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O Good Jesus, hear me

Anima Christi: O Good Jesus, hear me The fifth of seven meditations on the Anima Christi from Unconditionally, Finding Jesus in the Eucharist by Greg Wasinski Our Lord likes us to plead our case sometimes. Since this is a prayer request, it’s OK to let Him know how much it means by really asking for...

A Classic by Fr. Jacques Philippe: Time for God

A Classic by Fr. Jacques Philippe: Time for God

featured on NewEvangelizers.com Time for God by Jacques Philippe is about mental prayer. Facing God in solitude and silence for a time, to enter into intimate, loving communication with him. I read this as a participant in a group study initiated by my covenant community, with talks each Sunday on the five chapters of this...

The Jubilee of Mercy and ME!

The Jubilee of Mercy and ME!

The Jubilee of Mercy – Merciful like the Father, began December 8, 2015, and comes to a close on November 20, 2016. To reflect on how the Jubilee of Mercy relates to us each of us, let us meditate on Wisdom 11:22-12:2. We can personalize it by changing the scripture to relate to each of...

Who does Jesus say that I am?

Who does Jesus say that I am?

A classic question that Jesus asks his disciples is, “Who do you say that I am?” That soul-searching question is a popular retreat theme that we all need to ponder. From another perspective, what if you asked, “Who does Jesus say that I am?” Rather than that courageous question we might be more comfortable asking,...

The Our Father and 7 Last Words of Jesus, 7th Word

“Father, into thy hands I commit my spirit!” (Luke 23:46)
“But deliver us from evil. Amen!” Jesus was crucified because of the works of evil men and the Evil One. His trust in the Father knew no bounds. He was afraid but despite the fear, he continued to do the task given to him.
We have tasks to do. Sometimes they are positive tasks we must accomplish like going to work. Sometimes they are negative tasks, things we must avoid today like drugs or pornography. God stands ready to help us in everything he asks us to do.

Book Review: The Universal Monk, The Way of the New Monastics by John Michael Talbot

Book Review: The Universal Monk, The Way of the New Monastics by John Michael Talbot

The call to “the universal new monasticism . . . is an almost irresistible urging of the Spirit to a life beyond the status of quo of any religion. But it fulfills every religion,” writes John Michael Talbot.  Jesus restores the authentic personality we have lost touch with. He restores us to “the deepest ‘us’...