Month: July 2018

The Joy of Evangelical Life

July 7, 2018

“By your transfigured life, and with simple words pondered in silence, shows us the One who is the way, and the truth and the life (cf. Jn 14:6), the Lord who alone brings us fulfillment and bestows life in abundance (cf. Jn 10:10). Cry out to us, as Andrew did to Simon: “We have found the Lord” (cf. Jn 1:40). Like Mary Magdalene on Easter morning, announce to us: “I have seen the Lord!” (Jn 20:18). Cherish the prophetic value of your lives of self-sacrifice. Do not be afraid to live fully the joy of evangelical life, in accordance with your charism.” ~Pope Francis, Vultum Dei Quaerere #6

Children of Light

July 6, 2018

Lord God, since by the grace of adoption you have made us children of light, do not let false doctrine darken our minds, but grant that your light may shine within us and we may always live in the brightness of truth. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen

July 5: St. Modwen, hermit (7th century)

July 5, 2018
To those who love you, Lord, you promise to come with your Son and make your home with them. Come then with your purifying grace, and, at the intercession of Saint Modwen, make our hearts a place where you can dwell. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen

July 4: Independence Day (USA)

July 4, 2018

Lord God Almighty, you have made all the peoples of the earth for your glory, to serve you in freedom and in peace: Give to the people of our country a zeal for justice and the strength of forbearance, that we may use our liberty in accordance with your gracious will; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen

July 3: Saint Thomas the Apostle

July 3, 2018
Father, let our celebration of the feast of Saint Thomas the Apostle be the source of his unfailing help and protection. Fill us with your life-giving grace through faith in your Son, Jesus, whom Thomas acknowledged to be his Lord and God. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen

Do not estrange your heart from God

July 2, 2018

“I implore you, brethren, never to break or despise the rule of this prayer. . . . A monk when he eats, drinks, sits, officiates, travels or does any other thing must continually cry: ‘Lord, Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy upon me!’ so that the name of the Lord Jesus, descending into the depths of the heart, should subdue the serpent ruling over the inner pastures and bring life and salvation to the soul. He should always live with the name of the Lord Jesus, so that the heart absorbs the Lord and the Lord the heart, and the two become one. . . . Do not estrange your heart from God, but abide in Him and always guard your heart by remembering our Lord Jesus Christ, until the name of the Lord becomes rooted in the heart and it ceases to think of anything else. May Christ be glorified in you.” ~St. John Chrysostom

Another Day

July 1, 2018

Another day, another chance to die to self, live for Christ and serve others.