SCRIPTURE
Matthew 6: 25-27

MUSIC

ELOHIM by Marty Samson
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VERSE 1: 
I stand upon the solid rock 
Of faith in Christ 
This steadfast hope shall not 
Break apart within the trial 
I am assured 
His promises will never fail 
As long as life remains 
He is faithful 

CHORUS: 
God is patient 
God is kind 
He does not envy 
He does not boast 
His ways are higher than my own 
His thoughts consume the great unknown 
Of this alone I am sure 
My God is love 

VERSE 2: 
I draw my breath under His 
Created windswept sky 
I know my hope shall last 
Long after my flesh retires 
From dusk until the dawn 
He calls His children home 
His righteous love outlasts generations 

BRIDGE: 
He is Almighty God 
Elohim 
Maker of the earth 
He is the Lord of hosts 
Heaven’s King 
God of endless worth 
His kingdom stands above 
Every power 
Every living soul 
His love is like the sun 
Ever true 
Shining over all 

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SCRIPTURE
- Acts 1:8

"But you will receive power when the holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, throughout Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."

REFLECTION
- Sr. Kara

MUSIC
- Send Us Your Spirit by Dan Schutte and friends

NOTES
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PRAYER OF LETTING GO
To You do I belong, O God,
into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.

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JOHN 20: 19-23

19 On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jewish leaders, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” 20 After he said this, he showed them his hands and side. The disciples were overjoyed when they saw the Lord.

21 Again Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.” 22 And with that he breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit. 23 If you forgive anyone’s sins, their sins are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven.”

This meditation addresses concerns and doubts that many have, especially amid trials and hardships. This meditation will help you recognize and tap into the power of God's abundance and experience it more fully in your life. Reflecting on the generosity and abundance of God's love and blessings in our life, we can remain grateful, even in hard times.

SCRIPTURE
- John 21:17
"He said to him the third time, 'Simon, son of John, do you love me?' Peter was distressed that he had said to him a third time, 'Do you love me?' and he said to him, 'Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you.' [Jesus] said to him, 'Feed my sheep.'"

REFLECTION
- Fr. Jim

MUSIC
- "New Day" by Philip Wesley
- "Redemption" by Syts

"Have I Told You Lately that I Love You" by Rod Steward

Have I told you lately that I love you
Have I told you there's no one else above you
You fill my heart with gladness
Take away all my sadness
Ease my troubles, that's what you do

For the morning sun and all it's glory
Greets the day with hope and comfort, too
You fill my life with laughter
And somehow, you make it better
Ease my troubles, that's what you do

There's a love that's divine
And it's yours and it's mine
Like the sun
And at the end of the day
We should give thanks and pray
To the one, to the one

Have I told you lately that I love you
Have I told you there's no one else above you
You fill my heart with gladness
Take away all my sadness
Ease my troubles, that's what you do

There's a love that's divine
And it's yours and it's mine
Like the sun
And at the end of the day
We should give thanks and pray
To the one, to the one

And have I told you lately that I love you
Have I told you there's no one else above you
You fill my heart with gladness
Take away all my sadness
Ease my troubles, that's what you do

Take away all my sadness, fill my life with gladness
Ease my troubles, that's what you do
Take away all my sadness, fill my life with gladness
Ease my troubles, that's what you do

NOTES
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PRAYER OF LETTING GO
To You do I belong, O God,
 into Your hands I surrender my life.
 Pour out Your Spirit upon me
 that I may love You perfectly,
 and serve You faithfully
 until my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE
- John 16:33

"I have told you this so that you might have peace in me. In the world you will have trouble, but take courage, I have conquered the world."

REFLECTION
- Lauren

MUSIC
- Gather Your People sung by 7pm Choir

- Although by Laurent Emmmerlig

NOTES
- The Devotion to which Lauren spoke can be seen by CLICKING HERE

PRAYER OF LETTING GO
To You do I belong, O God,
 into Your hands I surrender my life.
 Pour out Your Spirit upon me
 that I may love You perfectly,
 and serve You faithfully
 until my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE
- Isaiah 41:13
"For I am the LORD, your God, who grasp your right hand; It is I who say to you, Do not fear, I will help you."

REFLECTION
- Sr. Charlene

MUSIC
- "Biomes" by James Heather
- "Psalm 33-Let Your Mercy be on Us" by Psalms by Chris
- "Be Thou My Vision" by David Baroni

NOTES
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PRAYER OF LETTING GO
To You do I belong, O God,
 into Your hands I surrender my life.
 Pour out Your Spirit upon me
 that I may love You perfectly,
 and serve You faithfully
 until my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE
- John 17:3

"Now this is eternal life, that they should know you, the only true God, and the one whom you sent, Jesus Christ."

REFLECTION
- Mary Ellyn

MUSIC
- Mother of God, Here I Stand by VOCES8

- Aurora by Gjeile

NOTES
- Blog: We Are All Pilgrims by Fr. Chris Robinson, CM

PRAYER OF LETTING GO
To You do I belong, O God,
 into Your hands I surrender my life.
 Pour out Your Spirit upon me
 that I may love You perfectly,
 and serve You faithfully
 until my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE
- 1 Peter 2:16

"Be free, yet without using freedom as a pretext for evil, but as slaves of God."

REFLECTION
- Javier

MUSIC
- Ubi Caritas

- Safe and Sound by Jay Stocker

NOTES
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PRAYER OF LETTING GO
To You do I belong, O God,
 into Your hands I surrender my life.
 Pour out Your Spirit upon me
 that I may love You perfectly,
 and serve You faithfully
 until my soul rests in You.

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MATTHEW 28: 16-20

Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. 17 When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. 18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

In this peaceful prayer experience we slow down and learn to notice God in the world around us: the light, the air, the quiet, the beauty we often pass by. Inspired by St. Francis’ deep love for creation, this prayer gently weaves together Scripture and the Canticle of the Creatures to help you reconnect with God in a simple, grounded way.

SCRIPTURE
- Psalm 19
“The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands.”

Canticle of the Creatures
by St. Francis of Assisi

Most High, all-powerful, good Lord,
 Yours are the praises, the glory, the honor, and all blessing.

Praised be You, my Lord,
 through Brother Sun,
 who brings the day and gives us light.
 He is beautiful and radiant with great splendor;
 of You, Most High, he bears the likeness.

Praised be You, my Lord,
 through Sister Moon and the stars;
 in heaven You formed them clear and precious and beautiful.

Praised be You, my Lord,
 through Brother Wind,
 and through the air, cloudy and serene,
 and every kind of weather,
 through which You give sustenance to Your creatures.

Praised be You, my Lord,
 through Sister Water,
 so useful, humble, precious, and pure.

Praised be You, my Lord,
 through Brother Fire,
 through whom You light the night.
 He is beautiful and playful and robust and strong.

Praised be You, my Lord,
 through our Sister Mother Earth,
 who sustains and governs us,
 and who produces varied fruits with colored flowers and herbs.