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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

by Deacon Héctor, posted in Faith

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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

Lenten Reflection Day 46 Holy Week: Mark 16:6

by Deacon Héctor, posted in Lenten Season

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“Do not be amazed! You seek Jesus of Nazareth, the crucified. He has been raised.” (Mark 16:6)

Reflection

Holy Saturday is hope; the time of the Resurrection. Jesus has overcome sin and death. Let us rejoice, for today, salvation has come to us through the water and blood of our Lord.

Today’s Intention

Jesus, your Resurrection is the hope of our lives, the never-ending light. Christ, Son of the Living God, have mercy on us.

Peace and Goodness