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“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.” (John 14:27)

Reflection:
Are you troubled or afraid today? Take time to be in silent prayer with Jesus. Find a comfortable and quiet place, close your eyes and imagine you and Jesus together. Take a deep but gentle breath in, then exhale, saying: “Jesus, come. Bless me with your peace.” Breathe in again, exhale, repeating: “Jesus, come. Bless me with your peace.” Repeat as many times as time allows or until you sense Jesus’ peace over you.

Today’s Intention
Lord, give me peace, if only for a moment.

Peace and Goodness

Reflection: Acts 13:15

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“Brethren, if you have any word of exhortation for the people, say it.” (Acts 13:15)

Reflection

Each of us can offer exhortations for the people. It is a grace that is not limited to the ordained or the religious. St. Catherine of Siena, Virgin and Doctor of the Church, gives us such confirmation. She was a lay person of great devotion and prayer. Her exhortations of peace brought about unification; her spiritual exhortations have transformed the lives of many.

Today’s Intention

Lord, thanks for the gift of St. Catherine of Siena. May our hearts, too, be bathed in flames of exhortation for the people. St. Catherine of Siena, pray for us.

Peace and Goodness

Reflection: John 10:11

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“I am the good shepherd.” (John 10:11)

Reflection:

Jesus is truth, strength, and protection. Under his care, faith sanctifies frailty; hope overcomes darkness; charity provides shelter.

Today’s Intention

Lord, be my shepherd today and always.

Peace and Goodness

One-Minute Reflection: Eph1:17-18

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“that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation resulting in knowledge of him. May the eyes of [your] hearts be enlightened, that you may know what is the hope that belongs to his call, what are the riches of glory in his inheritance among the holy ones,” Eph 1:17-18

Reflection

As a deacon, parishioners constantly ask me to bless them.

It could be a blessing for their sacramental objects, for an special occasion, or during difficult events in their lives.

The good news is that by of our baptism, we all have the grace to bless others. For example, parents may bless their children and friends may bless friends with a simple “God bless you.”

Blessings are links to the divine. They are the pillow where our head rests on the heart of Jesus where we hear the pulsating beats of his wisdom, enlightenment, and hope.

May the Lord of Peace and Love, bless you and protect you always.