The God Minute

7th Sunday in Ordinary Time "Love your enemies."  -Jesus SCRIPTURE Luke 6: 27-38 MUSIC "They'll Know We Are Christians By Our Love"

4th Luminous Mystery The Transfiguration 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 "Ave Maria" - Schubert

Concert Friday is the day where music takes the lead in prayer--inviting our hearts and minds to God in song....

Suffering Suffering, Ugh!  It's no fun whether physical, mental, emotional or spiritual.  Friends of God are not shielded from suffering but God carries us through. SCRIPTURE Mark 8:31 (Psalm 130) MUSIC Jóhannsson_ Good Night, Day

2 Ears, 1 Mouth We need to be quick to listen and slow to speak SCRIPTURE James 1: 19 - 21 (Psalm 95) MUSIC "Speak O Lord" "Speak Lord I'm Listening" (composed by The Dameans / performed by John B Miller)

JAMES 1: 13-15 MUSIC Before Dawn - Ola  Gjeilo

Love God's unconditional love has no limits.  The people we love and the people who love us make our lives that much better.  SCRIPTURE 1John 4: 16 (Psalm 92) MUSIC "Love Has a Hold On Me"  (Amy Grant)

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3rd Luminous Mystery The Proclamation of the Kingdom 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 "Seek Ye First"

Concert Friday MUSIC "He Leadeth Me"  (Gilmore/Bradbury) - from Together For the Gospel Live IV

What both humans and plants have in common? Without which we whither and die? MUSIC My Soul is at Rest - Taize Doria - Michael Forster and Rahel Senn

Alive or Dead? Is your faith, your relationship with Jesus alive or dying? Radiant or Struggling? How is it possible to nurture it to something more and greater? Lauren reminds us how. MUSIC Moonrise - Ola Gjeilo

Prayer and Mercy Prayer is where we find mercy from God.  But we must always remember to pray for God's will not mine be done. SCRIPTURE 1Kings 8: 23 (Psalm 103) MUSIC "Peace Is Flowing" "Psalm 103: The Lord is Kind and Merciful"

We're reminded in Scripture today, from Jesus, that taking time to rest, to step back is an essential piece to any relationship.- without which we lose our connection. MUSIC Stay with Us, Taize Eclipse, Ola Gjeilo

5th Sunday in Ordinary Time Today's reflection, as we break open the Word, focuses on the call of Simon Peter and his conversion which leads to him giving up everything to follow the Lord. SCRIPTURE Luke 5: 1 - 11 MUSIC "Pescador de Hombres" ("Fishers of Men")

2nd Luminous Mystery of the Rosary The Wedding Feast at Cana 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 Medley "On This Day O Beautiful Mother/Mother Dearest Mother Fairest"

An oldie (80's) but a goodie....

Rules As difficult as it may be to follow rules, we have to put behind us the inconvenience or stress they place upon us.  We should instead think of others and follow the rules on their behalf and for the well-being of all. Today in the Church we celebrate the Feast of St Blaise. SCRIPTURE 1 Kings 2: 3 (Psalm 33) MUSIC "Be Present At Our Table Lord" "Eye Has Not Seen"

Light To The Nations Today the Church celebrates the feast of The Presentation of the Child Jesus in the Temple.  This feast is also known as Candlemas Day. SCRIPTURE Luke 2: 28-32 (Psalm 121) MUSIC "Lord of Glory" "Softly and Tenderly"

Using God's Grace Every day we are in the midst of a spiritual battle.  How often have we grown tired or weary of the particular sins in our life?  How can we change that reality and fight the battle and win? SCRIPTURE Isaiah 40: 30-31 (Psalm 62) MUSIC On Eagles Wings

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1st Luminous Mystery The Baptism of the Lord Jesus in the Jordan 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 "Come To The Water" "Ave, Ave" (refrain from the Fatima song)

Concert Friday Our Concert Friday gives us an opportunity to allow music to lead us in our spiritual journey and have the words speak to us and the music touch our soul. MUSIC "Come To The Table" - Sidewalk Prophets

When you think of angels what do you think of? Beings sent by God who are all around us. Yes, but Sr. Kara helps us widen that thinking with the help of Dorothy Day. MUSIC For the Beauty of the Earth by Pianissimo Brothers Aquas da Amazonia No. 1 by Third Coast Percussions