Category Archives: Prayer and Meditation

St. Bernard Reflects on the Cross and the Sacred Heart

Posted on January 27, 2010 by Deacon Bob

In today’s Office of Readings, St. Bernard reflects on the meaning of the Cross and the Sacred Heart.  As always for him, his language in poetic. Here is a snippet of what he wrote, my translation into English. “He nutured … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on January 26, 2010 by Deacon Bob

“His salvation is near to those who fear him and his glory will live in our land.” — Psalm 85

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Quote for the Day

Posted on January 25, 2010 by Deacon Bob

“When a man trains himself to acts of virtue, it is with the help of grace from God from whom all good things come that he does this. The will is what a man has as his unique possession.” – … Continue reading →

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Novena Prayer for the People of Haiti

Posted on January 19, 2010 by Deacon Bob

All powerful and all-loving God of mercy, look kindly on the people of Haiti in their suffering. Ease their burdens and make their faith strong so that they may always have confidence and trust in your care. Help them face … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on January 18, 2010 by Deacon Bob

“Nothing is hidden from the Lord; even our secrets are before his gaze. Let us do everything then with the awareness that he lives in us, so that we may be his temple and he who lives in us may … Continue reading →

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Carrying the Cross

Posted on January 17, 2010 by Deacon Bob

“One must be prepared to carry the cross with his whole mind and body.”  I believe Fr. Stephen F. Brett, S.S.J. said wrote that sentence in the latest edition of Homiletic & Pastoral Review (Vol. CX, No.3, pg. 40). Fr. … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on January 8, 2010 by Deacon Bob

“The second requisite in prayer for bride of God is thanksgiving. Thank the creator in all humility for blessings already conferred and those still to be granted by him.” — St. Bonaventure, OFM

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A Prayer for Peace at the End of the Decade

Posted on December 31, 2009 by Deacon Bob

Today, I guess, is the end of the decade.  A decade marked by almost continual war.  My prayer, which I hope you will join with me in praying, is a prayer for peace. I find today’s patristic reading in the … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on December 30, 2009 by Deacon Bob

“If you become docile to his holy commands, you will become good as he is good; you will be like him and you will receive glory from him. God is not stingy with his benefits, he who for his glory … Continue reading →

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Feast of the Holy Innocents

Posted on December 28, 2009 by Deacon Bob

A couple of days ago, we celebrated the feast of St. Stephen, the first martyr of the Church. Today, we celebrate the feast of the holy Innocents who, in a very real sense, were the real first martyrs. As you … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on December 20, 2009 by Deacon Bob

“Lord, take me as I am, with my defects, with my shortcomings, but make me as you want me to be.” — the daily prayer of Pope John Paul I

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Quote of the Day

Posted on December 10, 2009 by Deacon Bob

“In Jesus, I begin to discover the truth about myself, my true identity, my real relationships with others. Like Jesus, I am a beloved son or daughter, someone with whom the Father is well pleased!” — Marie Beha, OSC

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Psalm 116(117)

Posted on December 5, 2009 by Deacon Bob

The shortest psalm in Scripture is Psalm 116(117).  It is a great one to commit to heart. I find that I need to pray it often, as life can be quite a challenge more often than not. I am usually … Continue reading →

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Advent Longing for the Lord

Posted on December 4, 2009 by Deacon Bob

Advent is a time for longing.  Longing for the Lord.  We are eager to see him, to be with him, to know him. He is coming. St. Anselm today in his Proslogion writes: “Teach me to search for you, and … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on December 2, 2009 by Deacon Bob

“Peace is not the absence of violence but the unity of love. It is the love that flows from the wounds of the crucified Christ and the love that embraces us in the Eucharist.” — Ilia Delio, OSF

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