The God Minute

Perfect Sacrifice The rollercoaster ride of Holy Week is a bit disquieting.  We go from the celebration of Palm Sunday and by weeks end we are standing on Calvary watching our Savior suffer and die for our sins.  This is the perfect sacrifice of inexhaustible love. SCRIPTURE Isaiah 42: 1-4 MUSIC "O Sacred Head Now Wounded" - John Catchings LENTEN PRAYER We fly to your protection, O Holy...

Gospel Today (not included in audio/video) Luke22: 14 - 23:56 Watch the video to this reflection HERE

4th Sorrowful Mystery The Carrying of the Cross Hail Mary , full of Grace, the Lord is with thee.  Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.  Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now, and at the hour of our death. Amen.  MUSIC "The Wonderful Cross"

This is our last Friday in Lent so we are keeping the mood and feel rather slow and reflective (Easter is aroud the corner!). Two wonderful songs we hope you will enjoy. If you can, closer your eyes while listening.... Song 1: Psalm 62 by John Michael Talbot Song 2: The Deer's Cry sung by Rita Connolly ( see the video on YouTube ) The Deer’s Cry  I arise today through the strength of heaven  ...

Intercession One of the most loving things we can do for another person is to intercede for them in prayer. SCRIPTURE Exodus 32: 11-14 MUSIC "O Lord, Hear My Prayer" - Taize LENTEN PRAYER We fly to your protection, O Holy Mother of God; Beneath your compassion, hear our petitions, and rescue us from all temptation.  O Glorious and Blessed Virgin Mary.  Amen.

The Truth It's difficult these days to know who is telling you the truth.  Our longing for the truth is really our longing for God.  Let us seek the Truth in God. SCRIPTURE John 8: 31-32 MUSIC "Truth Be Told" - Matthew West LENTEN PRAYER We fly to your protection, O Holy Mother of God; Beneath your compassion, hear our petitions, and rescue us from all temptation.  O Glorious and Bl...

Say  vs  Do None of us are perfect.  We all make mistakes.  The challenge is to be better.  Do what you say and say what you do! SCRIPTURE John 8: 28 - 30 MUSIC "Hear My Cry" LENTEN PRAYER We fly to your protection, O Holy Mother of God; Beneath your compassion, hear our petitions, and rescue us from all temptation.  O Glorious and Blessed Virgin Mary.  Amen.

We need it now more than ever in a world darkened by war and violence.... MUSIC Return to Shore by Lighthouse Night by Ola Gfeilo OUR LENTEN MARIAN PRAYER We fly to your protection, O Holy Mother of God; Beneath your compassion, hear our petitions, and rescue us from all temptation. O glorious and Blessed Virgin Mary. Amen.

5th Sunday of Lent Jesus once again invites us to consider forgiveness and to know and experience the extravagant love of the Lord. SCRIPTURE John 8: 1- 11 MUSIC "Your Love Is Extravagant" (Instrumental)

3rd Sorrowful Mystery The Crowning of Thorns Hail Mary, full of Grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now, and at the hour of our death. Amen. MUSIC "Crown Him With Many Crowns"  (instrumental)

Concert Friday - Fools For Christ Happy April Fool's Day!  Often we think of a Fool as someone who is "off their rocker."  But in truth, they are individuals who are driven and loyal to one thing or person often for something greater for others.  When our drive and loyalty is the Lord, great and wonderful things happen. MUSIC "To Love A Fool" - Piano Covers of Cory Asbury...

PSALM 105: 4-5 MUSIC Return to Shore by Jay Stocker

Life In Jesus A moment to pause and reflect on the life in Jesus. SCRIPTURE John 5: 25-26 MUSIC "New Life In Christ" "Only In God" LENTEN PRAYER We fly to your protection, O Holy Mother of God; Beneath your compassion, hear our petitions, and rescue us from all temptation.  O Glorious and Blessed Virgin Mary.  Amen.

We tend to think of healings in Scripture as physical ones. Which is true. But as Fr. Mulhearn shares today, perhaps we can expand that idea to other parts of our lives and realize it is a fit we can give to one another. MUSIC Mother of God, Here I Stand by VOCES8 Crystal Sky by Ola Gjeilo OUR LENTEN MARIAN PRAYER We fly to your protection, O Holy Mother of God; Beneath your compassion, hear our p...

All Things New Lent is a wonderful time to allow the practices and prayers we put into our day to change our hearts and make us become new again with the grace and blessings of God. SCRIPTURE Isaiah 65: 17-18 MUSIC "Wisemen - Quiet Room" LENTEN PRAYER We fly to your protection, O Holy Mother of God; Beneath your compassion, hear our petitions, and rescue us from all temptation.  O Glorio...

Watch the VIDEO to this reflection HERE p.s. Fr. Ron mentions a book in our book club (Return of the Prodigal Son) and mixed up the dates of reading. He suggests we are reading this book this coming week..... when in fact, it is the the FOLLOWING week. Our book club selection this coming week is "The Screwtape Letters" by C.S. Lewis. thegodminute.org/bookclub

2nd Sorrowful Mystery The Scourging at the Pillar Hail Mary, full of Grace, the Lord is with thee.  Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.  Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now, and at the hour of our death.  Amen.  MUSIC “The Sorrowful Mother, Страдальна Мати” - A well known Ukrainian hymn in both Catholic and Orthodox Churches in Ukraine and abroa...

The Holy Father today is consecrating the nations of Russia and Ukraine to our Blessed Mother at St. Peter's Basillica in Rome. He asks that every Catholic and person of Good Will also ask Blessed Mary the same by praying the Consecration Prayer at some point today. That is what our Concert Friday prayer today will be. It is quite long (it takes the entire time) but is also quite beautiful as...

MUSIC Mother of God, Here I Stand by VOCES8 Shadows by Ola Gjeilo OUR LENTEN MARIAN PRAYER We fly to your protection, O Holy Mother of God; Beneath your compassion, hear our petitions, and rescue us from all temptation. O glorious and Blessed Virgin Mary. Amen.

It is truly one of the easiest and most powerful kindness we can give to another. And it's at the heart of a disciple's life in Jesus. MUSIC Perfect Peace by Quietly Lord, Who Throughout These Forty Days

Forgiveness The ability to seek forgiveness and to grant forgiveness are only possible with the help of God. SCRIPTURE Matthew 18: 21 - 22 MUSIC "Where Charity and Love Prevail"  -WLP Choir (Instrumental version - Jerry Galipeau & Denise LaGiglia) LENTEN PRAYER We fly to your protection, O Holy Mother of God; Beneath your compassion, hear our petitions, and rescue us from all temptat...

Readying ourselves for the greatest gift of all. MUSIC Still by Ola Gjeilo Breath of Love by Suzanne Teng

3rd Sunday of Lent Turn to God and repent! SCRIPTURE Luke 13: 1-9 MUSIC "Hosea (Come Back To Me)"

Litany of St Joseph Today, March 19th is the Feast of Saint Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary "Pray for us" MUSIC "O Blessed St Joseph" "On One Knee"

Concert Friday The Wondrous Love of God MUSIC "What Wondrous Love Is This?"  (sung by Connie Dover)