He took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be grieved and agitated.Then he said to them, “I am deeply grieved, even to death; remain here, and stay awake with me.” And going a little farther, he threw himself on the ground and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, let … Continue reading To Persevere Like Christ. – The First Sorrowful Mystery
It would be fair to say that the young Mlle. Margaret Mary Alacoque was probably not the easiest person to live with. As an 11 year old she contracted rheumatic fever and spent the next four years in bed. Four years!!! That meant that her mum and her family would have had to wait on … Continue reading God’s Mysterious Ways – The Feast of St Margaret Mary Alacoque
“And he said to them, 'How is it that you sought me? Did you not know that I must be in my Father’s house?'"Luke 2:49 Well isn’t this every mother’s favourite decade?Mary lost Jesus.Let that swim in your head.Mary, Mother of God, lost Jesus.Oops.I lost my little girl in a mall on Boxing Day once, … Continue reading To Seek Him Relentlessly – The Fifth Joyful Mystery.
"A Craft Activity" sounds a little ominous in our advertisement for our online event on October 24th. But fear not, we wish to set you up for success! Below is ALL the information you need to tackle this part of the day. You may even wish to only participate in this section, and that is … Continue reading An Advent Craft – Wisdom Between the Generations Event
“Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that is spoken against(and a sword will pierce through your own soul also), that thoughts out of many hearts may be revealed.” Luke 2:35 Jesus. God made man, a child, presented in a temple followed by a prophesy … Continue reading The Deep Joy In the Suffering of Christ – The Fourth Joyful Mystery.
"And while they were there, the time came for her to be delivered. And she gave birth to her first-born son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths, and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn." Luke 2:6-7 I remember giving birth to my first child. I had … Continue reading Keeping Our Eyes On Christ. – The Third Joyful Mystery.
In those days Mary arose and went with haste into the hill country, to a city of Judah, and she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. Luke 1:39-40 Newly pregnant herself with God Incarnate, Mary makes the long journey to be by her elderly cousin Elizabeth’s side as Elizabeth prepares to give birth to John … Continue reading The call to Magnify. – The Second Joyful Mystery.
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"And he came to her and said, 'Hail, O favored one, the Lord is with you!'But she was greatly troubled at the saying, and considered in her mind what sort of greeting this might be. Luke 1:28-29 Simplicity and trust in God are lessons that come to mind when I meditate on the Annunciation. Mary … Continue reading When the Ordinary Meets the Extraordinary. – The First Joyful Mystery.
Believe it or not, the determining factor in the success of my day is not how kind I’ve been to others, how well I’ve done at resisting the chocolate biscuits, or how many words I’ve written of my thesis, but whether or not I made my bed that morning. I realise that when stacked up … Continue reading The Little Way To God – The Feast of St Therese
