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Today’s Gospel: Jesus’ Transfiguration on Tabor
20110806 And as he was yet speaking, behold a bright cloud overshadowed them. And lo, a voice out of the cloud, saying: This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased: hear ye him. (Matt 17:5) God the … Continue reading
Joyful Mysteries
20110730 Annunciation: And Mary said: Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it done to Me according to thy word. And the angel departed from Her. (Lk 1:38) The angel had given God’s word. Mary responded and gave Her word. … Continue reading
Glorious Mysteries & Today’s Gospel: Peter’s Deaths
20110720 Gospel: Matt 13:1-9 – parable of the sower. Resurrection: “I am the resurrection and the life: he that believeth in me, although he be dead, shall live; And every one that liveth, and believeth in me, shall not die for … Continue reading
Glorious Mysteries
20110713 Resurrection: ‘And the angel answering, said to the women: “Fear not you; for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified.”‘ (Matt 28:5) Apparently the women were looking in the wrong place – Jesus was not there – … Continue reading
Sorrowful Mysteries
20110712 Agony in the Garden: ‘Then he saith to them: “My soul is sorrowful even unto death: stay you here, and watch with me.”‘ (Matt 26:38) Jesus has nothing to give at this point – and now He asks us … Continue reading
Glorious Mysteries
20110710 Resurrection: “I am the resurrection and the life: he that believeth in me, although he be dead, shall live; And every one that liveth, and believeth in me, shall not die for ever. Believest thou this?” (Jn 11:25 – 26) … Continue reading
Joyful Mysteries
20110709 Saturday Annunciation: “The Child will be holy, the Son of God” Such a great blessing for Mary, to conceive and bear the Son of God – what preparation could She have had for this? What preparation can WE have … Continue reading
Fifth Sorrowful Mystery: Jesus is Crucified
20110506 Jesus, realising that everything was now finished, said to fulfil the scriptures, “I am thirsty.” There was a jar there, full of common wine. They stuck a sponge soaked in this wine on a stick, and raised it to … Continue reading
Fourth Sorrowful Mystery: Jesus Carries the Cross
20110506 Upon arriving at a site called Golgotha (a name which means “Skull Place”), they gave Him a drink of wine flavoured with gall, which He tasted but refused to drink. Is my prayer a placebo for my conscience? A … Continue reading
Third Sorrowful Mystery: Jesus is Crowned with Thorns
20110506 When Jesus came out wearing the crown of thorns and the purple cloak, Pilate said to them, “Look at the Man!” A man can be ridiculed when people call him names and make up stories about him, but here … Continue reading
ROSARY and LECTIO DIVINA, Michael127 