Category: Reflection
Repentance from our old waysRepentance from our old ways
To my words give ear, O Lord, give heed to my sighs. Attend to the sound of my cry, my King and my God. Cf. Ps 5.2-3 Lent is time
Our phones can be like a ship to JonahOur phones can be like a ship to Jonah
Remember your compassion, O Lord, and your merciful love, for they are from of old. Let not our enemies exult over us. Redeem us, O God of Israel, from all
Human life is a mixture of joy and sorrowHuman life is a mixture of joy and sorrow
O Lord, you have been our refuge, from generation to generation; from age to age, you are. Cf. Ps 89.1-2 Most of human life is a mixture of joy and
Turn our eyes to the least of our brothersTurn our eyes to the least of our brothers
Like the eyes of slaves on the hand of their lords, so our eyes are on the Lord our God, till he show us his mercy. Have mercy on us,
Archbishop Slattery: All our life, our faith and blessings are gifts of God.Archbishop Slattery: All our life, our faith and blessings are gifts of God.
When he calls on me, I will answer him; I will deliver him and give him glory, I will grant him length of days. Cf. Ps.90: 15-16 A journey home
Lent: a call for us to become a new creation in ChristLent: a call for us to become a new creation in Christ
Answer us, Lord, for your mercy is kind; in the abundance of your mercies, look upon us. Cf. Ps68.17 Jesus calls the people who seem so unworthy. Our Lenten period
Archbishop Brislin: Fasting is meant to have a practical effect in our livesArchbishop Brislin: Fasting is meant to have a practical effect in our lives
The Lord heard and had mercy on me; the Lord became my helper. Ps 29.11 Fasting is meant to have a practical effect in our lives, it’s meant to change