch his clothes, I will be made well.’ Immediately her haemorrhage stopped; and she felt in her body that she was healed of her disease. Immediately aware that power had gone forth from him, Jesus turned about in the crowd and said, ‘Who touched my clothes?’ And his disciples said to him, ‘You see the crowd pressing in on you; how can you say, “Who touched me?” ’ He looked all round to see who had done it. But the woman, knowing what had happened to her, came in fear and trembling, fell down before him, and told him the whole truth. He said to her, ‘Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace, and be healed of your disease.’
While he was still speaking, some people came from the leader’s house to say, ‘Your daughter is dead. Why trouble the teacher any further?’ But overhearing what they said, Jesus said to the leader of the synagogue, ‘Do not fear, only believe.’ He allowed no one to follow him except Peter, James, and John, the brother of James. When they came to the house of the leader of the synagogue, he saw a commotion, people weeping and wailing loudly. When he had entered, he said to them, ‘Why do you make a commotion and weep? The child is not dead but sleeping.’ And they laughed at him. Then he put them all outside, and took the child’s father and mother and those who were with him, and went in where the child was. He took her by the hand and said to her, ‘Talitha cum’, which means, ‘Little girl, get up!’ And immediately the girl got up and began to walk about (she was twelve years of age). At this they were overcome with amazement. He strictly ordered them that no one should know this, and told them to give her something to eat.
Marian Saturday
Book Lauren referenced: Champions of the Rosary by Fr. Donald Calloway
Tips for Praying the Rosary More
Music:
O Queen of the Holy Rosary
Magnificat (Instrumental)
Canticle of Zechariah - Sr. Mary Gemma
MUSIC
"Angels" by Amy Grant
"On Holy Ground" by Donna Peña
NOTESToday's Concert Friday was actually recorded for last week and wasn't used, so we thought we would share it today. Enjoy!
Antiphon: I will look after my sheep, says the Lord, and I will appoint a shepherd to pasture them, and I, the Lord, will be their God.
Scripture: Psalm 133
1 Timothy 6:12
Reflection: Fr. Jeff
Music:
Notes:
Antiphon: The Lord is the strength of His people, a saving refuge for the one He has anointed. Save your people, Lord, and bless your heritage, and govern them forever.
Scripture: Psalm 23
Psalm 118:24
Reflection: Sr. Kathleen
Music:
Notes:
ANTIPHON
The Lord is the strength of his people, a saving refuge for the one he has anointed. Save your people, Lord, and bless your heritage, and govern them for ever.
SCRIPTURE
Psalm 133
John 15
REFLECTION
Fr. Ron
MUSIC
"In Christ Alone" (piano instrumental)
"Vine and Branches" from Spirit and Song
NOTES
REFLECTION
- Fr. Kevin Fausz
MUSIC
- Let us break bread together
- Verses by Ólafur Arnalds & Alice Sara Ott
NOTES
Marian Saturday
Music:
Salve Regina - 450 Voces
Lord of All Hopefulness (Instrumental)
Canticle of Zechariah - Sr. Mary Gemma
To contribute your Marian themed reflection, email thegodminute.lauren@gmail.com
Antiphon: The just will flourish like the palm tree, and grow like a Lebanon cedar, planted in the house of the Lord, in the courts of the home of our God.
Scripture: Psalm 95
Reading - Ephesians 6:16
Reflection: Sr. Kara
Music: Le Jardin de Monsieur Monet by Stephen Moccio
Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring by Hauser
Leader: Umberto
Notes:
Antiphon:
Scripture: Psalm 3
Reading - Hebrews 11:6
Reflection: Fr. Jason
Music: All Creatures of Our God and King
Leader: Umberto
Notes:
Fr. Charlie Bouchard, OP, a Dominican priest in the Province of St. Albert the Great breaks open the Word for us today.
GOSPEL - Mark 4: 26-34
The Parable of the Mustard Seed
26 He also said, “This is what the kingdom of God is like. A man scatters seed on the ground. 27 Night and day, whether he sleeps or gets up, the seed sprouts and grows, though he does not know how. 28 All by itself the soil produces grain—first the stalk, then the head, then the full kernel in the head. 29 As soon as the grain is ripe, he puts the sickle to it, because the harvest has come.”
30 Again he said, “What shall we say the kingdom of God is like, or what parable shall we use to describe it? 31 It is like a mustard seed, which is the smallest of all seeds on earth. 32 Yet when planted, it grows and becomes the largest of all garden plants, with such big branches that the birds can perch in its shade.”
33 With many similar parables Jesus spoke the word to them, as much as they could understand. 34 He did not say anything to them without using a parable. But when he was alone with his own disciples, he explained everything.
Marian Saturday
HERE is the video all about Our Lady Reconciler of People and Nations.
HERE is the video all about Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal.
Music:
Hail Mary Gentle Woman (Instrumental)
Salve Regina (Instrumental)
Canticle of Zechariah - Sr. Mary Gemma
Two songs written by a Chirstian music composer/singer, Michael W. Smith. The first is a newer one, the second, is one sung by a choir with a marching band. Hope you enjoy!
Song 1: "O Praise the Name" by Michael W. Smith
Song 2: "Awesome God" featuring Victory Drum Line
Antiphon: The Lord is my light and my salvation;
Scripture: Psalm 10
Reading: James 1:3
Reflection: Gerry
Leader: Umberto
Music:
Notes: The antiphon for today is a re-emphasis of the antiphon for Monday, June 10. Perhaps this is something the Lord really wants us to hear and take to heart.
ANTIPHON
Blessed is this holy man, who was worthy to be numbered among the Apostles, for he was a good man, filled with the Holy Spirit and with faith. (Acts 11:24)
SCRIPTURE
Psalm 76
Romans 1:17
REFLECTION
Fr. Carl
MUSIC
Memories by Olafur Arnalds
LEADER
Emily
NOTESPoem: "The Man in the Glass"
Antiphon: The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; whom should I dread? When. those who do evil draw near, they stumble and fall.
Scripture: Psalm 84
Mark 10:52
Reflector: Sr. Carol
Leader: Umberto
(This is an AUDIO ONLY reflection)
Mark 3: 30-35
GOD'S WILL...
“Thou shalt have no other gods before me.” ...
“Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image.” ...
“Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain.” ...
“Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.” ...
“Honour thy father and thy mother.” ...
“Thou shalt not kill.” ...
“Thou shalt not commit adultery.” ...
“Thou shalt not steal.”
Marian Saturday
HERE is the prayer of consecration to the Immaculate Heart that we pray together today.
HERE is the video all about Our Lady of Fatima.
HERE is more information about the First Five Saturdays Devotion.
Music:
Ave Maria - Neal E. Boyd
Immaculate Mary (Instrumental)
Canticle of Zechariah - Sr. Mary Gemma
ANTIPHON
I will look after my sheep, says the Lord, and I will appoint a shepherd to pasture them, and I, the Lord, will be their God. (Ex 34:11, 23-24)
SCRIPTURE
Psalm 26
James 2:17
REFLECTION
Gary
MUSIC
"Here I am Lord" (Instrumental)
LEADER
Emily
NOTES
Antiphon: The Lord granted him a stern struggle, that he might know that wisdom is mightier than all else.
Scripture: Psalm - 43
Reading - Romans 15:13
Reflection: Javier
ANTIPHON
- To You I call, for you will surely heed me, O God; turn your ear to me; hear my prayer (Ps. 17)
SCRIPTURE
- James 1: 6
REFLECTION
- Peggy
MUSIC
- Here I am Lord (instrumental)
LEADER
- Fr. Ron
Antiphon: As gold in the furnace, the Lord put His chosen to the test; as sacrificial offerings, He took them to Himself; and in due time they will be honored, and grace and peace will be with the elect of God.
Scripture: Psalm 76 - Knowing God
Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:7
Reflector: Fr. Jim
Marian Saturday
Music:
Ave Maria (In a Stairwell) - Kings Return
The Village of St. Bernadette - Andy Williams
Canticle of Zechariah - Sr. Mary Gemma
Have a Marian Concert Saturday suggestion? Email it to thegodminute.lauren@gmail.com
GRATITUDE by Benjamin William Hastings
All my words fall short
I got nothing new
How could I express
All my gratitude?
[Verse 2]
I could sing these songs
As I often do
But every song must end
And You never do
[Chorus]
So I throw up my hands
And praise You again and again
'Cause all that I have is a
Hallelujah, hallelujah
And I know it's not much
But I've nothing else fit for a King
Except for a heart singing
Hallelujah, hallelujah
[Verse 3]
I've got one response
I've got just one move
With my arm stretched wide
I will worship You
ANTIPHON
I am the living break come down from heaven, says the lord. whoever eats this bread will live forever (John 6:51)
SCRIPTURE
REFLECTION
- Sr. Carol
MUSIC
Sweet Dream by RIOPY
NOTES
From Sr. Carol:Reflectionadapted from the 3/18/22 homily, “Take and Eat: This is My Body” by Raniero Cantalamessa. Italian Capuchin, priest, theologian, Cardinal and preacher to the Papal Household since 1980
Homily -- https://www.cantalamessa.org/?p=4003⟨=en
ANTIPHON
The Lord established for him a covenant of peace, and made him the prince, that he might have the dignity of the priesthood, alleluia.
SCRIPTURE
Psalm 27
Nehemiah 8:10
REFLECTION
Sr. Karolyn
MUSIC
Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus
LEADEREmily
ANTIPHON
The Lord became my protector. He brought me out to a place of freedom. He saved me because He delighted in me.
SCRIPTURE
Mark 1: 19-20
REFLECTION
Fr. Ron
MUSIC
NOTES
TRINITY SUNDAY
Fr. Jeff Harvey., C.M. is our preacher today
MT 28: 16-20
The eleven disciples went to Galilee,
to the mountain to which Jesus had ordered them.
When they all saw him, they worshiped, but they doubted.
Then Jesus approached and said to them,
"All power in heaven and on earth has been given to me.
Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations,
baptizing them in the name of the Father,
and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit,
teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.
And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age."
Marian Saturday
Music:
Hail Holy Queen - St. Nicholas Choir
I Have Loved You (Instrumental)
Canticle of Zechariah - Sr. Mary Gemma
REFLECTION
- Fr. Ron
MUSIC
NOTESUmberto begins sharing the leading of our daily prayer today (along with Fr. Ron and Emily and Sr. Ann). A short video introducing Umberto is being sent to all our subscribers today.... he is also on our TEAM app menu...
umberto@thegodminute.org
REFLECTION
- Fr. Jason
MUSIC
Send Us Your Spirit by Dan Schutte
A New Day by Philip Wesley
NOTES
See the VIDEO HERE to this reflectionCLICK HERE for 1 minute video on how to share the God Minute with others via email or text
Marian Saturday
HERE is the link to the 2024 May Crowning Rosary.
Music:
Immaculate Mary (Instrumental)
Canticle of Zechariah - Sr. Mary Gemma
1st Song
ALABAMA - Angels Among Us
Watch the video HERE
2nd Song
CHRIS TOMLIN- Thank You, Lord
Watch the video HERE
REFLECTION
- Fr. Ron
NOTES
May Crowning 2024 Rosary Video: CLICK HERE A Walk in the Woods Rosary Video: CLICK HERE
REFLECTION
Sr. Carol (on the feast of St. Louise de Marillac)
MUSIC
Where Charity and Love Prevail by ELW 359
NOTES
Louise de Marillac — wife, mother, teacher, nurse, social worker, religious foundress, model for all women of the 21st century and Saint for our day — is captured in her “Mosaic Life” story. As we celebrated the 364th anniversary of her death on March 15, originally her feast day, (now on May 9, moved so it does not fall in Lent), let her speak to your life today.
Published on FAMVIN at
https://vinformation.org/en/vincentian-formation-resources/presentations-media-games/mosaic-life-of-st-louise/
Marian Saturday
HERE is the link to upload your May Crowning Photos.
HERE is the link to the video all about Our Lady of Fatima.
Music:
Hymn to Our Lady of Fatima
Song #1
HE
He can turn the tides and calm the angry sea
He alone decides who writes a symphony
He lights every star that makes the darkness bright
He keeps watch all through each long and lonely night
He still finds the time to hear a child's first prayer
Saint or sinner calls and always finds him there
Though it makes him sad to see the way we live
He'll always say "I forgive"
He can touch a tree and turn the leaves to gold
He knows every lie that you and I have told
Though it makes him sad to see the way we live
He'll always say "I forgive"
Song #2 by Keala Settle
"THIS IS ME" from The Greatest Showman soundtrack
watch the video CLICK HERE
I am not a stranger to the dark
"Hide away, " they say
"'Cause we don't want your broken parts"
I've learned to be ashamed of all my scars
"Run away, " they say
"No one'll love you as you are"
But I won't let them break me down to dust
I know that there's a place for us
For we are glorious
When the sharpest words wanna cut me down
I'm gonna send a flood, gonna drown 'em out
I am brave, I am bruised
I am who I'm meant to be, this is me
Look out 'cause here I come
And I'm marching on to the beat I drum
I'm not scared to be seen
I make no apologies, this is me
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, oh, oh
Another round of bullets hits my skin
Well, fire away 'cause today, I won't let the shame sink in
We are bursting through the barricades and
Reaching for the sun (we are warriors)
Yeah, that's what we've become (yeah, that's what we've become)
I won't let them break me down to dust
I know that there's a place for us
For we are glorious
When the sharpest words wanna cut me down
I'm gonna send a flood, gonna drown 'em out
I am brave, I am bruised
I am who I'm meant to be, this is me
Look out 'cause here I come
And I'm marching on to the beat I drum
I'm not scared to be seen
I make no apologies, this is me
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, oh, oh
This is me
and I know that I deserve your love
(Oh-oh-oh-oh) there's nothing I'm not worthy of
(Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, oh, oh)
When the sharpest words wanna cut me down
I'm gonna send a flood, gonna drown 'em out
This is brave, this is bruised
This is who I'm meant to be, this is me
Look out 'cause here I come (look out 'cause here I come)
And I'm marching on to the beat I drum (marching on, marching, marching on)
I'm not scared to be seen
I make no apologies, this is me
Whenever the words wanna cut me down (oh-oh-oh-oh)
I'll send a flood to drown 'em out (oh, oh-oh, oh-oh)
I'm gonna send a flood (oh-oh-oh-oh)
Gonna drown them 'em out (oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, oh, oh)
Oh
This is me
REFLECTION
- Fr. Ron
MUSIC
I think you know it!
NOTES
- Sr. Ann is the leader of prayer today
Our special guest this Sunday offering a reflection on the gospel is John Michael Talbot.
The Vine and the Branches
John 15: 1-8
“I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. 2 He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes[a] so that it will be even more fruitful. 3 You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. 4 Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me.
5 “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. 6 If you do not remain in me, you are like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned. 7 If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. 8 This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.
Marian Saturday
Today we have our next Marian based Listener Reflection from Linda.
Mary Crowning Information:
You are invited to "Crown" Mary in your home between May 1st - May 4th.
HERE is the link to upload your photo and to access the crowning prayer.
HERE is the Mary Crowning Rosary video from 2023.
HERE is the Mary Crowning Rosary video from 2022.
Music:
Ave Maria (Instrumental)
Love Like This (Instrumental) - Lauren Daigle
Canticle of Zechariah - Sr. Mary Gemma
ALL MY HOPE by David Crowder
I've been held by the Saviour
I've felt fire from above
I've been down to the river
I ain't the same, a prodigal returned
All my hope is in Jesus
Thank God that yesterday's gone
And all my sins are forgiven
And I've been washed by the blood
I'm no stranger to the prison
I've worn shackles and chains
But I've been freed and forgiven
Yes, I have
I'm not going back, I'll never be the same
That's why I sing
All my hope is in Jesus
Thank God, my yesterday's gone
All my sins are forgiven (forgiven)
I've been washed by the blood
And there's a kind of thing that just breaks a man
Break him down to his knees (oh, yeah, Lord)
God, I've been broken more than a time or two, yes, Lord
Then He picked me up (picked me up)
And showed me what it means to be a man
Come on and sing
All my hope is in Jesus
Thank God my yesterday's gone (gone)
Yes, all my sins are forgiven (forgiven)
I've been washed by the blood
Come on and sing
All my hope is in Jesus
Thank God my yesterday's gone
Yes, all my sins are forgiven (all my sins are forgiven)
Oh, I've been washed by the blood
REFLECTION
-Peggy
MUSIC
Memories by Olaf Arnalds
NOTESBro. Jameson is our prayer leader today
REFLECTION
- Fr. Jason Schumer
MUSIC
The Armed Man by Jenkins (A Mass for Peace album)
NOTESSr. Ann is our prayer leader today
REFLECTION
- Sr. Kathleen, SSJ (from our Listener Awareness Series)
MUSIC
Your Words O Lord by Chris Muglia (chrismuglia.com)
NOTES
REFLECTION
- Sr. Kathleen, SSJ (from our Listener Awareness Series)
MUSIC
- psalmsbychris.com
- Dark Night of the Soul by Philip Wesley
NOTES
Marian Saturday
Join us for 5 minutes of Eucharistic Adoration with Mary HERE at the BEAUTIFUL perpetual adoration chapel of St. Maximilian Kolbe in Poland. If this isn't the coolest Marian monstrance out there, I don't know what is!
Mary Crowning Information:
You are invited to "Crown" Mary in your home between May 1st - May 4th.
HERE is the link to the prayer you can use if you'd like.
HERE is the Mary Crowning Rosary video from 2023.
HERE is the Mary Crowning Rosary video from 2022.
Music:
Bring Flowers of the Rarest
Reflection: Sr. Kara
Prayer Leader: Liz
MUSIC
Phoria -Mass (Re-imagined)
Poetry Piano Sola Version- Michele Nobler
Reflection: Fr. Jim
Prayer Leader: Liz
MUSIC
Kyrie Eleison- Illuminations
Storms in Africa- Enya
Marian Saturday
Today we have our next reflection from the book, The Life of Mary as Seen by the Mystics, composed by Raphael Brown.
Music:
Canticle of Zechariah - Sr. Mary Gemma
Sing of Mary Pure and Lowly - Instrumental
Going back in time today for our prayer. Some oldies but goodies that most of us will remember fondly (I hope!)....
Reflection: Fr. Carl
Prayer Leader: Liz
MUSIC
Hidden Angel: James Heather
You Speak: Vineyard Worship
REFLECTION
- Fr. Brian
MUSIC
Laffey by Forest Friends
Sing to the Mountains by Bob Dufford SJ
NOTES
Reflection: Gary
Prayer Leader: Liz
MUSIC
Piazzolla Oblivion for Flute and Guitar (Instrumental)
Hope - James Spiteri
REFLECTION
- Sr. Carol
MUSIC
Only in God by John Michael Talbot
NOTES
Today all the Daughters of Charity across the world renew their vows and commitments to serve God. Let's keep them in prayer!
Our priest today is Fr. Kevin (a classmate of Fr. Ron's and is on the God Minute Team of Reflectors)
Marian Saturday
Today we pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy together in honor of Divine Mercy Sunday tomorrow.
To learn more about the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, watch this video HERE.
HERE is the video pray-along version for you to pray with at any time.
HERE is the playlist for the novena version videos.
CLICK HERE for video to 2nd Song (How Great is our God by Chris Tomlin)
Somebody Bigger Than You And I Lyrics
Who made the mountains, who made the trees
Who made the rivers flow to the sea And who sends the rain when the earth is dry
Somebody bigger than you and I
[Verse 2]
Who made the flowers to bloom in the spring
Who made the song for the robins to sing And who hung the moon and the stars in the sky
Somebody bigger than you and I
[Verse 3]
He lights the way when the road is long
He keeps you company
And with His love to guide you He walks beside you
Just like He walks with me
[Verse 4]
When we're filled with despair
Who gives me courage to go from there And who gives me faith that will never die
Somebody bigger than you and I
Reflection: Justin
Prayer Leader: Liz
MUSIC
Easter organ
Only This I Want- Jon Sarta (piano)
REFLECTION
- Javier
MUSIC
NOTES
Be sure and check your email for the introduction of our new Team Member, Emily.
Octave of Easter Tuesday
Reflection: Jen
Prayer Leader: Liz
MUSIC
Easter organ (Intro)
Crown Him with Many Crowns (Instrumental violin and piano)
Join us on the Triduum Retreat over these sacred days leading up to Easter Sunday. Our usual prayer is paused until then. Retreat info: thegodminute.org/retreat
"But now Satan found his way into the heart of Judas... and he went off and conferred with the chief priests and magistrates about the means to betray Jesus." (Luke 22:3-4)
Traditionally called Spy Wednesday, this is the day that Judas conspired with chief priests.
Reflection: Peggy
Prayer Lead: Liz
MUSIC
Crystal Sky- Ola Gjelio
Jesus Remember Me- Taize Songs
Reflection: Sr. Karolyn
Prayer Lead: Liz
MUSIC
Whatsoever You Do (Piano instrumental)
Goodness Of God- Marcelo Cacilias
REFLECTION
- Gerry
MUSIC
- Your Ways O Lord by "psalmsbychris.com"
NOTES
- DOWNOLAD the Triduum Retreat by CLICKING HERE
No Video today. Audio reflection only.
Please read the Passion gospel in preparation for listening (it will not be read in the reflection since it is so long):
MARK 15: 1-39
REFLECTION
- Bishop Barron
Marian Saturday
Our next Marian Listener Reflection Series reflection; from Judy.
Would you like to contribute a Marian reflection? Write a 3-4 minute reflection based on one of these prompts below and email it to thegodminute.lauren@gmail.com for consideration.
1. Litany of Loreto Title- Mother of Hope, Help of Christians, Queen of Angels… read through the Litany of Loreto and reflect on the title of Mary that most speaks to you.
2. “His mother said to the servants, ‘Do whatever he tells you.’” - John 2:5
3. Marian Apparitions - Our Lady of Lourdes, Our Lady of Guadalupe, Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal… do you have a special devotion to Mary under one of her apparition titles? Reflect on what this means to you and why.
4. “Mary said, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to thy word.’” - Luke 1:38
5. Rosary Story - Do you have a special devotion to the rosary? Has it brought about some miracle in your life? Share this with us.
6. “Elizabeth, filled with the Holy Spirit, cried out in a loud voice and said, ‘Most blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.’” - Luke 1:41-42
7. Marian Devotion - The Angelus, The Seven Sorrows Devotion, The Three Hail Mary’s Devotion… is there a specific Marian Devotion that has impacted you in some way? What is it and what has its impact been?
8. “And Mary said: ‘My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my savior. For he has looked upon his handmaid’s lowliness; behold, from now on will all ages call me blessed. The Mighty One has done great things for me, and holy is his name.’” - Luke 1:46-49
9. Marian “Concert” Saturday - Know of a good Marian song to lead us in prayer? Share it with us and reflect on how it has touched you!
10. “When Jesus saw his mother, and the disciple whom he loved standing near, he said to his mother, ‘Woman, behold, your son!’ Then he said to the disciple, ‘Behold, your mother!’ And from that hour the disciple took her to his own home.” John 19:26-27
11. Marian Consecration Story - Have you consecrated yourself to Mary? How has this impacted your faith journey? What does this mean for you? How have you seen Mary’s hand at work in your life?
12. “And the angel answered her, ‘The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be called holy—the Son of God.’” - Luke 1:35
Music:
Stabat Mater
Spoken Word (Instrumental)
Canticle of Zechariah (Chant)
Theme: Traditional Lenten Songs
Lead: Liz
MUSIC
What Wondrous Love Is ThisBased on the music Wondrous Love by William Walker: American Traditional
What wondrous love is this, O my soul, O my soul;
what wondrous love is this, O my soul.
What wondrous love is this, that caused the Lord of bliss
bear the dreadful curse for my soul, for my soul,
to bear the dreadful curse for my soul!
When I was sinking down, sinking down, sinking down,
when I was sinking down, sinking down.
When I was sinking down beneath God's righteous frown,
Christ laid aside his crown for my soul, for my soul,
Christ laid aside his crown for my soul.
To God and to the Lamb I will sing, I will sing;
to God and to the Lamb I will sing.
To God and to the Lamb who is the great I AM,
while millions join the theme, I will sing, I will sing,
while millions join the theme, I will sing.
And when from death I'm free, I'll sing on, I'll sing on;
and when from death I'm free, I'll sing on.
And when from death I'm free I'll sing and joyful be,
and through eternity I'll sing on, I'll sing on;
and through eternity I'll sing on.
Words: Anon, early American, 1867
Remember Your LoveBy: Darryl Ducote, Gary Daigle, Mike Balhoff
Refrain: Remember your love and your faithfulness, O Lord. Remember your people and have mercy on us, Lord
The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom should I fear?
The Lord is my life and my refuge; when I call, He hears.
If you dwelt, O Lord, upon our sinfulness, then who could stand?
But with You there is mercy and forgiveness and a guiding hand.
O Lord, hear the sound of my call and answer me.
My heart cries out for Your presence; it is You I seek.
As sentinels wait upon the daylight, wait for the Lord.
I trust in your kindness and redemption; and your faithful word.
Before all the mountains were begotten and earth took shape,
Even then, O Lord, you were our refuge throughout ev’ry age.
© Damean Music, 1978
Reflection: Gary
Prayer Lead: Liz
MUSIC
Be thou My Vision (Violin/Guitar Instrumental):
Songwriter: Saint Dallan
Lord Who Throughout These Forty Day
Claudia F. Hernaman · Richard Redhead
Reflection: Sr. Kara
Prayer Lead: Liz
MUSIC
O Sacred Head, Now Wounded (Instrumental Version) ·
Instrumental Christian Songs, Christian Piano Music ·
Praise and Worship · Musica Cristiana
Amen, Amen! Instrumental Christian Songs
℗ 2016 Shamrock-n-Roll, Inc.
Anima Christi
Music: Jandi Arboleda
Piano cover: Alan Andrada
Join The God Minute Book Club:https://www.thegodminute.org/bookclub
CLICK HERE for the video to this reflection
CLICK HERE for another homily on this Sunday's scripture from Fr. Jeff
Marian Saturday
Today we have our next Pray-Along Devotion, the Seven Sorrows Devotion. The words to this devotion as well as the longer, original version of this devotion can be found HERE.
Music:
Stabat Mater
What Wondrous Love is This? (Instrumental)
Where You There? (Instrumental)
I Have Loved You (Instrumental)
Canticle of Zechariah (Chant)
Reflection: Fr. Jim
Prayer Lead: Liz
MUSIC
Loving and Forgiving by Scott Soper
Still by Gjelio
Reflection: Fr. Brian
Prayer Lead: Liz
MUSIC
Stay with Me
Artist(s): Music by Jacques Berthier, Taizé Community
Publisher: ©1991 The Community of Taizé, GIA Publications, Inc. (North America)
Jesus, Remember MeAlleluia! Praise and Worship Instrumentals
℗ 2016 Shamrock-n-Roll, Inc.
CLICK HERE for the video to this reflection
4th Week of Lent
Mortification is our Vincentian Virtue
thegodminute.org/lent
Marian (Concert) Saturday
Music:
Stabat Mater
Oh Mother - The Vigil Project
Canticle of Zechariah (Chant)
Theme: Listeners Request
Lead: Liz
Thank you Lee and Alison!
MUSIC
At Your GateSinger/Songwriter: Mike Mangione
Come out, come out,
Come meet me.
I’ve been poisoned, I’ve been used.
And now I’m standing at your gate.
I am hanging on your gate.
And I’ll be standing at your gate.
In my days I ruled deception.
I was king; I had control.
But I deceived all those I hold,
And they flanked and dug a hole,
And now I’m standing at your gate.
I was lost in my intentions
But they were bleeding out your side
While I was blinding out my eyes.
When I left I had direction.
I had protection; I was free.
But they do not compromise.
No they did not compromise.
And now I’m standing at your gate.
I did not come to take you;
I came to let you take me in.
And we are born where we begin
And this fever burns within.
There’s a Song of Songs you’re singing
And I’ve been bleeding every line.
How I want to harmonize.
Yes, I need to harmonize.
And I’ll be singing.
Released in: 2010 (Rodzinka Records)
Produced by: Duane Lundy
Recorded at: Shangrila Studios, Lexington, KY
Word Made Flesh playlist:
https://mikemangione.com/word-made-fresh-playlist
How BeautifulSinger/Songwriter: Twila Paris
How beautiful the hands that served
The wine and the bread and the sons of the earth
How beautiful the feet that walked
The long dusty roads and the hill to the cross
How beautiful, how beautiful
How beautiful is the body of Christ
How beautiful the heart that bled
That took all my sin and bore it instead
How beautiful the tender eyes
That choose to forgive and never despise
How beautiful, how beautiful,
How beautiful is the body of Christ
And as He laid down His life
We offer this sacrifice
That we will live just as he died
How beautiful, how beautiful
How beautiful is the body of Christ
How beautiful the feet that bring
The sound of good news and the love of the King
How beautiful the hands that serve
The wine and the bread and the sons of the earth
How beautiful, how beautiful
How beautiful is the body of Christ
Cry For The Desert ℗ 1990 Star Song Music
Reflection: Justin
Prayer Lead: Liz
MUSIC
Now We Remain (Instrumental)
Diary of Love- Michael Nyman
MEEKNESS IS OUR VIRTUE THIS WEEK
REFLECTION
- Our newest team member: Jen Ryan (check out her bio on our app TEAM menu under the "More" section)
MUSIC
- Sung Psalm by Chris Muglia (psalmsbychris.com)
NOTES
- Fr. Joe is sharing our Virtue Guide reflection today on the Blessed Mother
Reflection: Javier
Prayer Lead: Liz
MUSIC
Doxology- Composed by Dan Musselman
In These Days of Lenten Journey
© 1997, Ricky Manalo, CSP. Published by OCP. All rights reserved.
CLICK HERE for video to this reflection
Today is the 3rd Sunday of Lent. Gospel is JOHN 4: 5-15
Prayer of St. Francis
Lord, make me an channel of your peace; where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; and where there is sadness, joy. O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console; to be understood, as to understand; to be loved, as to love; for it is in giving that we receive, it is in pardoning that we are pardoned, and it is in dying that we are born to Eternal Life. Amen.
VINCENTIAN MISSION PRAYER
Lord Jesus,
transform me into yourself.
May my hands be your hands/
may my words be your words.
Grant that everything I do/
may serve only to glorify you.
I pray you to destroy in me
all that is not of you.
Keep me turned to you
and grateful in all things/
that I may live my life in you,
and by you and for you--
and truly say with St. Paul,
“I live now/not I/but Christ
lives in me.”
Amen.
HERE is the Stations of the Cross video to use for our prayer time today.
Music:
Stabat Mater
At the Cross Her Stations Keeping (Instrumental)
Reflection: Peggy
Prayer Lead: Liz
MUSIC:
The Wishing Star- Michael Logozar
A New Beginning- James Spliteri
REFLECTION
-Javier
MUSIC
O Lord, Hear My Prayer by Taize
Ancient Fantasy by SBA
NOTESBe sure and check out our weekly series (every Wednesday), "Virtue Guides" where Fr. Joe gives a short reflection on a Catholic saint who so beautifully lived our virtue of the week. Today it is St. Paul and the virtue of HUMILITY. Always available on our LENT webpage and App blog....
CLICK HERE for the video to this reflection
Sunday Reflection + Our Vincentian virtue this week: Humility
See all our Lenten offerings at thegodminute.org/lent
Marian Saturday
Today we meditate on a reflection about the Hail Mary from St. Alphonsus Liguori's book, The Glories of Mary.
Music:
Stabat Mater
Hail Mary, Gentle Woman (Instrumental)
Song of Zechariah (Chant) **For those of you who love the Sr. Mary Gemma version of the Canticle of Zechariah, don't worry, her version will be back after Easter, this is just our Lenten version
Theme: Lenten Prayerful Meditation Music
Lead: Liz
O Sacred Head Surrounded | Chant | Passion Chorale
Author (attributed to): Bernard of Clairvaux
O sacred Head surrounded
By crown of piercing thorn!
O bleeding Head, so wounded,
Reviled and put to scorn!
The pow'r of death comes o'er you,
The glow of life decays,
Yet angel hosts adore you
And tremble as they gaze.
In this, your bitter passion,
Good Shepherd, think of me
With your most sweet compassion,
Unworthy though I be:
Beneath your cross abiding
For ever would I rest,
In your dear love confiding,
And with your presence blest
I see your strength and vigor
All fading in the strife,
And death with cruel rigor,
Bereaving you of life;
O agony and dying!
O love to sinners free!
Jesus, all grace supplying,
O turn your face on me.
Again We Keep This Solemn Fast | Lenten Hymn | St. Gregory the Great
Again we keep this solemn fast, a gift of faith from ages past,
These forty days that, year-by-year, bid contrite hearts to Christ draw near.
The law and prophets from of old in figured ways this Lent foretold,
Which Christ, all ages’ Lord and Guide, in these last days has sanctified.
More sparing, therefore, let us make the words we speak, the food we take,
Our sleep, our laughter, ev’ry sense; learn peace through holy penitence.
Let us avoid each harmful way that lures the careless mind astray;
By watchful prayer our spirits free from scheming of the Enemy.
We pray, O blessed Three in One, Our God while endless ages run,
That this, our Lent of forty days, may bring us growth and give you praise.
Lord Who Throughout These Forty Days | Lenten Hymn | Claudia Hernaman
Lord, who throughout these forty days,
For us did fast and pray,
Teach us with you to mourn our sins,
And close by you to stay.
As you with Satan did contend,
And did the vict'ry win,
O give us strength in you to fight,
In you to conquer sin.
As you did hunger bear and thirst,
So teach us, gracious Lord,
To die to self, and always live
By your most holy word.
And through these days of penitence,
And through your Passion-tide,
Forevermore, in life and death,
O Lord, with us abide.
Abide with us that when this life
Of suffering is past,
An Easter of unending joy
We may attain at last!
Parce Domine | Gregorian Chant
Refrain: Spare, O Lord, spare Thy people, lest Thou be angry with us forever.Let us bow down before the avenging wrath; let us weep before the Judge; let us cry forth in prayer of supplication, and all fall prostrate in prayer.
By our sins we have offended thy clemency, O God; pour out on us thy pardon from on high, Thou Who dost forgive.
Offering an acceptable time, give streams of tears to wash the sacrifice of our heart, which joyful charity enkindles.
Hear, thou merciful Creator, the tearful prayers poured forth during this holy fast of forty days.
Beloved searcher of hearts, thou knowest the infirmities of men; show pardoning grace to those who return to thee.
Reflection: Fr. Jason
Prayer Lead: Liz
MUSIC
City Lights- By Gjeilo City
Be Not Afraid (Piano Instrumental)- Royalty Free
REFLECTION
- Gary Medley
MUSIC
- Teach me Your Ways by Chris Muglia (www.chrismuglia.com)
NOTES- Check out our newest feature, VIRTUE GUIDES with Fr. Joe Williams on our LENT menu. This week our saint is Mother Teresa
Today we welcome the newest member to our God Minute team, Fr. Kevin Fausz. He is a classmate of Fr. Ron's and will be sharing a reflection with us each month. Check out his picture and bio on our TEAM menu on the app and website!
REFLECTION
- Fr. Kevin Fausz
MUSIC
NOTES
thegodminute.org/lent
Reflection: Sr. Kara
Prayer Lead: Liz
MUSIC
What a Wondrous Love is This (Instrumental)- Royalty Free
Goodness of God (Instrumental)- Bethel Music
Link to Lent: Road to Calvary:
https://www.thegodminute.org/lent
Marian Saturday
Today we pray a full rosary of the Sorrowful Mysteries featuring a special way to pray the Hail Mary sent in to us by a TGM community member.
HERE is the video for this Rosary.
The added lines are as follows:
The First Sorrowful Mystery - "Who suffered a bitter agony"
The Second Sorrowful Mystery - "Who was scourged most cruelly"
The Third Sorrowful Mystery - "Who was crowned in mockery"
The Fourth Sorrowful Mystery - "Who carried the cross and our burdens"
The Fifth Sorrowful Mystery - "Who died for us sinners"
Music:
Stabat Mater
Lose You (Instrumental)
Theme: Lent inspired songs
Lead: Liz
MUSIC
Dust We Are and Shall Return
Written & performed by: The Brilliance
From dust we’ve come and
Dust we are and shall return
Be still my soul and let it go
Just let it go
Glory to God
Glory to God in the highest
Glory to God
Glory to God in the highest
Naked we came and shall
Return into the grave
Be still my soul and let it go
Just let it go
Be still my soul
Lord make me whole
Lord make me whole
Glory to God
Glory to God in the highest
Glory to God
Glory to God
John Arndt, David Gungor, Kate Gungor © 2012 Integrity Worship Music/The Brilliance
Forty Days and Forty NightsA new arrangement of the Lenten hymn
Performed by: Engage Worship
Forty days and forty nights
Thou wast fasting in the wild;
Forty days and forty nights
Tempted, and yet undefiled.
Sunbeams scorching all the day;
Chilly dew-drops nightly shed;
Prowling beasts about Thy way;
Stones Thy pillow; earth Thy bed.
Should not we Thy sorrow share
And from worldly joys abstain,
Fasting with unceasing prayer,
Strong with Thee to suffer pain?
Then if Satan on us press,
Jesus, Savior, hear our call!
Victor in the wilderness,
Grant we may not faint nor fall!
So shall we have peace divine:
Holier gladness ours shall be;
Round us, too, shall angels shine,
Such as ministered to Thee.
Keep, O keep us, Savior dear,
Ever constant by Thy side;
That with Thee we may appear
At the eternal Eastertide.
Lyrics: “Forty Days and Forty Nights” by George H Smyttan (1822-1870).
REFLECTION
- Fr. Brian
MUSIC
- The Invisible by Olafur Arnalds
NOTES
- Be sure and check out our Lenten offerings and join us on the Road to Calvary. It's always available on the menu at the bottom of the app ("Lent") as well as our website and app blog.thegodminute.org/lent
REFLECTION
- Fr. Ron
MUSIC
Kyrie by Dan Gibson
NOTESCLICK HERE **for a 15 minute overview video of our Lenten Road to Calvary
Our website has all the latest info: thegodminute.org/lent**
Reflection: Sr. Karolyn
Prayer Lead: Liz
MUSIC
Braveheart- Emma Jackson
Before Dawn- Gjeilo
Reflection: Gerry
Prayer Lead: Liz
MUSIC
Seek Ye First (Instrumental)- Royalty Free
God is Good- Jonathan McReynolds
Marian Saturday
The book Lauren references in this episode is A Year with Mary by Paul Thigpen.
Music:
Hymn to Our Lady of Fatima
Into the Forest (Instrumental)
Canticle of Zechariah - Sr. Mary Gemma
Today is the Feast of St. Josephine Bakhita
Reflection: Sr. Carol
Prayer Lead: Liz
MUSIC
Lord, I Need You (Instrumental)- Daniel Naveraz
No Longer Slaves (Guitar Instrumental)- Bethal Music
REFLECTION
- Justin
MUSIC
- Eclipse by Ola Gjeilo
- Seeds Don't Ask Permission by Luis Berra
NOTES
Reflection: Javier
Prayer Lead: Liz
MUSIC
Awakening- Royalty Free Background Music
Be Not Afraid (Instrumental)
Alleluia! Praise and Worship Instrumentals
℗ 2016 Shamrock-n-Roll, Inc.
Bishop Golka from Colorado Springs, CO shares a quick reflection on our gospel this Sunday....
CLICK HERE for the video
Marian Saturday
Today we reflect on a passage from the book The Life of Mary as Seen by the Mystics - by Raphael Brown.
Music:
Be Thou My Vision (Instrumental)
All The Glory (Instrumental)
Canticle of Zechariah - Sr. Mary Gemma
Listener's Request: Thank you Tracy and Ramona!
Prayer Lead: Liz
MUSIC LYRICS
Dear God
Dear God, is there somebody out there?
Is there someone to hear my prayer?
I'm a simple man with simple words to say
Is there some point in asking?
Asking for more only got us where we are today
Lost and alone and afraid
Give me, love for the lonely
Give me, food for the hungry
Give me, peace in a restless world
Give me, hope for the children
Give me, a worldwide religion
Give me, peace in a restless world
Dear God, can you hear me crying?
A whole world crying
Looking for something to say
We had it all and we threw it all away
Is there somebody watching
Somebody watching over the mess that we've made
We're lost and alone and afraid
Give me, love for the lonely
Give me, food for the hungry
Give me, peace in a restless world
Give me, hope for the children
Give me, a worldwide religion
Give me, peace in a restless world
And we need to know there's something good
Though all our years of solitude go on and on and on...
Give me, love for the lonely
Give me, food for the hungry
Give me, peace in a restless world
Give me, hope for the children
Give me, a worldwide religion
Give me, peace in a restless world
Dear God, is there somebody out there,
Is there someone to hear my prayer
Source: Musixmatch
Songwriters: Midge Ure
Song of Bernadette
There was a child named Bernadette
I heard the story long ago
She saw the Queen of Heaven once
And kept the vision in her soul
No one believed what she had seen
No one believed what she heard
But there were sorrows to be here
And mercy, mercy in this world
So many hearts I find, broke like yours and mine
Torn by what we've done and can't undo
I just want to hold you, come on let me hold you
Like Bernadette would do
We've been around, we fall, we fly
We mostly fall, we mostly run
And every now and then we try
To mend the damage that we've done
Tonight, tonight I just can't rest
I've got this joy inside my breast
To think that I did not forget that child
That song of Bernadette
So many hearts I find, broke like yours and mine
Torn by what we've done and can't undo
I just want to hold you, won't let me hold you
Like Bernadette would do
I just want to hold you, come on let me hold you
Like Bernadette would do
Source: LyricFind
Songwriters: Bill Elliott / Jennifer Warnes / Leonard Cohen / William Elliott
Song of Bernadette lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
REFLECTION
- Fr. Jim Cormack
MUSIC
- Seven Trees
- Aerial Boundaries by Michael Hedges
NOTES
Reflection: Justin
Prayer Lead: Liz
MUSIC
Glimmer (Official Audio) - James Heather
Doria (Piano Version) · Michael Forster · Olafur Arnalds
REFLECTION
- Peggy
MUSIC
- Before the Throne of God by Jonathan Roth
- Be Not Afraid
NOTES
Marian Saturday
Today we hear our next Listener Reflection. This one is from Mary. Here is the prayer she shared with us:
Mary, Living Tabernacle of Jesus-
Let me see Jesus with your eyes.
Let me love Him with your heart.
Let me embrace Him with your arms.
Let me kiss Him with your lips.
Let me be to Him another Mary;
A living Tabernacle for Jesus.
Would you like to contribute a Marian reflection? Write a 3-4 minute reflection based on one of these prompts below and email it to thegodminute.lauren@gmail.com for consideration.
1. Litany of Loreto Title- Mother of Hope, Help of Christians, Queen of Angels… read through the Litany of Loreto and reflect on the title of Mary that most speaks to you. HERE is the Litany.
2. “His mother said to the servants, ‘Do whatever he tells you.’” - John 2:5
3. Marian Apparitions - Our Lady of Lourdes, Our Lady of Guadalupe, Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal… do you have a special devotion to Mary under one of her apparition titles? Reflect on what this means to you and why.
4. “Mary said, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to thy word.’” - Luke 1:38
5. Rosary Story - Do you have a special devotion to the rosary? Has it brought about some miracle in your life? Share this with us.
6. “Elizabeth, filled with the Holy Spirit, cried out in a loud voice and said, ‘Most blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.’” - Luke 1:41-42
7. Marian Devotion - The Angelus, The Seven Sorrows Devotion, The Three Hail Mary’s Devotion… is there a specific Marian Devotion that has impacted you in some way? What is it and what has its impact been?
8. “And Mary said: ‘My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my savior. For he has looked upon his handmaid’s lowliness; behold, from now on will all ages call me blessed. The Mighty One has done great things for me, and holy is his name.’” - Luke 1:46-49
9. Marian “Concert” Saturday - Know of a good Marian song to lead us in prayer? Share it with us and reflect on how it has touched you!
10. “When Jesus saw his mother, and the disciple whom he loved standing near, he said to his mother, ‘Woman, behold, your son!’ Then he said to the disciple, ‘Behold, your mother!’ And from that hour the disciple took her to his own home.” John 19:26-27
11. Marian Consecration Story - Have you consecrated yourself to Mary? How has this impacted your faith journey? What does this mean for you? How have you seen Mary’s hand at work in your life?
12. “And the angel answered her, ‘The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be called holy—the Son of God.’” - Luke 1:35
Music:
On This Day O Beautiful Mother - SATB Choir
Rescue (Instrumental) - Lauren Daigle
Canticle of Zechariah - Sr. Mary Gemma
Today's theme is Prayerful Chants.
MUSIC
Błogosławiona Matka Boga
(Blessed Mother of God)
Performed by: Jessica Schuster & Company
Polish:
Błogosławiona, pełna Miłości, módl się za nami, Maryjo!
Oblicze Twoje wdzięczne, nad zorze jaśniejsze, więc, o Pani, Twoją głoszę chwałę dziś i zawsze.
Błogosławiona, pełna Miłości, módl się za nami, Maryjo!
Z Twych słów płynie woń nad kwiaty milsza, Najszczęśliwsza, godna uwielbienia, Tyś naszych dusz umocnieniem.
Błogosławiona, pełna Miłości, módl się za nami, Maryjo!
Jak w niebieskie odziana promienie, pełna słońca, Tyś jutrzenki wdziękiem, ziemi chwałą i ozdobą świata.
Błogosławiona, pełna Miłości, módl się za nami, Maryjo!
English translation:
Blessed, and full of love, pray for us, Mary!
Your countenance is more grateful than the dawn, so, o lady, I proclaim your glory today and always.
Blessed and full of love, pray for us, Mary!
Blessed, full of love, pray for us, Mary!
From your words flows a fragrance more lovely than flowers, Most happy, worthy of praise, You strengthen our souls.
Blessed and full of love, pray for us, Mary!
As in heavenly rays, clothed with sunshine, You are the dawn's charm, the earth's glory and the world's adornment.
Blessed, and full of love, pray for us, Mary!
St. Michael the Archangel Prayer
(Latin)
Performed by: Gregorian Chant Academy
Sancte Míchael Archángele, defénde nos in próelio;
contra nequítiam et insídias diáboli esto praesídium.
Imperet illi Deus, súpplices deprecámur, tuque, Prínceps milítiae caeléstis,
Sátanam aliósque spíritus malígnos,
qui ad perditiónem animárum pervagántur in mundo,
divína virtúte, in inférnum detrúde. Amen.
English translation:
St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle;
be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil.
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray.
And do thou, O prince of the heavenly host,
by the power of God, cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
Fr. Ron has the reflection today.
MUSIC
Lord, I'm Coming Home by The O'Neill Brothers
By the Rose and by the Hinds of the Field by Johannsson
REFLECTION
- Sr. Kara
MUSIC
- Da Pacem Domine by CHANT
- Good Night, Day by Johann Johannsson
NOTES
Marian Saturday
Today we pray a pray-along devotion together titled the 30 Days Prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary. The words to follow along can be found HERE.
Music:
Ave Maria Stella (Instrumental)
Classical Music - 10 Minute Timer
Music Inspired By and Named After Saints. MUSIC
Simon (Petros)Written and performed by: Alanna BoudreauOut of heaven comes a steady rain
Glory feels so heavy, beauty feels like pain
Out of darkness comes a steady light
Against all my reason, I put up a fight
Oh, if I could love you more than all the saints
And angels combined
If I could give you just one tiny thing
It would be my own life
Rivers carve the valleys on my face
I told you I'd not leave you, but I have run away
As the coldness settles on my back
Who is the greatest lover? You said you are I AM
Oh, if I could love you more than all the saints
And angels combined
If I could give you just one tiny thing
It would be my own life
Teach me how to care and not to care
I've nullified your language
With judgments I could spare
Teach me how to feed and how to eat
Tell me once again, love, what you saw in me
Oh, if I could love you more than all the saints
And angels combined
If I could give you just one tiny thing
It would be my own life
O, Bonitas! O, Bonitas! O, Bonitas!
St. Jude
Written and performed by: Brian Setzer
Solo Album: Nitro Burnin' Funny Daddy
St. Jude pray for us
St. Jude pray for us
We need some peace and comfort now
St. Jude pray for us
We're all alone in this great big world
And we're slippin', time's slippin' by
Spirituality is thing of the past
And it's something money can't buy
I know I've asked for things before
And you've always heard my prayers
So can I ask you one more time
'Cause we're all running scared
St. Jude pray for us
St. Jude pray for us
We need some peace and comfort now
St. Jude pray for us
It's something that's scorned from the left
And abused by the right
It's something so misunderstood
And ignored in daily life
If you proclaim the mystery of faith
You'll be absolved from daily strife
Through Him, in Him, and within
Him Springs our eternal life
St. Jude pray for us
St. Jude pray for us
We need some peace and comfort now
St. Jude pray for us
St. Jude pray for us
St. Jude pray for us
We need some peace and comfort now
St. Jude pray for us
Hey whaddya think
That everything in this world
Can be painted black and white
Do you think there are answers
For everything in our brief and Earthly life
Think back how good your mother felt
When she held you close and tight
And think about the child
As she goes to sleep hungry every night
St. Jude pray for us
St. Jude pray for us
We need some peace and comfort now
St. Jude pray for us
St. Jude pray for us
St. Jude pray for us
We need some peace and comfort now
St. Jude pray for us
Sr. Carol has the reflection today.
MUSIC
Classical Piano- Blaze's Diary
Hope- James Spiteri
REFLECTION
- Fr. Carl Pieber
MUSIC
- Shelter Me O God by Bob Hurd
- New Dawn by Jay Stocker
NOTES
Fr. Brian has the reflection today.
MUSIC
Sleepless- Domenik Kalinsky
Lord of All Hopefulness- The O'Neill Brothers Group & Praise and Worship
Marian (Concert) Saturday
Have an idea for Marian Concert Saturday? Send it to thegodminute.lauren@gmail.com
Music:
Ave Maria (Instrumental)
Ave Maria - Beyonce
Canticle of Zechariah - Sr. Mary Gemma
Sr. Carol has the reflection.
MUSIC
Near Light
Composer: Olafur Arnalds
M Hope
Stories from Faraway
Composer: James Heather
REFLECTION
- Gary Medley (our newest team member!)
MUSIC
The Summer House
NOTES- Check out Gary's biography on our app TEAM menu
Peggy has the reflection today.
MUSIC
God of All Possibilities- Duskin Oyekan
Drawn To You- Audrey Assad
REFLECTION
- Fr. Jason Schumer
MUSIC
Come to the Water by John Foley
The River by Gas Street Music, Taku Mudere
NOTESLyrics to the last song, "The River"
Verse 1:
There's a river that runs, from the heart of the Father
There's a river that runs from His heart
There's a river that runs, from the heart of the Father
There's a river that runs from His heart
Chorus:
So jump in
Jump in
Verse 2:
There's a freedom that's wild, in the heart of the Father
There's a freedom that's wild in His heart, yeah
There's a freedom that's wild, in the heart of the Father
There's a freedom so wild in His heart
Chorus:
So jump in, yeah
Jump in (Oh)
Jump in, yeah
Jump in
Bridge:
Heaven's healing flows, see it rising up
On and on it goes, it cannot be stopped
If you're thirsty, drink, 'cause it won't run dry
So, come on, dive in, there's abundant life
Heaven's justice roars, like a mighty flood
And it shakes us all, in its raging love
Every fear backs down, as Your praise breaks out
Now's your time to rise, with a gospel shout
Hallelujah (Hallelujah)
Hallelujah (Hallelujah)
There's a river
Hallelujah (Hallelujah)
Hallelujah (Heaven's hope of glory)
Hallelujah (Heaven's wave of glory)
There's a river (I can hear it, I can see it, I believe it)
Chorus:
So jump in, oh
Jump in (Jump in)
Oh, [that's where is?] freedom
Jump in (Hallelujah)
Hallelujah (*I'm not waiting, I'm not waitingHallelujah (I'm running, I'm running)
Hallelujah (I'm running, into the river)
Hallelujah
Hallelujah (Hallelujah)
There's a river
Outro:
Shame is washed away
Swept up by Your grace
In the river, we are free
Thank You, Lord for saving me*
Fr. Jim Marchionda, OP brings out the radical nature of the story of the magi coming from the East and finding the baby Jesus, foreigners in a foreign land, foreshadowing the gentiles being accepted into the faith as equals to the Jews, so that we can all become lights to the nations, welcoming everyone into the grace of God.
Marian Saturday
The book referenced in this reflection is St. John Paul the Great: His 5 Loves by Jason Evert.
Music:
Ave Maria (Instrumental)
I Have Loved You (Instrumental)
Canticle of Zechariah - Sr. Mary Gemma
MUSIC
Psalm 91
Music: Victory Boyd
Whoever dwells
In the shelter of the Most High
Will rest in the shadow of the Almighty
I will say of the Lord,
'He is my refuge and my fortress,
My God, in whom I trust
Surely he will save you from the fowler's snare
And from the deadly pestilence
He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings
You will find refuge
His faithfulness will be your shield and rampart
You will not fear the terror of night,
Nor the arrow that flies by day
Nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness
Nor the plague that destroys at midday
A thousand may fall at your side,
Ten thousand at your right hand
But it will not come near you
You will only observe with your eyes
And see the punishment of the wicked
If you say, 'The Lord is my refuge, '
And you make the Most High your dwelling
No harm will overtake you
No disaster will come near your tent
For he will command his angels concerning you
To guard you in all your ways
They will lift you up in their hands,
So that you will not strike your foot against a stone
You will tread on the lion and the cobra;
You will trample the great lion and the serpent
'Because he* loves me, ' says the Lord,
I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name.
He will call on me, and I will answer him;
I will be with him in trouble
I will deliver him and honour him
With long life I will satisfy him and show him my salvation.'
Source: Musixmatch
Psalm 42- Hope in GodMusic: Luke Lynass
As the deer pants for streams of water,
so my soul pants for you, my God.
My soul thirsts for God, for the living God.
When can I go and meet with God?
My tears have been my food
day and night,
while people say to me all day long,
“Where is your God?”
These things I remember
as I pour out my soul:
how I used to go to the house of God
under the protection of the Mighty One
with shouts of joy and praise
among the festive throng.
Why, my soul, are you downcast?
Why so disturbed within me?
Put your hope in God,
for I will yet praise him,
my Savior and my God.
My soul is downcast within me;
therefore I will remember you
from the land of the Jordan,
the heights of Hermon—from Mount Mizar.
Deep calls to deep
in the roar of your waterfalls;
all your waves and breakers
have swept over me.
By day the Lord directs his love,
at night his song is with me—
a prayer to the God of my life.
I say to God my Rock,
“Why have you forgotten me?
Why must I go about mourning,
oppressed by the enemy?”
My bones suffer mortal agony
as my foes taunt me,
saying to me all day long,
“Where is your God?”
Why, my soul, are you downcast?
Why so disturbed within me?
Put your hope in God,
for I will yet praise him,
my Savior and my God.
Like this episode? Listen to more Psalms sung below:The Psalms Project
REFLECTION
- Sr. Regina Bechtle, SC (rbechtle@scny.org)
MUSIC
-Christmas guitar
NOTESA short bio of Sr. Regina:
Regina Bechtle, SC, a New York Sister of Charity since 1962, is a spiritual director, retreat leader, writer, theologian and poet. She is known to many Sisters of Charity and Associates for her retreats and presentations on Elizabeth Seton, Vincent de Paul, Louise de Marillac, women's spirituality and other themes. Currently, she is co-editor of a 4-volume collection of Elizabeth Seton's writings and develops projects to deepen awareness of the Vincentian roots of Charity heritage. She holds a Ph.D. in theology from Fordham and a certificate from the Vincentian Formation Program for Spiritual Directors.
REFLECTION
- Fr. Carl Pieber
MUSIC
- Lo How a Rose Er Blooming by Narada Christmas
-Put a Little Love by Jackie DeShannon
NOTES
Javier has the reflection today.
MUSIC
The Promise- Instrumental Worship
Follow: Instagram: @adoration.official
Holy and Anointed One- Acoustic Instrumental
Vineyard Worship
REFLECTION
- Fr. Jim
MUSIC
- Let Us Break their Bonds Asunder by Handel's Messiah
- Verses by Olafur Arnalds
NOTES
- CLICK HERE to pray our Full Progressive Rosary on this feast of Mary, the Mother of God
- or HERE for our YouTube playlist of all our Rosary Videos
Our last week on the Road to Bethlehem. CLICK HERE for the video to this reflection.
CLICK HERE for the last two decades of our Progressive Rosary
Marian Saturday
Today we pray a Marian pray-along devotion called the Chaplet of Reparation.
This chaplet comes from the book In Sinu Jesu by a Benedictine Monk. You can follow along with the words HERE.
Music
Behold - Phil Wickham
Immaculate Mary (Instrumental)
Benedictus (Gregorian Chant) *For those of you who love the version of the Benedictus (Canticle of Zechariah) by Sr. Mary Gemma, don't worry, it will be back to close out our episodes during Ordinary Time, this version is simply our Advent/Christmas version.
CRYVIDEO TO SONG CLICK HERE
Somebody shakes when the wind blows
Somebody's missing a friend (Hold-on)
Somebody's lacking a hero
And they have not a clue when it's all gonna end again
Stories buried and untold
Someone is hiding the truth (Hold-on)
When will this mystery unfold
And will the sun ever shine
In the blind mans eyes when he cries
You can change the world (I can't do it by myself)
You can touch the sky (It's gonna take somebody's help)
You're the chosen one (I'm gonna need some kind of sign)
If we all cry at the same time tonight
If people laugh when they're feeling sad
Someone is taking a life (Hold-on)
Respect to believe in your dreams
So tell me where were you
When your children cried last night
Faces filled with madness
Miracles unheard of (Hold-on)
Faith is found in the winds
All we have to do is to reach for the truth, the truth
You can change the world (I can't do it by myself)
You can touch the sky (It's gonna take somebody's help)
You're the chosen one (I'm gonna need some kind of sign)
If we all cry at the same time tonight
And when that flag glows there'll be no more wars
And when all, 'cause I will answer all your prayers (Prayers)
Show the world...
You can change the world (I can't do it by myself)
You can touch the sky (It's gonna take somebody's help)
You're the chosen one (I'm gonna need some kind of sign)
If we all cry at the same time tonight
You can change the world (I can't do it by myself)
You can touch the sky (It's gonna take somebody's help)
You're the chosen one (I'm gonna need some kind of sign)
If we all cry at the same time tonight
You can change the world
You can touch the sky (It's gonna take somebody's help)
You're the chosen one (I'm gonna need some kind of sign)
If we all cry at the same time tonight
MAN IN THE MIRRORVIDEO TO SONG CLICK HERE
I'm gonna make a change
For once in my life
It's gonna feel real good
Gonna make a difference
Gonna make it right
As I, turn up the collar on
My favorite winter coat
This wind is blowin' my mind
I see the kids in the street
With not enough to eat
Who am I, to be blind pretending not to see their needs?
A summer's disregard
A broken bottle top
And a one man's soul
They follow each other on the wind ya know
'Cause they got nowhere to go
That's why I want you to know
I'm starting with the man in the mirror
I'm asking him to change his ways
And no message could've been any clearer
If they wanna make the world a better place
Take a look at yourself and then make a change
I've been a victim of a selfish kind of love
It's time that I realize
That there are some with no home
Not a nickel to loan
Could it be really me pretending that they're not alone?
A willow deeply scarred
Somebody's broken heart
And a washed out dream (washed out dream)
They follow the pattern of the wind, ya see
'Cause they got no place to be
That's why I'm starting with me
I'm starting with the man in the mirror (oh)
I'm asking him to change his ways (oh)
And no message could've been any clearer
If you wanna make the world a better place
Take a look at yourself and then make a change
I'm starting with the man in the mirror (oh)
I'm asking him to change his ways (oh)
And no message could've been any clearer
If you wanna make the world a better place
Take a look at yourself and then make that
Change
I'm starting with the man in the mirror (oh yeah)
I'm asking him to change his ways (better change)
No message could've b
REFLECTION
-Anthony
MUSIC
-Confitemini Domino by Taize
NOTES
If you would like to send Anthony a good wish email: sonny.fortunato@gmail.com
CLICK HERE to watch the video of this reflection
As shared in the reflection today, you are invited to pray a rosary with The God Minute Team before the Blessed Sacrament. It is part of our ROSARY VIDEO SERIES entitled, "Christmas Adoration".
CLICK HERE to pray the rosary (30 minutes)
Marian Saturday
Today our meditation is the account of The Nativity from the book The Life of Mary as Seen by the Mystics, composed by Raphael Brown
Click HERE for a beautiful Christmas Adoration Rosary video led by the TGM Team featuring the songs from today's episode.
Music
O Come All Ye Faithful (Instrumental)
Adore - Chris Tomlin
Today's songs have been submitted by members of our beautiful prayer family.
Thank you all. ❤️
MUSIC
OH HOLY NIGHT!Performed by Ce Ce Winans
O Holy night! The stars are brightly shining
It is the night of the dear Savior's birth
Long lay the world in sin and error pining
Til He appeared, and the soul felt its worth
A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn'
Fall on your knees
O hear the angel voices
O night divine
O night when Christ was born
O night divine
O night, O night divine
Chains shall He break, for the slave is our brother
And in His name, all oppression shall cease
Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we
With all within let's praise His holy name
Christ is the Lord!
His name forever praise we
Noel, Noel
O night, O night divine
Noel, Noel
O night, O holy night
Source: Musixmatch
Songwriters: Adolphe Adam / Cappeau De Roquemaure / Adolphe-charles Adam
JOSEPH'S SONG
Written and performed by Michael Card
How could it be
This baby in my arms
Sleeping now, so peacefully
The Son of God, the angel said
How could it be?
Lord, I know He's not my own
Not of my flesh, not of my bone
Still Father let this baby be
The son of my love
Father show me where I fit
Into this plan of yours
How can a man be father
To the Son of God
Lord, for all my life
I've been a simple carpenter
How can I raise a king?
How can I raise a king?
He looks so small
His face and hands so fair
And when He cries
The sun just seems to disappear
And when He laughs it shines again
How could it be?
Father show me where I fit
Into this plan of yours
How can a man be father
To the Son of God
Lord, for all my life
I've been a simple carpenter
How can I raise a king?
How can I raise a king?
How could it be
This baby in my arms
Sleeping now, so peacefully
The Son of God, the angel said
How could it be?
How could it be?
Javier has the reflection today.
MUSIC
Dona Nobis Pacem by Yo Yo Ma
Happiness Does Not Wait by Ólafur Arnalds
Fr. Brian has the reflection today.
MUSIC
Joy to the World
It Came Upon a Midnight Clear
CLICK HERE FOR THE VIDEO to this reflection (instead of just listening to it)
Our THEME this week Along the Road to Bethlehem is JOY.
Our VISUAL is the SUNFLOWER.
thegodminute.org/advent3
Marian (Concert) Saturday
Today we let an Advent based Marian song lead us in prayer...
Music
Be Born in Me - Francesca Battistelli
Be Born in Me (Instrumental)
Benedictus (Gregorian Chant) *For those of you who love the version of the Benedictus (Canticle of Zechariah) by Sr. Mary Gemma, don't worry, it will be back to close out our episodes during Ordinary Time, this version is simply our Advent version.
MUSIC
- Is Est Ne by Michael Gettel (Narada Music)
- For Unto Us by Handel Messiah
- Joy to the World by Tommee Profitt
REFLECTION
- Sr. Carol
MUSIC
- O Holy Night by Narada Christmas
NOTES
- A great rendition of O Holy Night is by Chris Tomlin. Here is a YouTube link with it:
https://youtu.be/nFDTwky5Iug?si=pe_DPXehHNISRVJT
Justin has the reflection today.
MUSIC
All Creatures of Our God and King (Instrumental)
Psalm 121- I Lift My Eyes (Instrumental)- Taryn Harbridge
Sr. Karolyn has the reflection today.
MUSIC
Our Lady of Guadalupe Tilma song
The Blood of Jesus Never Fails Me
John Paul II’s Prayer to Our Lady of GuadalupeO Immaculate Virgin, Mother of the true God and Mother of the Church!, who from this place reveal your clemency and your pity to all those who ask for your protection, hear the prayer that we address to you with filial trust, and present it to your Son Jesus, our sole Redeemer.
Mother of Mercy, Teacher of hidden and silent sacrifice, to you, who come to meet us sinners, we dedicate on this day all our being and all our love. We also dedicate to you our life, our work, our joys, our infirmities and our sorrows. Grant peace, justice and prosperity to our peoples; for we entrust to your care all that we have and all that we are, our Lady and Mother. We wish to be entirely yours and to walk with you along the way of complete faithfulness to Jesus Christ in His Church; hold us always with your loving hand.
Virgin of Guadalupe, Mother of the Americas, we pray to you for all the Bishops, that they may lead the faithful along paths of intense Christian life, of love and humble service of God and souls. Contemplate this immense harvest, and intercede with the Lord that He may instill a hunger for holiness in the whole people of God, and grant abundant vocations of priests and religious, strong in the faith and zealous dispensers of God’s mysteries.
Grant to our homes the grace of loving and respecting life in its beginnings, with the same love with which you conceived in your womb the life of the Son of God. Blessed Virgin Mary, protect our families, so that they may always be united, and bless the upbringing of our children.
Our hope, look upon us with compassion, teach us to go continually to Jesus and, if we fall, help us to rise again, to return to Him, by means of the confession of our faults and sins in the Sacrament of Penance, which gives peace to the soul, Amen.
Please check out our website and app, we have new Advent Week 2 goodies including our new Night Prayer, our Rosary Series , our Minute with Mary videos and a video showcasing all of your beautiful Advent wreath displays which can also be found on our Instagram and Facebook page.Advent Week 2 link: https://www.thegodminute.org/advent2
Advent Wreath displays: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DueYn5CXENg
REFLECTION
Jim (from Illinois) as part of our Listener Awareness Series
MUSIC
Lo How a Rose Er Blooming by Narada
CLICK HERE to see the video to this refection
Be sure and check out are app blog for the new night prayer and progressive rosary this second week of Advent
Marian Saturday
Today we hear our very first Marian Saturday Listener Reflection - thank you Gary for sharing Grannie's Story with us.
If you have a Marian based Listener Reflection that you'd like to submit for consideration, please email it to thegodminute.lauren@gmail.com
Here are some topic ideas for your consideration:
- Litany of Loreto Title- Mother of Hope, Help of Christians, Queen of Angels… read through the Litany of Loreto and reflect on the title of Mary that most speaks to you. The Litany can be found HERE.
- “His mother said to the servants, ‘Do whatever he tells you.’” - John 2:5
- Marian Apparitions - Our Lady of Lourdes, Our Lady of Guadalupe, Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal… do you have a special devotion to Mary under one of her apparition titles? Reflect on what this means to you and why.
- “Mary said, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to thy word.’” - Luke 1:38
- Rosary Story - Do you have a special devotion to the rosary? Has it brought about some miracle in your life? Share this with us.
- “Elizabeth, filled with the Holy Spirit, cried out in a loud voice and said, ‘Most blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.’” - Luke 1:41-42
- Marian Devotion - The Angelus, The Seven Sorrows Devotion, The Three Hail Mary’s Devotion… is there a specific Marian Devotion that has impacted you in some way? What is it and what has its impact been?
- “And Mary said: ‘My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my savior. For he has looked upon his handmaid’s lowliness; behold, from now on will all ages call me blessed. The Mighty One has done great things for me, and holy is his name.’” - Luke 1:46-49
- Marian “Concert” Saturday - Know of a good Marian song to lead us in prayer? Share it with us and reflect on how it has touched you!
- “When Jesus saw his mother, and the disciple whom he loved standing near, he said to his mother, ‘Woman, behold, your son!’ Then he said to the disciple, ‘Behold, your mother!’ And from that hour the disciple took her to his own home.” John 19:26-27
- Marian Consecration Story - Have you consecrated yourself to Mary? How has this impacted your faith journey? What does this mean for you? How have you seen Mary’s hand at work in your life?
- “And the angel answered her, ‘The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be called holy—the Son of God.’” - Luke 1:35
Music
Breath of Heaven (Instrumental) - Amy Grant
Benedictus (Gregorian Chant) *For those of you who love the version of the Benedictus (Canticle of Zechariah) by Sr. Mary Gemma, don't worry, it will be back to close out our episodes during Ordinary Time, this version is simply our Advent version.
Welcome to Concert Friday!
Today is Mary’s day as we celebrate the Feast of the Immaculate Conception through songs.
MUSIC
Sing of Mary
Sing of Mary, pure and lowly,
Virgin Mother undefiled.
Sing of God's own Son most holy,
who became her little child.
Fairest child of fairest Mother,
God the Lord who came to earth,
Word made flesh, our very brother,
takes our nature by his birth.
Sing of Jesus, son of Mary,
in the home at Nazareth.
Toil and labor cannot weary
love enduring unto death.
Constant was the love he gave her,
though he went forth from her side,
forth to preach, and heal, and suffer,
till on Calvary he died.
Sing of Mary, sing of Jesus,
holy Mother's holier son.
From his throne in heaven he sees us,
thither calls us every one,
where he welcomes home his Mother
to a place at his right hand,
there his faithful servants gather,
there the crowned victors stand.
Joyful Mother, full of gladness,
in your arms your Lord was borne.
Mournful Mother, full of sadness,
all your heart with pain was torn.
Glorious Mother, now rewarded
with a crown at Jesus' hand,
age to age your name recorded
shall be blest in every land.
Glory be to God the Father;
glory be to God the Son;
glory be to God the Spirit;
glory to the Three in One.
From the heart of blessed Mary,
from all saints the song ascends,
and the Church the strain re-echoes
unto earth's remotest ends.
Author: Roland Ford Palmer
Performed by: Catholic Music Initiative
Sung by: Lauren Moore and Dave Moore
Mary, Did You Know?
Mary did you know
That your baby boy will one day walk on water?
Mary did you know
That your baby boy will save our sons and daughters?
Did you know
That your baby boy has come to make you new?
This child that you've delivered
Will soon deliver you
Mary did you know
That your baby boy will give sight to a blind man?
Mary did you know
That your baby boy will calm a storm with His hand?
Did you know
That your baby boy has walked where angels trod?
And when you kiss your little baby
You've kissed the face of God
Mary, did you know?
The blind will see
The deaf will hear
And the dead will live again
The lame will leap
The dumb will speak
The praises of the Lamb
Mary did you know
That your baby boy is Lord of all creation?
Mary did you know
That your baby boy will one day rule the nations?
Did you know
That your baby boy is heaven's perfect Lamb?
This sleeping child you're holding
Is the Great I Am
Oh, Mary, did you know?
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc., CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP
Performed by: Logan Institute Singers
Sung by: Bryson Ashcraft
"O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee,"
Fr. Carl Pieber, C.M. is our newest team member who has graciously accepted our invitation to share his priesthood with us. He gives our reflection today. His bio and pic can be viewed on our app TEAM member menu or website.
Here is his email if you would like to send him a note: cpieber63@gmail.com
Sr. Kara has the reflection.
MUSIC
Hail Mary. Gentle Woman by Sacred Heart Ensemble
God of All Possibilities by Dunsin Oyekan
Click the link below for Night Prayer, Progressive Rosary, Minute with Mary videos and more.
https://www.thegodminute.org/advent1
Sr. Carol has the reflection today.
MUSIC
O Holy Night
Bring the Torch
NOTESDon't forget our Night Prayer before bed each night. It's on our App Blog.
Share Your Beautiful Advent Set-upsYou can share your beautiful Advent set-ups on social media pages. Send Samantha, who manages our social media platforms, a picture of your Advent Wreath set-up by sending to her a message on Instagram or Facebook or straight to our email at thegodminute@gmail.com
REFLECTION
Fr. Jim Cormack
MUSIC
Random Christmas Music
NOTES
Don't forget our Night Prayer before bed each night. Its on our App Blog...
Today begins our RANDOM SUNDAY series where different priests from across the globe will join the rotation of priests here on the God Minute Team to offer a reflection on the Sunday Gospel.
Today is Bishop Douglas Crosby, OMI from Hamilton, Ontario
CLICK HERE for the video to this reflection
Marian Saturday
Join us as we pray the devotion The Seven Joys of Mary. You can follow along with the words HERE.
Music
Classical & Calming (Instrumental)
Hail Mary, Gentle Woman (Instrumental)
REFLECTION
Fr. Ron
MUSIC
Searchin' So Long by Leonid and Friends (Chicago Cover)
Never My Love by The Association
LYRICS
1st Song- Searchin' So LongAs my life goes on I believe
Somehow something's changed
Something deep inside
Ooh a part of me
There's a strange new light in my eyes
Things I've never known
Changing my life
Changing me
I've been searchin'
So long
To find an answer
Now I know my life has meaning, oh
Now I see myself as I am
Feeling very free
Life is everything
Ooh it's meant to be
When my days have come to an end
I will understand
What I left behind
Part of me
I've been searching
So long
To find and answer
Now I know my life has meaning, whoa
Searching (don't you know I'm)
For an answer
To the question
Oh yeah
"Who am I?"
Maybe (maybe it's true)
It's only natural (it's only natural baby, yeah)
Good things
In life
Take a long time (yeah yeah)
2nd Song- Never My Love
You ask me if there'll come a time
When I grow tired of you
Never, my love
Never, my love
You wonder if this heart of mine
Will lose its desire for you
Never, my love
Never, my love
What makes you think love will end?
When you know that my whole life depends
On you (on you)
Ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba (ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba)
Never, my love
Never, my love
You say you fear I'll change my mind
I won't require you
Never, my love
Never, my love
How can you think love will end
When I've asked you to spend your whole life
With me? (with me, with me)
Never, my love (never, my love)
Never, my love
Never, my love (never, my love)
Never, my love
Never, my love
REFLECTION
Anthony
MUSIC
Ps 71- I will Sing of your Salvation
Staden by ?
NOTESCheck our app blog for an Advent Overview
REFLECTOR
Justin
MUSIC
Forest Piano by Dan Gibson's Solitudes
Belli Entering (Reprise) by Library Tapes
SUBSCRIBE TO THE GOD MINUTE (to receive periodic emails)
Click Here
Javier has the reflection today.
MUSIC
Impending Death of a Virgin (Instrumental)
Ave Maria- Schubert Orchestral version
Sr. Carol has the reflection today.
PRAYER TO OUR LADY OF THE MIRACULOUS MEDAL
Virgin Mother of God, Mary Immaculate,
we unite ourselves to you under your title of
Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal.
May this medal be for each one of us
a sure sign of your motherly affection for us and a
constant reminder of our filial duties towards you.
While wearing it, may we be blessed by your loving protection
and preserved in the grace of your Son.
Most powerful Virgin, Mother of our Savior,
keep us close to you every moment of our lives
so that like you we may live and act
according to the teaching and example of your Son.
Obtain for us, your children, the grace of a happy death
so that in union with you we may enjoy
the happiness of heaven forever.
Amen.
O Mary, conceived without sin,
pray for us who have recourse to you.
We continue our collaboration with the Dominican Friars (St. Albert the Great Province) who will periodically share a reflection on Sunday's gospel in their YouTube Reflection series entitled, "Know Before You Go"...
Marian Saturday
Join us for a meditation from the perspective of St. Catherine Laboure as we prepare to celebrate the feast of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal on 11/27.
HERE is the video that is referenced all about the apparitions of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal.
HERE is the link to get your free Miraculous Medal from the Association of the Miraculous Medal.
Music
Salve Regina - 450 Voces
Canticle of Zechariah - Sr. Mary Gemma
DURING THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER Our Lady promised to Servant of God Elizabeth Kindelmann that each time a "Flame of Love Hail Mary" is prayed, 10 souls will be released from Purgatory.
Flame of Love Hail Mary: 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, spread the effect of grace of thy Flame of Love over all of humanity, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.Learn More about the Flame of Love HERE.
Here is the video of the parish mission from which today's selections were taken from. Fr. Mike Mulhearn was with us at The God Minute until his sudden death a few weeks ago. May God Rest his beautiful Soul....
VIDEO LINK
Happy Thanksgiving!
Fr. Ron has the reflection.
MUSIC
Light My Way
Psalm 113 [Thanksgiving Day]
The Lyric Psalter: Solemnities, Feasts and Other Occasions
Artist: Marty Haugen
Artist: Tony Alonso
Let’s Us Break Bread Together
Peggy has the reflection today.
MUSIC
Come, Holy Ghost (Instrumental)
Mother Dear, O Pray for Me (Instrumental)
Marian Saturday
Today we pray our fourth and final full rosary for the year. This one will be the Luminous Mysteries and the intention of each mystery is for a type of vocation.
Click HERE to watch the Rosary video for this rosary.
Music
Lord of All Hopefulness (Instrumental)
All the Glory (Instrumental)
DURING THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER Our Lady promised to Servant of God Elizabeth Kindelmann that each time a "Flame of Love Hail Mary" is prayed, 10 souls will be released from Purgatory.
Flame of Love Hail Mary: 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, spread the effect of grace of thy Flame of Love over all of humanity, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.Learn More about the Flame of Love HERE.
Sr. Kara reflects
MUSIC
All Creatures of our God and King
Waiting by Jay Stocker
PRAYER OF ST. JOHN GABRIEL PERBOYRE, C.M.
Lord Jesus,
transform me into yourself.
May my hands be your hands/ may my words be your words.
Grant that everything I do/ may serve only to glorify you.
I pray you to destroy in me all that is not of you.
Keep me turned to you and grateful in all things/
that I may live my life in you, and by you and for you--
and truly say with St. Paul,
“I live now/not I/but Christ lives in me.”
Amen.
Sr. Karolyn has the reflection today.
MUSIC
Gentle Reflections (Instrumental)
Only in God (Instrumental) · Annie Karto
Perfect Sacrifice
℗ 2006 Annie Karto
Click the link below to download the book by Fr. Oscar Lukefahr, C.M.
WE WORSHIP- A Guide to the Catholic Mass Gospel today: MT 25: 1-13
Marian Saturday
A reflection from Lauren on her personal experiences with the 5th Joyful Mystery.
Music
Ave Maria (Instrumental)
Lord I Need You (Instrumental) - Chris Tomlin
Canticle of Zechariah - Sr. Mary Gemma
DURING THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER Our Lady promised to Servant of God Elizabeth Kindelmann that each time a "Flame of Love Hail Mary" is prayed, 10 souls will be released from Purgatory.
Flame of Love Hail Mary: 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, spread the effect of grace of thy Flame of Love over all of humanity, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.Learn More about the Flame of Love HERE.
Gratia Plena- Full of Grace
Song by Andrea Bocelli and Paolo Buonvino
Ave Mater
Gegrüßet seist du, Maria
Ndakuramutsa Mariya
Plena de Gràcia
Uhorana n'Imana
Wees Gegroet, Maria
Χαίρε Μαρία
主はあなたと
Je vous salue, Marie
السلام عليك يا مريم
Gratia plena Dominus tecum
Zdrowaś Maryjo
Plena de Gràcia
Hail Mary, full of Grace
The Lord is with Thee
Je vous salue, Marie
Le Seigneur est avec vous
Χαίρε Μαρία
主はあなたと
Je vous salue, Marie
السلام عليك يا مريم
Gratia plena Dominus tecum
Zdrowaś Maryjo
Hail Mary, full of Grace
The Lord is with Thee
Songwriters: Paolo Buonvino
Gratia Plena lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Sugarmusic s.p.a.
Voices of Light- Torture
By Richard Einhorn
This oratorio merges the legendary silent film masterpiece The Passion
of Joan of Arc with a live performance of a beautiful new work by composer Richard Einhorn.
To learn about this music composition click here
Sr. Karolyn is our reflector today
MUSIC
Psalm 72- Lord, Every Nation on Earth
Rose Rose by The O'Neill Brothers
Sr. Carol has the reflection today.
MUSIC
Loom- by Ólafur Arnalds
Peace is Flowing Like a River- Composer unknown.
Today is the first of our collaborative BREAKING OPEN THE WORD with the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Albert the Great (the same province as Fr. Brian on our team). Periodically they will share the reflection with us on Sundays.
CLICK HERE for the video to this reflection
GOSPEL
Matthew 23: 1-12
A Warning Against Hypocrisy
23 Then Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples: 2 “The teachers of the law and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat. 3 So you must be careful to do everything they tell you. But do not do what they do, for they do not practice what they preach. 4 They tie up heavy, cumbersome loads and put them on other people’s shoulders, but they themselves are not willing to lift a finger to move them.
5 “Everything they do is done for people to see: They make their phylacteries[a] wide and the tassels on their garments long; 6 they love the place of honor at banquets and the most important seats in the synagogues; 7 they love to be greeted with respect in the marketplaces and to be called ‘Rabbi’ by others.
8 “But you are not to be called ‘Rabbi,’ for you have one Teacher, and you are all brothers. 9 And do not call anyone on earth ‘father,’ for you have one Father, and he is in heaven. 10 Nor are you to be called instructors, for you have one Instructor, the Messiah. 11 The greatest among you will be your servant. 12 For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.
Marian Saturday
Join us for our next Marian Devotion "pray-along" as we pray the Beads for the Dead together for the souls of those who have gone before us.
HERE is the link to follow along with the words of the devotion.
Music
Ave Maria (Instrumental)
On Eagles Wings (Instrumental)
DURING THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER Our Lady promised to Servant of God Elizabeth Kindelmann that each time a "Flame of Love Hail Mary" is prayed, 10 souls will be released from Purgatory.
Flame of Love Hail Mary: 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, spread the effect of grace of thy Flame of Love over all of humanity, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.Learn More about the Flame of Love HERE.
What’s Going OnSung by: Marvin Gaye
Mother, mother
There's too many of you crying
Brother, brother, brother
There's far too many of you dying
You know we've got to find a way
To bring some lovin' here today
Father, father
We don't need to escalate
You see, war is not the answer
For only love can conquer hate
You know we've got to find a way
To bring some lovin' here today
Picket lines and picket signs
Don't punish me with brutality
Talk to me, so you can see
Oh, what's going on
What's going on
what's going on
what's going on
In the mean time
Right on, baby
Right on
Right on
Father, father,
everybody thinks we're wrong
Oh, but who are they to judge us
Simply because our hair is long
Oh, you know we've got to find a way
To bring some understanding here today
Oh
Picket lines and picket signs
Don't punish me with brutality
Talk to me
So you can see
What's going on
Ya, what's going on
Tell me what's going on
I'll tell you what's going on - Uh
Right on baby
Right on baby
Studio Personnel, Recording Engineer: Art Stewart Composer Lyricist: Renaldo Benson Composer Lyricist: Al Cleveland Composer Lyricist: Marvin Gaye.
℗ A Motown Records Release; ℗ 1971 UMG Recordings, Inc. Released on: 1971-05-21
Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group
What the World Needs Now is LoveSung by: Jackie DeShannon
What the world needs now is love, sweet love
It's the only thing that there's just too little of
What the world needs now is love, sweet love
No not just for some, but for everyone
Lord, we don't need another mountain
There are mountains and hillsides enough to climb
There are oceans and rivers enough to cross
Enough to last 'til the end of time
What the world needs now is love, sweet love
It's the only thing that there's just too little of
What the world needs now is love, sweet love
No, not just for some, but for everyone
Lord, we don't need another meadow
There are cornfields and wheatfields enough to grow
There are sunbeams and moonbeams enough to shine
Oh listen, Lord, if you want to know
What the world needs now is love, sweet love
It's the only thing that there's just too little of
What the world needs now is love, sweet love
No, not just for some, oh, but just for every, every, everyone
Source: Musixmatch
Songwriters: Burt F. Bacharach / Hal David
What the World Needs Now Is Love lyrics © New Hidden Valley Music Co., New Hidden Valley Music Company, Casa David Music, New Hidden Valley Music Co, Bmg Rights Management (uk) Ltd (hal David)
Fr. Ron has our reflection today.
Check our App Blog or Website for the ALL SOULS MASS and Mosaic that will be available after noon CST.
MUSIC
I Know that my Redeemer Lives by Beyond Stillness (instrumental)
I Know that my Redeemer Lives by Scott Soper (vocal)
We Remember by GIA Publications
Sr. Kara has the reflection today.
MUSIC
You Are Mine
Magnificat
ALL SOULS MASS
Please join us November 2nd as Fr. Ron celebrates a Mass in remembrance of our loved ones on our YouTube channel.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3_dKr7SgbCGY4si5wpRu3A
Fr. Ron has the reflection today.
LAST CALL for All Souls submissions. GO HERE for info and link to upload pictures.
MUSIC
Murakami: Someday by Hiroco M.
Fr. Ron gives a reflection on the gospel today (no video since he is on the road)
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29th
MT 22: 34-40
4 Hearing that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, the Pharisees got together. 35 One of them, an expert in the law, tested him with this question: 36 “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?”
37 Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’[a] 38 This is the first and greatest commandment. 39 And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’[b] 40 All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.”
Marian Saturday - October Personal Rosary Story Series
Rosary Resources
Pray-Along FULL Rosary Videos
Music
Hail Mary Gentle Woman - Julianne Bui
What Wondrous Love is This - Instrumental
Canticle of Zechariah - Sr. Mary Gemma
For Your Name Is HolySung by Paul Wilbur
Written by Jim Cowan
I enter the Holy of Holies
I enter through the blood of the Lamb
I enter to worship You only
I enter to honor I am
Lord I worship You, I worship You,
Lord I worship You, I worship You,
For Your name is Holy, Holy Lord
For Your name is Holy, Holy Lord
I enter the Holy of Holies
I enter through the blood of the Lamb
I enter to worship You only
I enter to honor I am
Lord I worship You, I worship You,
Lord I worship You, I worship You,
For Your name is Holy, Holy Lord
For Your name is Holy, Holy Lord
Let the weight of Your glory cover us
Let the life of Your river flow
Let the truth of Your kingdom reign in us
Let the weight of Your glory
Let the weight of Your glory fall………….
Swing Low, Sweet ChariotSung by Etta James
Swing low, sweet chariot
Coming for to carry me home
Swing low, sweet chariot
Coming for to carry me home
Swing low, sweet chariot
Coming for to carry me home
Swing low, sweet chariot
Coming for to carry me home
I looked over Jordan and what do I see
(Coming for to carry me home)
A band of angels coming after me
Coming for to carry me home
Swing low, sweet chariot
Coming for to carry me home
Swing low, sweet chariot
Coming for to carry me home
Swing low
Sweet chariot
If you get there before I do
Coming for to carry me home
Tell all my friends I'm coming too
Coming for to carry me home
Swing low, sweet chariot
Coming for to carry me home
Swing low, sweet chariot
Coming for to carry me home
Home
Swing low
Sweet chariot
Coming for to carry me home
Swing low, sweet chariot
Coming for to carry me home
Swing low, sweet chariot
Coming for to carry me home
Swing low, sweet chariot
Coming for to carry me home
Swing low, sweet chariot
Coming for to carry me home
Swing low, sweet chariot
Coming for to carry me home
Swing low, sweet chariot
Source: Musixmatch
Songwriters: Norman Hassan / Ali Campbell / Jim Brown / Brian Travers / Michael Virtue / Robin Campbell / Terrence Oswald Wilson / Earl Falconer / Charles Skarbek
Reflector today is Anthony.
MUSIC
Prelude: There Is a Fountain
By David Nevue
Gjeilo: Sleepless
Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group
Composer: Ola Gjeilo
ALL SOULS MASS
Information and link:
thegodminute.org/allsouls
Fr. Jim Cormack has the reflection today
MUSIC
Lavender (with Cello) by Christopher Galovan
Sing a New Song by The St. Louis Jesuits
Body in a Room by Bing and Ruth
Reflector today is Sr. Carol.
MUSIC
Abbott Interlude - Canea Quartett
One Bread, One Body
ALL SOULS MASS
Information and link:
thegodminute.org/allsouls
Sr. Karolyn has our reflection today
MUSIC
Echo by Yoshinori Takewzawa
Dione by Teide
thegodminute.org/allsouls
CLICK HERE for video to this reflection
Fr. Brian Walker, O.P., a Dominican priest, has been with us on our God Minute podcast during the week. Today he also begins sharing the Sunday scriptures with us on a rotation with Fr. Ron and Fr. Jeff and others...
Marian Saturday - October Personal Rosary Story Series
Rosary Resources
Pray-Along FULL Rosary Videos
Our Lady of the Rosary Marian Apparition Series Video
Rosary Shorts YouTube Playlist
Music
Oh Queen of the Holy Rosary
Ave Maria - Instrumental
Canticle of Zechariah - Sr. Mary Gemma
"Son Of Mary"
by Cat Stevens (Yusuf)
Mary, Mary, don't you weep
Angels guard you while you sleep
Mary, Mary, don't you cry
God will grant you a faultless child
Now, for a while she fled away
Beneath the palms she hid
When she returned they saw the child
But doubted what she said
They would have stoned her there and then
But for a strange event
The baby spoke, that made the folk
Believe her innocent
Mary, Mary, don't you fear
Angels guide you everywhere
Mary, Mary, don't be afraid
God will bless you
And show him the way
Now, time moved the heavens
Through the Spirit he did grow
The books of law and wisdom
God taught him to know
He healed the sick and cured the hearts
Gave sight to the blind
By God's decree he raised the dead
Though many still denied
Though only a few did follow him
Amongst Israel's sons
He never stopped a'calling
The Lord thy God is One
Some disbelievers had a plan
Would nail him to his death
God made it look as if they did
But raised him up instead
Mary, Mary, don't you weep
Heaven guards him while you sleep
Mary, Mary, time will come
Death won't touch him 'til his work is done
Now just before he lifted up
He gave the world the news
That God would send a comforter
With the Spirit of Truth
And he would be His witness
And deliver God's word
While many people know him
Still many haven't heard
Mary, Mary, don't you weep
Angels guard you while you sleep
Mary, Mary, don't feel low
He'll return on the day that God says so
Mary, Mary, Mary, Mary, Mary, Mary
"Holy Forever"
by Chris Tomlin
A thousand generations falling down in worship
To sing the song of ages to the Lamb
And all who've gone before us and all who will believe
Will sing the song of ages to the Lamb
Your name is the highest
Your name is the greatest
Your name stands above them all
All thrones and dominions
All powers and positions
Your name stands above them all
And the angels cry, Holy
All creation cries, Holy
You are lifted high, Holy
Holy forever
If you've been forgiven and if you've been redeemed
Sing the song forever to the Lamb
If you walk in freedom and if you bear His name
Sing the song forever to the Lamb
We'll sing the song forever and amen
And the angels cry, Holy
All creation cries, Holy
You are lifted high, Holy
Holy forever
Hear your people sing, Holy
To the King of Kings, Holy
You will always be, Holy
Holy forever
Your name is the highest
Your name is the greatest
Your name stands above them all
All thrones and dominions
All powers and positions
Your name stands above them all
Jesus
Your name is the highest
Your name is the greatest
Your name stands above them all
All thrones and dominions
All powers and positions
Your name stands above them all
And the angels cry, Holy
All creation cries, Holy
You are lifted high, Holy
Holy forever
Hear your people sing, Holy
To the King of Kings, Holy
You will always be, Holy
Holy forever
You will always be, Holy
Holy forever
Reflector today is Justin.
MUSIC
Alleluia Sing to Jesus
Lord of Glory, Who Hast Bought Us
CLICK HERE for All Souls Info and Link
Reflector today is Peggy.
MUSIC
Jesus Christ is Risen Today
ZuZu's Pedals
PRAYER TO SAINT LUKEMost wonderful St. Luke
you are animated by
the Heavenly Spirit of Love.
In faithfully detailing
the humanity of Jesus,
you also showed His Divinity
and His genuine compassion
for all human beings.
May the Holy Spirit,
instructor of the faithful,
help me to understand
Christ's words
and faithfully apply them
in my life.
Amen.
CLICK HERE for All Souls Info and Link
Reflector today is Fr. Mike Mulhearn
MUSIC
Abendlied by VOCES8
Strings by LIFE MUSIC STUDIO
CLICK HERE for All Souls Info and Link
Our reflector today is from our God Minute prayer family who responded to our LISTENER REFLECTION SERIES (see the menu on our website or CLICK HERE).
Steve Carron: stevecarron56@gmail.com
MUSIC
Sunrise by Peter Helland
CLICK HERE to watch the video to this reflection
Breaking Open the Word with Fr. Ron
Philippians 4:6-9
6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.
9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
Marian Saturday - October Personal Rosary Story Series
Rosary Resources
Our Lady of the Rosary Marian Apparition Series Video
Rosary Shorts YouTube Playlist
Pray-Along FULL Rosary Videos
Blog article on Tips for Praying the Rosary More
Music
Bring Flowers of the Rarest
Canticle of Zechariah - Sr. Mary Gemma
We remember today and lift into prayer all those suffering in war and violence, esp those in Israel and Gaza....
MUSIC
- Ben's Song by Sarah McLaughlin
- A Prayer for Peace (Prayer of St. Francis) by Mie-Lan
CLICK HERE for the video to this reflection
Reading for today
Philippians 4: 6-8
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
Marian Saturday - Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary
Referenced Links
Video on why TODAY is the Feast Day of Our Lady of the Rosary
Video about Our Lady giving St. Dominic the Rosary Pt 1
Video about Our Lady giving St. Dominic the Rosary Pt 2
Our Lady of the Rosary Marian Apparition Series Video
Rosary Shorts YouTube Playlist
Pray-Along FULL Rosary Videos
Blog article on Tips for Praying the Rosary More
Music
On This Day Oh Beautiful Mother - SATB Choir
Spoken Word
Canticle of Zechariah - Sr. Mary Gemma
Join us today in welcoming Liz to our PRAYER LEADERSHIP TEAM.
liz@thegodminute.org
On the Feast Day of St. Francis here is his prayer you might want to pray at some point this day...
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace: where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; where there is sadness, joy. Amen.
Marian Saturday
HERE is a link to all of our Rosary videos as referenced in today's episode. We challenge you to pray one every day for October, the month of the rosary!
Music
Miracle of the Rosary - Elvis Presley
Canticle of Zechariah - Sr. Mary Gemma
Concert Friday
The Feast of the Archangels,
Michael, Gabriel and RaphaelMUSICAngels Among UsSongwriters: Steve Goodman / Becky Hobbs
I was walking home from school on a cold winter day
Took a shortcut through the woods, and I lost my way
It was getting late, and I was scared and alone
But then a kind old man took my hand and led me home
My mama couldn't see him, oh, but he was standing there
And I knew in my heart, he was the answer to my prayers
Oh, I believe there are angels among us
Sent down to us from somewhere up above
They come to you and me in our darkest hours
To show us how to live, to teach us how to give
To guide us with the light of love
When life held troubled times and had me down on my knees
There's always been someone to come along and comfort me
A kind word from a stranger to lend a helping hand
A phone call from a friend just to say I understand
But ain't it kind of funny at the dark end of the road
That someone lights the way with just a single ray of hope
Oh, I believe there are angels among us
Sent down to us from somewhere up above
They come to you and me in our darkest hours
To show us how to live, to teach us how to give
To guide us with the light of love
They wear so many faces, show up in the strangest places
To grace us with their mercy in our time of need
Oh, I believe there are angels among us
Sent down to us from somewhere up above
They come to you and me in our darkest hours
To show us how to live, to teach us how to give
To guide us with the light of love
To guide us with a light of love
Songs of the AngelsMusic and Lyrics byRobert Dufford, S.J.
Songs of the AngelsMusic and Lyrics byRobert Dufford, S.J.
May songs of the angels welcome you and guide you along your way
May the smiles of the martyrs greet your own as darkness turns into day
Every fear will be undone and death will be no more
As songs of the angels bring you home, before the face of God
Behold, I tell you a mystery we shall all be changed.
For the trumpet shall sound, the dead be raised in the victory, the glory of our God.
May songs of the angels welcome you and guide you along your way
May the smiles of the martyrs greet your own as darkness turns into day
Every fear will be undone and death will be no more
As songs of the angels bring you home, before the face of God
**No Favorites
SCRIPTURE**
Luke 8: 19 - 21
MUSIC
Glory To The Lord - Instrumental
Melody Of My Dreams
BL. MIRIAM TERESA DEMJANOVICH, SC (1901-1927)During her time at the College of St. Elizabeth, Convent Station, NJ, many individuals remarked on Teresa's humility and genuine piety. She could be found kneeling in the college chapel at all hours and was very devoted to praying the rosary.
**A Vocation Story
BL. ENRICHETTA ALFIERI**Sister Enrichetta Alfieri (1891-1951), from the Sisters of Charity of Saint Jeanne Antide, was involved in pastoral work in the city prisons before. The prison of Saint Victor in Milan became her home, the place of her love. She used to say: « Charity is a fire which likes to expand while it burns; I will suffer, work and pray in order to attract souls to Jesus. » She was arrested during the Second World War because she helped the prisoners who were victims of the Nazi-Fascist violence.
CLICK HERE for the video to this reflection
Matthew 20:1-16
The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard
20 “For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire workers for his vineyard. 2 He agreed to pay them a denarius[a] for the day and sent them into his vineyard.
3 “About nine in the morning he went out and saw others standing in the marketplace doing nothing. 4 He told them, ‘You also go and work in my vineyard, and I will pay you whatever is right.’ 5 So they went.
“He went out again about noon and about three in the afternoon and did the same thing. 6 About five in the afternoon he went out and found still others standing around. He asked them, ‘Why have you been standing here all day long doing nothing?’
7 “‘Because no one has hired us,’ they answered.
“He said to them, ‘You also go and work in my vineyard.’
8 “When evening came, the owner of the vineyard said to his foreman, ‘Call the workers and pay them their wages, beginning with the last ones hired and going on to the first.’
9 “The workers who were hired about five in the afternoon came and each received a denarius. 10 So when those came who were hired first, they expected to receive more. But each one of them also received a denarius. 11 When they received it, they began to grumble against the landowner. 12 ‘These who were hired last worked only one hour,’ they said, ‘and you have made them equal to us who have borne the burden of the work and the heat of the day.’
13 “But he answered one of them, ‘I am not being unfair to you, friend. Didn’t you agree to work for a denarius? 14 Take your pay and go. I want to give the one who was hired last the same as I gave you. 15 Don’t I have the right to do what I want with my own money? Or are you envious because I am generous?’
16 “So the last will be first, and the first will be last.”
Marian Saturday
HERE are the words to this devotion.
HERE is the Pray-Along video to pray with anytime you'd like.
Music
Heavenly Harp Ave Maria
Every Friday on The God Minute we pause our usual prayer style and let music lead us in prayer...
**God's Call
SCRIPTURE**
Matthew 9: 9
MUSIC
Gjeilo_ Still
Christina Perri - A Thousand Years
BL. CONTARDO FERRINIContardo Ferrini said "If on any particular day we do nothing more than give a little joy to a neighbor, that day will not be wasted. For we have succeeded in giving comfort to an immortal soul."
**24th Sunday in Ordinary Time
SCRIPTURE**
Matthew 18: 21 - 35
MUSIC
"Loving and Forgiving" (Instrumental)
Marian Saturday
The reflection for today comes from the book The Life of Mary as Seen by the Mystics, compiled by Raphael Brown.
Music
10 Minutes of Worship (Instrumental)
Concert Friday
(Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows)
MUSIC
"In Christ Along"
In Christ Alone (My Hope Is Found)Written & Composed by: Stuart Townend & Keith Getty
In Christ alone my hope is found,
He is my light, my strength, my song;
This Cornerstone, this solid Ground,
Firm through the fiercest drought and storm.
What heights of love, what depths of peace,
When fears are stilled, when strivings cease!
My Comforter, my All in All,
Here in the love of Christ I stand.
In Christ alone! – who took on flesh,
Fullness of God in helpless babe.
This gift of love and righteousness,
Scorned by the ones He came to save:
Till on that cross as Jesus died,
The wrath of God was satisfied –
For every sin on Him was laid;
Here in the death of Christ I live.
There in the ground His body lay,
Light of the world by darkness slain:
Then bursting forth in glorious day
Up from the grave He rose again!
And as He stands in victory
Sin’s curse has lost its grip on me,
For I am His and He is mine –
Bought with the precious blood of Christ.
No guilt in life, no fear in death,
This is the power of Christ in me;
From life’s first cry to final breath,
Jesus commands my destiny.
No power of hell, no scheme of man,
Can ever pluck me from His hand:
Till He returns or calls me home,
Here in the power of Christ I’ll stand.
Copyright © 2001
**Don't Be Seduced
SCRIPTURE**
Colossians 2: 6-8
MUSIC
In Christ Alone (instrumental)
BL. ROSALIE RENDU (1786-1856)“Her example encouraged her Sisters. She often told them: ‘Be a milestone where all those who are tired have the right to lay down their load.’” Sr. Rosalie was sought out by schools and organizations performing good works (such as the first conference of the St. Vincent de Paul Society) for advice.
**Awesome Jesus
SCRIPTURE**
Luke 6: 10 - 11
MUSIC
Kyrie Eleison
Distraction
BLESSED FRANCINAINA CIRER CARBONELL (1781-1855)Blessed Francinaina Cirer Carbonell founded the Sisters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul of Mallorca and later assumed the name of "Francinaina of the Sorrowful Mother of God". She was illiterate but later founded the Community of the Sisters of Charity despite this impediment. She also experienced angelic visions on numerous occasions.
MATTHEW 18: 15-20
15 “If your brother or sister[b] sins,[c] go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them over. 16 But if they will not listen, take one or two others along, so that ‘every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.’[d] 17 If they still refuse to listen, tell it to the church; and if they refuse to listen even to the church, treat them as you would a pagan or a tax collector.
18 “Truly I tell you, whatever you bind on earth will be[e] bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be[f] loosed in heaven.
19 “Again, truly I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything they ask for, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven. 20 For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.”
Marian Saturday
HERE are the duties recited today.
Music
Sing of Mary Pure and Lowly
How Great Thou Art (Instrumental)
Canticle of Zechariah - Sr. Mary Gemma
**God's Gifts
SCRIPTURE**
Luke 5: 4 -6, 10 - 11
MUSIC
Nyman_ The End Of The Affair - Diary Of Love
ST. FRANCIS REGIS CLET (1748-1820)St. Francis Regis Clet was a Vincentian priest who in 1820 was found guilty of deceiving the Chinese people by preaching Christianity and was sentenced to strangulation on a cross.
Night Prayer for September Spirit is in our App Blog.
MUSIC
Nocturnal by Ola Gjeilo
Len by Flica
CLICK HERE to see short video on how to close an app on an iphone
This is the first of 5 Vocation stories from the Vincentian priests and sisters who are on The God Minute team that we will share during September Spirit month....
Don't forget our NIGHT PRAYER every evening before bedtime! It is on our app BLOG or click here to download it.
**22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
SCRIPTURE
Matthew 16: 21 - 27
MUSIC
"Gather Us In" (instrumental)
"City of God" *(instrumental)
Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer greatlyfrom 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."*
Marian Saturday
HERE is a link to the words of the prayer.
HERE is the Pray-Along video for you to pray with anytime you'd like.
Music
Hail Holy Queen (Instrumental)
You Are Mine - Soaking in His Presence
**Concert Friday
MUSIC
ADORO TE DEVOTE**written by Saint Thomas Aquinas
Godhead here in hiding, whom I do adore,
Masked by these bare shadows, shape and nothing more,
See, Lord, at thy service low lies here a heart
Lost, all lost in wonder at the God thou art.
Seeing, touching, tasting are in thee deceived:
How says trusty hearing? that shall be believed;
What God's Son has told me, take for truth I do;
Truth himself speaks truly or there's nothing true.
On the cross thy godhead made no sign to men,
Here thy very manhood steals from human ken:
Both are my confession, both are my belief,
And I pray the prayer of the dying thief.
I am not like Thomas, wounds I cannot see,
But can plainly call thee Lord and God as he;
Let me to a deeper faith daily nearer move,
Daily make me harder hope and dearer love.
O thou our reminder of Christ crucified,
Living Bread, the life of us for whom he died,
Lend this life to me then: feed and feast my mind,
There be thou the sweetness man was meant to find.
Bring the tender tale true of the Pelican;
Bathe me, Jesu Lord, in what thy bosom ran---
Blood whereof a single drop has power to win
All the world forgiveness of its world of sin.
Jesu, whom I look at shrouded here below,
I beseech thee send me what I thirst for so,
Some day to gaze on thee face to face in light
And be blest for ever with thy glory's sight.
Amen.
O Salutaris Hostiawritten by Saint Thomas Aquinas
O saving Victim, opening wide
The gate of heaven to all us below:
Our foes press on from every side;
Thine aid supply, Thy strength bestow.
To Thy great Name be endless praise,
Immortal Godhead, One in Three!
O grant us endless length of days
With Thee in our true country.
Amen.
Tantum ErgoComposers: Hector Berlioz, François Couperin Lyricist: Thomas Aquinas
Down in adoration falling,
Lo! the sacred Host we hail,
Lo! oe'r ancient forms departing
Newer rites of grace prevail;
Faith for all defects supplying,
Where the feeble senses fail.
To the everlasting Father,
And the Son Who reigns on high
With the Holy Spirit proceeding
Forth from each eternally,
Be salvation, honor, blessing,
Might and endless majesty. Amen
**Prayer
SCRIPTURE**
1Thessalonians 2: 13
MUSIC
The Kingdom of God (instrumental) - Taize
Psalm 90 - Hurd
O Word of God - Ricky Manalo
**Virtues
SCRIPTURE
1Thessalonians 1: 1-3
MUSIC**
"Faith, Hope and Love" - by Francis Patrick O'Brien
Marian Saturday August Mini-Series: Titles of Mary
Litany of Loreto
Music
Ave Maris Stella - VOCES8
Ave Maris Stella (Instrumental)
Canticle of Zechariah - Sr. Mary Gemma
STILL WATERS by Steph MacleodClick Here for Video
Storm is rising
I′ve been riding on the waves
Feel like I'm dying
I′ve been dying for days
Great walls are falling
My soul is calling out
Release me
Deep down in the darkness
My chains are invisible
Laid bare for the harvest
I long for a miracle
Come save my soul again
So come save my soul again
Here in the darkness
Trying so hard to pray
Lord if You hear me
Come help me change my ways
I'm trying to fight it
But the coldness of the night
It seems to keep me
Deep down in the darkness
My chains are invisible
Laid bare for the harvest
I long for a miracle
So come save my soul again
Come save my soul again
Come save my soul again
Save my soul again
Singing now
Ah Amen
Come save my soul again
Save my soul again
Ah Singing Ah Amen
Save my soul again
Save my soul again
Ah Amen
Come save my soul again
Save my soul again
Ah Amen
And now before
Still waters
I am in a deafening silence
I am humbled
Suddenly
I know You are here with me
Now before
Still waters
I am in a deafening silence
I am humbled
So suddenly
Cause I know You are here with me
Irish Blessing/Be Thou My Vision
Click Here for Video
Be Thou my vision, O Lord of my heart;
Naught be all else to me, save that Thou art;
Thou my best thought, in the day and the night;
Waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light.
Be Thou my wisdom, be Thou my true Word;
I ever with Thee and Thou with me, Lord;
Thou my great Father and I, Thy true son;
Thou in me dwelling, and I with Thee one.
Be thou my battleshield, my sword for the fight;
Be thou my dignity, thou my delight;
Thou my soul’s shelter and thou my high tower;
Raise thou me heavenward, O Power of my power.
Riches I heed not, nor man’s empty praise;
Thou mine inheritance, through all my days
Thou and Thou only, the first in my heart;
High King of heaven, my treasure Thou art.
High King of heaven, my victory won;
May I reach heaven’s joy, O bright heaven’s sun;
Heart of my own heart, whatever befall;
Still be my vision, O Ruler of all.
Heart of my own heart, whatever befall;
Still be my vision, O Ruler of all.
Christ be with you, Christ within you
Christ behind you, Christ before you,
Christ beside you, Christ to win you,
Christ to comfort and restore you,
Christ beneath you, Christ above you,
Christ In quiet, Christ in danger,
Christ in hearts of all that love you,
Christ in mouth of friend and stranger
Sorry, no formal prayer today because of an internet broadband issue. They tell us it will be fixed today. Please enjoy this piece of music--let's call it, CONCERT WEDNESDAY!
Psalm 91- Victory Boyd
**Queenship of Mary
SCRIPTURE**
2 Thessalonions 1: 11 - 12
MUSIC
Hail, Holy Queen - (Singing Nuns of God's Loveliness)
Hail, Holy Queen - (instrumental by Christopher Woods)
The Daily (News podcast) that Fr. Ron mentions in the reflection about the Hawaii fires on Maui: CLICK HERE
Our LISTENER REFLECTION SERIES is found on our app blog and website blog. Check it out and share your own thoughts and reflection on scripture.
**20th Sunday in Ordinary Time
SCRIPTURE**
Matthew 15: 21 - 28
MUSIC
"Gabriel's Obeo" - Hauser
At that time, Jesus withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon.
And behold, a Canaanite woman of that district came and called out, "Have pity on me, Lord, Son of David! My daughter is tormented by a demon." But Jesus did not say a word in answer to her. Jesus' disciples came and asked him, "Send her away, for she keeps calling out after us." He said in reply, "I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel." But the woman came and did Jesus homage, saying, "Lord, help me." He said in reply,
"It is not right to take the food of the children and throw it to the dogs." She said, "Please, Lord, for even the dogs eat the scraps
that fall from the table of their masters." Then Jesus said to her in reply, "O woman, great is your faith! Let it be done for you as you wish." And the woman's daughter was healed from that hour.
Marian Saturday August Mini-Series: Titles of Mary
Litany of Loreto
Prayer Javier Referenced:
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.
Music
Ave Maris Stella - VOCES8
Ave Maris Stella (Instrumental)
Canticle of Zechariah - Sr. Mary Gemma
**Concert Friday
MUSIC
Near To The Heart Of God**
Author: Cleland Boyd McAfee (1903)
Performed by Foutainview Acadamy
1 THERE is a place of quiet rest,
Near to the heart of God;
A place where sin cannot molest,
Near to the heart of God.
Refrain:
O Jesus, blest Redeemer,
Sent from the heart of God;
Hold us, who wait before Thee,
Near to the heart of God.
2 There is a place of comfort sweet,
Near to the heart of God;
A place where we our Saviour meet,
Near to the heart of God.
3 There is a place of full release,
Near to the heart of God;
A place where all is joy and peace,
Near to the heart of God.
How Great Thou Art
Author: Carl Gustav Boberg; Translator: Stuart K. Hine (1949)
Performed by BYU Men’s Chorus
O Lord my God, When I in awesome wonder,
Consider all the worlds Thy Hands have made;
I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder,
Thy power throughout the universe displayed.
Chorus:
Then sings my soul, My Saviour God, to Thee,
How great Thou art, How great Thou art.
Then sings my soul, My Saviour God, to Thee,
How great Thou art, How great Thou art!
When through the woods, and forest glades I wander,
And hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees.
When I look down, from lofty mountain grandeur
And see the brook, and feel the gentle breeze.
Then sings my soul, My Saviour God, to Thee,
How great Thou art, How great Thou art.
Then sings my soul, My Saviour God, to Thee,
How great Thou art, How great Thou art!
**Charity and Love
SCRIPTURE**
Matthew 17: 22 - 23
MUSIC
Where Charity and Love Prevail
See the VIDEO to this reflection: CLICK HERE
Matthew 14:22-33Jesus Walks on the Water
22 Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowd. 23 After he had dismissed them, he went up on a mountainside by himself to pray. Later that night, he was there alone, 24 and the boat was already a considerable distance from land, buffeted by the waves because the wind was against it.
25 Shortly before dawn Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake. 26 When the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost,” they said, and cried out in fear.
27 But Jesus immediately said to them: “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.”
28 “Lord, if it’s you,” Peter replied, “tell me to come to you on the water.”
29 “Come,” he said.
Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. 30 But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!”
31 Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. “You of little faith,” he said, “why did you doubt?”
32 And when they climbed into the boat, the wind died down. 33 Then those who were in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.”
Marian Saturday August Mini-Series: Titles of Mary
Litany of Loreto
Music
Ave Maris Stella - VOCES8
Ave Maris Stella (Instrumental)
Canticle of Zechariah - Sr. Mary Gemma
JOIN US THIS AUGUST 15TH!!
We hope you'll join us (and countless others around the world) in completing the annual global 54 day Rosary Novena. HERE is all the info about what this is! We begin on the Feast of the Assumption, 8/15, and end on the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary 10/7!
CeCe Winans - Goodness of God
YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sE5kEnitqE
Brentwood Baptist Church Choir, TN- Awesome God (Michael W. Smith cover)
YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewpbs0lvnoU
Unless A Grain Dies
(Feast of St. Lawrence)
SCRIPTURE
John 12: 24
MUSIC
Unless A Grain of Wheat
Don't forget to check out our PANTRY for "virtual" adoration videos to help focus you in prayer before the Lord.
Here's a 10 minute adoration video
Step Out In FaithThe Feast of Saint Dominic SCRIPTURE
Matthew 14: 29 -33
MUSIC
Thy Word
Go Out To The World - Joncas
**The Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord
SCRIPTURE**
Matthew 17: 1 - 9
MUSIC
Be Thou My Vision
Marian Saturday August Mini-Series: Titles of Mary
Litany of Loreto
Sr. Carol's Cartoon
Music
Ave Maris Stella - VOCES8
Ave Maris Stella (Instrumental)
**Concert Friday
MUSIC**
Here I Am Lord
Festival Canticle: Worthy Is Christ
On this Feast of St John Vianney, the patron of priests, let us ask for his intercession for our priests everywhere.
**Pearl of Great Price
SCRIPTURE**
Matthew 13: 45 - 46
MUSIC
Lord Of Glory, Who Hast Bought Us
Softly and Tenderly
MATTHEW 13- 44-46
The Parables of the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl
44 “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field.
45 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. 46 When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it.
Marian Saturday
Today we are praying a full rosary together after some discussion on the Flame of Love Movement. To pray the rosary on its own at a later date, please check out the pray-along video HERE.
HERE is the book that was referenced.
Click HERE to learn more about the Flame of Love practices.
HERE is the video about the Church and private revelation that was referenced.
Music
You Are Mine (Instrumental) - Marcial Avila
You Are Mine Instrumental Worship - Soaking In His Presence
IT IS WELL WITH MY SOUL"by" Charlie Puth and Ariana Grande
When peace like a river attendeth my way
When sorrows like sea billows roll
Whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say
It is well, it is well with my soul
It is well (it is well) with my soul (with my soul)
It is well, it is well with my soul
Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come
Let this blest assurance control
That Christ (yes, He has) has regarded my helpless estate
And has shed His own blood for my soul
It is well (it is well) with my soul (with my soul)
It is well, it is well with my soul
My sin, O the bliss of this glorious thought (the thought)
My sin, not in part, but the whole (every bit, every bit, all of it)
Is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more (yes)
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul
It is well (it is well) with my soul (with my soul)
It is well, it is well with my soul (sing, "It is well")
It is well (it is well) with my soul (with my soul)
It is well, it is well with my soul
And Lord, haste the day when my faith shall be sight
The clouds be rolled back as a scroll
The trump shall resound, and the Lord shall descend
Even so, it is well with my soul
It is well (it is well) with my soul (with my soul)
It is well, it is well with my soul (because of You, Jesus, it is well)
It is well (it is well) with my soul (with my soul)
It is well, it is well with my soul
GREATEST THY FAITHFULNESS
"by" Coldplay
Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father
There is no shadow of turning with Thee
Thou changest not, Thy compassions, they fail not
As Thou hast been, Thou forever will be
Great is Thy faithfulness
Great is Thy faithfulness
Morning by morning new mercies I see
All I have needed Thy hand hath provided
Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me
Summer and winter and springtime and harvest
Sun, moon and stars in their courses above
Join with all nature in manifold witness
To Thy great faithfulness, mercy and love
Great is Thy faithfulness
Great is Thy faithfulness
Morning by morning new mercies I see
All I have needed Thy hand hath provided
Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me
Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth
Blessings all mine with 10, 000 beside
**Praise God
SCRIPTURE**
Daniel 3:52
MUSIC
Praise To The Lord, The Almighty
Before Dawn - Gjeilo
**Called By Jesus
SCRIPTURE**
2Corinthians 4: 7 - 10
MUSIC
Earthen Vessels
By The Roes, And By The Hinds Of The Field - Jóhannsson
**16th Sunday in Ordinary Time
SCRIPTURE**
Matthew 13: 24 - 30
MUSIC
Gift Of Finest Wheat
Marian Saturday
Marian Consecration resources mentioned:
St. Louis de Montfort's consecration preparation
St. Maximilian Kolbe's 9 day preparation for consecration
Fr. Gaitley's 33 Days to Morning Glory
Other referenced resources:
Prayer of Entrusting a Child
Prayer of Consecration of One's Exterior Goods
Music:
5 Minute Timer - Gentle Acoustic Guitar
**Concert Friday
MUSIC** - (a tribute to Ray Repp)
Here We Are
Hear O Lord
Into Your Hands
**Fitting In
SCRIPTURE**
Matthew 11: 25
MUSIC
I Sing The Mighty Power of God
Gentle Reflection
**Respond With Compassion
SCRIPTURE**
Matthew 10: 40 - 42
MUSIC
Let Heaven Rejoice
Mercy
NO VIDEO TODAY.
The Parable of the Sower
13 That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat by the lake. 2 Such large crowds gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat in it, while all the people stood on the shore. 3 Then he told them many things in parables, saying: “A farmer went out to sow his seed. 4 As he was scattering the seed, some fell along the path, and the birds came and ate it up. 5 Some fell on rocky places, where it did not have much soil. It sprang up quickly, because the soil was shallow. 6 But when the sun came up, the plants were scorched, and they withered because they had no root. 7 Other seed fell among thorns, which grew up and choked the plants. 8 Still other seed fell on good soil, where it produced a crop—a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown. 9 Whoever has ears, let them hear.”
Marian Saturday
HERE is the link to the PDF of the Litany we prayed together today as well as the list of more submitted litany lines that weren't able to be included (due to time).
Music
Ave Maria Instrumental
5 Minute Meditation Music - Soundings of the Planet
**Life With Christ
SCRIPTURE**
Isaiah 1: 16 - 17
MUSIC
Love Devine All Loves Excelling
Elgar_ Nimrod (Lux Aeterna)
**14th Sunday in Ordinary Time
SCRIPTURE**
Matthew 11: 25 - 30
MUSIC
"Come To Me, All Who Are Weary" - Dan Schutte
Marian Saturday
Today we are talking about how any devotion honoring the angels also honors their Queen, of course! And then together we pray the Chaplet of St. Michael the Archangel.
The "Pray-Along Video" playlist that was referenced today can be accessed HERE.
The pray-along video of the Chaplet of St. Michael and the PDF of this devotion can be accessed HERE.
Music
Salve Regina Instrumental
3 Min Piano Music, Quick Positive Energy Meditation by Deep Sleep & Relaxing Music
**Concert Friday
SCRIPTURE**
1Corinthians 15: 55 - 58
MUSIC
Hallelujah (instrumental)
Kyrie - (traditional chant)
Hosanna (Sanctus) - (Andrew Lloyd Weber)
Pie Jesu - (Andrew Lloyd Weber)
MATTHEW 10: 37-42
"Whoever loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; and whoever loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me; and whoever does not take up the cross and follow me is not worthy of me. Those who find their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake will find it. Whoever welcomes you welcomes me, and whoever welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me. Whoever welcomes a prophet in the name of a prophet will receive a prophet's reward; and whoever welcomes a righteous person in the name of a righteous person will receive the reward of the righteous; and whoever gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones in the name of a disciple truly I tell you, none of these will lose their reward."
Marian Saturday Special - Marian Saint Highlight ft. St. Maximilian Kolbe
HERE is the 9 day preparation for consecration that was referenced in today's episode.
Mother Mary Litany Project
Here is Lauren's email to submit any litany ideas (i.e. "If Jesus is Strength, Mary is the Mother of Strength"):
thegodminute.lauren@gmail.com
Due by end of day July 2nd.
Music
Be Not Afraid (Instrumental)
PANGE LINGUA
performed my Dan Gibson, Illuminations album
Sing, my tongue, the Savior's glory,
of His flesh the mystery sing;
of the Blood, all price exceeding,
shed by our immortal King,
destined, for the world's redemption,
from a noble womb to spring.
Of a pure and spotless Virgin
born for us on earth below,
He, as Man, with man conversing,
stayed, the seeds of truth to sow;
then He closed in solemn order
wondrously His life of woe.
On the night of that Last Supper,
seated with His chosen band,
He the Pascal victim eating,
first fulfills the Law's command;
then as Food to His Apostles
gives Himself with His own hand.
Word-made-Flesh, the bread of nature
by His word to Flesh He turns;
wine into His Blood He changes;
what though sense no change discerns?
Only be the heart in earnest,
faith her lesson quickly learns.
Down in adoration falling,
Lo! the sacred Host we hail;
Lo! o'er ancient forms departing,
newer rites of grace prevail;
faith for all defects supplying,
where the feeble senses fail.
To the everlasting Father,
and the Son who reigns on high,
with the Holy Ghost proceeding
forth from Each eternally,
be salvation, honor, blessing,
might and endless majesty. Amen.
MY LORD by Michael Franti
My Lord, my Lord, my Lord, my Lord
Show me all the things I need to know
My Lord, my Lord, my Lord, my Lord
Take me to the place I need to go
When I was born, I was alone
I spent the rest of my life finding my way home
I chose the long road but it walked on me instead
I saw a sign there and this is what it said
We all get the time we're given
Mine ain't over so I'll keep on livin'
We all get the life we're livin'
Mine ain't over so I'll keep on givin'
'Til the day I die
My Lord, my Lord, my Lord, my Lord
Show me all the things I need to know
My Lord, my Lord, my Lord, my Lord
Take me to the place I need to go
(Here we go!)
My Lord, my Lord, my Lord, my Lord
Show me all the things I need to know
My Lord, my Lord, my Lord, my Lord
Take me to the place I need to go
We all get the life we're livin'
But ours ain't over so we keep on givin'
I bought a guitar and I wrote a song
I wrote it down for you so you could sing along
The flames of my heart went pounding through my head
Turned into tear drops and this is what they said
My Lord, my Lord, my Lord, my Lord
Show me all the things I need to know
My Lord, my Lord, my Lord, my Lord
Take me to the place I need to go
(Here we go!)
My Lord, my Lord, my Lord, my Lord
Show me all the things I need to know
My Lord, my Lord, my Lord, my Lord
Take me to the place I need to go
Take me to the place I need to go
Take me to the place I need to go
Take me to the place I need to
Take me to the place I need to
Take me to the place I need to go
We all get the time we're given
Mine ain't over so I'll keep on livin'
We all get the life we're livin'
Mine ain't over so I'll keep on givin'
'Til the day I die
My Lord, my Lord, my Lord, my Lord
Show me all the things I need to know
My Lord, my Lord, my Lord, my Lord
Take me to the place I need to go
Here we go!
Take me to the place I need to go
Take me to the place I need to go
Take me to the place I need
Take me to the place I need
Take me to the place I need to go
We all get the life we're livin'
But ours ain't over so we keep on givin'
'Til the day we die
**Who Are You?
SCRIPTURE**
Matthew 16: 13 - 16
MUSIC
How Great Thou Art
Anywhere With You
**Patience
SCRIPTURE**
Matthew 7: 18-20
MUSIC
Confitemini Domino
Impending Death of the Virgin Spirit
**12th Sunday in Ordinary Time
SCRIPTURE**
Matthew 10: 26 - 33
MUSIC
"Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring"
Marian Saturday, Solemnity of St. John the Baptist
Today's reflection is from the book The Life of Mary as Seen by the Mystics - compiled by Raphael Brown.
Music:
Sing of Mary Pure and Lowly - Andrew Remillard
Canticle of Zechariah - Sister Mary Gemma
**Concert Friday
Like a Child**
Songwriters: Stephen Daniel Mason / Dan Haseltine / Charlie Lowell / Matthew Ryan Bronleewe
Lyrics
Dear God, surround me as I speak
The bridges that I walk across are weak
And the frustrations fill the void
That I can't solely bear
Dear God, don't let me fall apart
You've held me close to you
But I have turned away and searched
For answers I can't understand
They say that I can move the mountains
And send them falling to the sea
They say that I can walk on water
If I would follow and believe
With faith like a child
Sometimes, when I feel miles away
And my eyes can't see your face
Well, I wonder if I've grown
To lose the recklessness
I walked in light of you
They say that I can move the mountains
And send them crashing to the sea
They say that I can walk on water
If I would follow and believe
With faith like a child
"I've got joy like a fountain!"
"Be kind unto others"
"In Jesus Christ Your son"
They say that I can move the mountains
And send them crashing to the sea
They say that I can walk on water
If I would follow and believe
They say that love can heal the broken
They say that hope can make you see
They say that faith can find a Savior
If you would follow and believe
With faith like a child
Love Song for a Savior
Songwriters: Charlie Lowell / Dan Haseltine / Matthew Ryan Bronleewe / Stephen Daniel Mason
Lyrics
In open fields of wild flowers
She breathes the air and flies away
She thanks her Jesus for the daisies
And the roses in no simple language
Someday she'll understand
The meaning of it all
He's more than the laughter
Or the stars in the heaven
As close as a heartbeat
Or song on her lips
Someday she'll trust Him
And learn how to see Him
Someday He'll call her
And she will come running
She fall in His arms
The tears will fall down
And she'll pray
I want to fall in love with you
I want to fall in love with you
I want to fall in love with you
I want to fall in love with you
Sitting silent wearing Sunday best
The sermon echoes through the walls
A great salvation through it
Calls to the people
Who stare into nowhere
And can't feel the chains on their souls
He's more than the laughter
Or the stars in the heaven
As close as a heartbeat
Or song on her lips
Someday we'll trust Him
And learn how to see Him
Someday He'll call us
And we will come running
We'll fall in His arms
The tears will fall down
And we'll pray
I want to fall in love with you
I want to fall in love with you
I want to fall in love with you
I want to fall in love with you
We want to pray
It seems to easy to call You 'Savior'
Not close enough to call You 'God'
So as I sit and think of
The words I can mention
To show my devotion
I want to fall in love with you
I want to fall in love with you
I want to fall in love with you
I want to fall in love with you
**Living The More
SCRIPTURE**
Matthew 5: 38-42
MUSIC
"Jesus Joy of Man's Desiring" - Hauser
"Piano Concerto No. 2 (Rachmaninov) - Hauser
No Video today.
MATTHEW 9: 36-10:8
At the sight of the crowds, Jesus’ heart was moved with pity for them because 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 harvest to send out laborers for his harvest.”
Then he summoned his twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits to 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.”
Feast of The Immaculate Heart of Mary
HERE is the info about the First Saturdays Devotion as well as the prayer of Consecration we prayed together today and the referenced video on Our Lady of Fatima.
Music:
Ave Maria - Neal E. Boyd (Thanks to TGM family member, Fred B for sharing this!)
Immaculate Mary - Michael Allen Harrison
Canticle of Zechariah - Sister Mary Gemma & the Franciscan Sisters
**Something New
SCRIPTURE**
Matthew 5: 17-18
MUSIC
"Gabriel's Oboe" (from The Mission) - Hauser
"Benedictus" (Hauser)
Corpus Christi SundayThe Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ SCRIPTURE
John 6: 51-58
MUSIC
"O Sacrament Most Holy" (instrumental)
Marian Saturday
HERE is the link with everything you need to know about home enthronement.
HERE is the link to the video of prayers we've put together.
Music:
Be Thou My Vision - David Abramsky
**Concert Friday
MUSIC**
"O Saluters Hostia - St Thomas Aquinas
"One Bread, One Body" - John Foley
"Remembrance" - Maher/Redman
O Salutaris Hostia
English: O saving Victim opening wide
The gate of heaven to all below
Our foes press on from every side
Your aid supply, Your strength bestow
To Your great name be endless praise
Immortal Godhead, One in Three
Oh, grant us endless length of days
In our true native land with You
Latin: O Salutaris Hostia
Quae coeli pandis ostium
Bella premunt hostilia
Da robur fer auxílium
Uni trinoque Domino
Sit sempiterna gloria
Qui vitam sine termino
Nobis donet in patria
Remembrance (Communion Song)
Writer(s): Matt Maher, Matt Redman
Performed by Matt Maher
Oh how could it be
That my God would welcome me
Into this mystery
Say take this bread, take this wine
Now the simple made divine
For any to receive
By mercy, we come to your table
By your grace, you are making us faithful
[Chorus]
Lord, we remember you
And remembrance leads us to worship
And as we worship you
Our worship leads to communion
We respond to your invitation
We remember you
See his body, his blood
Know that he has overcome
Every trial we will face
None too lost to be saved
None too broken or ashamed
All are welcome in this place
By your mercy, we come to your table
By your grace, you are making us faithful
[Chorus]
Lord, we remember you
And remembrance leads us to worship
And as we worship you
Our worship leads to communion
We respond to your invitation
We remember you
Dying, you destroyed our death
Rising, you restored our life
Lord, Jesus come in glory
Lord, Jesus come in glory
Lord, Jesus come in glory
Lord, Jesus come in glory
[Chorus]
Lord, we remember you
And remembrance leads us to worship
And as we worship you
Our worship leads to communion
We respond to your invitation
We respond to your invitation
We remember you
A special treat today for our Breaking Open the Word! Our newest member of the God Minute Team is Fr. Jim Cormack, C.M. who is offering our reflection today (just audio, no video).
Fr. Jim's email:
jcormack@vincentian.org
TRINITY SUNDAY
John 3: 16-18
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believe in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
Marian Saturday
Our Lady of Knock Devotion
HERE is the pdf of this devotion if you'd like to follow along.
HERE is the video of the live version of "Lady of Knock", sung at St. Patrick's Cathedral in NYC by Cathy Maguire.
**The Anointed
SCRIPTURE**
Sirach 42: 15 - 16
MUSIC
"God of Day and God of Darkness"
"The Spheres" - Gjeilo
The Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Mother to Elizabeth and the subsequent prayer known as the MAGNIFICAT (below).
MUSIC
Magnificat by The Zoe Group
THE MAGNIFICAT PRAYER
My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord,
my spirit rejoices in God my Savior
for he has looked with favor on his lowly servant.
From this day all generations will call me blessed:
the Almighty has done great things for me,
and holy is his Name.
He has mercy on those who fear him
in every generation.
He has shown the strength of his arm,
he has scattered the proud in their conceit.
He has cast down the mighty from their thrones,
and has lifted up the lowly.
He has filled the hungry with good things,
and the rich he has sent away empty.
He has come to the help of his servant Israel
for he remembered his promise of mercy,
the promise he made to our fathers,
to Abraham and his children forever.
Let us never forget the great sacrifices of our armed forces in securing our freedom and way of life. God bless them.
**PENTECOST
SCRIPTURE**
John 20: 19 - 23
(Acts 2: 1-4)
MUSIC
"Come Holy Ghost"
"Holy Spirit"
Music:
Holy Mother - Eric Clapton, Luciano Pavarotti, & the East London Gospel Choir
Watch the video HERE.
**Concert Friday
MUSIC**
"Holy Spirit"
"Your Church"
Holy SpiritSong by Jesus Culture
Performed by: Francesca Battestelli
There's nothing worth more, that will ever come close
No thing can compare, You're our living hope
Your Presence
I've tasted and seen, of the sweetest of Loves
Where my heart becomes free, and my shame is undone
In Your Presence
Holy Spirit You are welcome here
Come flood this place and fill the atmosphere
Your Glory God is what our hearts long for
To be overcome by Your Presence Lord
Let us become more aware of Your Presence
Let us experience the Glory of Your Goodness
Holy Spirit You are welcome here
Come flood this place and fill the atmosphere
Your Glory God is what our hearts long for
To be overcome by Your Presence Lord
Your Churchcomposed and performed by: Anthony and Shannon Fortunato
We will give all we are, to You and You alone
You’re the light within us and You’re the cornerstone
our name shall be praised for-ever more
Come build us up, To be Your Church O Lord
Make us a witness of Your love
Help us to speak of Your truth
Send down your spirit from above
We want our hearts founded in you
Lord, we will glorify Your name
We want to give You thanks and praise
For You have changed us from within
Your the one who gave us our salvation
We are the chosen ones, precious in your sight
your heart is what we’re after, we turn from this world’s lies
united as the Church, we offer praise to you
we are a generation of truth.
**Unity
SCRIPTURE**
John 17: 11
MUSIC
"Heaven" (instrumental)
"They'll Know We Are Christians". (instrumental)
Come Creator Spirit, ✟
Renew me with your strength.
Purify me with your love.
Strengthen me with your hope.
Empower me with your justice.
Cover me with your protection.
Surround me with your compassion
Illumine me with your mercy.
Console me with your fire.
Motivate me with your power.
Humble me with your passion.
Satisfy me with your presence.
Complete me with your grace.
Hear and answer me in my need.
Amen.
© Rev. Michael Pavlakovich
**Spirit Love
SCRIPTURE**
Acts 19: 4-6
MUSIC
"Redemption"
"New Day"
"Send Us Your Spirit"
Come Creator Spirit, ✟
Renew me with your strength.
Purify me with your love.
Strengthen me with your hope.
Empower me with your justice.
Cover me with your protection.
Surround me with your compassion
Illumine me with your mercy.
Console me with your fire.
Motivate me with your power.
Humble me with your passion.
Satisfy me with your presence.
Complete me with your grace.
Hear and answer me in my need.
Amen.
© Rev. Michael Pavlakovich
CLICK HERE for the video to this reflection
Gospel- John 17: 1-11
After Jesus said this, he looked toward heaven and prayed:
“Father, the hour has come. Glorify your Son, that your Son may glorify you. 2 For you granted him authority over all people that he might give eternal life to all those you have given him. 3 Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent. 4 I have brought you glory on earth by finishing the work you gave me to do. 5 And now, Father, glorify me in your presence with the glory I had with you before the world began.
Jesus Prays for His Disciples
6 “I have revealed you[a] to those whom you gave me out of the world. They were yours; you gave them to me and they have obeyed your word. 7 Now they know that everything you have given me comes from you. 8 For I gave them the words you gave me and they accepted them. They knew with certainty that I came from you, and they believed that you sent me. 9 I pray for them. I am not praying for the world, but for those you have given me, for they are yours. 10 All I have is yours, and all you have is mine. And glory has come to me through them. 11 I will remain in the world no longer, but they are still in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, protect them by the power of[b] your name, the name you gave me, so that they may be one as we are one.
Thank you, John, for the suggestion!
SHINE sung by Dolly Parton
Gimme a word, gimme a sign
Show me where to look
And tell me what will I find? What will I find?
Lay me on the ground, fly me in the sky
Show me where to look
And tell me what will I find? What will I find?
Yeah
Oh, Heaven let your light shine down
Oh, Heaven let your light shine down
Oh, Heaven let your light shine down
Oh, Heaven let your light shine
Love is in the water, love is in the air
Show me where to go
And tell me will love be there? Will love be there?
Teach me how to speak, teach me how to share
Teach me where to go
And tell me will love be there? Will love be there?
Yeah
Oh, Heaven let your light shine down
Oh, Heaven let your light shine down
Oh, Heaven let your light shine down
Oh, Heaven let your light shine
Gimme a word, gimme a sign
Show me where to look
And tell me what will I find? What will I find?
Lord, teach me how to speak, teach me how to share
Teach me where to go
And tell me will love be there? Will love be there?
Yeah
Oh, Heaven let your light shine down
Oh, Heaven let your light shine down
Oh, Heaven let your light shine down
Oh, Heaven let your light shine
Oh, Heaven let your light shine down
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine
Heaven let your light shine down, let it shine
Heaven let your light shine down, shine
Heaven let your light shine down
Heaven let your light shine down
Shine, shine
Just gimme a word, gimme a sign, shine
Let it shine, let it shine
Teach me, how to share, teach me where to go
Tell me will love be there? Shine
**Love of God
SCRIPTURE**
John 14: 18
MUSIC
"Ubi Caritas"
"Safe and Sound"
Come Creator Spirit, ✟
Renew me with your strength.
Purify me with your love.
Strengthen me with your hope.
Empower me with your justice.
Cover me with your protection.
Surround me with your compassion
Illumine me with your mercy.
Console me with your fire.
Motivate me with your power.
Humble me with your passion.
Satisfy me with your presence.
Complete me with your grace.
Hear and answer me in my need.
Amen.
© Rev. Michael Pavlakovich
Hymn/Poem Shared in today's reflection by John Henry Newman
LOOK KINDLY, LIGHTSung at the end by BYU VOCAL POINT
Lead, kindly Light, amid the gloom of evening.
Lord, lead me on! Lord, lead me on!
On through the night! On to your radiance!
Lead, kindly Light!
Lead, kindly Light, kindly Light!
1 The night is dark, and I am far from home,
Direct my feet; I do not ask to see
The distant scene; one step enough for me.
So lead me onward, Lord, and hear my plea. [Refrain]
2 Not always thus, I seldom looked for you,
I loved to choose and seek my path alone.
In spite of fear, my pride controlled my will,
Remember not my past, but lead me still. [Refrain]
3 So long your pow'r has blest me on the way,
And still it leads, past hill and storm and night!
And with the morn, those angel faces smile,
Which I have loved long since, and lost a while.
**God Is Here
SCRIPTURE**
John 16: 7-8
MUSIC
"Yeshua" (instrumental)Come Creator Spirit, ✟
Renew me with your strength.
Purify me with your love.
Strengthen me with your hope.
Empower me with your justice.
Cover me with your protection.
Surround me with your compassion
Illumine me with your mercy.
Console me with your fire.
Motivate me with your power.
Humble me with your passion.
Satisfy me with your presence.
Complete me with your grace.
Hear and answer me in my need.
Amen.
© Rev. Michael Pavlakovich
**6th Sunday of Easter 2023
SCRIPTURE**
John 14: 15 - 21
MUSIC (Instrumental)
"Tis The Month of Our Mother"
"Send Us Your Spirit"
Come Creator Spirit, ✟
Renew me with your strength.
Purify me with your love.
Strengthen me with your hope.
Empower me with your justice.
Cover me with your protection.
Surround me with your compassion
Illumine me with your mercy.
Console me with your fire.
Motivate me with your power.
Humble me with your passion.
Satisfy me with your presence.
Complete me with your grace.
Hear and answer me in my need.
Amen.
© Rev. Michael Pavlakovich
Feast of Our Lady of Fatima
HERE is the referenced video about how the Church approves apparitions.
HERE is the referenced link to more information about the 5 First Saturdays Devotion.
HERE is the referenced video all about Our Lady of Fatima and her apparitions.
HERE is the video of the 2023 TGM Mary Crowning.
Songs:
Hymn to Our Lady of Fatima
Our Lady of Fatima (Instrumental)
**Concert Friday
MUSIC
The Climb**
Songwriters: Jessi Leigh Alexander / Jon Clifton Mabe
Performed by: BYU Vocal Point ft. Peter Hollens
I can almost see it
That dream I'm dreaming
But there's a voice inside my head saying
You'll never reach it
Every step I'm taking
Every move I make feels
Lost with no direction
My faith is shaking
But I, I gotta keep trying
Gotta keep my head held high
There's always gonna be another mountain
I'm always gonna wanna make it move
Always gonna be an uphill battle
Sometimes I'm gonna have to lose
Ain't about how fast I get there
Ain't about what's waiting on the other side
It's the climb
The struggles I'm facing
The chances I'm taking
Sometimes might knock me down, but
No, I'm not breaking
I may not know it
But these are the moments, that
I'm gonna remember most, yeah
Just gotta keep going
And I, I gotta be strong
Just keep pushing on, 'cause
There's always gonna be another mountain
I'm always gonna wanna make it move
Always gonna be an uphill battle
Sometimes I'm gonna have to lose
Ain't about how fast I get there
Ain't about what's waiting on the other side
It's the climb
There's always gonna be another mountain
I'm always gonna wanna make it move
Always gonna be an uphill battle
Sometimes you're gonna have to lose
Ain't about how fast I get there
Ain't about what's waiting on the other side
It's the climb
Yeah, yeah
Keep on moving, keep climbing
Keep the faith, baby
It's all about, it's all about the climb
What A Beautiful NameSongwriters: Ben Fielding, Brooke Ligertwood
Performed by: BYU Vocal Point ft. David Archuleta
You were the Word at the beginning
One with God the Lord Most High
Your hidden glory in creation
Now revealed in You our Christ
What a beautiful Name it is
What a beautiful Name it is
The Name of Jesus Christ my King
What a beautiful Name it is
Nothing compares to this
What a beautiful Name it is
The Name of Jesus
You didn't want Heaven without us
So Jesus, You brought heaven down
My sin was great, Your love was greater
What could separate us now
What a wonderful Name it is
What a wonderful Name it is
The Name of Jesus Christ my King
What a wonderful Name it is
Nothing compares to this
What a wonderful Name it is
The Name of Jesus
What a wonderful Name it is
The Name of Jesus
How sweet is Your name, Lord
How good You are
Love to sing in the name of the Lord
Love to sing of who You are
Death could not hold You, the veil tore before You
You silenced the boast of sin and grave
The heavens are roaring the praise of Your glory
For You are raised to life again
You have no rival, You have no equal
Now and forever, God, You reign
Yours is the Kingdom, Yours is the glory
Yours is the Name above all names
What a powerful Name it is
What a powerful Name it is
The Name of Jesus Christ my King
What a powerful Name it is
Nothing can stand against
What a powerful Name it is
The Name of Jesus
You have no rival, You have no equal
Now and forever, God, You reign
Yours is the Kingdom, Yours is the glory
Yours is the Name above all names
What a powerful Name it is
What a powerful Name it is
The Name of Jesus Christ my King
What a powerful Name it is
Nothing can stand against
What a powerful Name it is
The Name of Jesus
What a powerful Name it is
The Name of Jesus
What a powerful Name it is
The Name of Jesus
**Follow The Shepherd
SCRIPTURE**
John 10: 27 - 28
MUSIC
Psalm 16 - Keep Me Safe - Foley
Watch the video to this reflection by CLICKING HERE
GOSPEL- John 14: 1-12
Jesus said to his disciples:
"Do not let your hearts be troubled.
You have faith in God; have faith also in me.
In my Father's house there are many dwelling places.
If there were not,
would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you?
And if I go and prepare a place for you,
I will come back again and take you to myself,
so that where I am you also may be.
Where I am going you know the way."
Thomas said to him,
"Master, we do not know where you are going;
how can we know the way?"
Jesus said to him, I am the way and the truth and the life.
No one comes to the Father except through me.
If you know me, then you will also know my Father.
From now on you do know him and have seen him."
Philip said to him,
"Master, show us the Father, and that will be enough for us."
Jesus said to him, "Have I been with you for so long a time
and you still do not know me, Philip?
Whoever has seen me has seen the Father.
How can you say, 'Show us the Father'?
Do you not believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in me?
The words that I speak to you I do not speak on my own.
The Father who dwells in me is doing his works.
Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father is in me,
or else, believe because of the works themselves.
Amen, amen, I say to you,
whoever believes in me will do the works that I do,
and will do greater ones than these,
because I am going to the Father."
Today's prayer is a video compilation of "Crownings" done by our TGM community members accompanied by a praying of the rosary. Please watch the video version HERE.
Music:
Hail Holy Queen
Ave Maria
Magnificat
On This Day, O Beautiful Mother
Hail Mary, Gentle Woman
Immaculate Mary
Sing of Mary Pure and Lowly
Bring Flowers of the Rarest
This is one of two selections for your prayer today. This is the sunny, upbeat one. the other is much slower, quiet and meditative. Depending on your mood, take your pick. Enjoy!
This is one of two selections for your prayer today. This is a quiet, meditative piece (perfect for a darkened room with a flickering candle.... or maybe as you are going to bed). The other is upbeat and sunny. Depending on your mood, take your pick. Enjoy!
Song
Abba, Father by Jonathan David Hesler
**Hunger and Thirst
SCRIPTURE**
John 6: 35
MUSIC
"Great Is Thy Faithfulness"
"One Bread, One Body"
- cover picture is Sr. Carol's dad (referenced in her reflection)
MUSIC
Stillness b y Poppy Ackroyd
**Jesus Our Food
SCRIPTURE**
1Peter 5: 5-7
MUSIC
"Bread of Life" - Cooney / instrumental
May Night Prayer
Holy Mother Mary,
Seat of Wisdom and cause of our Joy,
be my intercessor, my advocate and my peace.
Embrace me in your tender and loving arms
which cradled our Savior.
Let me find rest this night.
When I awake, be my model of discipleship
so that I may serve the Lord and His people.
Keep me close to you and lead me always
to your Son who is Lord forever. Amen
Feast of St. Joseph the Worker
May Crowning Upload Link and Video
MUSIC
Interlude by ABBOTT ft. Canea Quartett
Just as I Am by David Nevue
HERE is the link for all the information about our upcoming Mary Crowning!
The book referenced in today's episode is The Life of Mary as Seen by the Mystics, compiled by Raphael Brown. This will be The God Minute Book Club's book for the month of May. Information about the TGM Book Club can be found HERE.
Music
Hail Holy Queen - St. Nicholas Choir Parish of Cabatuan
Canticle of Zechariah - ILP Chorus
**Concert Friday
MUSIC**
"You Will Be Found"
"I Am The Good Shepherd"
You Will Be Found
Songwriters: Benj Pasek / Justin Paul
Performed By: BYU Vocal Point
Have you ever felt like nobody was there?
Have you ever felt forgotten in the middle of nowhere?
Have you ever felt like you could disappear?
Like you could fall, and no one would hear?
Well, let that lonely feeling wash away
Maybe there's a reason to believe you'll be okay
'Cause when you don't feel strong enough to stand
You can reach, reach out your hand
And oh, someone will coming running
And I know, they'll take you home
Even when the dark comes crashing through
When you need a friend to carry you
And when you're broken on the ground
You will be found
So let the sun come streaming in
'Cause you'll reach up and you'll rise again
Lift your head and look around
You will be found
You will be found
You will be found
You will be found
You will be found
There's a place where we don't have to feel unknown
(Oh my god, everybody needs to see this)
And every time that you call out
You're a little less alone
(I can't stop watching this video, seventeen years old)
If you only say the word
(Take five minutes, this will make your day)
From across the silence your voice is heard
Share it with the people you love
(Repost, the world needs to hear this)
(A beautiful tribute, favourite!)
(I know someone who really needed to hear this today)
(So thank you Evan Hansen for doing what you're doing)
(I never met you Connor, but coming on here, reading everyone's posts)
(It's so easy to feel alone, but Evan is exactly right—we're not alone, none of us)
(We're not alone, none of us! None of us!)
(None of us are alone) (Like, forward)
Even when the dark comes crashing through
When you need a friend to carry you
When you're broken on the ground
You will be found
So let the sun come streaming in
'Cause you'll reach up and you'll rise again
If you only look around
You will be found (You will be found)
You will be found (You will be found)
You will be found
Out of the shadows
The morning is breaking
And all is new, all is new
It's filling up the empty
And suddenly I see that
All is new, all is new
You are not alone
You are not alone
You are not alone
You are not alone
You are not alone (You are not alone)
You are not alone (You are not alone)
You are not
You are not alone (You are not alone)
Even when the dark comes crashin' through
When you need someone to carry you
When you're broken on the ground
You will be found!
So when the sun comes streaming in
'Cause you'll reach up and you'll rise again
If you only look around
You will be found
You will be found
You will be found
You will be found!
You will be found
**Humility for All
SCRIPTURE
1Peter: 5: 5 - 7
MUSIC**
"Sing To The Mountains"
Guided Meditation: SPRINGTIME
https://youtu.be/KD1qsdfGFrs
Know and Believe
SCRIPTURE
John 6: 28-29
MUSIC
"Sing A New Song"
Springtime Guided Meditation: https://youtu.be/KD1qsdfGFrs
Watch the VIDEO to this Reflection by CLICKING HERE
Luke 24: 13-35
The Road to Emmaus
That very day, the first day of the week,
two of Jesus' disciples were going
to a village seven miles from Jerusalem called Emmaus,
and they were conversing about all the things that had occurred.
And it happened that while they were conversing and debating,
Jesus himself drew near and walked with them,
but their eyes were prevented from recognizing him.
He asked them,
"What are you discussing as you walk along?"
They stopped, looking downcast.
One of them, named Cleopas, said to him in reply,
"Are you the only visitor to Jerusalem
who does not know of the things
that have taken place there in these days?"
And he replied to them, "What sort of things?"
They said to him,
"The things that happened to Jesus the Nazarene,
who was a prophet mighty in deed and word
before God and all the people,
how our chief priests and rulers both handed him over
to a sentence of death and crucified him.
But we were hoping that he would be the one to redeem Israel;
and besides all this,
it is now the third day since this took place.
Some women from our group, however, have astounded us:
they were at the tomb early in the morning
and did not find his body;
they came back and reported
that they had indeed seen a vision of angels
who announced that he was alive.
Then some of those with us went to the tomb
and found things just as the women had described,
but him they did not see."
And he said to them, "Oh, how foolish you are!
How slow of heart to believe all that the prophets spoke!
Was it not necessary that the Christ should suffer these things
and enter into his glory?"
Then beginning with Moses and all the prophets,
he interpreted to them what referred to him
in all the Scriptures.
As they approached the village to which they were going,
he gave the impression that he was going on farther.
But they urged him, "Stay with us,
for it is nearly evening and the day is almost over."
So he went in to stay with them.
And it happened that, while he was with them at table,
he took bread, said the blessing,
broke it, and gave it to them.
With that their eyes were opened and they recognized him,
but he vanished from their sight.
Then they said to each other,
"Were not our hearts burning within us
while he spoke to us on the way and opened the Scriptures to us?"
So they set out at once and returned to Jerusalem
where they found gathered together
the eleven and those with them who were saying,
"The Lord has truly been raised and has appeared to Simon!"
Then the two recounted
what had taken place on the way
and how he was made known to them in the breaking of bread.
On May 1st we will be "crowning" the Blessed Mother in our homes as a TGM community. HERE is the link with more info. HERE is the link to submit your photos. Submissions are due by the end of the day May 2nd to be included in our Rosary.
HERE is the link to last year's Mary Crowning rosary if you need inspiration.
As mentioned in today's reflection, here is Lauren's email address to send in your own personal "Mary Stories" for the chance to be featured on our social media pages during the month of May: thegodminute.lauren@gmail.com
HERE is a link to more information about the 54 day novena as mentioned by Lauren in today's reflection.
Music:
Salve Regina - Keys of Peace
Canticle of Zechariah - ILP Chorus
This is one of two selections for Concert Friday today. Check your feed and see the other one titled, Concert Friday- QUIET
Upbeat: "Hallelujah Challenge Praise Medley by Nathaniel Bassey
Quiet: "The Armed Man-A Mass for Peace" by Sir Karl Jenkins
This is one of two selections for Concert Friday today. Check your feed and see the other one titled, Concert Friday- UPBEAT
Upbeat: "Hallelujah Challenge Praise Medley by Nathaniel Bassey
Quiet: "The Armed Man-A Mass for Peace" by Sir Karl Jenkins
Faith and Love
SCRIPTURE
John 3: 35-36
MUSIC
"Love Divine, All Loves Excelling" (Glad)
"Love Divine, All Loves Excelling" (instrumental)
[Book reference - "Men and Angels" by Mary Gordon]
**Divine Mercy Sunday
SCRIPTURE**
John 20: 19 - 31
MUSIC
"Alleluia! Sing To Jesus"
Divine Mercy -
A. Ask for His Mercy
B. Be Merciful
C. Completely Trust in Jesus
Concert Friday
"Sing Hallelujah To The Lord" - The Maranatha Singers
"Because He Lives" - Matt Maher
"Christ Is Risen" - Phil Wickham
Prayer of the Risen Lord
Risen Lord,
I rejoice in you.
You call me each day
to be one with you in the work of the Kingdom.
Let me awake tomorrow to be your hands,
your heart, and your voice,
serving your people
and bringing light and life to the world.
With your grace and in your name I pray. Amen.
**Easter Tuesday
SCRIPTURE**
John 20: 13 - 16
MUSIC
"Jesus Christ Is Risen Today"
"Alleluia Sing To Jesus"
"Easter Song" - Glad
Night Prayer:
Prayer of the Risen Lord
Risen Lord,
I rejoice in you.
You call me each day
to be one with you in the work of the Kingdom.
Let me awake tomorrow to be your hands,
your heart, and your voice,
serving your people
and bringing light and life to the world.
With your grace and in your name I pray. Amen.
**Easter Monday
SCRIPTURE**
Matthew 28: 8-20
MUSIC
"Jesus Christ Is Risen Today"
"Behold The Lamb"
Night Prayer:
Prayer of the Risen Lord
Risen Lord,
I rejoice in you.
You call me each day
to be one with you in the work of the Kingdom.
Let me awake tomorrow to be your hands,
your heart, and your voice,
serving your people
and bringing light and life to the world.
With your grace and in your name I pray. Amen.
Some further prayer links:
CLICK HEREto hear Lauren share a bit more why Saturdays are given to the Blessed Mother in the Church
CLICK HERE to pray a full rosary (20 minutes) with Fr. Ron, Fr. Michael and Sr. Ann in our Video Rosary Series, "A Walk in the Woods"
GO TO OUR APP BLOG to pray our last day of Triduum Retreat with the 5 Wounds Devotion
To go deeper in prayer during the 3 days of Triduum we hope you might join us for our Triduum Retreat. Click below for the information and link:
thegodminute.org/retreat or View/Download the PDF HERE
**Holy Wednesday
SCRIPTURE**
Matthew 26: 14 - 16
MUSIC
"Hear My Cry"
"Why" - Michael Card
MARY 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
Holy Tuesday
SCRIPTURE
John 13: 21 - 25
MUSIC
"Quiet Streets"
"Only This I Want"
MARY 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
Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion
SCRIPTURES
Matthew chapter 21: verses 1-11
Matthew chapter 26 verse 14 through Chapter 27 verse 66
A reflection on our Blessed Mother under her title Our Lady of Sorrows...
The book referenced in today's podcast is Deliverance Prayers by Fr. Chad Ripperger and can be found here.
Music:
Oh Mother - The Vigil Project
Song of Zechariah - Ed Jansen
**Concert Friday
MUSIC
JWLKRS Worship – “Silence”**
As I walk through the fire
Let it purify me
I know you’re with me there
Though fear and doubt may find me
God you hold the victory
And I know you’re with me there
I’ll walk proudly through the valley of the shadow of death
And I will fear no evil
Cause this is what you said
Even in the silence
Jesus you’re working
And I believe it still
I believe it still
So let your promise be fulfilled
I put it all back in your hands
And find my confidence
In you and you alone
So who am I to fear
When you are for me
I will trust in you alone
I’ll walk proudly through the valley of the shadow of death
And I will fear no evil
Cause this is what you said
Even in the silence
Jesus you’re working
And I believe it still
I believe it still
So let your promise be fulfilled
Even in the darkness
You said you’re here
And I believe it still
I believe it still
So let your promise be fulfilled
You will never change
Your promise stays the same
I know my help is on the way
I believe it I believe it
You will never change
Your promise stays the same
I know my help is on the way
I believe it I believe it
You will never change
Your promise stays the same
I know my help is on the way
I believe it
I believe that you will never change
Your promise stays the same
I know my help is on the way
I believe it I believe it
Even in the silence
Jesus you’re working
And I believe it still
I believe it still
So let your promise be fulfilled
Even in the darkness
You said you’re here
And I believe it still
I believe it still
So let your promise be fulfilled
Even in the silence
Jesus you’re working
And I believe it still
I believe it still
So let your promise be fulfilled
- The analogy of wax and clay that Lauren uses is from the Podcast, "The Bible in a Year" by Fr. Mike Schmidt.
INVOCATION
Leader : We Adore You O Christ and we bless You
All: Because by Your holy Cross You have Redeemed the World
MARY 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.
**Consolation
SCRIPTURE**
Isaiah 49: 13
MUSIC
"Mother of God, Here I Stand"
"Crystal Sky" - Gjeilo
MARY 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. AmenVideo link for FEARhttps://youtu.be/RNuJ5dNmlE0
INVOCATION
Leader : We Adore You O Christ and we bless You
All: Because by Your holy Cross You have Redeemed the World
MARY 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.n
**Looking Within
SCRIPTURE**
John 8: 4-7
MUSIC
"More Love, More Power"
MARY 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 Feast of the Annunciation AND of Mary, Reconciler of People and Nations
Here is the Marian Apparition Series Video on Mary, Reconciler of People and Nations as referenced in the episode.
Here is a video about discerning private revelation as discussed in the episode.
The book referenced in today's episode is The Life of Mary as Seen by the Mystics by Raphael Brown. This will be The God Minute Book Club's book for the month of May. Information about the TGM Book Club can be found here.
Music
Salve Regina - Robin and Robert Kochis
Ocean Song - Big Rice Piano
John 3. 16
SCRIPTURE
John 3: 16
MUSIC
"Jesus, Remember Me"
MARY 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
INVOCATION
Leader : We Adore You O Christ and we bless You
All: Because by Your holy Cross You have Redeemed the World
MARY 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.
**A Better Person
SCRIPTURE**
Psalm 51: 12 - 14
MUSIC
"Still" - Gjelio
"Take My Life And Let It Be"
Download the HALFTIME LENTEN OVERVIEW pdf and access our lenten prayer, fasting and alms offerings.
**4th Sunday of Lent
SCRIPTURE**
John 9: 6 - 9, 13 - 17, 34 - 38.
MUSIC
"Open My Eyes, Lord" (instrumental)
Seven Sorrows Devotion
Here is the PDF of the words if you'd like to follow along.
Here is the Marian Apparition Series video on Our Lady of Kibeho, Mother of the Word, as referenced in today's reflection.
Here is the traditional, longer version of the devotion in pray-along video form.
Music
Mother Dearest, Mother Fairest - Robin & Robert Kochis
Lose You - Jurrivh
Concert Friday
love me anyway (featuring Chris Stapleton)
By Pink, Allen Shamblin, and Tom Douglas
Even if you see my scars
Even if I break your heart
If we're a million miles apart
Do you think you'd walk away?
If I get lost in all the noise
Even if I lose my voice
Flirt with all the other boys
What would you say?
Could you?
Could you?
Could you love me anyway?
Is it for better or for worse
Or am I just your good time girl?
Can you still hold me when it hurts
Or would you walk away?
Even if I scandalize you
Cut you down and criticize you
Tell a million lies about you
What would you say?
Could you?
Could you?
Could you?
Could you love me anyway?
Could you? (Aw, could you?)
Could you? (Could you?)
Could you?
Could you love me anyway?
Could you?
Could you? (Could you still love me?)
Could you? (Pick up the pieces of me?)
Could you? (Could you still love me?)
Could you love me anyway?
Could you? (Ooh, could you still love me?)
Could you? (Pick up the pieces of me?)
Could you? (Could you still love me?)
Could you love me anyway?
Could you? (Could you catch me when I fall?)
Could you? (And we rise above it all)
Could you? (And hold me when it hurts)
Like it's the end of the world
Could you?
Could you?
Could you?
Could you?
Lord of All Hopefulness (Traditional)
Law and Love
SCRIPTURE
Matthew 5: 17 - 18
MUSIC
"Distraction Days"
"Were You There"
MARY 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
**Forgiveness
SCRIPTURE**
Matthew 18: 21-22
MUSIC
"Loving and Forgiving" (instrumental)
MARY 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
**Longing For God
SCRIPTURE**
Psalm 42: 2-3
MUSIC
"Hosea" (instrumental)
MARY 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
Marian Saturday
Here is the pdf to the words of the Song of Zechariah as referenced in today's prayer.
Here is the link to the All Soul's Day mass as referenced in today's prayer.
Music
On This Day O Beautiful Mother - SATB Choir
Spoken Word - MCM Sounds
Song of Zechariah - Ed Jansen
Two songs to lead us in prayer today for Concert Friday.
- Come to the Quiet by John Michael Talbot
- Rise Up by Andra Day
Lyrics to Rise Up
You're broken down and tired
Of living life on a merry go round
And you can't find the fighter
But I see it in you so we gonna walk it out
And move mountains
We gonna walk it out
And move mountains
And I'll rise up
I'll rise like the day
I'll rise up
I'll rise unafraid
I'll rise up
And I'll do it a thousand times again
And I'll rise up
High like the waves
I'll rise up
In spite of the ache
I'll rise up
And I'll do it a thousand times again
For you
For you
For you
For you
When the silence isn't quiet
And it feels like it's getting hard to breathe
And I know you feel like dying
But I promise we'll take the world to its feet
And move mountains
Bring it to its feet
And move mountains
And I'll rise up
I'll rise like the day
I'll rise up
I'll rise unafraid
I'll rise up
And I'll do it a thousand times again
For you
For you
For you
For you
All we need, all we need is hope
And for that we have each other
And for that we have each other
And we will rise
We will rise
We'll rise, oh, oh
We'll rise
I'll rise up
Rise like the day
I'll rise up
In spite of the ache
I will rise a thousand times again
And we'll rise up
High like the waves
We'll rise up
In spite of the ache
We'll rise up
And we'll do it a thousand times again
For you
thegodminute.org/lent
Music: Ola Gjeilo, "Syline"
INVOCATION
Leader : We Adore You O Christ and we bless You
All: Because by Your holy Cross You have Redeemed the World
MARY 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.
**God's Confidence In Us
SCRIPTURE**
Isaiah 1: 16-17
MUSIC
"Now We Remain" (instrumental)
"The End of the Affair" - Nyman
thegodminute.org/lent
INVOCATION
Leader : We Adore You O Christ and we bless You
All: Because by Your holy Cross You have Redeemed the World
MARY 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 Sunday of Lent
SCRIPTURE**
Matthew 17: 1 - 9
MUSIC
"Dwelling Place" - John Foley, S.J. (instrumental)
The Stations of the Cross
The reflections for each station come from Catholic Online. You can follow along using their PDF which can be found here.
The pray-along video for The Stations can be found here.
MUSIC
Stabat Mater (English Version)
Crying Alone - Jurrivh
Concert Friday
BE THOU MY VISION
Song by Audrey Assad
Be Thou my vision, O Lord of my heart
Naught be all else to me, save that Thou art
Thou my best thought, by day or by night
Waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light
Be Thou my wisdom, and Thou my true word
I ever with Thee and Thou with me, Lord
Thou my great Father, and I Thy true son
Thou in me dwelling and I with Thee one
Riches I heed not, nor vain, empty praise
Thou mine inheritance, now and always
Thou and Thou only first in my heart
High King of heaven, my treasure Thou art
High King of heaven, my victory won
May I reach heaven's joys, O bright heaven's sun
Heart of my own heart, whatever befall
Still be my vision, O ruler of all
Heart of my own heart, whatever befall
Still be my vision, O ruler of all
In Christ Alone
Song by Adrienne Camp
In Christ alone my hope is found
He is my light, my strength, my song
This cornerstone, this solid ground
Firm through the fiercest drought and storm
What heights of love, what depths of peace
When fears are stilled, when strivings cease
My comforter, my all in all
Here in the love of Christ I stand
In Christ alone who took on flesh
Fullness of God in helpless babe
This gift of love and righteousness
Scorned by the ones He came to save
Till on that cross as Jesus died
The wrath of God was satisfied
For every sin on Him was laid
Here in the death of Christ I live
There in the ground His body lay
Light of the world by darkness slain
Then bursting forth in glorious day
Up from the grave He rose again
And as He stands in victory
Sin's curse has lost its grip on me
For I am His and He is mine
Bought with the precious blood of Christ
No guilt in life, no fear in death
This is the power of Christ in me
From life's first cry to final breath
Jesus commands my destiny
No power of hell, no scheme of man
Can ever pluck me from His hand
Till He returns or calls me home
Here in the power of Christ I'll stand
thegodminute.org/alms
INVOCATION
Leader : We Adore You O Christ and we bless You
All: Because by Your holy Cross You have Redeemed the World
MARY 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.
**Return to God
SCRIPTURE**
Joel 2: 12 - 13
MUSIC
"Polar - Gjeilo"
"How Great Thou Art"
MARY 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
INVOCATION
Leader : We Adore You O Christ and we bless You
All: Because by Your holy Cross You have Redeemed the World
MARY 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.
**Team Sheep
SCRIPTURE**
Matthew 25: 31 - 36
MUSIC
"Hands, Be Still"
"O Lord Hear My Prayer" - Taize
MARY 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
WATCH THE VIDEO to this reflection
Fr. Ron explains our FASTING and ALMSGIVING practices during the season of Lent at The God Minute.
See all our Lenten information at thegodminute.org/lent
Lenten RosaryThe video for this pray-along can be found here.
MUSIC
Stabat Mater - Windborne Stabat Mater - Classical
RESPONSES
"Lord, make haste to help me."
"As it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen."
"Love Is The Answer"... ♡ by Todd Rundgren
Name your price, a ticket to paradise I can't stay here any more And I've looked high and low I've been from shore to shore to shore If there's a short cut, I'd have found it But there's no easy way around it Light of the world, shine on me Love is the answer Shine on us all, set us free Love is the answer Who knows why someday we all must die We're all homeless boys and girls And we are never heard It's such a lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely world People turn their heads and walk on by Tell me, is it worth just another try Light of the world, shine on me Love is the answer Let it shine, shine on us all, set us free Love is the answer I know the answer is love Tell me, are we alive or just a dying planet What are the chances Ask the man In your heart for the answers And when you feel afraid (Love one another) When you've lost your way (Love one another) When you're all alone (Love one another) When you're far from home (Love one another) When you're down and out (Love one another) All your hope's run out (Love one another) When you need a friend (Love one another) When you're near the end, love We got to love, we got to love one another Light of the world, you got to shine Love will be a means, yeah, yeah, yeah Shine on us all Know that love can save the day Just give it just one more chance Love, love, love, love, ooh Lord, you just can't let it stop, Lord Love is the answer Love is the answer Love is the answer Love is the answer, yeah Got to live free to let love into your life...
SCRIPTURE
Deuteronomy 30: 15-16
MUSIC
"Your Word" (instrumental)
INVOCATION
Leader : We Adore You O Christ and we bless You
All: Because by Your holy Cross You have Redeemed the World
MARY 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.
CLICK HERE for a 9 minute God Minute Lent Overview Video from Fr. Ron
CLICK HERE to go to our Lenten webpage with all our prayers and an overview of Lent 2023 here at The God Minute.
INVOCATION
Leader : We Adore You O Christ and we bless You
All: Because by Your holy Cross You have Redeemed the World
MARY 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.
**7th Sunday in Ordinary Time
SCRIPTURE**
Matthew 15: 38-48
MUSIC
"Where There Is Love" (instrumental)
Chaplet of Our Lady of ConsolationThe pdf for this pray-along can be found here: https://www.thegodminute.org/post/corona-of-our-lady-of-consolation
MUSIC
Salve Regina
RESPONSES
"Lord, make haste to help me."
"As it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen."
Concert Friday
"Into Your Hands" - Ray Repp
"With All I Am" - Hillsong
Into your hands
| R- Into your hands we commend our spirits O Lord
Into your hands we commend our hearts
For we must die to ourselves in loving you
Into your hands we commend our love
1- O God, My God, Why have you gone from me
Far from my prayers, far from my cry
To you I call, but you never answer me
You send no comfort and I don't know why
2- Our fathers trusted and delivered them
To you they cry, and they escaped
In you they trusted when darkness came their way
And in your goodness you made them free
With All I Am
Into Your hands
I commit again With all I am, for You, Lord
You hold my world
In the palm of Your hand
And I am Yours forever
Jesus I believe in You
Jesus I belong to You
You're the reason that I live
The reason that I sing
With all I am
I'll walk with You
Wherever You go
Through tears and joy
I'll trust in You
And I will live
In all of Your ways
And Your promises, forever
Jesus I believe in You
Jesus I belong to You
You're the reason that I live
The reason that I sing
Jesus I believe in You
Jesus I belong to You
You're the reason that I live
The reason that I sing
With all I am
With all I am
All I am
I will worship
**Beloved of God
SCRIPTURE**
Ephesians 1: 17-18
MUSIC
"You Are Mine"
"Before Dawn" - Gjeillo
**Faith and Belief
SCRIPTURE**
Mark 8: 11-13
MUSIC
"Christ the Lord Is Risen Today"
"Before Dawn" - Gjeillo
From St. Ann Church in Washington, MO
Watch the video to this reflection by CLICKING HERE
Feast of Our Lady of LourdesA meditation from St. Bernadette & St. Maximillian Kolbe*
*The reflection from St. Bernadette's perspective is the author's creative take on what St. Bernadette may have said if "interviewed" about the apparitions, not actual words from St. Bernadette, herself.
**The article of St. Maximillian's thoughts can be found here: https://usgraceforce.com/st-maximillian-kolbe-nine-day-preparation-for-total-consecration/
60 Minutes about Lourdes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EaG7mesmdH4&t=4s
MUSIC
Immaculate Mary (Lourdes Hymn) by The Cathedral Singers Canticle of Zechariah
RESPONSES
"Lord, make haste to help me."
"As it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen."
"May Your Mother intercede for us, Lord."
"Oh Sacred Virgin, hear the song of my praise."
Sung by Roberta Flack
When you're weary
Feeling small
When tears are in your eyes
I'll dry them all
I'm on your side
Oh, when times get rough
And friends just can't be found
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down
When you're down and out
When you're on the street
When evening falls so hard
I will comfort you
I'll take your part
Oh, when darkness comes
And pain is all around
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down
Sail on silver girl
Sail on by
Your time has come to shine
All your dreams are on their way
See how they shine
Oh, if you need a friend
I'm sailing right behind
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will ease your mind
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will ease your mind
5th Sunday in Ordinary Time
"Breaking Open The Word"SCRIPTURE
Matthew 5: 13 - 16MUSIC"We Are The Light Of The World" (instrumental)
"...Pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death."We are unpacking the Hail Mary prayer, and reflecting on one line at a time.
MUSIC
Hail Mary by Kristin Koenig
Ave Maria by VOCES8 Canticle of Zechariah
RESPONSES
"Lord, make haste to help me."
"As it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen."
"May Your Mother intercede for us, Lord."
"Oh Sacred Virgin, hear the song of my praise."
**Concert Friday
MUSIC**
"Refiner's Fire". -Brian Robert Doerksen
"Light The Fire" - Bill Maxwell / Sonicflood
Refiner's Fire
Purify my heart
Let me be as gold
And precious silver
Purify my heart
Let me be as gold
Pure gold
Refiner's fire
My heart's one desire
Is to be holy
Set apart for you Lord
I choose to be holy
Set apart for you my master
Ready to do your will
Purify my heart
Cleanse me from within
And make me holy
Purify my heart
Cleanse me from my sin
Deep within
Refiner's fire
My heart's one desire
Is to be holy
Set apart for you Lord
I choose to be holy
Set apart for you my master
Ready to do your will
Refiner's fire
My heart's one desire
Is to be holy
Set apart for you Lord
I choose to be holy
Set apart for you my master
Ready to do your will
And I am ready to do your will
Make me ready to do your will
Light The Fire
I stand to praise You,
But I fall to my knees.
My spirit is willing,
But my flesh is so weak.
Light the fire (echo)
In my soul,
(In my weary soul)
Fan the flame, (echo)
Make me whole.
(Make my spirit whole)
Lord, You know
(Oh Lord You know)
Just where I've been,
(Where I've been)
So light the fire in my heart again.
I feel Your arms around me,
As the power of Your healing begins.
You breathe new life right through me,
Like a mighty rushing wind.
So light the fire in my heart again,
Light the fire in my heart again,
Light the fire in my heart again.
Faithfulness
Feast of the Presentation of Jesus
SCRIPTURE
Malachi 3:1
MUSIC
"Softly and Tenderly"
"Lord of Glory"
"...Holy Mary, Mother of God..."We are unpacking the Hail Mary prayer, and reflecting on one line at a time.
MUSIC
Hail Mary
Ave Maria by Daniel Kantor Canticle of Zechariah
RESPONSES
"Lord, make haste to help me."
"As it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen."
"May Your Mother intercede for us, Lord."
"Oh Sacred Virgin, hear the song of my praise."
If you'd like the pdf of the full outline, that can be accessed HERE.
Conversion
The Conversion of St. Paul the Apostle
SCRIPTURE
ACTS 9: 3-6
MUSIC
"Introitus - Ad te levavi"
"Jesus, Lover of My Soul"
CLICK HERE for the poem Lauren referenced in her reflection
MUSIC
Documentary by Verio
Distant Memory by Philip Wesley
**3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
SCRIPTURE**
Matthew 4: 12 - 23
MUSIC
"Pescador de Hombres" (instrumental)
"...Blessed is the Fruit of your womb, Jesus..."We are unpacking the Hail Mary prayer, and reflecting on one line at a time.
MUSIC
Hail Mary, Gentle Woman by Julianne Bui
Ave Maria by Kings Return Music (Stairway Version) Canticle of Zechariah
RESPONSES
"Lord, make haste to help me."
"As it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen."
"May Your Mother intercede for us, Lord."
"Oh Sacred Virgin, hear the song of my praise."
If you'd like the pdf of the full outline, that can be accessed HERE.
**Concert Friday
MUSIC**
"I Write The Songs" - Bruce Johnston / Barry Manilow
"Beautiful Noise" - Neil Diamond
Think someone else might enjoy hearing today's prayer? Forward it to them. Here is a quick video showing you how if you aren't sure...
https://youtu.be/-2J4d06UBjo
MUSIC
Path 19 by Max Richter
Valentina by Ambition
**Fasting In Love
SCRIPTURE**
MARK 2: 18-19
MUSIC
"Come Thou Almighty King"
"Momentary"
2nd Sunday of Ordinary Time
Click HERE for video to this reflection
3 Day Parish Mission for First Week of Lent?
- fr.ron@thegodminute.org
- parishmissions.org
"...Blessed are you among women..."We are unpacking the Hail Mary prayer, and reflecting on one line at a time.
MUSIC
Hail Mary, Gentle Woman by Robert and Robin Kochis
Ave Maria
Canticle of Zechariah
RESPONSES
"Lord, make haste to help me."
"As it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen."
"May Your Mother intercede for us, Lord."
"Oh Sacred Virgin, hear the song of my praise."
If you'd like the pdf of the full outline, that can be accessed HERE.
NEW CREATION by Mac Powell
I thought I knew what I was talking about
When I testified of Your great love
Well, I was a soul on fire, there was no doubt
Bible believing, saved, and washed in the blood
But it wasn't 'til I stumbled and made my mistakes
That I could know in my soul how amazing was grace
You brought me blessings out of a tragedy
You turned my old song into a symphony
And with Your spirit living inside of me
I'm a new creation
I'm a new creation
And now I know what You were talking about
Went from my head into my heart
When I was broken at the bottom, I found
You're my Healer and Redeemer, Jesus, that's who You are
You brought me blessings out of a tragedy
You turned my old song into a symphony
And with Your spirit living inside of me
I'm a new creation
I'm a new creation
Oh, oh-oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh-oh, oh, oh
But it wasn't 'til I stumbled and made my mistakes
That I could know in my soul how amazing was grace
You brought me blessings out of a tragedy
You turned my old song into a symphony
And with Your spirit living inside of me
I'm a new creation (oh, oh-oh, oh, oh)
You brought me blessings out of a tragedy (You brought me blessings)
You turned my old song into a symphony (I hear a symphony)
And with Your spirit living inside of me
I'm a new creation
I'm a new creation
(Oh, oh-oh, oh, oh)
I'm a new creation
(Oh, oh-oh, oh, oh)
Oh, a new creation
And with Your spirit living inside of me (oh, oh-oh, oh, oh)
I'm a new creation (oh, oh-oh, oh, oh)
I'm a new creation
FOLLOW ME by John Denver
It's by far the hardest thing I've ever done,
To be so in love with you and so alone.
Follow me where I go, what I do, who I know
Make it part of you to be a part of me.
Follow me up and down,
All the way and all around,
Take my hand and say you'll follow me.
It's long been on my mind,
You know it's been a long, long time,
I've tried to find the way that I can make you understand
The way I feel about you,
And just how much I need you
To be there where I can talk to you
When there's no one else around.
Follow me where I go, what I do, who I know
Make it part of you to be a part of me.
Follow me up and down,
All the way and all around,
Take my hand and say you'll follow me.
You see I'd like to share my life with you
And show you things I've seen,
Places that I'm going to
Places where I've been
To have you there beside me
To never be alone
And all the time that you're with me,
We will be at home
Follow me where I go, what I do, who I know
Make it part of you to be a part of me.
Follow me up and down,
Priorities
As we begin this new year, what are your priorities to live a better life more consistent with the gospel.
SCRIPTURE
Mark 1:35
MUSIC
"Be Not Afraid"
"You Are Near"
**Epiphany
SCRIPTURE**
Matthew 2: 1-12
MUSIC
"All Are Welcome" Marty Haugen
Let us build a house
Where love can dwell
And all can safely live
A place where
Saints and children tell
How hearts learn to forgive
Built of hopes and dreams and visions
Rock of faith and vault of grace
Here the love of Christ shall end divisions
All are welcome, all are welcome
All are welcome in this place
Let us build a house where prophets speak
And words are strong and true
Where all God's children dare to seek
To dream God's reign anew
Here the cross shall stand as witness
And a symbol of God's grace
Here as one we claim the faith of Jesus
All are welcome, all are welcome
All are welcome in this place
Let us build a house where love is found
In water, wine and wheat
A banquet hall on holy ground
Where peace and justice meet
Here the love of God, through Jesus
Is revealed in time and space
As we share in Christ the feast that frees us
All are welcome, all are welcome
All are welcome in this place
"Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you..."Beginning today and for the next 4 weeks, we will be unpacking the Hail Mary prayer, and reflecting on one line at a time.
MUSIC
Hail Mary, Gentle Woman by Carey Landry
Ave Maria
Canticle of Zechariah
SCRIPTURE
Luke 1:26-28
RESPONSES
"Lord, make haste to help me."
"As it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen."
"May Your Mother intercede for us, Lord."
"Oh Sacred Virgin, hear the song of my praise."
If you'd like the pdf of the full outline, that can be accessed HERE.
**Concert Friday
MUSIC**
"Another Year Has Gone By" - (performed by Celine Dion)
So many 25th's of December
Just as many 4th of July's
And we're still holding it together
It only comes down to you and I
I know that you can still remember
Things we said right from the start
When we said that this could be special
I'm keeping those words deep down in my heart
Another year has gone by
And I'm still the one by your side
After everything that's gone by
There's still no one saying goodbye
Though another year has gone by
I never been much for occasions
But you never let a birthday go by
Without announcing how much you love me
But the truth was always there right
There in your eyes
And we're still holding hands when we're walking
Acting like we've only just met
But, how could that be, when there's so much history
I guess that's how true lovers can get
Another year has gone by
And I'm still the one by your side
After everything that's gone by
There's still no one saying goodbye
Though another year has gone by
Another year has gone by
And I'm still the one by your side
After everything that's gone by
There's still no one saying goodbye
Though another year has gone by
Songwriters: Bryan Adams / Eliot Kennedy
Link to Opening Song video
Mystical Christian Chant In the Dark Night by Patrick Lenk
Oldurot by Olafur Arnalds
Child of God
Today's prayer we dedicate to the memory of and the repose of the soul of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVISCRIPTURE
1John 3: 1-2
MUSIC
"Children, Run Joyfully" - Bob Dufford, S.J.
Fr. Ron, the director of The God Minute, shares on the gospel today and gives a preview of exciting things being planned for 2023.
Here is the VIDEO to this reflection (always the best!)
Here is a LINK TO DONATE and support our ministry for which we are entirely dependent and grateful
Dec 31 - The Luminous Mysteries
- Jesus' Baptism in the Jordan.
- The Wedding at Cana.
- The Proclamation of the Kingdom.
- The Transfiguration.
- The Institution of the Eucharist.
CONCERT FRIDAY
Joan Osborne- "One of Us"
Lyrics
If God had a name what would it be?
And would you call it to his face?
If you were faced with Him in all His glory
What would you ask if you had just one question?
And yeah, yeah, God is great
Yeah, yeah, God is good
Yeah, yeah, yeah-yeah-yeah
What if God was one of us?
Just a slob like one of us
Just a stranger on the bus
Tryin' to make his way home?
If God had a face what would it look like?
And would you want to see
If seeing meant that you would have to believe
In things like heaven and in Jesus and the Saints
And all the prophets?
And yeah, yeah, God is great
Yeah, yeah, God is good
Yeah, yeah, yeah-yeah-yeah
What if God was one of us?
Just a slob like one of us
Just a stranger on the bus
Tryin' to make his way home?
Just tryin' to make his way home
Back up to heaven all alone
Nobody callin' on the phone
'Cept for the Pope, maybe in Rome
And yeah, yeah, God is great
Yeah, yeah, God is good
Yeah, yeah, yeah-yeah-yeah
What if God was one of us?
Just a slob like one of us
Just a stranger on the bus
Tryin' to make his way home?
Just tryin' to make his way home
Like a holy rolling stone?
Back up to heaven all alone
Just tryin' to make his way home
Nobody callin' on the phone
'Cept for the Pope maybe in Rome
Prayer referred to in Reflection:
I, a faithless sinner, renew and ratify today in thy Heart, O Immaculate Mother, the vows of my Baptism; I renounce forever Satan, his pomps and works; and I give myself entirely to Jesus Christ, the Incarnate Wisdom, to carry my cross after Him all the days of my life, and to be more faithful to Him than I have ever been before.
Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, in the presence of all the heavenly court, I choose thee this day for my Mother and Mistress. I deliver and consecrate to thee, and to thy Immaculate Heart, as thy child and slave of love, my body and soul, my goods, both interior and exterior, and even the value of all my good actions, past, present and future; leaving to thee the entire and full right of disposing of me, and all that belongs to me, without exception, according to thy good pleasure, for the greater glory of God, in time and in eternity. Amen.
Christmas
(Breaking Open The Word)
SCRIPTURE
Luke 2: 1 - 14
MUSIC
"Adeste Fideles" (O Come All Ye Faithful) - Celine Dion
"Silent Night" (Acoustic guitar instrumental)
"Joy To The World" (instrumental)
"Welcome To Our World" - Chris Rice
Tears are falling, hearts are breaking
How we need to hear from God
You've been promised, we've been waiting
Welcome Holy Child [Repeat: x1]
Hope that You don't mind our manger
How I wish we could have known
But long-awaited Holy Stranger
Make Yourself at home
Please make Yourself at home
Bring Your peace into our violence
Bid our hungry souls be filled
Word now breaking Heaven's silence
Welcome to our world [Repeat: x1]
Fragile finger sent to heal us
Tender brow prepared for thorn
Tiny heart whose blood will save us
Unto us is born [Repeat: x1]
So wrap our injured flesh around You
Breathe our air and walk our sod
Rob our sins and make us holy
Perfect Son of God [Repeat: x1]
Welcome to our world
Adoration Roary
Opening:
I adore You, Bread from Heaven. I adore You, Bread of Angels. I adore You, My Jesus, truly present in the Blessed Sacrament. Body and blood, soul and divinity of God made man, I adore you.
Closing:
My God, I believe, I adore, I hope and I love Thee! I ask pardon for those who do not believe, do not adore, do not hope and do not love Thee.
Most Holy Trinity, I adore Thee! My God, my God, I love Thee in the Most Blessed Sacrament.
Son of God, made man for me, I adore and I love thee.
MUSIC
"Adore" - Chris Tomlin
Concert Friday
MUSIC
"Adeste Fideles" - (Instrumental)
"Silent Night" - Bing Crosby
"O Holy Night" - Perry Como
"It's Christmas Time" - Diana Ross
It's christmas time
And you will find his love is everywhere
While shepherds watched their flocks by night
The star shone all around
Jesus came to earth
Born of mary
Prince of peace, emmanuel
I love to tell the story
And now the king born in a manger is lord of my heart
Now the king born in a manger is lord of my soul
It's christmas time
And you will find his love is everywhere
The wise men came to see his face
And glory shone around
Jesus came to earth
Born of mary
Prince of peace, emmanuel
I love to tell his story
And now the king born in a manger is lord of my heart
Now the king born in a manger is lord of my heart
Oh yes, the king born in a manger
Is lord of my heart
Now the king born in a manger
Is lord of my soul
It's christmas time
Meeting With Joy
The meeting of the expectant Mary & Elizabeth.
SCRIPTURE
Luke 1: 39-45
MUSIC
"Some Children See Him" (instrumental - George Winston)
**Comfort and Joy
SCRIPTURE**
Psalm 71: 5-6
MUSIC
"Tomorrow Will Be My Dancing Day"
"God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen"
See the VIDEO to this reflection
Examination Video CLICK HERE
2 page PDF on Confession CLICK HERE
Pope Francis' Homily of Reconciliation CLICK HERE
The Glorious Mysteries
- The Resurrection of Jesus.
- The Ascension of Jesus into Heaven.
- The Descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost.
- The Assumption of Mary into Heaven.
- The Coronation of Our Lady in Heaven.
Concert Friday
He Is The Gift - by Shawna Edwards
In every star we see
and all the songs we sing
Of shepherds on a hillside,
of goodwill and peace.
The lights on every tree
and all the gifts we bring
In every part of Christmas
we'll see our King.
For He is the light
that shines from the star,
He is the shepherd
watching over us all.
And He is the peace
that wise men still seek.
A Savior born that we might live
He is the gift.
Hope and joy and strength
He offers all our days,
Pure and perfect blessings
all wrapped in His grace.
And when the lights come down
the moments disappear
But He who gives us everything
will still be here.
For He is the light
that shines from the star,
He is the shepherd
watching over us all.
And He is the peace
that wise men still seek.
A Savior born that we might live
He is the gift.
A Savior born that we might live
He is
the gift.
December Song - by Peter Hollens
In December
We give our gifts
Wishing well to our world
Peace on Earth to
Everyone
A time to be joyful
when all is calm
and all is bright
But why
Does it change with seasons?
And why can't we just hold on?
to Silents Nights
Holy Nights
And Angels Singing
Lullabies and
Heaven and Nature
Singing Good Will To All... To All
There are times
I can remember
with family and friends
the light of Christmas
radiates
It lights up my memories
the magic of love
we made time...
But why
Does it change with seasons?
And why can't we just hold on?
to Silent Nights
Holy Nights
And Angels Singing
Lullabies and
Heaven and Nature
Singing Good Will To All... To All
O Come Let Us Adore Him /x3
Oh Night Divine
And those Silent Nights
Holy Nights
And Angels Singing
Lullabys and
Heaven and Nature
Singing Good Will To All...
To All
and those Silents Nights
Holy Nights
And Angels Singing
Lullabys and
Heaven and Nature
Singing Good Will To All... To All
to Silent Nights
Holy Nights
And Angels Singing
Lullabies and
Heaven and Nature
Singing Good Will To All... To All
Be sure and check out the quick video of a grade school in Florida singing an Advent ditty to all of us at The God Minute. Check the Welcome Screen of the app for the link...
MUSIC
O Come, O Come Emmanuel by Lynn Tredeau
Light and Life
The Feast of Saint LucySCRIPTURE
Zephaniah 3: 11
MUSIC
"O Come O Come Emmanuel"
"Santa Lucia"
3rd Sunday of Advent - Gaudete ("Rejoice") Sunday
SCRIPTURE
Matthew 11: 2-11
MUSIC
"My Soul In Stillness Waits". (instrumental)
Our Lady of Loreto
Today we commemorate the Feast of Our Lady of Loreto.
MUSIC
"Mary Did You Know" (instrumental)
**Concert Friday
MUSIC**
"Prepare The Way" - Charlie Hall & Passion
"Make Room" - (Casting Crowns feat. Matt Maher)
Family hiding from the storm
Found no place at the keeper's door
It was for this a Child was born
To save a world so cold and hollow
The sleeping town did not know
That lying in a manger low
A Savior King who had no home
Has come to heal our sorrows
Is there room in your heart
Is there room in your heart
Is there room in your heart
For God to write His story
Shepherds counting sheep in the night
Do not fear the glory light
You are precious in His sight
God has come to raise the lowly
Is there room in your heart
Is there room in your heart
Is there room in your heart
For God to write His story
You can come as you are
But it may set you apart
When you make room in your heart
And trade your dreams for His glory
Make room in your heart
Make room in your heart
Mother holds the Promise tight
Every wrong will be made right
The road is straight and the burden's light
For in His hands He holds tomorrow
Is there room in your heart
Is there room in your heart
Is there room in your heart
For God to write His story
You can come as you are
But it may set you apart
When you make room in your heart
And trade your dreams for His glory
Make room in your heart
Make room in your heart
Make room in your heart
Make room in your heart
**Come To Me
SCRIPTURE**
Matthew 11: 28-30
MUSIC
"Come To Me" (Dan Schutte) - instrumental
If you're following our Best Advent Plan don't forget to snap a picture of your charity work this week and post it to our social media platforms. The hashtag is #tgmadvent2022
Gird Our Minds
Today we are called to gird or ready our minds for the coming of Christ. One way may be to act in charity and kindness towards those less fortunate.
SCRIPTURE
1Peter 1:13
MUSIC
"Hail Mary, Gentle Woman/Silent Night Medley"
"Waiting in Silence"
Watch the video to this reflection by CLICKING HERE
Our theme from the readings today is clearly.... Be Reconciled.
The Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary
- The Annunciation of the Angel Gabriel to Mary.
- The Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth.
- The Birth of Jesus in Bethlehem of Judea.
- The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple.
- The Finding of Jesus in the Temple.
Our theme today for Concert Friday is ABUNDANCE. What is this abundant love that Jesus promises? What is this higher love that can move us into greatness and overcome our limitations? Two songs to lead us in prayer to that answer...
I LIVED by One Republic
Hope when you take that jump, you don't fear the fall
Hope when the water rises, you built a wall
Hope when the crowd screams out, it's screaming your name
Hope if everybody runs, you choose to stay
Hope that you fall in love, and it hurts so bad
The only way you can know is give it all you have
And I hope that you don't suffer but take the pain
Hope when the moment comes, you'll say...
I, I did it all
I, I did it all
I owned every second that this world could give
I saw so many places, the things that I did
With every broken bone, I swear I lived
Hope that you spend your days, but they all add up
And when that sun goes down, hope you raise your cup
Oh, I wish that I could witness all your joy and all your pain
But until my moment comes, I'll say...
I, I did it all
I, I did it all
I owned every second that this world could give
I saw so many places, the things that I did
With every broken bone, I swear I lived
HIGHER LOVE by Kygo and WhitneyBring me higher love, love
Bring me higher love
Think about it, there must be a higher love
Down in the heart or hidden in the stars above
Without it, life is wasted time
Look inside your heart, and I'll look inside mine
Things look so bad everywhere
In this whole world, what is fair?
We walk the line and try to see
Falling behind in what could be, oh
Bring me a higher love
Bring me a higher love, oh
Bring me a higher love
Where's that higher love I keep thinking of?
Bring me higher love, love
Bring me higher love (oh)
Bring me higher love, love
Bring me a higher love
Bring me higher love, love
Bring me higher love (oh)
Bring me higher love, love
Bring me a higher love
Worlds are turning, and we're just hanging on
Facing our fear, and standing out there alone
A yearning, yeah, and it's real to me
There must be someone who's feeling for me
Things look so bad everywhere
In this whole world, what is fair
We walk the line and try to see
Falling behind in what could be, oh
Bring higher love (My love)
Bring higher love, oh (Oh)
Bring higher love (My love)
Where's that higher love I keep thinking of?
Bring me higher love, love
Bring me higher love (Oh)
Bring me higher love, love
Bring me a higher love
Bring me a higher love (Oh, bring me love)
Bring me higher love, oh (We need a higher love)
Bring me a higher love (Bring me, bring me, yeah)
A higher love I keep thinking of, oh
Prepare The WayBe sure and check out our BEST ADVENT PLAN on our app and website blog and follow us this journey as we prepare the way of the Lord... SCRIPTUREIsaiah 40: 3
MUSIC
"Prepare The Way"
Wednesday of the 1st Week of Advent
Don't forget to join us in our BEST ADVENT plan for Spiritual Growth. All the info and short video explaining can be found HERE on our website.
Spirit Upon Us
Our 4 weeks of Advent has begun. Be sure and check out our BEST ADVENT PLAN on our app and website blog and follow us this journey as we prepare the way of the Lord...
SCRIPTURE
Isaiah 11:1-3
MUSIC
"On Jordan's Bank"
"He Has Anointed Me"
Our 4 weeks of Advent begins today. Be sure and check out our BEST ADVENT PLAN on our app and website blog and follow us this journey as we prepare the way of the Lord...
First Sunday of AdventCheck out a short video **from Fr. Ron explaining an overview of our BEST ADVENT Plan. The link was also shared via an email to everyone. Each week we will do one spiritual task to ready ourselves spiritually for the feast of Christmas!
SCRIPTURE**
Matthew 24: 37-44
MUSIC
"O Come, O Come Emmanuel" (instrumental)
"City of God" (instrumental)
The Sorrowful Mysteries
- The Agony in the Garden
- The Scourging at the Pillar
- The Crowning with Thorns
- The Carrying of the Cross
- The Crucifixion and Death
Thanksgiving
A time to give thanks!
SCRIPTURE
1Corinthians 1: 3-9
MUSIC
"Now Thank We All Our God"
"Our Blessings Cup"
"It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year"
Singing is praying twice. It's one of the reasons we honor St. Cecilia today- the patron saint of music.
MUSIC
Sing by the Carpenters
Amazing Love by David Nevue
Giving My All
Sometimes we think what we have to give is not enough. Saints Anne and Joachim, the parent of Mary gave their daughter to the Lord. Our Blessed Mother gave her whole life in service of God and her son. The widow gave her whole livelihood for the temple offering. What about you?
SCRIPTURE
Luke 21:1-4
MUSIC
"Psalm 146: Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit" - Hurd
"Magnificat" (Instrumental)
The Flying Novena
The beautiful prayer of the MEMORARE, asking for the intercession of our Blessed Mother, is a beautiful prayer that when prayed several times in a row is referred to as the Flying Novena.
MUSIC
Memorare Prayer (sung by Donna Cori)
BOTH SIDES NOW
Joni Mitchell
Rows and flows of angel hair
And ice cream castles in the air
And feather canyons everywhere
Looked at clouds that way
But now they only block the sun
They rain and they snow on everyone
So many things I would have done
But clouds got in my way
I've looked at clouds from both sides now
From up and down and still somehow
It's cloud illusions I recall
I really don't know clouds at all
Moons and Junes and Ferris wheels
The dizzy dancing way that you feel
As every fairy tale comes real
I've looked at love that way
But now it's just another show
And you leave 'em laughing when you go
And if you care, don't let them know
Don't give yourself away
I've looked at love from both sides now
From give and take and still somehow
It's love's illusions that I recall
I really don't know love
Really don't know love at all
Tears and fears and feeling proud
To say, "I love you" right out loud
Dreams and schemes and circus crowds
I've looked at life that way
Oh, but now old friends they're acting strange
And they shake their heads and they tell me that I've changed
Well something's lost, but something's gained
In living every day
I've looked at life from both sides now
From win and lose and still somehow
It's life's illusions I recall
I really don't know life at all
It's life's illusions that I recall
I really don't know life
I really don't know life at all
Good Gifts
Every good gift comes from the Lord. But sometimes the "gift" doesn't seem so "good." How do we understand our generous God's giving?
SCRIPTURE
James 1:17
MUSIC
"All Good Gifts" (instrumental)
We have been chosen and planted to bear fruit in His name.
JOHN 15: 16
MUSIC
You are Mine (Instrumental)
We Contain Multitudes by Olafur Arnalds
Knock, Knock.
In days gone by, as children we would often play those Knock, knock jokes. Today we explore the "knock" of Jesus at our door and how we respond.
SCRIPTURE
Revelation 3: 1-2
MUSIC
Palestrina
Doll (instrumental)
33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
SCRIPTURE
LUKE 21: 5 - 19
MUSIC
"City of God" (instrumental)
Today we are offering the Glorious Mysteries of the rosary prayed by Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York. He is a friend of the Vincentians (the religious order to which Fr. Ron and Fr. Mulhearn belong) and is in the gorgeous St. Patrick Cathedral in New York.
Concert Friday
Today's concert Friday is a nostalgic tribute to the music of Ekklesia, a music group from the Denver Metro area who gave the Church some beautiful music to sing at liturgy and use for meditation. Enjoy!
MUSIC
"Bless The Lord"
"Steadfast My Heart"
"Into Your Hands"
"Let The Heavens Be Glad"
The Kingdom
The Kingdom of God is more than a place...but rather a way of living, a way of being. Our responsibility is to bring the Kingdom to others.
SCRIPTURE
Luke 17:20-21
MUSIC
"Dream 13" - Richter
The Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica (in Rome)
MUSIC
Come Holy Ghost
Escaping Forever by Michael Vignola
Holy Family Devotion
You are more than welcome to join in with us by following the pdf on our website
MUSIC
"Blessed Are Those - The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Jospeh"
IT'S ALRIGHT, IT'S OKAY by Shirley Caesar
It's alright, it's okay
Don't you let your troubles get in the way
Just believe and have faith
Know that He is with you every day
Sometimes, it's hard to say you're doing okay
When you are trying to hide the pain on your face
Times are getting harder
You've prayed and you've prayed
Just keep hoping (hoping), believing (believing)
Hold on to your faith
It's alright and it's okay (It's alright and it's okay)
Don't you let your troubles get in your way (Don't let your troubles)
Just believe and have faith (Just believe and have faith)
Know that He is with you every day (Know that Lord is with you, all of the way)
There are times when you can't seem to find your way (find your way, find your way)
The skies aren't talking, you can't feel night from day (night from day, night from day)
Put a smile on your face
Keep holding on (Keep holding on)
Brighter days are coming and it won't be long (It's alright)
It's alright and it's okay (It's alright, hey, it's okay)
Don't you let your troubles get in the way (Don't you let your troubles, don't let it get in your way)
Just believe and have faith (Just believe and have faith from mother)
Know that He's with you every day (Know that Lord is with you every step of the way)
It's alright and it's okay (It's alright, and it's okay)
Don't you let your troubles get in the way (Oh, don't you let your troubles get in your way)
Just believe and have faith (Oh babe, believe and have faith)
Know that He is with you every day (Know that the Lord is with you)
Aha, it's alright (Alright)
It's alright (Alright)
Alright (Alright)
I know it'll (Alright)
Put a smile on your face (Alright)
Dry the tears from your eyes (Alright)
Lord said, it's gonna be alright, alright, alright, alright (Alright)
(Take it Anthony)
I know it'll (Alright)
Be alright (Alright)
See, alright (Alright)
Say alright (Alright)
Put a smile on your face (Alright)
(I'm smiling right now)
Just believe (Alright)
(Yes, I'm)
Brighter days are coming (Alright)
(Brighter days are gonna be alright)
It's gonna be alright (Don't cry)
It's alright and it's okay (It's alright and it's okay)
(Alright and it's gonna be okay)
Don't you let your troubles get in the way (Let your troubles get in the way)
(Just don't let them)
Just believe and have faith (Wanna believe and have faith)
(And have faith, know that he is with you every day)
Know that He is with you every day (Know that He is with you every step of the way)
It's alright and it's okay (Yeah, it's alright, it's okay)
(Don't you let your troubles)
Don't you let your troubles get in the way (Don't let troubles get in your way)
Just believe and have faith ('Cause you believe, have faith)
(See, Know that He is with you every day)
Know that He is with you every day
(Every step of the way)
WHENEVER GOD SHINES HIS LIGHT by Van Morrison
Whenever God shines his light on me
Opens up my eyes so I can see
When I look up in the darkest night
And I know everything's going to be alright
In deep confusion, in great despair
When I reach out for him he is there
When I am lonely as I can be
And I know that God shines his light on me
Reach out for him (reach out for him), he'll be there (he'll be there)
With him your troubles (with him your troubles) you can share (you can share)
If you live (if you live), the life you love (the life you&
He Loves You More
Whoever may be lost or those who have strayed away from the Lord, He will seek them out and bring them home. He loves them more than anyone.
SCRIPTURE
Luke 15:3-6
MUSIC
"I Have Loved You" - Joncas
Today we remember the our faithful departed and pray for them.
Our All Souls Mass will begin at 12 noon CST in the United States. Check out App Welcome Screen and blog for the link. We will keep the Mass link available for you to pray at any time through the week....
All you holy men and women, pray for us.
- Our 2022 All Souls Mosaic is available. CLICK HERE
- A 30 second animated All Souls Mosaic: CLICK HERE
**All Saint's Day
SCRIPTURE**
Matthew 5: 1-12
MUSIC
"For All The Saints"
"Psalm 89: Forever" - Rory Cooney
Litany of the Saints - John Becker
All Hallow's Eve today. Coming up...All Saints, All Souls...
MUSIC
Sound of Spirit by Sacred Treasures
Lighthouse by Pueblo Vista
The Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary
- Jesus' Baptism in the Jordan.
- The Wedding at Cana.
- The Proclamation of the Kingdom.
- The Transfiguration.
- The Institution of the Eucharist.
Concert Friday
MUSIC
"These Alone Are Enough" (instrumental)
"Be Not Afraid" - Bob Dufford, S.J.
"Peace Before Us"
MUSIC: Do we Wake by Dear Gravity
CATECHISM REFERENCE FROM REFLECTION:
CCC 2214 The divine fatherhood is the source of human fatherhood;1 this is the foundation of the honor owed to parents. The respect of children, whether minors or adults, for their father and mother2 is nourished by the natural affection born of the bond uniting them. It is required by God’s commandment.3
CCC 2215 Respect for parents (filial piety) derives from gratitude toward those who, by the gift of life, their love and their work, have brought their children into the world and enabled them to grow in stature, wisdom, and grace. “With all your heart honor your father, and do not forget the birth pangs of your mother. Remember that through your parents you were born; what can you give back to them that equals their gift to you?”4
CCC 2216 Filial respect is shown by true docility and obedience. “My son, keep your father’s commandment, and forsake not your mother’s teaching. .. When you walk, they will lead you; when you lie down, they will watch over you; and when you awake, they will talk with you.”5 “A wise son hears his father’s instruction, but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.”6
CCC 2217 As long as a child lives at home with his parents, the child should obey his parents in all that they ask of him when it is for his good or that of the family. “Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord.”7 Children should also obey the reasonable directions of their teachers and all to whom their parents have entrusted them. But if a child is convinced in conscience that it would be morally wrong to obey a particular order, he must not do so.
As they grow up, children should continue to respect their parents. They should anticipate their wishes, willingly seek their advice, and accept their just admonitions. Obedience toward parents ceases with the emancipation of the children; not so respect, which is always owed to them. This respect has its roots in the fear of God, one of the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
CCC 2218 The fourth commandment reminds grown children of their responsibilities toward their parents. As much as they can, they must give them material and moral support in old age and in times of illness, loneliness, or distress. Jesus recalls this duty of gratitude.8
For the Lord honored the father above the children, and he confirmed the right of the mother over her sons. Whoever honors his father atones for sins, and whoever glorifies his mother is like one who lays up treasure. Whoever honors his father will be gladdened by his own children, and when he prays he will be heard. Whoever glorifies his father will have long life, and whoever obeys the Lord will refresh his mother.9
O son, help your father in his old age, and do not grieve him as long as he lives; even if he is lacking in understanding, show forbearance; in all your strength do not despise him. .. Whoever forsakes his father is like a blasphemer, and whoever angers his mother is cursed by the Lord.10
CCC 2219 Filial respect promotes harmony in all of family life; it also concerns relationships between brothers and sisters. Respect toward parents fills the home with light and warmth. “Grandchildren are the crown of the aged.”11 “With all humility and meekness, with patience, [support] one another in charity.”12
CCC 2220 For Christians a special gratitude is due to those from whom they have received the gift of faith, the grace of Baptism, and life in the Church. These may include parents, grandparents, other members of the family, pastors, catechists, and other teachers or friends. “I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice and now, I am sure, dwells in you.”13
Comparisons
Making comparisons comes naturally. Today the Kingdom of God is compared to a mustard seed challenging our view of heaven.
SCRIPTURE
Luke 13: 18 - 19
MUSIC
"You Are Mine"
Imitate the Lord
When we imitate the Lord we seek to be Kind, Compassionate and Forgiving.
SCRIPTURE
Ephesians 4: 32 - 5: 1-2
MUSIC"Psalm 103: The Lord Is Kind and Merciful"
"The Lord is Kind and Merciful" (instrumental)
The Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary
The Resurrection of Jesus.
The Ascension of Jesus into Heaven.
The Descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost.
The Assumption of Mary into Heaven.
The Coronation of Our Lady in Heaven.
Two songs. Way different. But awesome messages for prayer (they will also wake you up)...
Video to 1st Song
Video to 2nd Song
God Hears Us
Every moment of every day we are able to talk to the Lord. He hears us. He’s got us and all we need.
SCRIPTURE
Ephesians 3:20-21
MUSIC
"Horizon”
Earthen Vessels
So many things are going on in our world. See the treasures you have been given by God and serve Him and one another.
SCRIPTURE
2 Corinthians 4: 7-10
MUSIC
"Pange Lingua"
"Be Still and Know"
29th Sunday in Ordinary TimeBe persistent in prayer. SCRIPTURE
Luke 18: 1 - 8
MUSIC
"Magnificat (All That I Am)"
The Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary
The Sorrowful Mysteries
- The Agony of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane.
- The Scourging of Jesus at the Pillar.
- The Crowning of Jesus with Thorns.
- The Carrying of the Cross.
- The Crucifixion and Death of Jesus.
**Concert Friday
MUSIC**
"How Can I Keep From Singing" (instrumental)
"He Set My Life To Music" (sung by CeCe Winans)
Ephesians 1: 3-4
MUSIC
Antiphon - Lost in Meditation; Gregorian Chants
Calm Sea - Billy-Joe
Galatians 5: 18, 24-25
What does a successful Broadway play and the promise of Jesus have in common? Justin will share...
The Word Is Jesus
The "word" that is spoken of in scripture is Jesus. We must "speak" the Lord in all we think, do and say.
SCRIPTURE
Hebrews 4:12
MUSIC
"Jesus The Lord"
The Word Is Jesus
The "word" that is spoken of in scripture is Jesus. We must "speak" the Lord in all we think, do and say.
SCRIPTURE
Hebrews 4:12
MUSIC
"Jesus The Lord"
Be The Solution
If you're not part of the solution, you're part of the problem. Be the solution.
SCRIPTURE
Luke 11:29-30
MUSIC
"Glimmer"
Be The Solution
If you're not part of the solution, you're part of the problem. Be the solution.
SCRIPTURE
Luke 11:29-30
MUSIC
"Glimmer"
CLICK HERE to see the video to this reflection.
In this digital age of needing a password for everything-- what if God demanded on to enter His gates?
CLICK HERE to see the video to this reflection.
In this digital age of needing a password for everything-- what if God demanded on to enter His gates?
This is a repeat of the first episode to our Rosary Video Series entitled, "The Men." We were hoping to have a new entry today ("Mother Earth"), but life interfered! In this episode we remember the men who were instrumental in the life of Mary around the time of the Incarnation. Enjoy.
Video of this can be seen HERE on our YouTube channel
Today is Concert Friday where we allow music to lead us in prayer and spiritual insight. Today our theme is Enlightenment or... Union with God.
Thank U by Alainas Morissette
Lyrics
How 'bout getting off of these antibiotics?
How 'bout stopping eating when I'm full up?
How 'bout them transparent dangling carrots?
How 'bout that ever elusive kudo?
Thank you India
Thank you terror
Thank you disillusionment
Thank you frailty
Thank you consequence
Thank you thank you silence
How 'bout me not blaming you for everything?
How 'bout me enjoying the moment for once?
How 'bout how good it feels to finally forgive you?
How 'bout grieving it all one at a time?
Thank you India
Thank you terror
Thank you disillusionment
Thank you frailty
Thank you consequence
Thank you thank you silence
The moment I let go of it was the moment
I got more than I could handle
The moment I jumped off of it
Was the moment I touched down
How 'bout no longer being masochistic?
How 'bout remembering your divinity?
How 'bout unabashedly bawling your eyes out?
How 'bout not equating death with stopping?
Thank you India
Thank you providence
Thank you disillusionment
Thank you nothingness
Thank you clarity
Thank you, thank you silence
Yeah, yeah
Oh, oh, oh
Listen To God
When we pray, do we listen to God's response? Trust that God will answer your prayers in His way, according to His plan.
SCRIPTURE
Luke 11: 9-10
MUSIC
"Sleepers, Awake"
Love of God
Let us anchor ourselves to God alone for when we love God we are united one to another
SCRIPTURE
Ephesians 8: 14-19
MUSIC
"Kyrie"
"What A Friend We Have in Jesus" (whistle)
"Full Moon" - Einaudi
The great feast day of St. Francis is today.
SCRIPTURE
Matthew 11: 28-30
MUSIC
Prayer of St. Francis by Sarah McLaughlin
Good Girl by Ruth Barrett
The words we hear at every Mass: "Through Him, With Him, In Him". Sr. Karolyn has some thoughts...
SCRIPTURE
Galatians 1: 11-12
MUSIC
Let There Be Peace on Earth
Time Alone by Fesliyan Studios.com
**27th Sunday in Ordinary Time
SCRIPTURE**
Luke 17: 5 - 10
MUSIC
"Servant Song; What Do You Want of Me Lord"
The Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary
Joyful Mysteries
- The Annunciation of the Angel Gabriel to Mary.
- The Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth.
- The Birth of Jesus in Bethlehem of Judea.
- The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple.
- The Finding of Jesus in the Temple.
Concert Friday
Asking the Lord to always be in our life, in our heart and on our lips. This is a day to let music lead us to the Lord.
MUSIC
"Psalm 34" - Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir
Today we celebrate the feast of the Archangels Saints Michael, Gabriel and Raphael- messengers of God. Many of you, too, who have become The God Minute angels by supporting us during Angel Week every year (1st week of November). A day of great thanks and praise, for sure!
SCRIPTURE
Psalm 138 v. 1 & 2
MUSIC
- Now Thank We All our God by Reawaken Hymns
Today we celebrate the feast of the Archangels Saints Michael, Gabriel and Raphael- messengers of God. Many of you, too, who have become The God Minute angels by supporting us during Angel Week every year (1st week of November). A day of great thanks and praise, for sure!
SCRIPTURE
Psalm 138 v. 1 & 2
MUSIC
- Now Thank We All our God by Reawaken Hymns
Today we celebrate the feast of the Archangels Saints Michael, Gabriel and Raphael- messengers of God. Many of you, too, who have become The God Minute angels by supporting us during Angel Week every year (1st week of November). A day of great thanks and praise, for sure!
SCRIPTURE
Psalm 138 v. 1 & 2
MUSIC
- Now Thank We All our God by Reawaken Hymns
Marguerite Naseau
Her Sr Kara speak of Marguerite Naseau and her life and work as a part of the Vincentian family.
MUSIC
"Bless the Lord, Praise the Lord"
"Blest Be The Lord"
Today we celebrate the feast of our founder, St. Vincent De Paul! Saint Vincent de Paul, was a French Catholic priest who dedicated himself to serving the poor. In 1622, after working for some time in Paris among imprisoned galley slaves, he returned to be the superior of what is now known as the Congregation of the Mission, or the "Vincentians" (in France known as "Lazaristes"). These priests, with vows of poverty, chastity, obedience, and stability, were to devote themselves entirely to the people in smaller towns and villages. Vincent was zealous in conducting retreats for clergy at a time when there was great laxity, abuse, and ignorance among them. He was a pioneer in clerical training and was instrumental in establishing seminaries, and founder of the Congregation of the Mission and Daughters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul.
God's Redirection
Sometimes we are led in one direction in our life. God may, at times, intervene and redirect us in a different direction. Our task is to learn to recognize God's redirection of us.
SCRIPTURE
Hebrew 10: 36
MUSIC
"Common Threads"
CLICK HERE to see the video version of this reflection.
CLICK HERE to see the quick video tutorial on how to sign up for God Moments.
Mary, Undoer of Knots
(See our App blog or website to follow along)
MUSIC
"Mother of Christ"
Concert Friday is the day during the week we change things up and let music take the lead in our prayer. Recognizing the power of music, we choose songs that either explicitly or subtly offer a message consistent with our faith and holy scripture.
Today it is a song that answers the question-- How do I silence the voices of darkness in me that lead me to sin?
God's Dwelling
Today's reflection enables us to understand God's affection for us and how God makes his dwelling within us.
SCRIPTURE
John 14: 23
MUSIC
"Try To Remember" (Josh Groban & Instrumental)
Every Wednesday of September we are sharing about a Vincentian saint for our Vincentian Spirit month. Today it is St. Louise De Marillac.
Goodness Within
We must be aware of God's goodness within us and how to use that goodness not only for ourselves but for others.
SCRIPTURE
Isaiah 41:10
MUSIC
"Be Not Afraid"
Jesus died to give us permission to toss our past and look to a future in Him. So why do we so often hang on to the past and its burdens. Lauren has a solution...
ROMANS 12: 11
MUSIC
Watching over us by Jay Stocker
5th Luminous Mystery
The Institution of the EucharistHail 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
"O Salutaris Hostia"
SCRIPTURE
Matthew 7: 1-2
MUSIC
Come to the Quiet by John Michael Talbot
Stay in the Dark by Paul Tony Lambert
St John Gabriel Perboyre / Exultation of the Holy Cross
O my Divine Savior,
Transform me into Yourself.
May my hands be the hands of Jesus.
Grant that every faculty of my body
May serve only to glorify You.
Above all,
Transform my soul and all its powers
So that my memory, will and affection
May be the memory, will and affections
Of Jesus. I pray You
To destroy in me all that is not of You.
Grant that I may live but in You, by You and for You,
So that I may truly say, with Saint Paul,
“I live – now not I – But Christ lives in me.
MUSIC
"Blessed Assurance"
God is always inviting us toward Himself--coaxing us out of the past into a future with Him.
GENESIS 1: 8
MUSIC
Now Thank We all our God
Sun Prelude by Gjeilo
To Be At Peace
Today we are invited to reflect upon what it means to be at peace.
SCRIPTURE
Philippians 4:6-7
MUSIC
"Peace Is Flowing Like A River"
4th Luminous Mystery
The Transfiguration of Jesus
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.
Concert Fridays is where we let music lead us i prayer and turn our hearts to God...
In the Arms of God by Tony Alonso
God Is My All
The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
SCRIPTURE
Romans 8: 28
MUSIC
"Hopeful"
"Holy Is His Name" sung by Melissa Maricich
"Lord Of All Hopefulness"
Wednesdays of September Spirit we use the reflection to open up the life of a particular saint or persons connected to the Vincentian spirit. Today, it is the worldwide group known as the Vincentian Family.
MUSIC
Set the Course by Jay Stocker
'Tis the Gift to Be Simple by Richard Irwin
Go Deeper
Today the Lord invites us to go deeper in our prayer and in our relationship with Jesus.
SCRIPTURE
Luke 6:27-28
MUSIC
"Kyrie"
"You Are My Hiding Place"
It's a song... It's a Motto... It's the base of Jesus' teachings-- "He Ain't Heavy, He's my Brother". Sr. Carol opens it up for us...
GALATIANS 6: 2
23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
SCRIPTURE
Luke 14: 25 - 33
MUSIC
"Only In God" John Foley, S.J.
3rd Luminous Mystery
The Proclamation of the KingdomHail 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
"Making A Difference"
Concert Friday
An Inspired TributeMUSIC"Accentuate the Positive" - Perry Como
"Just A Closer Walk With Thee - The Mills Brothers "Don't Take Your Love From Me" (instrumental)
Today begins our annual Vincentian Spirit Month where we work together to live our call as evangelizers in the Vincentian spirit. More on that later....
ISAIAH 61:1
MUSIC
Lightness of Being by Joyspring
Eclipse by Ola Gjeilo
God Makes Us Worthy
None of us are worthy to receive God's grace, healing, love, etc. God is so great that He makes us worthy to receive all that we need from Him.
SCRIPTURE:
Luke 4: 40-41
MUSIC
"Dona Nobis Pacem"
"Eclipse" - Gjeilo
Sr. Karolyn is our newest member of the God Minute team and offers our reflection today. You can read all about her on the TEAM menu from the app home page.
Glorify God
The Passion of St John the BaptistMUSIC "Taste and See" Haugen
"Dream" - Richter
There is NO VIDEO today for this reflection because of technical issues. Breaking Open the Word video will resume next Sunday.
Luke 14: 7-14
2nd Luminous Mystery
The Wedding Feast at Cana
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
Pachelbel's Canon in D
VigilantWe must care for our brothers and sisters by being vigilant at all times, especially of their particular needs.
Encouragement
The blessings of God are many and His grace can encourage us to do His will. Moreover, that encouragement can overflow from us to others.
MUSIC
Tantum Ergo
Ever Faithful
1st Luminous Mystery
The Baptism of the Lord
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.
A New Heart
The generosity of God is without end. He gives us all that we need.
MUSIC
Psalm 16 -Lord Show Me the Path of Life
"Peace I Leave With You"
Rest In God
Sometimes we get so busy we forget to take the time to rest. Sometimes the very best rest comes when we place our focus on God.
MUSIC
"Christ The Lord Is Risen"
"Before Dawn" - Gjeillo
Rich and Poor
Do we focus on money when it comes to being rich or poor or do we focus on our blessings and our relationship with the Lord?
MUSIC
"How Can I Keep From Singing"
"Watch Over Us"
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
"Blessed Mother Mary, lead us to your Son."
MUSIC
"Ave Maria" by Gonoud
"Psalm 132" by Chris Brunelle
20th Sunday of Ordinary Time.
CLICK HERE to watch the video of this reflection on YouTube
Chaplet of the Ten Evangelical VirtuesWe can find the Ten Evangelical Virtues of the Blessed Virgin Mary recorded in the Gospels. There, she is presented as the Most Holy Virgin Mary — an evangelical model for the whole Church:
- Most Pure (Mt 1:18, 20, 23; Lk 1:27,34)
- Most Prudent (Lk 2:19, 51)
- Most Humble (Lk 1:48)
- Most Faithful (Lk 1:45; Jn 2:5)
- Most Devout (Lk 1:46-7; Acts 1:14)
- Most Obedient (Lk 1:38; 2:21-2, 27)
- Most Poor (Lk 2:7)
- Most Patient (Jn 19:25)
- Most Merciful (Lk 1:39, 56)
- Most Sorrowful (Lk 2:35)
2 Songs today. Here are the lyrics...
SONG 1
SPEAK LIFE
Some days life feels perfect
Other days, it just ain't workin'
The good, the bad, the right, the wrong
And everything in between
Yo it's crazy, amazing
We can turn our heart through the words we say
Mountains crumble with every syllable
Hope can live or die
So speak life, speak life
To the deadest darkest night
Speak life, speak life
When the sun won't shine and you don't know why
Look into the eyes of the broken hearted
Watch them come alive as soon as you speak hope
You speak love, you speak
You speak life, oh oh oh oh oh
You speak life, oh oh oh oh oh
Some days the tongue gets twisted
Other day my thoughts just fall apart
I do, I don't, I will, I won't
It's like I'm drowning in the deep
Well, it's crazy to imagine
Words from my lips as the arms of compassion
Mountains crumble with every syllable
Hope can live or die
So speak life, speak life
To the deadest darkest night
Speak life, speak life
When the sun won't shine and you don't know why
Look into the eyes of the broken hearted
Watch them come alive as soon as you speak hope
You speak love, you speak
You speak life, oh oh oh oh oh
You speak life, oh oh oh oh oh
Lift your head a little higher
Spread the love like fire
Hope will fall like rain
When you speak life with the words you say
Raise your thoughts a little higher
Use your words to inspire
Joy will fall like rain when you speak life with the things you say
Lift your head a little higher
Spread the love like fire
Hope will fall like rain
When you speak life with the words you say
So speak life, speak life
To the deadest darkest night
Speak life, speak life
When the sun won't shine and you don't know why
Look into the eyes of the broken hearted
Watch them come alive as soon as you speak hope
You speak love, you speak
You speak life, oh oh oh oh oh
You speak life, oh oh oh oh oh
You speak life, oh oh oh oh oh
You speak life, oh oh oh oh oh
Some days life feels perfect
SONG 2
REACH OUT TO JESUSIs your burden heavy as you bear it all alone?
Does the road you travel, harbor dangers yet unknown?
Are you growin' weary in the struggle of it all?
Jesus will help you with all his name you call
He's always there hearing every prayer, faithful and true
Walking by our side, in his love we hide all the day through
When you get discouraged just remember what to do
Reach out to Jesus, he's reaching out to you
Is the life you're living filled with sorrow and despair?
Does the future press you with its worry and its scare?
Are you tired and jealous, have you almost your way?
Jesus will help you, just talk to him today
Numbers
How many times do we seek forgiveness in our life? Wouldn't it be great if we offered forgiveness to others as often as we seek it from the Lord?
MUSIC
"Holy Is The Lord"
Child-like Innocence
God calls us to be as innocent as a child in depending on Him.
MUSIC
"God Of Wonders"
Feast of St. Dominic today, the founder of the Dominican Order
MUSIC
Soar by Cristof Walters
**19th Sunday in Ordinary Time
SCRIPTURE**
Luke 12: 32 - 40
MUSIC
"Earthen Vessels" by John Foley, S.J.
This is another edition of our Rosary Video Series where we pray the full rosary with visuals in the background. Today, it is a walk through the Redwood Forests off the coast of California.
Click HERE FOR THE VIDEO
Suscipe (Receive) by St Ignatius of Loyola
Take, Lord, and receive all my liberty,my memory, my understanding,and my entire will,All I have and call my own.You have given all to me.To you, Lord, I return it.Everything is yours; do with it what you will.Give me only your love and your grace,that is enough for me.MUSIC"Take Lord, Receive" - John Foley, S.J.
The Scraps
Sometimes we feel left out. We can focus on the negative. Or we can persevere in finding what we need and treasuring the gifts we've been given, even if they are the leftovers.
MUSIC
"Lord of Glory"
"Softly and Tenderly"
Putting God at the center of our most cherished loves.
MUSIC
I'm yours by Jason Mraz
Benedictus by Jenkins
Greatest In The Kingdom
Todays reflection invites us to look at our giftedness and blessings that when properly used will get us to heaven.
MUSIC
"O God of Loveliness" - Benedictines of Mary, Queen of Apostles
Watch the video to this reflection HERE
Luke 12: 13-
Making interest on the treasure you have been given.
5th Joyful Mystery
Finding of the Child Jesus in the Temple
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
Hail Mary: Gentle Woman
Hail, Holy Queen
Two songs, same artist. The Gaither Vocal Band
LYRICS:
THERE IS A RIVER and it flows from deep within
There is a fountain and frees the soul from sin
So, come to this water, there is a vast supply
There is a river that never shall run dry
Now there was the thirsty woman
And she was drawing from a well
Oh, her life was ruined and wasted
And her soul was bound for hell
Oh, but then she met the Master
And He told her about her sins
And he said if you drink this water
You'll never, never thirst again, ooh
There is a river and it flows from deep within
There is a fountain and it frees the soul from sin
Oh, come to this water, there is a vast supply
There is a river that never shall run dry.
I THEN SHALL LIVE as one who's been forgiven.
I'll walk with joy to know my debts are paid.
I know my name is clear before my Father;
I am His child and I am not afraid.
So, greatly pardoned, I'll forgive my brother;
The law of love I gladly will obey.
I then shall live as one who's learned compassion.
I've been so loved, that I'll risk loving too.
I know how fear builds walls instead of bridges;
I'll dare to see another's point of view.
And when relationships demand commitment,
Then I'll be there to care and follow through.
Your Kingdom come around and through and in me;
Your power and glory, let them shine through me.
Your Hallowed Name, O may I bear with honor,
And may Your living Kingdom come in me.
The Bread of Life, O may I share with honor,
And may You feed a hungry world through me.
Amen, Amen, Amen
Giving All
Sr Carol offers us a beautiful reflection on giving our all for and to the Lord.
Sts. Anne and Joachim
Today the Church celebrates the grandparents of Jesus and the parents of Blessed Mother Mary. They are an outstanding witness of love and fidelity.
17th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Luke 11: 1-13
The disciples ask Jesus to teach them to pray. Prayer is our conversation to deepen our relationship with the Lord.
4th Joyful Mystery
The Presentation of the Child Jesus in the Temple
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.
Guided by the WordThe Word of God is proclaimed and shared with us each day. Can we allow ourselves to be guided by His Word?
Your heavenly Father sees you. Knows you. God has you. Always and forever.
MUSIC
Tantum Ergo
Canyon Trilogy by R. Carlois Nakai
He's Your Sign
No greater sign will be given us. That's what the scriptures tell us. Open your eyes to see the Lord actively encouraging you to do what you must to aid our world.
CLICK HERE for the video to this reflection
The great story of Martha and Mary and the instruction on how to find the peace and presence of God in your life.
Our Lady of Mt Carmel
and the devotion of the brown scapularO most beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in this my necessity. O Star of the Sea, help me and show me herein that you are my Mother.
O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart, to succor me in this my necessity. There are none that can withstand your power. O show me herein that you are my Mother.
O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us that have recourse to thee. (Repeat three times)
Sweet Mother, I place this cause in your hands. (Repeat three times)
Amen.
Jesus always took time in His life to pause, and quiet his busy life so He could be in touch with His Father.
3rd Joyful Mystery
The Nativity
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.
Use Your Gifts
All of us have been gifts by God. We must use those gifts in service of God and our brothers and sisters until the Lord returns in glory.
130 years ago a girl was born in Italy who, today, is a canonized saint in the Catholic church because of her courage and ultimate act of forgiveness. Lauren beautifully explains...
MUSIC
Reminiscence by Olafur Arnalds and Alice Sara Ott
Tell and Show His Love
How often do we proclaim the love of God? How often do we show that love? Today is a reminder to love as Jesus did and to be more dependent on God for all we need!
2nd Joyful Mystery
The Visitation of Blessed Mary to Elizabeth
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.
AWAKENING by Taylor Tripodi
Awake, my soul and sing
Like the dawn breaking over,
Breathing new life inside of me
Awake my heart to see
Your spirit flow,
Lighting the fire inside these veins
Awakening, I'm awakening
Spirit breathe come alive in me
Awakening, I'm awakening
Your love it sings over everything
I'm Awakening
Awake, my soul and sing
Like the dawn breaking over,
Lighting the fire inside these veins
Like the dawn breaking over, turning the night into day
You pursue every inch, every step that I take
Chasing after me even when I've turned away
The heart of the Christian life is also the very reason Jesus gave His life for us-- for the Forgiveness of Sins....
MUSIC
Kyrie by Matt Maher
Who Is Jesus
Feast of Saints Peter and Paul
Jesus asks of his disciples and of us; "Who do people say that I am?" and "Who do YOU say that I am?" Questions that can only be answered through faith.
The StormsSometimes in our lives, we lose faith, especially in the times of brokenness, fear, doubt, those types of storms we believe we cannot weather.
Fr. Mulhearn shares a simple, touching example of what it means to follow in the footsteps of Jesus Christ that comes to us from a Hollywood legend.
MUSIC
Panis Angelicus and The Bells of St. Mary's by Pianissimo Brothers
June 25 - Immaculate Heart of Mary
Today in our Saturday God Minute, dedicated to our Blessed Mother, we celebrate the Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary with the consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
June 24 - Concert Friday
Today, the Church celebrates the Feast of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. A unique gift for us today is to hear the Benedictine Monks sing the Novena to the Sacred Heart.
Its sometimes easy to get into a rut and stay there. To define ourselves and our beliefs and not grow or expand-- like Jesus was always doing. The tapestry of life is that we don't all think the same way....as Jesus Himself knew so well.
MUSIC
Verses by Olafur Arnalds
A spiritual teaching of religions all over the world...
MUSIC
Spiritus Domini by CHANT
Soothe by ATMOS IV
Stop Judging
It's difficult for us to not judge another person or event or just about anything in our life. With the help of God, all things are possible.
1st Joyful Mystery
The Annunciation
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.
One of the core precepts of the Christian life. Forgiveness. Sr. Carol shares some insight...
You Speak
Sometimes we need to quiet our live and enter into a sacred space, a holy room, an interior castle where God longs to speak to us.
SCRIPTURE
Matthew 6:6
MUSIC
"You Speak" (instrumental)
Love Your Enemies
We can only love our enemies with the help of God.
SCRIPTURE
Matthew 5: 43-45
MUSIC
"Dona Nobis Pacem"
CLICK HERE for the video.
This is a full rosary (25 minutes) highlighting the men surrounding Mary who were also instrumental in the birth of Jesus.
If you would like a one page overview of how to pray the rosary please click HERE
Concert Friday
MUSIC
Holy Is The Lord" - Chris Tomlin
"Just Like You" - Matt Maher
I wanna be holy, just like You
I wanna go where You lead me to
With reckless abandon to Your truth
I wanna fall deeper in love with You
Agape
This is a special type of love that only comes from the deep relationship with the Lord and a desire to do God's will and serve our sisters and brothers.
SCRIPTURE
John 13:34
MUSIC
"Your Love Is Extravagant"
Mother Mary
The Feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church
"I feel safest with Mary leading me to Jesus"
SCRIPTURE
John 19: 26-27
MUSIC
"Hail Mary, Gentle Woman"
5th Glorious Mystery
The Coronation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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.
In the anticipation of the great feast of PENTECOST this Sunday.... two songs!
Here As In Heaven - Elevation Worship
Send us Your Spirit - David Haas
The key to being the Body of Christ is understanding that you are not the most important. The cross reminds us of just this truth. So does Sr. Carol in today's reflection...
Father and Son
Jesus prays to His Father that as they are united as one, so too we should be united with them so as to be one with all of our sisters and brothers.
SCRIPTURE
John 17: 11
MUSIC
"Servant Song"
The VisitationToday we celebrate the Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Mother Mary to Elizabeth.
SCRIPTURE
Luke 1: 46-49
MUSIC
"All That I Am"
"Holy Is His Name"
In the united States we remember our brothers and sisters who have given their lives for the freedom of democracy. May God bless and rest their souls.
MUSIC
Epiphany by CHANT
Sweet Dream by RIOPY
**The Ascension of the Lord
SCRIPTURE**
Luke 24: 46-53
MUSIC
Festival Canticle: Worthy Is Christ
4th Glorious Mystery
The Assumption of Mary 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.
We remember and pray for all the victims of the recent shooting at a Texas school- many of whom were little children....
May God rest their precious souls.
More To Come
When it comes to Jesus, there is always more to come. When it comes to mystery we will never have all the answers.
SCRIPTURE
John 16: 12-13
MUSIC
"Lighthouse"
The Promise
Jesus promises the disciples He will send His Advocate. It is in the Spirit we find the gifts to invite others to a relationship with the Lord.
SCRIPTURE
John 15:26-27
MUSIC
"Light My Way"
CLICK TO SEE THE VIDEO TO THIS REFLECTION
Some resources on the bible you might find helpful (click for more info)
THE BIBLE IN A YEAR PODCAST
A CATHOLIC GUIDE TO THE BIBLE
by Fr. Oscar Lukefahr, C.M.
- Kindle version download
- iPad Version download
- PDF download
3rd Glorious Mystery
The Descent of the Holy Spirit
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
"Come, Holy Ghost"
"Mother Dear O Pray For Me"
We got two great songs to lead us in prayer today--
-
10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord) by Matt Redman
-
Covenant Hymn by Rory Cooney
COVENANT HYMN LYRICS
Wherever you go, I will follow,
Wherever you live is my home.
Though days be of blessing or sorrow,
Though house be of canvas or stone,
Though Eden be lost to the past,
Though mountains before us be vast,
Wherever you go, I am with you.
I will never leave you alone.
Whatever you dream, I am with you,
When stars call your name in the night.
Though shadows and mist cloud the future,
Together we bear there a light.
Like Abram and Sarah we stand,
With only a promise in hand.
But lead where you dream: I will follow.
To dream with you is my delight.
And though you should fall, you will find me,
When no other friend can you claim,
When foes beat you down or betray you,
And others desert you in shame.
When home and dreams aren’t enough,
And you run away from my love,
I’ll raise you from where you have fallen.
"Faithful to you" is my name.
Wherever you die, I will be there
To sing you to sleep with a psalm,
To soothe you with tales of our journey,
Your fears and doubts I will calm.
We’ll live when journeys are done
Forever in mem’ry as one.
And we will be buried together,
And waken to greet a new dawn.
Wherever you go, I will follow.
Behold! The horizon shines clear.
The possible gleams like a city:
Together we’ve nothing to fear.
So speak with words bold and true
The message my heart speaks to you.
You won’t be alone, I have promised.
Wherever you go, I am here.
Copyright © 1992 GIA Publications. All rights reserved.
Complete Joy
In John's Gospel at the Last Supper, Jesus' final discourse with His disciples invites them into a unity with Jesus and the Father. This invitation He gives will not only bring joy, but complete joy in the lives of His followers.
SCRIPTURE
Jn 15:9-11
MUSIC
"How Deep The Father's Love For Us"
Peace
It is the gift of peace that Christ first offers His disciples after His resurrection. That same gift is renewed in us in the celebration of Pentecost.
5th Sunday of Easter
Jesus calls us to love one another. In this way, all will know we are His disciples because of our love for each other.
SCRIPTURE
John 13: 31-35
Click HERE for the video to this prayer.
This is a 20 minute audio of the rosary led by Lauren. The video to this prayer has a slideshow of all the pictures of your Mary statues being crowned that you sent to us last week.
Concert Friday
Enjoy the music today honoring our Blessed Mother on this Feast of Our Lady of Fatima!
MUSIC
"Salve Regina" (Hail Holy Queen)
"Oh Mother" (The Vigil Project)
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
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
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?
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.
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
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.
Become what you eat.
MUSIC
All Creatures of our God and King
Zuzu's Petals by William Ackerman
3rd Sunday of Easter
SCRIPTURE
John 21: 1 - 19
MUSIC
"Alleluia, Let The Holy Anthem Rise". (David Phillips)
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)
Send your May Crowning photos by May 9th to - thegodminute.lauren@gmail.com
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...
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"
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"
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)
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)
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"
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)
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"
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
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
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.
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.
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
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"
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
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)
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
Life In JesusA 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.
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.
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.
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
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"
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...
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.
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
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
3rd Sunday of Lent
Turn to God and repent!
SCRIPTURE
Luke 13: 1-9
MUSIC
"Hosea (Come Back To Me)"
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"
Concert Friday
The Wondrous Love of God
MUSIC
"What Wondrous Love Is This?" (sung by Connie Dover)
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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
Monday of the 1st week of Lent
Ukraine Outreach and Support: Click HERE
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.
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"
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.
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
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.
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.
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"
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"
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)
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
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
7th Sunday in Ordinary Time
"Love your enemies." -Jesus
SCRIPTURE
Luke 6: 27-38
MUSIC
"They'll Know We Are Christians By Our Love"
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**
Concert Friday is the day where music takes the lead in prayer--inviting our hearts and minds to God in song....
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)
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)
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"
Concert Friday
MUSIC
"He Leadeth Me" (Gilmore/Bradbury)
- from Together For the Gospel Live IV
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
Alive or Dead? Is your faith, your relationship with Jesus alive or dying? Radiant or Struggling? How is it possible to nurture it to something more and greater? Lauren reminds us how.
MUSIC
Moonrise- Ola Gjeilo
Prayer and Mercy
Prayer is where we find mercy from God. But we must always remember to pray for God's will not mine be done.
SCRIPTURE
1Kings 8: 23
(Psalm 103)
MUSIC
"Peace Is Flowing"
"Psalm 103: The Lord is Kind and Merciful"
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
5th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Today's reflection, as we break open the Word, focuses on the call of Simon Peter and his conversion which leads to him giving up everything to follow the Lord.
SCRIPTURE
Luke 5: 1 - 11
MUSIC
"Pescador de Hombres" ("Fishers of Men")
2nd Luminous Mystery of the Rosary
The Wedding Feast at Cana
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
Medley "On This Day O Beautiful Mother/Mother Dearest Mother Fairest"
Rules
As difficult as it may be to follow rules, we have to put behind us the inconvenience or stress they place upon us. We should instead think of others and follow the rules on their behalf and for the well-being of all.
Today in the Church we celebrate the Feast of St Blaise.
SCRIPTURE
1 Kings 2: 3
(Psalm 33)
MUSIC
"Be Present At Our Table Lord"
"Eye Has Not Seen"
Light To The Nations
Today the Church celebrates the feast of The Presentation of the Child Jesus in the Temple. This feast is also known as Candlemas Day.
SCRIPTURE
Luke 2: 28-32
(Psalm 121)
MUSIC
"Lord of Glory"
"Softly and Tenderly"
Using God's Grace
Every day we are in the midst of a spiritual battle. How often have we grown tired or weary of the particular sins in our life? How can we change that reality and fight the battle and win?
SCRIPTURE
Isaiah 40: 30-31
(Psalm 62)
MUSIC
On Eagles Wings
1st Luminous Mystery
The Baptism of the Lord Jesus in the Jordan
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
"Come To The Water"
"Ave, Ave" (refrain from the Fatima song)
Concert Friday
Our Concert Friday gives us an opportunity to allow music to lead us in our spiritual journey and have the words speak to us and the music touch our soul.
MUSIC
"Come To The Table" - Sidewalk Prophets
When you think of angels what do you think of? Beings sent by God who are all around us. Yes, but Sr. Kara helps us widen that thinking with the help of Dorothy Day.
MUSIC
For the Beauty of the Earth by Pianissimo Brothers
Aquas da Amazonia No. 1 by Third Coast Percussions
It's the letting go that makes trust so difficult.
MUSIC
Magnificat by Capella Gregorina
Impending Death of the Virgin by Will Ackerman
God Hears Us
We are fortunate today to have all the technology to assist us in having our voices heard. But the question needs to be asked, who is really listening to what we have to say?
SCRIPTURE
Micah 7:7
(Psalm 49)
MUSIC
"Introitus - Ad te Levavi"
"Jesus Lover of My Heart"
3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
As followers of Jesus Christ we who have been anointed on the day of our baptism, are called to bring glad tidings to the poor, proclaim liberty to captives, recovery of the sight to the blind, let the oppressed go free and proclaim a year acceptable to the Lord.
SCRIPTURE
Luke 1: 1-4 - 4: 14-21
MUSIC
"He Has Anointed Me" (by the Damiens)
The Little Crown Chaplet
Correctly title, The Little Crown of the Blessed Virgin Mary Chaplet is recited in honor of the 12 stars in Our Ladies heavenly crown as mentioned in the Book of Revelation, Chapter 11 verses 19 through Chapter 12.
MUSIC
"Hail Holy Queen"
Expectations
Often we experience unexpected happenings in one day which can often result in missed expectations. Fortunately we have a God of hope who wants to fill us with joy and peace as we rely on Him.
SCRIPTURE
Romans 15: 13
(Psalm 90 - "In Every Age, O Lord" - Bob Hurd)
MUSIC
"Lord of All Hopefulness"
"In Every Age, O Lord" - Bob Hurd
Cake
The resurrection of Jesus promises the gift of the Kingdom of God for all of us. Every time we go to Mass we get a glimpse of what is to come in the heavenly banquet.
SCRIPTURE
1 Peter 1: 3
(Psalm 51)
MUSIC
Richter: "Path 19" (yet frailest)
LAMENTATIONS 3: 22-24
MUSIC
Love Divine (Instrumental)
Momentary (Choir version) by Voces 8
Signs and Wonders
Contemplating the miracles of Jesus, these are the wonders of the Lord we seek. When we bring Him our needs, we have to trust that His will is the right answer to give as a response.
SCRIPTURE
1 Chronicles 16: 11-12
MUSIC
"God of Wonders"
Marian Apparitions
As always, we dedicate our Saturdays to Our Blessed Mother. Today, Lauren shares with us a few examples of Marian Apparitions to help us better understand their importance to us and to the whole Church.
MUSIC
"Ave Maria" (Refrain from the Fatima Song)
Concert Friday
Music has always been a very important part of my life. I love music that moves my soul. I like songs that have lyrics that touch my heart and make me feel something. Our selection today does just that!
MUSIC
"Richter: Dream 13"
"Just As I Am" (Jason Crabb)
One last Christmas carol that so beautifully echoes the word of Isaiah in today's scripture.
SCRIPTURE
Isaiah 43: 18
MUSIC
I heard the Bells sung by Frank Sinatra
Reminiscence by Olafur Arnalds and Alice Sara Ott
God's In Control
God can do great things if we allow Him to do so. We must relinquish control and allow God to take over.
SCRIPTURE
2Corinthians 5: 17
(Psalm 122)
MUSIC
"Be Not Afraid"
"You Are Near"
The Baptism of the Lord
Today the Church concludes the Christmas Season with the feast of the Baptism of the Lord.
SCRIPTURE
Luke 3: 15 - 16, 21 - 22
MUSIC
"Come To The Water"
5th Joyful Mystery
The Finding of Jesus in the TempleHail 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
Marian Songs for Meditation
Fear or Faith
The beginning of the year is a wonderful time to concur your fears through faith. God's grace will enable us to have everything we need to rise above that which binds us.
SCRIPTURE
Isaiah 43: 19
MUSIC
"Be Not Afraid"
Blessings
With the start of a new year, we get a chance to have a fresh start to do whatever it takes to better ourselves. Let's listen to where our focus might be.
SCRIPTURE
Ephesians 1: 3
MUSIC
"Peace Is Flowing Like a River"
Stitched into the fabric of human existence is the condition of suffering. We all experience it and there is no escape. Why? Lots of books have been written on that-- but the more important question really is, "HOW"? How do we manage and make sense of it?
The answer to that question is answered every time we gaze upon the cross. Or, as Lauren reflects today, every time we gaze upon a .... balloon?
MUSIC
Jubilate Servite by Taize Community
Oldurót by Ólafur Arnalds
Peace and Holiness
After all the Christmas music is silenced and all the packages put away, we still have the Lord who calls us to peace and holiness.
MUSIC
"What A Beautiful Name" (Hillsong)
4th Joyful Mystery -
The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple
Jan 1 - Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
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
"Auld Lang Syne"
"On This Day O Beautiful Mother"
"Seasons of Love"
Concert Friday - The Old and the New
Today, on this Concert Friday, where we allow music to lead us in prayer, we say farewell to the old year with all its challenges and blessings in order to welcome, with hope, a New Year full of grace!
MUSIC
"Praise To The Lord, the Almighty"
"Auld Lang Syne" - Lea Michele
"New Day" - Danny Gokey
A consistent message from Jesus to his followers is one of peace. And in a world still in the grips of a pandemic- they are consoling words to hear.
MUSIC
Be Still My Soul by David Nevue
Il Est Ne (He is Born) by Michael Gettel
SCRIPTURE
Matthew 1: 18-21
MUSIC
Visiting by Will Ackerman
O Christmas Tree by Jim Brickman
The Christ
The passage from Isaiah, renews our steadfast faith in Christ. The authority and ruling power of the Messiah is the cross. Whether the manger, the cross or the Eucharist, we recognize the love of Christ and freely cry out, "My Lord and My God."
SCRIPTURE
Isaiah 9: 6
(Psalm 61)
MUSIC
Infant Holy, Infant Lowly"
The best prayers come from the smallest people...in this case, a pre-schooler in Sr. Grace's day care class...
GALATIANS 4: 4-5
MUSIC
Coventry Carol and Little Town of Bethlehem by Narada Christmas
The Holy Family
Today in the Christmas Octave we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. The primary purpose of the Church in instituting and promoting this feast is to present the Holy Family as the model and example for all Christian families.
SCRIPTURE
Luke 2: 41 - 52
MUSIC
"Joy To The World"
"Silent Night"
Christmas
Merry Christmas Everyone! Today, in addition to it being Christmas, as many of our regular followers know, each Saturday we dedicate our prayer at the God Minute to our Blessed Mother. What better way for us to do so on Christmas than for us to pray a decade of the rosary, the third Joyful mystery, The Nativity of our Lord, along with a few other special moments!
MUSIC"Adeste Fideles"
"Mary Did You Know" (Instrumental)
"Welcome To Our World" - Chris Rice
"Joy To The World"
The Light
All of us were created in the image and likeness of God. From our Baptism we are known as Children of the Light. It is we who can do great things and bring light to the darkness of our world. The coming of Jesus, the Light of the World, shattered our darkness and gave us new life in Him.
SCRIPTURE
Isaiah 9: 2
(Psalm 84)
MUSIC
"Grown Up Christmas List"
"Light of the World" - Lauren Daigle
"Prelude" - George Winston
Bethlehem
The small town of Bethlehem, where The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us, becomes a reminder of our personal lowliness and reminder that like Bethlehem, we too must ready ourselves for the Savior.
SCRIPTURE
Micah 5: 2-3
(Psalm 33)
MUSIC
"O Little Town of Bethlehem"
Not everything you see IS at seems...
Isaiah 11: 1-3
MUSIC
Dona Nobis Pacem by Yo Yo Ma and Friends
Bring the Torch by Narada Christmas
Comfort and Joy
God does't overlook our sins but He reminds us that they have been paid in full. Today He calls us to a remembrance of His love with tidings of comfort and joy.
SCRIPTURE
Isaiah 40 - 1-2
(Psalm 40)
MUSIC
"God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen"
(Instrumental and Perry Como)
"Psalm 40; Lord Come To My Aid" - Bob Hurd
2nd Joyful Mystery - The Visitation
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
"Mary Did You Know" (instrumental)
Concert Friday
On Fridays we allow music to lead us in prayer. As we pray today for the Lord to guide us to a place where we can receive His grace, let Him place in our hearts the gift of prayer for all those we care about in our world.
MUSIC
"The Prayer" - David Archuleta and Nathen Pacheco
"Make Room" - by Casting Crowns
Following Jesus as His disciples is an all or nothing affair. Every time we sign ourselves with the cross we remember that. But in our noisy world it is sometimes easy to overlook.
**1 PETER 1: 13
MUSICTo Thee We Sing by Sacred Treasures
Coventry Noel by Narada Christmas
The entire season of Advent can be summed up in one word. Take a moment, what do you think it would be?
MUSIC
Gregson: 1.4 Sarabande by Peter Gregson
Ukranian Carol by Narada
Gifts of the Messiah
In this passage from the Book of the Prophet Isaiah, we learn that the promised Messiah will bring with Him three specific gifts; power, reward and comfort.
SCRIPTURE
Isaiah 40: 10 - 11
(Psalm 56)
MUSIC
"Once In Royal David's City"
Some of the greatest prayers are those that are simple and short--easy to remember. Today, Fr. Mulhearn (our newest member of The God Minute team) is sharing one of those prayers that comes to us by way of music. From a broadway play...
3rd Sunday of Advent
Beloved of God, today we celebrate the Third Sunday of Advent. Also known as Gaudete Sunday. The word Gaudete means to rejoice. You’ll notice this is the day the priest usually wears the rose colored vestment and the rose candle on the advent wreath is lighted. We rejoice today at the nearness of God and the festival of the Incarnation.
SCRIPTURE
Luke 3: 10 - 18
MUSIC
"O Come, O Come Emmanuel"
1st Joyful Mystery - The Annunciation
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
"Lo, How A Rose E'err Blooming"
What is the promise of Christ, really? What is it that God is saying to us at this time of year we celebrate the birth of His Son?
Here is a song that answers it quite beautifully...
No Complacency
Today we hear the words, directly and unapologetically, "Prepare the way of the Lord." These words are intended to awaken us from our complacency
SCRIPTURE
Isaiah 40: 3
(Ps. 61)
MUSIC
"O Christmas Tree"
Immaculate Conception
This glorious feast calls all of us to celebrate the truth that Mary was conceived by her mother Ann "immaculately," free from the stain of original sin. From the very moment of her conception, Mary is prepared to be the vessel and mother of the Son of God. She is the great intercessor for all of us before her Son. Even when we can't find the words to pray or know what we need, our Blessed Mother will help us.
MUSIC
"Immaculate Mary"
"Sing of Mary"
He'll Come For Me
Today is the Feast of St. Nicholas. His generosity towards the poor and the children, remind us of the example of Jesus, the Good Shepherd. As members of the Lord's flock, no matter where we find ourselves, if we stray, He'll come for us. His mercy and love will bring us home.
SCRIPTURE
Isaiah 40:11
(Psalm 23)
MUSIC
"Jolly Ole St. Nicholas"
"Shepherd Me, O God"
Magnificat
The Prayer Of Mary
My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord,
my spirit rejoices in God my Savior
for he has looked with favor on his lowly servant.
From this day all generations will call me blessed:
the Almighty has done great things for me,
and holy is his Name.
He has mercy on those who fear him
in every generation.
He has shown the strength of his arm,
he has scattered the proud in their conceit.
He has cast down the mighty from their thrones,
and has lifted up the lowly.
He has filled the hungry with good things,
and the rich he has sent away empty.
He has come to the help of his servant Israel
for he remembered his promise of mercy,
the promise he made to our fathers,
to Abraham and his children forever.
SCRIPTURE
(Lk 1: 46-55)
MUSIC
"Holy Is His Name" by John Michael Talbot
"Holy Is His Name" (sung by Melissa Maricich)
Concert Friday
We're just getting started in the Advent Season! But this season is rather short so there is a bit of urgency to take advantage of the Lord's call for each of us to ready the way for the Lord, not for the anniversary of His first coming, but the long anticipated glory of His second coming.
MUSIC
"Ready The Way" by Curtis Stephan
Angels From the Realms of Glory - Peter Hollens
It's one thing to be still and quiet and know that He is God. But if we carry all our baggage and concerns in that space with us- we will have a hard time hearing God's voice. Sr. Carol shares a poem and some insight into the great Psalm 46.
PSALM 46: 10
MUSIC
Introitus - by Gregorian Winter
God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman - by Best of Narada
Prepare The Way
As we enter the month of December in this first week of Advent, it may be a good time to put our "to-do" lists aside. This may be the perfect opportunity to open our eyes and our hearts to what's going on around us. Make room for the patience, the silence and the waiting.
SCRIPTURE
Luke 3:4
MUSIC
"Break Forth Oh Beauteous Heavenly Light"
"Om Mozart"
Call to Holiness
Today the Church venerates St. Andrew and the call he received to be one of the 12 Apostles. His response allowed him the ability to pursue God and the gift of holiness. All of us are called to holiness and by God's grace, through the sacramental life of the Church, we can become holy as we seek to pursue God.
SCRIPTURE
Matthew 4: 18-19
MUSIC
"Pescador de Hombres" (Fishers of Men)
Its our 1st Week of Advent and we kick off ANGEL WEEK here at The God Minute. I hope you might become an angel of our prayer ministry and help us continue to glorify God!
Become An Angel.org
Here is the LINK to the video of this reflection on YouTube.
Check out the BEST ADVENT 2021 plan on our blog. Each week of Advent we take on a simple spiritual practice that will get us ready to truly celebrate Christmas!
Miraculous Medal
Today, on this Marian Saturday, we celebrate the Feast of the Miraculous Medal. Listen. as Lauren shares with us a beautiful history of the Miraculous Medal and it's beautiful treasure that it is to billions of people. This Marian devotion is second only to the rosary.
MUSIC
"Magnificat" - Taize
Concert Friday is where we let music draw our thoughts and prayer to God. And on this Thanksgiving Weekend we got a good one reminding us what makes any day a good day.
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a national holiday. It is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November in the United States. Thanksgiving has historical roots in religious and cultural traditions encouraging us to give thanks for all the good God has done for us over the past year. In more recent times it is seen as the official start of the Holiday Season.
SCRIPTURE
1Corinthians 1: 3-9
(Psalm 116 "Our Blessing Cup")
MUSIC
"Thankful" - Josh Groban
"Now Thank We All Our God"
"It's The Most Wonderful Time of the Year"
"Carol of the Bells"
Common Saints
In this month in which we remember and pray for and to our faithful departed, we are made aware of the truth that they are always with us. When you love someone they are never further than our heart. Sometimes God even allows us reminders to know they are with us.
SCRIPTURE
Hebrew 12:22-24
(Psalm 48)
MUSIC
"Lord I Lift Your Name on High"
"Blessed Assurance"
Our Scripture and Reflection today remind us that in our need--is when disciples come together. It is the very definition of "church".
Philippians 4: 19
MUSIC
Da Pacem Domine by CHANT
Hand in Hand by The Pianissimo Brothers
Struggling is never easy. But like most things in life, it's more bearable when someone is with us in support and friendship. Our scripture and reflection today is reminding us that person is always with us--not just walking along, but lifting us up as we go.
ROMANS 12: 12
MUSIC
Amazing Love by David Nevue
Christ The King
Today we celebrate the final Sunday of our Liturgical year known as The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, or more commonly called Christ The King Sunday. This King of ours reigns not from a royal golden throne, but from a cross. His crown is not bedecked with jewels but one made of thorns stained with his blood. He is the King of our salvation.
SCRIPTURE
John 18: 33 - 37
MUSIC
"To Jesus Christ Our Sovereign King"
5th Glorious Mystery
The Coronation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in 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.
MUSIC
"Hail Holy Queen"
Concert Friday
"The Blessing" its a song composed by Chris Brown and originally produced and sung by Elevation Worship. This version was used by the various churches in the UK to sing a blessing over their nation during the 2020 pandemic. We use it today to bless all the people and nations of the world.
MUSIC
"The Blessing"
Have you ever tripped in a public space and fallen, embarrassingly, to the ground? In the moment you hopefully realize nothing is broken, your first instinct is to what? GET BACK UP! Resume as if nothing happened. But Sr. Kara takes our scripture today and suggests another approach. One that might bring a blessing. Stay down.
2 COR 4: 8-10
MUSIC
- Missa Euge bone: Agnus Dei - The London Oratory Schola Boys Choir
St Elizabeth of Hungary
On this Random Wednesday, Sr Grace shares with us the importance of the saint Elizabeth of Hungary and her love for the poor. Although from wealth Elizabeth was quite generous to the poor. She said she identified with the poor as one does with a dear friend. In her experience, St Elizabeth of Hungary saw Christ in the poor.
Sr Grace also shared about a ministerial group called Christ In The City and the work they do with the homeless and street poor.
MUSIC
"Jesus Christ Is Risen Today"
"The Cry of the Poor"
A Hole In The Plan
We struggle with the ongoing battle to commit ourselves to those things which increase and develop our relationship with the Lord. Sometimes we need to make the right decision and call on the right people/persons to help us in the journey.
Prayer to St. Michael
"Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil; May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; And do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan and all evil spirits who wander through the world for the ruin of souls. Amen."
SCRIPTURE
Revelations 21:7
MUSIC
"You Are Mine"
33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
This Sunday we Break Open The Word and explore Jesus' message of the end time and His return in glory. Is it possible to stay in the moment until He comes?
SCRIPTURE
MARK 13: 24 - 32
4th Glorious Mystery
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary 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.
MUSIC
"Ave Maria"
Two Daughters
"Hope has two beautiful daughters. Their names are anger and courage. Anger at the way things are and courage to see that they do not remain as they are."
- Saint AugustineSCRIPTURE
Romans 8: 18
(Psalm 77)
MUSIC
"Adoramus Te Christe"
"Richter: Dream 13"
Leo the Great
Today, the Church celebrates the feast of Pope Saint Leo the Great. His generous spirit and tireless efforts to speak the truth that Jesus is both human and divine gave way to the theological teaching still held today. In this teaching we find our way to live as holy individuals seeking to one day share His divinity.
SCRIPTURE
(Psalm 139)
MUSIC
"Richter: Dream 13"
Today is the Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome. How do you give a reflection on a building? Take a listen to Anthony's beautiful reflection...
SCRIPTURE
Mt. 21: 13
MUSIC
An Ending (Ascent) - Brian Eno
Grace for Good
On the day of our Baptism we were washed clean of original sin. We were anointed and given God's grace to be strong members of God's family and fight the good fight against evil. And we were commissioned to be God's presence in the world. Today we recall this moment of grace.
SCRIPTURE
1Timothy 6: 12
(Psalm 131)
MUSIC
"Come To The Water" - Tom Kendzia
"Psalm 131" - John Michael Talbot
Alternative.y you can WATCH this reflection as a Breaking Open the Word video on our YouTube channel. It is also accessible to watch on our app blog.
32nd SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME
3rd Glorious Mystery
The Descent of the Holy Spirit Upon the Apostles
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
"Come Holy Ghost"
"Ave Maria"
The month of November is all about a time to remember, give thanks and be Blessed. It is indeed a month of blessings, reminding us that amidst all the chaos, we belong to the Lord and are blessed by Him.
MUSIC
"Forever Young" - Canadian Tenors
("Forever Young" - Rod Stewart)
Blessed are they who Mourn. Javier reflects on the value of expressing our sorrow and loss. Society tells us otherwise- to hold in your emotions, accept them, overcome them. But, without expressing that mourn...why?
SCRIPTURE
Matthew 5: 4
MUSIC
- Light My Way by
- Along the Way by
Today is the feast of of a Dominican brother, St. Martin de Porres who Fr. Brian will share about at the reflection. A great man of great humility and model for all of us.
Yestserday was All Saints.... today we remember in prayer those saints we have known in our lives.....those blessed souls who have touched us in love and kindness and are now back with the Lord in glory.
Starting at NOON today a special ALL SOULS MASS will be available on our APP BLOG and our YouTube Channel. Fr. Ron is the celebrant and at the altar are all the names and pictures of the loved ones you have sent to us. The Mass will continue to be available for you to watch all week long....
All Saints
Today the Church celebrates the Feast of All Saints. This great feast invites us to honor and seek the intercession of the Holy Men and Women who have gone before us and lived according to the example of Jesus and the will of the Father.
SCRIPTURE
Matthew 5: 1 - 12
MUSIC
"For All The Saints"
"Psalm 89: Forever, I Will Sing"
"Litany of the Saints and Blesseds"
31st Sunday in Ordinary Time
Today, the Lord takes the opportunity to tell us EXACTLY what He needs us to do in order to remain faithful to God and to witness our faith, our hope and our love, to the greatest degree, in all we do and think and say.
SCRIPTURE
Mark 12: 28 - 34
MUSIC
"Love Has a Hold On Me"
2nd Glorious Mystery - The AscensionHail 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.
GOD MOMENT
"Holy Mary, Pray for Us."
MUSIC
"Alleluia, Sing To Jesus"
"Ave Maria"
I BELIEVE
That is the theme of the two songs today for Concert Friday. The first is slower, more reflective and thoughtful. The second, more upbeat and toe tapping. But both songs testify to the Lord as the One who leads us and blesses us in life.
-
I Believe by Mike Renick
-
The Wonder of You by ...you-know-who
Want to submit a song for us to play on Concert Friday? Click Here
Boasting
We all boast at one time or another. As annoying as it may be when someone else is boasting, we don't seem to mind doing it ourselves. But, boasting has a good side to it. This is especially true when we boast in the Lord.
SCRIPTURE
Galatians 6: 14
(Psalm 128 - "Blessed Are Those Who Love You" - Marty Haugen)
GOD MOMENT
"Let in Boast in the cross of Christ"
MUSIC
"These Alone Are Enough" - Dan Schutte
"Blessed Are Those
Beloved
Every once in a while, it's good to be reminded that each one of us in the "beloved" of God. As His beloved, God is always with us and caring for every aspect of our life.
SCRIPTURE
Colossians 3:12
(Psalm 67)
GOD MOMENT
"You are my beloved"
MUSIC
"Hosea"
We learn from Joshua in the scripture today that there might be another way to look at the forces in life that seem to want to knock us down. Do you want to "prosper and be successful in all that you do"? God tells us.
SCRIPTURE
Joshua 1: 7-8
MUSIC
- A shield about Me - David Nevue
- Do We Wake - Dear Gravity and Simon Wester
Wonderfully Made
Today we explore the truth that each of us has been fearfully and wonderfully made by God. We are worthwhile and important to God's plan.
SCRIPTURE
Psalm 139: 4
(Ps. 18)
GOD MOMENT
Thank you Lord for make me, "me!"
MUSIC
"You Are Mine" (played by David Phillips)
1st Glorious Mystery
The Resurrection - Today we pray the first decade of the Glorious Mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary.
GOD MOMENT
"Pray for us sinners"
MUSIC
Glorious In Majesty
Ave Maria
Concert Friday
Have you ever taken the opportunity to allow yourself to just "rest in the Lord?" Today's Concert Friday gives us a moment to listen to the invitation of the Lord to "come be with me," and allow our burdens to be given to Him.
GOD MOMENT
"Let me rest in you, Lord"
MUSIC
"Come Be With Me"
Chants for Prayer Vol. 1
Keith Duke, Geoffrey Nobes, Margaret Rizza & Kevin Mayhew Ltd.
We welcome today our newest member to The God Minute team-- Fr. Jeff Harvey, C.M. The man can preach! And today he helps us remember the one thing we need to do in our lives to keep us tethered to peace and trust when life deals us a blow.
(Click on our app TEAM menu for a bio and picture of Fr. Jeff and/or to send him an email of welcome!)
SCRIPTURE
Matthew 16: 25
MUSIC
More Love, More Power by David Nevue
Drowning Man by U2
A question that has been asked and pondered for centuries: "Why do people suffer?" If God is all good and loving... why? Surely Jesus asked the same question as he was pondering his own cross in the Garden of Gethsemane. And it's there that both the question and the answer is found.
Anthony shares the words of two saints who understood suffering only by seeing it through the eyes of the sacrifice Jesus made for us.
SCRIPTURE
Galatians 2: 20
MUSIC
Horizon by Garth Stevenson
Resilience
How resilient are you? Everyone of us experience moments in our life where we are challenged, broken, hurt or just feel the darkness overwhelming us. How resilient are we to come through these moments? When we walk with Christ no amount of suffering has the power to exclude our joy.
SCRIPTURE
2 Corinthians 4: 8 - 11
(Psalm 10)
GOD MOMENT
"Jesus I trust in you."
MUSIC
Pange Lingua
Be Still and Know - Margaret Rizza
The gospels are filled with stories of Jesus appearing before someone at a time in their life where they least expected it. Today it's the very disciples of Jesus who, after his death, appears before the men he knew best. And they didn't recognize Him!
It's easy to judge them and wonder about the disciples' frame of mind. But Sr. Kara reminds us in the reflection today that Jesus continues revealing Himself to us-his companions- and asks the question..... do you see Him?
SCRIPTURE
Luke 24: 32-35
MUSIC
Pange Lingua
Tilliboyo by Kronos Quartet
29th Sunday in O.T. 2021
If you want to be great, you must be a servant. And even if the world rejects us, we must remember that our getting into heaven is not dependent upon what this world says, but what Jesus says, what He did and what He died for!
SCRIPTURE
Mark 10: 35-45
GOD MOMENT
"Let me be your servant Lord."
MUSIC
"The Servant Song"
The Angelus reminds us of the moment when the angel Gabriel appeared to Mary with great news! As we read in Chapter One of Luke’s Gospel, (Luke 1:26-38) God wished Mary, truly a model of humility, to be the mother of His Son, our Lord Jesus Christ!
This wonderful prayer evolved from a recitation of three Hail Mary’s following an evening bell around the 12th century to its present form (with morning and midday recitations) in the 16th century. When prayed in a group setting a leader recites the verses and everyone recites both the responses and the Hail Mary’s in between each verse, as shown above.
Although the Angelus has been traditionally said three times daily, at 6 am, noon and 6 pm, you can pray it at anytime! It is still accompanied by the ringing of a bell.
GOD MOMENT
"Be it done unto me"MUSIC
"Hail Holy Queen"
WARNING!
Unless you are in a good mood or want to be in a good mood... then you might want to wait and play this Concert Friday prayer until later....
Influencer for God
Blessed Carlo was an “influencer for God,” not by his worldliness, but by his ordinary otherworldly radicalness. He is best known for documenting Eucharistic miracles around the world and cataloguing them onto a website, which he created before his death from leukemia in 2006, at the age of 15. Let us seek his intercession and follow his advise.
SCRIPTURE
Colossians 1: 16-17
(Psalm 5)
GOD MOMENT
"Not I, but God."
MUSIC
"How Can I Keep From Singing"
"Nearer My God To Thee"
Teresa of Ávila, also called Saint Teresa of Jesus, was a Spanish noblewoman who felt called to convent life in the Catholic Church. A Carmelite nun, prominent Spanish mystic, religious reformer, author, theologian of the contemplative life and of mental prayer, she earned the rare distinction of being declared a Doctor of the Church, September 27th, 1970 by Pope Paul VI. Active during the Catholic Reformation, she reformed the Carmelite Orders of both women and men. The movement she initiated was later joined by the younger Spanish Carmelite friar and mystic John of the Cross. It led eventually to the establishment of the Discalced Carmelites. A formal papal decree adopting the split from the old order was issued in 1580.
SCRIPTURE
(Psalm 81)
GOD MOMENT
"You are my God"
MUSIC
"Antiphon - Immutemur"
"We Move Lightly"
A common theme throughout Scipture--throughout the spiritual life-- is that of NEW LIFE! The sacrifice of Jesus on the cross has given us the promise of abundance and "aliveness" in all that we do. As we hear in today's psalm (and the reference to Ezekiel) another image is that of Dry Bones being breathed on (the Holy Spirit) and then coming to life! Javier explains....
SCRIPTURE
Psalm 15: 30
MUSIC
- What a Friend we Have in Jesus
- Raein by Olafur Arnalds
Born of God
It seems like daily we are confronted by, and challenged by the secular world that doesn't really care, one way or the other, if we succeed. It's not easy to turn off those voices of doubt. We must, however, remember that we are born of God. This alone gives us everything we need to overcome those doubts and fear and put our faith in God alone.
SCRIPTURE
1 John 5: 4
("Psalm 16 - You Are My Inheritance O Lord" - by Bob Hurd)
GOD MOMENT
Be with me Lord.
MUSIC
"You Are Near"
("Psalm 16 - You Are My Inheritance O Lord" - by Bob Hurd)
"More Love, More Power"
The Little Office of the Blessed Virgin Mary
The Little Office of the Blessed Virgin Mary, also known as Hours of the Virgin, is a liturgical devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, in imitation of, and usually in addition to, the Divine Office in the Catholic Church.
SCRIPTURE
Psalm 92
Ezekiel 36: 24- 28
Psalm 8
GOD MOMENT
"Intercede for us before Christ"MUSIC "Ave, Ave, Ave Maria" -from the Fatima prayer
"Hail Holy Queen" - Daughters of St. Paul
Concert Friday
In this month of October, dedicated to our Blessed Mother under the title of Our Lady of the Rosary, we come to realize that the recitation of the rosary allows us to ask for the intercession of the Blessed Mother to lead us to the Lord and help us deepen our relationship with the Lord.
GOD MOMENT
"Behold I am your child"
MUSIC
"Oh Mother" - The Vigil Project
(The video can be seen on our website)
In our reflection today, Lauren reminds us of the power of praying the rosary. A beautiful feast we celebrate today, "Our Lady of the Holy Rosary".
We welcome today our newest member of our God Minute team, Fr. Brian Walker. Fr. Brian is a Dominican priest from Chicago. He is a parish missioner (like Fr. Ron) and is present on television and internet shows sharing the Word of God. How blessed we are to welcome him to The God Minute!
Where Is God?
It is common for all of us to wonder, particularly in difficult times, "where is God? Or even, "how could He let this happen?" Today the prophet Jeremiah reminds us of God's promise.
SCRIPTURE
Jeremiah 29: 11
(Psalm 9)
GOD MOMENT
"Be with me Lord"
MUSIC
"Kyrie"
"Full Moon - Day 4"
On this Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, a special guest is offering our reflection today. He is a Franciscan brother in New York who has a deep love for St. Francis. Thank you for being with us! You can see the video of Brother David offering his reflection here.
Song of St. Francis by Sarah McLaughlin
27th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Today we are invited to look at the law verses love. Sometimes we are so wedded to the law that surrounds us that we fail to look deeper at the love that drives us, especially in terms of relationships, families and communities.
SCRIPTURE
Mark 10: 2 - 16
GOD MOMENT
Let us be nourished in the Lord
MUSIC
"Love Like This"
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.
GOD MOMENT
"Angels of God Watch over us."MUSIC"Stabet Mater"
"Angels We Have Heard On High"
Its the beginning of the Season of Fall...Changing leaves and pumpkin pies....
CONCERT FRIDAY, FALL EDITION
First Song: Les Combes-58 by Malouvia
Second song: Slow Voltage by Luna Bauer
Honor
Honor is the recognition of the excellence of another. When we honor God we honor His excellence for in His infinite wisdom He can take all that we have and give and use it to bless others. Charity demands that we give of ourselves in service to others and therefore honor God.
SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 14: 31
(Psalm 21)
GOD MOMENT
"I honor You Lord"
MUSIC
"Magnificat primi tori"
"The Cry of the Poor"
We conclude our September Spirit month with a reflection by a member of another Vincentian Family group, the Vincentian Marian Youth. It is worldwide organization of youth who consecrate their lives to the Blessed Mother in service to her Son through the Vincentian virtues and charism. Today, a teenager leader in the group (Mikayla) is sharing our reflection!
Want to learn more about the Vincentian Family? famvin.org
Nothing But God's Love
Trusting that God's love for us and for others is unconditional and greater than anything we can imagine. Loving and praying for others is essential for our own growth. St. Josephine Bakhita said “I am praying much for them [those who persecuted me as a slave] that the Lord who has been very good and generous to me may be the same to them so as to bring them all to conversion and salvation.”
SCRIPTURE
Luke 6: 27 - 28
(Psalm 17)
GOD MOMENT
"Let me love Lord as You love."
MUSIC
"Bless The Lord, Praise The Lord, Amen"
"This Is My Father's World"
This is what all of September Spirit has been moving toward: the celebration of the life and work of St. Vincent de Paul, the patron saint of CHARITY in the Catholic Church! Today is his feast day and special guest has our reflection.
4th Sorrowful Mystery - Jesus Carries His CrossHail 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.
GOD MOMENT
"Help me Lord to carry my cross."MUSIC "Stabet Mater"
Concert Friday - ZEALZeal is a fundamental virtue in the life of the Vincentian community and actually it should be for any believing person trying to follow the will of God and accomplish the work of the gospel.
GOD MOMENT
"I can't get enough of you Lord."
MUSIC
"ZEAL" - by The Belonging Company
We continue reflecting on the Vincentian virtue of Zeal.
SCRIPTURE
Matthew 5: 6
MUSIC
O Magnum Mysterium by Voces8
We continue our Vincentian Family theme on Random Wednesday with the Ladies of Charity today. We have a guest reflector as well.
DO NOT FEAR
So often through our day we are afraid of the challenges and difficulties that come our way. We believe that we have to handle all these things on our own. We forget to turn to the One who promised He would be with us always. Today, let us allow Him to help us!
"Fear not; calm will follow the storm, and perhaps, soon." - St. Vincent DePaul
SCRIPTURE
Isaiah 41: 10
(Psalm 56)
GOD MOMENT
"Fear Not"
MUSIC
"Just As I Am"
"Perfect Peace"
GIVE 5
A special opportunity as we close out our SEPTEMBER SPIRIT with the virtue of Zeal. Be sure and check out our blog and/or website for all the details of our GIVE 5 Charity Event.
thegodminute.org
25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
This Sunday we will start the week by focusing on the Spiritual gift of ZEAL and how it is necessary for a life in Christ and in order to serve the Lord.
SCRIPTURE
Mark 9: 30 - 37
GOD MOMENT
"Lord, let me be a servant for all"MUSIC"Oh Happy Day"
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.
GOD MOMENT
"Mother of God, pray for us."
MUSIC
"Stabet Mater"
We've been reflecting on one of the Vincentian virtues all week--Humility. So for our Concert Friday song Im picking one that you all know quite well that speaks to the very heart of the virtue....
Just with a Scottish bent....
GOD'S WILL ?
How do you know if what you're doing is the will of God? The quote from St. Vincent DePaul today, "If after so much effort and prayer the matter is not successful, it will be a clear sign that God does not will it," is a wonderful way of looking at whether or not what we do, desire or discern, is of God.
SCRIPTURE
Hebrews 10: 36
(Psalm 4)
GOD MOMENT
"Thy will be done."
MUSIC
"Only A Shadow" -Cary Landry
"Watch Over Us"
As we continue our September Spirit highlighting groups in the Vincentian Family-- today we reflect a bit on the religious orders St. Vincent founded, The Congregation of the Mission and the Daughters of Charity (with St. Louise de Marillac).
MUSIC
Stay in the Dark by Lambert
Jesus says in Scripture, "Anyone who is my disciple must take up their cross and follow me." Perhaps the hardest thing to do in the Christian life. But as Justin reflects today, wouldn't it be easier to do it together?
HUMILITY AND THANKSGIVING
Humility calls us to give thanks to the Good Giver for every good gift, recognizing our dependence on God in delivering our hearts from self-sufficiency.
“We should spend as much time in thanking God for his benefits as we do in asking him for them.” -St. Vincent DePaul
SCRIPTURE
Daniel 2:23
(Psalm 47)
GOD MOMENT
"Thank you Lord for this moment"
MUSIC
"Now Thank We All Our God"
As always, on Sundays our reflection is a video. Either click here or go to our BLOG menu on the app to watch it. The audio from the video is posted here as a podcast.
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.
GOD MOMENT
Queen of Peace, Pray for Us.
MUSIC
"Stabet Mater"
"Let There Be Peace On Earth"
Concert Friday - Simplicity
Today we celebrate the Feast of St. John Gabriel Perboyre, a Vincentian priest who was martyred for the faith and canonized in 1996.
GOD MOMENT
"How I love you Lord. Only You."MUSIC "Simplicity" - is the name of the song chosen for today. It is performed by Rend Collective, a Christian music group out of Northern Ireland. And the words of this song, are indeed simple and beautifully express the desire to give ourselves completely over to the love of God.
Prayer:O my divine Savior, transform me into yourself.
May my hands be the hands of Jesus. May my tongue be the tongue of Jesus.
Grant that every faculty of my body may serve only to glorify you.
Above all, transform my soul and all its powers
so that my memory, will and affections may be the memory, will and affections of Jesus.
I pray to you to destroy in me all that is not of you.
Grant that I may live but in you, by you and for you, so that I may truly say with St. Paul,
“I live now, not I, but Christ lives in me.”
— St. John Gabriel Perboyre, C.M.
Watch Video Here
When God promises that He will care for us....do you believe? Truly, believe? As Peggy shares, it's easy oftentimes to confuse our own wants with the blessing of God who ACTUALLY KNOWS what it is that we need.
SCRIPTURE
MT 6: 30-33
MUSIC
The Lion and the Lamb by David Nevue
Traces by Ever So Blue
During September Spirit when we explore the Vincentian charism we are taking Random Wednesdays and highlighting a group of charity that follows the rule or spirit of St. Vincent de Paul. Today is great one!
Be sure and go back to our home page on the app and tap BLOG to see a short video on the history and founding of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul!
Complexity of Life - Do you notice how we have made everything in life so complex? Simplicity of words and clarity of meaning can make a difference in understanding the truth and simplify our lives to better understand the love of God.
“Simplicity must be held in great esteem by those who profess to follow the teachings of Jesus Christ.”- St. Vincent de Paul
SCRIPTURE
John 14: 23
(Psalm 36)
GOD MOMENT
Today let me simplify my life by focusing on Jesus.
MUSIC
"Tis A Gift To Be Simple". - Richard Irwin
In our second week of SEPTEMBER SPIRIT, reflecting a bit on Vincentian spirituality, the virtue of Simplicity will perfume our prayer. Sr. Carol helps us appreciate it in a practical way.
SCRIPTURE
Philippians 4: 6-7
MUSICKyrie Eleison
You are my Hiding Place by David Nevue
23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
BE OPEN and find ways to attach yourself to the Lord by taking greater responsibility and ownership for the mission of the gospel by being a disciple who gets involved in the life-changing and life-giving work of the Lord.
SCRIPTURE
Mark 7: 31 - 37
GOD MOMENT
"Sometimes one must go from God to go to God"MUSIC
"Open My Eyes" by Jesse Manibusan
1ST SORROWFUL MYSTERY
The Agony in the Garden
Each Saturday we honor our Blessed Mother Mary. Today we begin with the recitation of the first decade of the Sorrowful Mysteries, the agony in the garden.
GOD MOMENT
"Pray for us O Holy Mother of God."
MUSIC:
"Stabet Mater"
"At The Cross Her Station Keeping"
Click on our app BLOG to see the video to it (though it's no big deal)
CALLING ON ANGELS
Jane Sieberry and KD Lang
Santa Maria, Santa Teresa, Santa Anna, Santa Susannah
Santa Cecilia, Santa Copelia, Santa Domenica, Mary Angelica
Frater Achad, Frater Pietro, Julianus, Petronilla
Santa, Santos, Miroslaw, Vladimir and all the rest
A man is placed upon the steps and a baby cries
High above you can hear the church bells start to ring
And as the heaviness, oh, the heaviness, the body settles in
Somewhere you can hear a mother sing
Then it's one foot, then the other as you step out on the road
Step out on the road, how much weight, how much?
Then it's how long and how far and how many times
Oh, before it's too late?
Calling all angels, calling all angels
Walk me through this one, don't leave me alone
Calling all angels, calling all angels
We're tryin', we're hopin' but we're not sure how
Oh, and every day you gaze upon the sunset with such love and intensity
Why?
It's ah, it's almost as if you could only crack the code then you'd finally understand
What this all means
Oh, but if you could, do you think you would trade in all
All the pain and suffering?
Oh, but then you'd miss the beauty of the light upon this earth
And the, and the sweetness of the leaving
Calling all angels, calling all angels
Walk me through this one, don't leave me alone
Calling all angels, calling all angels
We're tryin', we're hopin' but we're not sure how
Calling all angels (calling all angels), calling all angels (calling all angels)
Walk me through this one, don't leave me alone (walk me through this one, don't leave me alone)
Calling all angels, calling all angels
We're tryin', we're hopin', we're hurtin', we're lovin'
We're cryin', we're callin' 'cause we're not sure how this goes
CHARITY - is recognizing God in all His children. St. Vincent tells us that we must love others because of their inherent dignity as children of the same Father.
“If there are any among us who think they are in the mission to evangelize the poor people but not to alleviate their sufferings, to take of their spiritual needs but not their temporal ones, I reply that we have to help them and have them assisted in every way, by us and by others.”
— St. Vincent de Paul
SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 19: 17
(Psalm 46)
GOD MOMENT
"Let me love as I should."MUSIC"Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)"
"Set The Course"
Today we kickoff our September Spirit month reflecting and sharing a bit on Vincentian Charism and Spirituality. St. Vincent de Paul is the founder and inspiration of so many groups and organizations around the world who serve the poor. His feast day is the 27th of this month.
So today, Fr. Ron kicks it off with a little bit about St. Vincent himself along with two essential truths that you have to remember every day about God.
Want to read a little more about St. Vincent? Go to the BLOG on our app and click the September Spirit entry.
"Out of the mouths of babes..." Sr. Carol reflects on heaven inspired by the vision of such from a young boy. Jesus talks about heaven in our scripture today but doesn't tell us exactly what that will look like. Hmmmmm.
SCRIPTURE
John 14: 2-3
GOD MINUTE
The Lord is my Light and Salvation
MUSIC
- Dona Nobis Pacem by Pianissimo Brothers
- Gjeilo Eclipse by Ola Gjeilo
LIVING IN PATIENCE
Living in patience offers us the opportunity to remain joyful when everything around us is directing us to give up, despair, and complain to God about our circumstances and situation. As people of faith, we are called to live in patience, holiness and joy, remembering always that Jesus is the source of all joy.
SCRIPTURE
Habakkuk 3: 17 - 18
GOD MOMENT
"The source of my joy is Jesus"
MUSIC
"Lord, I'm Coming Home"
"Lord of All Hopefulness"
The 22nd Sunday of Ordinary Time.
Fr. Ron shares on the gospel and gets us looking forward to September Spirit that begins on Wednesday!
Litany of Loreto - Today we pause briefly from the recitation of the Rosary to honor our Blessed Mother by praying the Litany of Loreto.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us.
Music: "Ave Maria" (Instumental)
Litany of Loreto Here
In 1638, Allegri composed the "Miserere Mei Deus". It was sung during services traditionally on Good Friday of Holy Week, but only in the Sistine Chapel. The pope forbade anyone from transcribing it, and its exact composition was kept secret for over 100 years. Today we have the privilege to pause and listen to the ancient Psalm and reflect upon the mercy of God.
SCRIPTURE
Psalm 51
GOD MOMENT
Have mercy on me
MUSIC
"Miserere Mei Deus" (“Have mercy on me, O God”) from Psalm 51
composed by Gregorio Allegri
Have you heard that phrase before-- "Actions speak louder than words"? It's a challenge that was always at the heart of Jesus' teachings. St. Paul reminds us today that God proved His love for you, for me, in what He DID. It's a witness we bear truth to every time we sign ourselves with the sign of the cross....
SCRIPTURE
Romans 5: 5
GOD MOMENT
I Am Loved by God!
MUSIC
- Let there be peace on Earth
- Aerial Boundaries by Michael Hedges
Peggy reflects on the feast of St. Monica coming up later in the week.
GOD MOMENT
Lord, our hearts are restless until they rest in You.
MUSIC
New Dawn by Scripture Lullabies & Jay Stocker
The Armed Man by Karl Jenkins
Eye of the Hurricane
When we are surrounded by chaos, it is often difficult for us to remember to center ourselves and go to that simple, quiet place that is our core, our center. This is where we will find God. He is in the calm center with His calming voice to reassure us, we are not alone.
Be centered in God.
SCRIPTURE: Isaiah 45:19
(Psalm 26)
"Just As I Am" (Instrumental)
"O Lord Hear My Prayer" - Taize
Today is the feast of St. Rose of Lima (as in the capital city of Peru). Lauren reflects on a beautiful writing of St. Rose reminding us that there is no resurrection without the crucifixion. Why is it that we hold on to things that keep us from Jesus? Because as Lauren shares, as in water tubing, it's hard to let go.
READING is from a writing of ST. ROSE
GOD MOMENT
Let me give my all to you, Jesus
MUSIC
"Ever Faithful" by Scripture Lullabies & Jay Stocker
When many of Jesus’ disciples returned to their former way of life after Jesus confronted them on their belief of Him and His words, Jesus turns to the 12 apostles and asks them, “Do you also want to leave?” Simon Peter responds, “Master, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. We have come to believe and are convinced that you are the Holy One of God.” What a profound response.
SCRIPTURE
John 6: 60 - 69
GOD MOMENT
“Lord, to whom shall we go?"
MUSIC
"Look Beyond" - The Dameans
The Scapular Devotion
The Scapular is how to prepare us for a happy death . This reliance on Mary's intercession for the gift of final perseverance derives historically from her promise to Saint Simon Stock that all who die wearing the scapular will not suffer the eternal flames of hell. This has since become known as the scapular promise.
Wearing the armor of Our Lady
Music:
"Hail Mary, Gentle Woman". (Carey Landry)
"Hail Mary, Gentle Woman" (sung by Robert Kochis)
We're uploading two Concert Friday songs today- depending on your mood. One is loud and one is soft and quiet.
This is the soft, quiet one. Its by Jonathan David Helser and called 'Abba". I listen to this song almost every night as I am going to bed. It's a beautiful reminder of the same truth that our LOUD song is also about: We belong to a God who holds us in His love.
Go back to the list of Daily Prayer and you will see the LOUD one in the list (it's got the same cover artwork).
Enjoy!
We're uploading two Concert Friday songs today- depending on your mood. This is the loud, arms waving, jump up and down LOUD one! It's called, "Graves into Gardens" by Brandon Lake.
The soft, peaceful, quieter song today is one I've used before but maybe you've forgotten. Its by Jonathan David Helser and called 'Abba". I listen to this song almost every night as I am going to bed. It's a beautiful reminder of the same truth that our LOUD song is also about: We belong to a God who holds us in His love.
Go back to the list of Daily Prayer and you will see the other one in the list (it's got the same cover artwork).
Do the current trends in life grab your attention? Are you captured by the latest and greatest things the world of Fashion, entertainment or technology have to offer? In the passage we hear today, the Apostle John encourages and invites us to stay focused on the things that are eternal as opposed to the passing things of this world.
SCRIPTURE 1John 2: 7 (Psalm 22)
GOD MOMENTFocus on the things that will last
MUSIC
"Precious Lord, Take My Hand"
"All Creatures of Our God and King"
Guest presenter today is Father Bill Kraft, the pastor of Holy Cross Parish in Linden, California. He shares with us his homily to his parish family reflecting on the parable of the mustard seed that leads us to a further understanding of the gift of faith. The Lord will allow the seed of faith to grow if we do what we're supposed to do, namely, stay present.
SCRIPTURE
Mark 4: 26 - 34 (Psalm 16)
GOD MOMENT
Place yourself in the presence of the Lord
MUSIC
"Peace I Leave With You"
"Plus Tot" by Alexandra Streliski
One of the most wonderful aspects about our God is that he never let's go. God never gives up or gets exhausted clinging to us in love. We are his beloved, as Sr. Kara shares today. But it's the way the message comes to her that is most striking. Peanut butter and jelly?
SCRIPTURE
Isaiah 43: 1-3
GOD MOMENTGod's promise: I will never let you go
MUSIC
"Christ the Lord is Risen Today"
"Before Dawn" by Ola Gjeilo
SCRIPTURE: Proverbs 12: 18
(Psalm 55)
There is no upside to being a gossip. Gossips hurt neighbors, divide friends, and damage reputations and relationships. The Bible labels gossips as untrustworthy and meddlesome and even as worthy of death. At your best in Christ, you don’t want to be one. Today we can change our conversations to build up rather than tear down.
MUSIC: "How Can I Keep From Singing" (instrumental)
"Watch Over Us"
"Let us Build on Christ, our Foundation"
Today is the feast of the Assumption of Mary. Watch the VIDEO to this reflection by going to our BLOG menu on the app.
5th Joyful Mystery - The Finding of the Child Jesus in the Temple
SCRIPTURE: Sirach 3: 1- 8
Feast of Saint Maximilian Kolbe - a Polish Catholic priest and Conventual Franciscan Friar who volunteered to die in place of a stranger in the German death camp of Auschwitz, located in German-occupied Poland during World War II.
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: "Salve Regina" - instrumental"TO JESUS THROUGH MARY."
"Scars In Heaven" - by Casting Crowns
"The only scars in heaven, they won't belong to me and you
There'll be no such thing as broken, and all the old will be made new
And the thought that makes me smile now, even as the tears fall down
Is that the only scars in heaven are on the hands that hold you now."
May they Rest In Peace.
PROVERBS 4: 27
Its so easy to measure our worth and dignity by measuring ourselves against another. Another person, another To-Do list, another accomplishment (or lack thereof). But as Lauren reminds us today from Proverbs: we are loved by God no matter our successes, no matter our failures. It is a love that has no equivalent here on this earth.
GOD MOMENT
I am infinitely, overwhelmingly loved by God
MUSIC
- Gentle Reflections by Sebastian Morawietz
- Reckless Love by Cory Asbury (see video here)
Random Wednesday
Today is the Memorial of St. Clare of Assisi.
--
GOD MOMENT
The Lord delights in those who serve Him
MUSIC
- My Soul is at Rest from the "Simply Taize" album
- Doria (Piano Version) by Olafur Arnalds
SCRIPTURE: Psalm 33: 11
Trust is the posture of the Christian. We must make every effort to trust in the heart of Jesus. Age to age He has a plan for us. His broken wounded heart knows are needs and knows our brokenness. Let us place our trust in Him.
GOD MOMENT
Jesus I trust in You!
MUSIC
"Love Divine, All Loves Excelling"
"O Sacred Heart, O Love Divine"
MATTHEW 24: 42
What sits on the front burner of your life? What commands your attention and influences your thoughts and actions? The message of Jesus is the invitation for us to place our heavenly Father in that space. To keep watch for His presence and love that is with us throughout our day. Javier explains it well in today's reflection....
GOD MOMENT
Are you aware that God is with you? Right now as your read this?!
MUSIC
- How Can I Keep From Singing?
19th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year B
SCRIPTURE: John 6: 41-51
Learning more and understanding the depth of the gift of the Eucharist awakens in us a better way of loving and living. We are no longer distracted by our own doubts and fears. We are no longer confused by the falsehoods by which others might try to manipulate us. We are no longer in this by ourselves. Jesus is present in us and to us and we are united in Him and by Him.
MUSIC: "Bread of Life" - -Rory Cooney
"I Am the Living Bread that came down from heaven."
The 4th Joyful Mystery - The Presentation of the Lord in the Temple
(Malachi 3: 1-4)
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.
"Ave, Ave" (refrain from the Fatima Hymn)
See the video on our app blog!
BELOVEDNESS
by Sarah Kroger
Lyrics :
You’ve owned your fear and all your self-loathing
You’ve owned the voices inside of your head
You’ve owned the shame and reproach of your failure
It’s time to own your belovedness
You’ve owned your past and how it’s defined you
You’ve owned ev’rything everybody else says
It’s time to hear what your Father has spoken
It’s time to own your belovedness
He says you’re mine
I smiled when I made you
I find you beautiful in ev’ry way
My love for you is fierce and unending
I’ll come to find you, whatever it takes
My beloved
You’ve owned the mess you see in the mirror
You’ve owned the lies that you’re just not enough
You’re been so blinded by all you’re comparing
It’s time to own your belovedness
You are completely loved and fully known
Beloved, believe He died to make your heart His home
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Song: "Belovedness"
Artist: Sarah Kroger
Album: Light
Matthew 10: 29-31
(Psalm 45)
God knows everything about us. When we feel small, insignificant, unloved...God cares for us. He loves us beyond all telling. The scriptures remind us we are worth more than a sparrow and the single hair on our head does not go unnoticed by our Loving God. This is the reality of the God who loves us.
"O God You Search Me and You Know Me"
St. John Vianney - Cure of Ars - Patron of Priests
"The Christians treasure is not on earth but in heaven. Our thoughts then ought to be directed towards where our treasure is. This is the glorious duty of man. To pray and to love. If you pray and love that is where your happiness lies." -St. John Vianney
Prayer by St. John Vianney
“I love You O my God, and my only desire is to love You until the last breath of my life. I love you O my infinitely lovable God and I would rather die loving You than to live without loving You. I love you Lord and the only grace I ask is to love You eternally. My God if my tongue cannot say in every moment that I love You, I want my heart to repeat it to You as often as I draw breath. Amen”
We all like to sing (even if it is only in the shower). There is something about a good song in our spirit that can bring such joy and peace. We hear in the scripture today that God, GOD, sings to us. Sr. Carol shares her song she sings back in praise.
GOD MOMENT
- Sing to the Lord and Give Him Thanks!
MUSIC
- "Lord of Glory who Hast Bought Us"
- "Softly and Tenderly" by David Nevue
SCRIPTURE: Romans 11: 12
(Psalm 103)
Being Zealous is something we rarely consider. We are invited by St. Paul today to approach our faith with fervor, with zeal. We are called to be more than just good people who live our life safely and well. We are called to live our life of faith with zeal and joy.
MUSIC:
"Praise to the Lord, the Almighty"
"Moonrise"
We recorded the video for today's Breaking Open the Word but there was a problem in uploading it. Our apologies. This is the audio from it.
3rd Joyful Mystery - The Nativity / The Birth of Jesus
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.
SUSCIPE
Take Lord, and receive all my liberty, my memory, my understanding, and my entire will, all that I have and possess. You have given all to me. To You, O Lord, I return it. All is Yours, dispose of it wholly according to Your will. Give me Your love and Your grace, for this is sufficient for me. - St. Ignatius Loyola
MUSIC: "O Sanctissima"
"Ave Maria"
MUSIC: "Will You Let Me Be Your Servant"
1. Will you let me be your servant,
let me be as Christ to you?
Pray that I may have the grace to
let you be my servant, too.
-
We are pilgrims on a journey,
we are trav’lers on the road;
we are here to help each other
walk the mile and bear the load. -
I will hold the Christ-light for you
in the nighttime of your fear;
I will hold my hand out to you,
speak the peace you long to hear. -
I will weep when you are weeping;
when you laugh I’ll laugh with you.
I will share your joy and sorrow
till we’ve seen this journey through. -
Will you let me be your servant,
let me be as Christ to you?
Pray that I may have the grace to
let you be my servant, too.
click here for video
PROVERBS 21: 2
We all like to think the way we think and choose is the right way. And maybe it is. But our scripture today tells us God weighs, not our thinking or ways...but that which lies in our heart. It is the sanctuary of conscience. Such a truth can be both comforting at times... but also quite challenging!
MUSIC
- "Rorate Sanctus" by TYhe Cistercian Monks of Stift Heilgenkreuz
- Benedictus by Jenkins
It's Random Wednesday and during the month of July we have been reflecting on the Corporal Works of Mercy in the Catholic faith. Today, it's Peggy who beautifully shares on the comfort we can give to one another in Christ.
SCRIPTURE: 1 Thes. 5: 11
(Psalm 40)
Life is a beautiful opportunity to grow in the way of the Lord. Sometimes, nature provides opportunities to assist us in our growth. Take for instance a garden. If attended to and all the elements are done accordingly, the plants can grow and come to fruition. The same is true in the way we care for our brothers and sisters. Let the garden teach you the lessons it has to share.
MUSIC:
"Morning Has Broken"
"I Love The Lord"
2 Timothy 4: 7-8
Living the faith is not always an easy task. To stand for justice, feed the hungry, embrace the truth, sew kindness, create the beautiful-- is to reach beyond the limitations we often place on ourselves. St. Paul reminds us in the scripture today of an important gift that God shares with us to help us in our quest. Anthony explains...
MUSIC
- Ubi Caritas (Where there is Charity) by The London Fox Taize Choir
Go to app BLOG for video of this reflection
John 6: 1-15
Using God's Gift! It doesn't matter how much or how little you have, it will be enough for God to work with to change the lives of others, for the better!
"Gift of Finest Wheat"
"One Bread, One Body"
2nd Joyful Mystery - The Visitation
Luke 1: 39
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.
Ave Maria - (played by Uwe Warschkow & Siglinde Koch-Sembdner)
Ave Maria - Refrain from the Fatima Song. (Michael Baru Nolan)
GRATITUDE
by Brandon Lake
Lyrics:
Verse 1
All my words fall short
I got nothing new
How could I express
All my gratitude
Verse 2
I could sing these songs
As I often do
But every song must end
And You never do
Chorus
So I throw up my hands
And praise You again and again
‘Cause all that I have is a hallelujah, hallelujah
And I know it’s not much
But I’ve nothing else fit for a king
Except for a heart singing hallelujah
Hallelujah
Verse 3
I’ve got one response
I’ve got just one move
With my arms stretched wide
I will worship You
Bridge
Come on my soul
Oh don’t you get shy on me
Lift up your song
‘Cause you’ve got a lion inside of those lungs
Get up and praise the Lord
"Gratitude"
By Brandon LakeSee the video here
SCRIPTURE: Matthew 6: 19 - 21
(Psalm 119)
We have been given everything that we need to accomplish the work of the gospel. God has blessed us with many simple gifts that we can use to change the hearts and lives of those around us. We are indeed "BLESSED." Therefore, let us bless others.
MUSIC:
"Da Pacem Domine"
"Good Night Day"
Corporal Work of Mercy - To Shelter the Homeless
(Psalm 126)
“If you could walk in my shoes
You would see I paid my dues.
You would see how hard I tried,
You would see how hard I cried.
Your support could lift me up,
that would be amazing luck.
Trust me when I say,
a friend could make my day.
A little kind word can lift my soul,
a little kind word could make me whole.”
-by Manuella McPhee
MUSIC
"Crown Him With Many Crowns"
"By the Rose and By the Hinds of the Field"
PROVERBS 15: 5
Nobody likes to be corrected. Even those (especially those!) who say they do enjoy critical feedback. There is something in us that bristles when someone suggests we could have done something better or that we missed the mark. But our scripture today reminds us that the virtue of prudence might help us, especially in the spiritual life, to accept such criticism as a means of growth and maturity. Justin suggests an excellent way that might happen...
MUSIC
- Tantum Ergo
- Falling Sky by Jeff Greinke
SCRIPTURE: Zephaniah 3: 17
(Psalm 119)
Those of you who are fans of Marvel and DC comic heroes might often think of God and or Jesus as a superhero with a "mighty sword" or "magic shield." Our imagination can often lead us down the wrong image of a God who came to us poor and lowly, a God who emptied Himself out so that we might be saved. Let us put aside those distractions and look to our Mighty God as the one who saves us.
MUSIC:
"I Sing The Mighty Power of God"
"Gentle Reflections"
Please tap the "BLOG" menu icon on the app to see the video of this reflection. Or head to our YouTube page.
MARK 6: 30-34
The gospel today illumines the two sides of the spiritual coin: quiet and engagement. Resting and Doing. Contemplative and Apostolic. Fr. Ron asks if there is a balance in your life from which both sides can flourish?
The First Joyous Mystery of the Most Holy Rosary
THE ANNUNCIATIONListen to this reflection told from the proposed perspective of our Blessed Mother and pray along with us the first declared of the Joyous Mysteries of the rosary
MUSIC: Hail Mary, Gentle WomanHail 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.
Deut. 31: 6
You'll Never Walk Alone"
There are times in our life when we face difficulties, aloneness and loneliness. We face the turbulences and storms of our daily life. Too often we think that we're the only ones who have experienced these moments. When we are going through them we certainly feel alone.
The truth is...we are never alone. God is with us and we must remember His unfailing love and presence.
For those of you who own a dog you will especially appreciate Shelby's talk today. She and her husband recently adopted one and discovered the amount of work that goes into it. And worth every minute of it. As is our spiritual journey, she reflects.
Scripture: 1 COR 15: 58
Music: Jeff Greinke, "Clouds Like Flying Saucers"
At the top of the list of why Jesus sacrificed his life for us is one word: Freedom. Satan's greatest feat is to convince us that we aren't good enough; to defeat us in our spirit. Lauren assures us our God never gives up overcoming that effort.
Scripture: Romans 12: 11
Music: Johannsson, "By the Roes, And by the Hinds of the Field"
SCRIPTURE:
Joshua 1: 9
(Psalm 26)
Do not be afraid. Trust in God at all times for he is with you always, even when it's difficult to believe that He is present. "Give our Lord the benefit of believing that His hand is leading you and accept the anxiety of feeling yourself in suspense and incomplete."
Music:
"Adoramus Te Domine"
"Flow"
We hear the phrase, "Brothers and Sisters" used a lot in worship and prayer. It is meant to convey a sweeping inclusion of all people. But does it? Javier helps us broaden our perspective to appreciate the full impact of today's scripture.
Music: Love Devine All Loves Excelling
Mark 6: 7 - 13
The Gospel today is often referred to as the Sending of the Disciples. Jesus calls his disciples together and instructs them to go out two by two with little to distract them from their mission to preach and heal.
The Church is missionary. We are the Church. Therefore, we are called and sent forth to evangelize the world. Are you up for the challenge?
"Little Hymn To St. Joseph"
Lauren leads us today in the St. Joseph's Joys and Sorrows Devotion.
This devotion is traditionally prayed by reflecting on one sorrow and one joy and saying seven Our Fathers and seven Hail Marys on each of the seven Sundays leading up to the Solemnity of Saint Joseph on March 19th. Today we will pray a simple devotion reflecting on each of the joys and sorrows.
Matthew 6:33 tells us to seek God first, and all the rest will be given to you. Put God on the throne of your life and He promises to rule with mercy and favor. Here is a song that reminds us of just that....
Check out our Blog on the app to see the video to just the song.
Song: Seek Ye First
By: Maranatha! Music
Hebrews 11: 6
(Psalm 46)
Does God Exist? How often are we confronted with that truth? C.S. Lewis in his book "Mere Christianity," best explains this truth. We are not alone. We must earnestly seek God. Grace, patience and time are essential for us to know, love and serve the Lord and to know HE IS HERE among us.
Music:
"Just As I Am, Without One Plea"
"Richer Path"
Spiritual Work of Mercy - Instruct The Ignorant
It seems rather rude to have a Spiritual Work of Mercy that's called "Instruct the Ignorant." But the key here is the reality of "mercy." Each of us have been given the gifts of faith and understanding. Jesus invites us to share that gift of faith and understanding with others. Needless to say, it takes courage and great mercy to bring people to active live the Truth!
Music
"Come Thou Almighty King"
"Momentary"
3John 1: 4
We hear that heaven is for the "child-like." Sometimes it becomes necessary to realize that our perspective of "self" needs to return to that child-like nature in order to seek the grace and help of the loving Father.
"Morning Has Broken"
"Reminiscense"
2 Timothy 1: 7
Psalm 112
"Be Still My Soul"
God reminds us to be bold and strong win our daily lives. There is no place for timidity. God has given us a spirit to make us strong, loving, wise, with self-discipline and power to accomplish our daily tasks.
You can always watch the VIDEO to our Sunday Breaking Open the Word on our YouTube channel that is also in the PANTRY menu on the app. Click here to see today's video.
Here in the United States we celebrate Independence Day. And it's an appropriate celebration considering the gospel for today, the 14th Sunday of Ordinary Time. Both talk about freedom and striving to live one's full potential. Living the FULLNESS of who God create you to be!
5th Luminous Mystery of the Rosary - The Institution of the Eucharist
MUSIC
"Lord Who At Thy First Eucharist"
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.
"WOUNDS" by Jordan Feliz
Would you believe me if I said you're not beyond repair?
Would you believe me if I told you that I've been right there?
I've seen the light come in to my darkest rooms.
I can tell you, friend that His love heals wounds.
Look into my heart. Let it be the proof.
I'm only standing here 'cause His love heals wounds!
What does Peter Pan, Jesus and our Spiritual Life have in common? A great lesson about connecting with the holy. Sr. Kara explains in her reflection today. It's about SMILES.
MUSIC
- Immaculate Mary
- Near Light, by Olafur Arnalds
Today, June 29th The Church celebrates the feast of Sts. Peter and Paul
SCRIPTURE
Psalm 33
Romans 12: 21
Throughout our lives we are face with things, people and situations that are good and evil. We are encouraged in Sacred Scripture today to battle evil with good. We believe that God is love. God is good. Depending on Him, we can accept this invitation and find ourselves approaching things, people and situations with good.
MUSIC
"How Great Thou Art"
"Anywhere with you"
MUSIC
- Confitemini Domino by Taize Community Choir
- Impending Death of the Virgin Spirit by Will Ackerman
Watch the video to this on our YouTube channel: Click here
13th Sunday in Ordinary Time
SCRIPTURE
Mark 5: 21 - 43
In the Gospel today three individuals seek Jesus, as a last resort, to assist them in their need. The woman with a hemorrhage, a synagogue leader named Jairus and Jairus' daughter all are in desperate need of what Jesus can do for them.
Why is it that, like them, we often wait until we have exhausted every other avenue before we look to Jesus?
MUSIC
"Peace Is Flowing Like a River"
"I Believe In Jesus"
MUSIC
"Flight From The City"
Salve Regina"
SCRIPTURE
Daniel 7: 13 & 14
The Fourth 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.
A slower, quiet and peaceful Concert Friday for our prayer today. I also put this together with adoration and put the video on our BLOG menu on the app (and website). Same music... just with the visual of adoration along with it. I love it...I hope you do too....
MUSIC
- Breath of Love, by Susan Teng
MUSIC
"Veni Jesus Amor Mi"
Let Us Break Bread Together"
SCRIPTURE
Psalm 145 - "The Hand of the Lord Feeds Us."
Feeding the Hungry
ISAIAH 46: 4
This is one of those readings that we could listen to every day. It is the promise of God to be with us, to hold us in love at every moment of our lives. And as Sr. Carol shares today, the older we get, the more concerns and struggles slam into our lives-- the more this promise is something to cherish. And believe.
MUSIC
- "Praise the Lord, Amen", by Kyiv Chamber Choir
- "Verses" by Olafur Arnalds and Alice Sara Ott
To all our fathers and grandfathers out there-- a blessed day to you. Thank you for your love and care!
Watch the video to this reflection by tapping the "VIDEO" icon on the Home page of the App.
12th Sunday of Ordinary Time
MARK 4: 35-41
3rd Luminous Mystery - The Proclamation of the Kingdom
Mark 1: 14 - 15
Hail, Mary, full of grace,
the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou amongst 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
USE THE BROKEN!
Allow God to use all of who we are and not just the best parts of ourselves. Even our brokenness can work for the Glory of God and to assist God to do His work here on earth. St. Paul tells us "In my weakness I find my strength," because in our weakness, we turn to God...who is our strength! Let us accept His invitation and let every part of us go to the Lord, that His will be done in and through us.
- "Broken Things_ - Matthew West
- "Invitacion Fountain - Greg Hjelle
Psalm 104: 24
Do you ever wonder where God lives? He is present, of course, in the most intimate and powerful way in Eucharist. It's one of the reasons I love to spend time in Adoration before the Blessed Sacrament.
But... where God LIVES is broader than His mere presence. Fr. Ron taught his nephew the answer to that question many years ago....
MUSIC
- All Creatures of Our God and King
- James Heather, "Stories from Far Away on Piano"
During the month of June we are taking our Random Wednesdays and reflecting on the Corporal Works of Mercy in the Catholic faith. Today, Anthony shares a beautiful take on the Burying of the Dead.
To see more of the Corporal Works of Mercy in the Catholic Church go to the "This Week" tab on our app OR the blog on our website (thegodminute.org/blog).
Ecclesiastes 7: 14
Simple tasks in our life can cause us great stress. The Book of Ecclesiastes can offer us wisdom in being able to change our perspective in order to hear the soft sweet whispers of the voice of the Lord and soften our hearts to receive His grace. Through the struggles and the storms of our life, we can come through those rough spots if we only challenge and change our perspective.
It's easy for us to get so involved in our own life, day to day, that we don't think about God. We naturally assume that God is always present even if we are not aware of His hand guiding and shaping our lives. But as Sr. Carol shares today in our reflection, all it takes is an unexpected tragedy to remind us how blessed we are. Like a sparrow her young, so does God watch over and care for us. Always. At all times....
With the new app you can now WATCH Sunday's Breaking Open the Word by clicking on the "VIDEOS" icon from the Home page.
11th SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME
"Seeds, Scattered and Sown"
Mark 4: 26 - 34
He said, “To what shall we compare the kingdom of God,
or what parable can we use for it? It is like a mustard seed that, when it is sown in the ground, is the smallest of all the seeds on the earth. But once it is sown, it springs up and becomes the largest of plants and puts forth large branches,
so that the birds of the sky can dwell in its shade.”
O Virgin Mary most powerful Mother of Mercy, Queen of heaven and earth, in accordance with your wish made known at Fatima, I consecrate myself today to your Immaculate Heart.
To you I entrust all that I have, all that I am. Reign over me Dearest Mother that I may be yours in prosperity in adversity, in joy and in sorrow, in health and in sickness, in life and in death. I, a faithless sinner, renew and ratified today in thy heart O Immaculate Mother the vows of my baptism. I renounced forever Satan, his pomps and his works and I give myself entirely to Jesus Christ the Incarnate Wisdom to carry my cross after Him all the days of my life and to be more faithful to Him than I have ever been before.
Queen of the Most Holy Rosary in the presence of all the heavenly court, I choose Thee this day for my Mother. I deliver and consecrate to Thee and to Thy Immaculate Heart as Thy child and slave of love, my body and soul, my goods, both interior and exterior, and even the value of all my good actions past, present and future leaving to Thee, the entire and full right of disposing of me and all that belongs to me without exception according to Thy good pleasure, for the greater glory of God, in time and an eternity. Amen.
It's Concert Friday at The God Minute!
All of Christianity, really, comes down to this amazing feast...
Proverbs 23:26
"My Son, give me your heart."
Today, in anticipation of the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus tomorrow, we want to pray with the Heart of Jesus that His love and grace may fill us with all we need to honor Him by our thoughts, words and deeds.
And who better to share a reflection than Sr. Grace, who belongs to the Carmelite Sisters of the Divine Heart of Jesus?!
Music Selection:
"Jesus The Lord" - St Louis Jesuits
"Sacred Heart of Jesus" - Will Frey
One of the Spiritual Works of Mercy is To Bear Wrongs Patiently. How patient are we in our response to bearing a wrong or when we have been wronged by another.
Patience is indeed a virtue we need to use especially when our response to a wrong doing involves another.
PROVERBS 17: 6
Peggy is a new grandma! Well, has been for a little bit now and is loving it. So when she read this scripture today from Proverbs about the blessing of children it really hit home. But how about those of us who do not have children? Is Proverbs excluding the childless?
Well, like so much in God's Word, the truth is sometimes hidden from plain view. Peggy helps us see it in today's reflection.
Jabez prayed to the God of Israel: **“Oh, that you would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that your hand would be with me, and that you would keep me from evil, that I may not cause pain!” And God granted him his prayer request.
1 Chronicles 4: 9-10
Psalm 145
"Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow"**
John 2: 1-11
"Ode To Joy"
The 2nd Luminous Mystery is The Wedding at Cana. The magnificent words of our Blessed Mother to the servers, "Do Whatever He Tells You," is superb advise for all of us seeking to follow the right path in our lives.
Concert Friday is an opportunity for us to allow music to lead us in prayer. We choose a song(s) that speaks to us and leads us in our prayer.
Today's selection was offered to us by one of our listeners. The selection is called "Still We Sing Alleluia," by Paulo K. Tirol. The video can be found in the "THIS WEEK" menu on our website.
1 JOHN 5: 11 (Javier)
If you got a voicemail saying that you just won a secret sweepstakes for 5 million dollars-- would you believe it? Or if you received what looks like an authentic check in the mail made out to you for TWO MILLION DOLLARS!-- would you rush to the bank , heart pounding, totally knowing and convinced that luck has landed upon you? -- Or... would you doubt its authenticity?
Today in the Scripture we hear a fantastic promise of God to us-- everlasting life! Through Jesus our death is not the end--but a gateway to something far greater and beautiful.
Javier reflects on our response to both.
Pope Francis tells us that the face of God is MERCY. The very essence of God is about kindness and mercy. And in the Catholic Church the traditional Spiritual and Corporal Works of Mercy is how that face of God is revealed in our world.
Today, on Random Wednesday, we begin reflecting on these Works of Mercy in the Church. Every Wednesday during the month of June one of our wonderful team members will reflect on a specific work that is about making the face of God present to each other.
Sister Kara kicks it off....
"God of Day and God of Darkness"
Psalm 103: 1
Open the door! Jesus is constantly aware of our need for Him. There He stands knocking at the door to our hearts. Patiently He awaits our response. Could today be that day where we finally have whatever we need to allow the Lord into our innermost being?
In the United States we celebrate the lives and memories of all those who gave their lives on behalf of our freedom and way of life-- Memorial Day.
"God Father Praise and Glory"
Matthew 28: 16-20
In the Holy Trinity we know there are three distinct persons in One God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Let us look at the "oneness" of the Trinity and see why that matters to our spiritual journey.
The Baptism of the Lord
"On This Day O Beautiful Mother"
Matthew 3: 13-17
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 sinner, now and at the hour of our death. Amen
CONCERT FRIDAY
Every Friday on the God Minute we change things up a bit and let music give direction to our prayer and reflection. Sometimes quiet and peaceful, oftentimes upbeat and praiseworthy. Who said, "When you sing, you pray twice"?
Additionally, the video of the Concert Friday song is on our website and YouTube page (thegodminute.org). Click on, "This Week" menu.
Today's Selection:
CROWDER
"Good God Almighty"
"Sheppard Libra"
"Mary, full of grace"
MARY UNDOER OF KNOTS
Holy Mary, Full of God's presence during the day of your life, you accepted with full humility the Father's will and the devil was never capable of tying you up with his confusion.
Once with your Son, you interceded for our difficulties, and full of kindness and patience, you gave us example of how to untie the knots in our life.
By remaining forever our mother you put in order and make more clear the ties that link us to the Lord.
Holy Mother, Mother of God and our mother, to you who untie with a motherly heart the knots of our life, we prayed to you to receive in your hands, (state your intention here)(everything we hold in our hearts and we offer at this moment) and to free us of the knots and confusion with which our enemy attacks.
Through your grace, your intercession, and your example, deliver us from all evil, Our Lady and untie the knots that prevent us from being united with God so that we, free from sin and error, may find Him in all things, may have our hearts placed in Him and may serve Him always in our brothers and sisters. Amen.
Consider for a moment how many times you or someone you know has struggled with doubt in their life and in their faith. Too often we quickly want to repair the doubt. God invites us to sit with our struggles to find new life through Him.
"Pescador de Hombres"
"You Shall Receive" - (this song is no longer published or available to the public)
John 15: 9
"I Have Loved You"
"Your Love Is Extravagant"
Consider, if you will, "Fatherly" love and the way it is extravagant when it is given to us by God the Father. For those times when we are "prodigal" how incredible is it to have our Father. Let us stay close to Him!
Every Sunday one of the priests reflects on the gospel for today's mass. We call it, "Breaking Open the Word."
"Hail Mary Gentle Woman"
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.
"Holy Spirit You Are Welcome Here"
Let us call upon the Holy Spirit as we anticipate the outpouring and renewal of the Holy Spirits Gifts.
Most people tend to be "Yes People", that is, people who want to do good and help out- even at the expense of personal health and priorities. There is a stigma to saying "No". But today Lauren reflects on the fact that the JOY we are promised in Christ can only come when we stay nourished and bear fruit. And that doesn't come if we give everything away.
Scripture: John 15: 4
Music: "The Lord is my Light" by Taize
All of May is traditionally the month of Mary in the Catholic Church. So our Random Wednesday's are an opportunity to reflect on one of the titles for our Blessed Mother.
Hail Holy Queen
Luke 1: 26-38
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.
Spiritual Work of Mercy - Forgive all injuries
"Be Not Afraid"
Psalm 103 - The Lord Is Kind and Merciful
"Hosea"