The God Minute

It's the letting go that makes trust so difficult. MUSIC Magnificat by Capella Gregorina Impending Death of the Virgin by Will Ackerman

God Hears Us We are fortunate today to have all the technology to assist us in having our voices heard.  But the question needs to be asked, who is really listening to what we have to say?  SCRIPTURE Micah 7:7 (Psalm 49) MUSIC "Introitus - Ad te Levavi" "Jesus Lover of My Heart"

Whose driving the bus? PROVERBS 16:9 MUSIC Light my Way by JAY STOCKER

3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time As followers of Jesus Christ we who have been anointed on the day of our baptism, are called to bring glad tidings to the poor, proclaim liberty to captives, recovery of the sight to the blind, let the oppressed go free and proclaim a year acceptable to the Lord. SCRIPTURE Luke 1: 1-4  - 4: 14-21 MUSIC "He Has Anointed Me" (by the Damiens)

The Little Crown Chaplet Correctly title, The Little Crown of the Blessed Virgin Mary Chaplet is recited in honor of the 12 stars in Our Ladies heavenly crown as mentioned in the Book of Revelation, Chapter 11 verses 19 through Chapter 12. MUSIC "Hail Holy Queen"

Elevation Worship, "Here As In Heaven"

Expectations Often we experience unexpected happenings in one day which can often result in missed expectations.  Fortunately we have a God of hope who wants to fill us with joy and peace as we rely on Him. SCRIPTURE Romans 15: 13 (Psalm 90 - "In Every Age, O Lord" - Bob Hurd) MUSIC "Lord of All Hopefulness" "In Every Age, O Lord" - Bob Hurd

Cake The resurrection of Jesus promises the gift of the Kingdom of God for all of us.  Every time we go to Mass we get a glimpse of what is to come in the heavenly banquet. SCRIPTURE 1 Peter 1: 3 (Psalm 51) MUSIC Richter: "Path 19" (yet frailest)

LAMENTATIONS 3: 22-24 MUSIC Love Divine (Instrumental) Momentary (Choir version) by Voces 8

Signs and Wonders Contemplating the miracles of Jesus, these are the wonders of the Lord we seek. When we bring Him our needs, we have to trust that His will is the right answer to give as a response. SCRIPTURE 1 Chronicles 16: 11-12 MUSIC "God of Wonders"

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Marian Apparitions As always, we dedicate our Saturdays to Our Blessed Mother.  Today, Lauren shares with us a few examples of Marian Apparitions to help us better understand their importance to us and to the whole Church. MUSIC "Ave Maria" (Refrain from the Fatima Song)

Concert Friday Music has always been a very important part of my life.  I love music that moves my soul.  I like songs that have lyrics that touch my heart and make me feel something.  Our selection today does just that! MUSIC "Richter: Dream 13" "Just As I Am"  (Jason Crabb)

One last Christmas carol that so beautifully echoes the word of Isaiah in today's scripture. SCRIPTURE Isaiah 43: 18 MUSIC I heard the Bells sung by Frank Sinatra Reminiscence by Olafur Arnalds and Alice Sara Ott

MUSIC We are the Light of the World (Instrumental)

God's In Control God can do great things if we allow Him to do so.  We must relinquish control and allow God to take over. SCRIPTURE 2Corinthians 5: 17 (Psalm 122) MUSIC "Be Not Afraid" "You Are Near"

MUSIC On one knee by Will Ackerman

The Baptism of the Lord Today the Church concludes the Christmas Season with the feast of the Baptism of the Lord.  SCRIPTURE Luke 3: 15 - 16, 21 - 22 MUSIC "Come To The Water"

5th Joyful Mystery The Finding of Jesus in the Temple 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 Marian Songs for Meditation

Amazing Grace/He is Lord by Steph Macleod

Fear or Faith The beginning of the year is a wonderful time to concur your fears through faith.  God's grace will enable us to have everything we need to rise above that which binds us. SCRIPTURE Isaiah 43: 19 MUSIC "Be Not Afraid"

Blessings With the start of a new year, we get a chance to have a fresh start to do whatever it takes to better ourselves.  Let's listen to where our focus might be. SCRIPTURE Ephesians 1: 3 MUSIC "Peace Is Flowing Like a River"

Stitched into the fabric of human existence is the condition of suffering. We all experience it and there is no escape. Why? Lots of books have been written on that-- but the more important question really is, "HOW"? How do we manage and make sense of it? The answer to that question is answered every time we gaze upon the cross. Or, as Lauren reflects today, every time we gaze upon a ......

Peace and Holiness After all the Christmas music is silenced and all the packages put away, we still have the Lord who calls us to peace and holiness. MUSIC "What A Beautiful Name" (Hillsong)

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