Every day, we will post a few brief prayers inspired by the Liturgy of the Hours. O Lord, open my lips. And my mouth shall declare your praise. Canticle 1 Peter 2:21-24 Christ suffered for you, and left you an example to have you follow in his footsteps. He did no wrong; no deceit was found …
Saturday of the First Week of Lent Mass Readings from the USCCB Do you observe God’s commandments with all your heart? Have you made an agreement with God? Do you love your enemies? Do you pray for them? Are you a child of your Heavenly Father? Do you only love those who love you? How …
Every day, we will post a few brief prayers inspired by the Liturgy of the Hours. O Lord, open my lips. And my mouth shall declare your praise. Psalm 119:145-152 I call with all my heart; Lord, hear me, I will keep your statutes. I call upon you, save me and I will do your will. …
Part Twelve: Homeward Bound and Looking Forward I spent my afternoon walking around San Luis looking at the interesting architecture. San Luis is a quaint little town, but many buildings are abandoned and crumbling. In the late afternoon, my ride arrived and we drove north towards Denver. The views were breathtaking. On the way down, …
Friday of the First Week of Lent Mass Readings from the USCCB Do you rejoice when others turn away from evil? Are your ways unfair? Do you think with the mind of God? Does your righteousness surpass that of the scribes and Pharisees? Are you angry with someone? Do you come before the altar of …
Every day, we will post a few brief prayers inspired by the Liturgy of the Hours. O Lord, open my lips. And my mouth shall declare your praise. Psalm 119:25-32 My soul lies in the dust; by your word revive me. I declared my ways and you answered: teach me your statutes. Make me grasp the …
Thursday of the First Week in Lent Do you pray without ceasing? Do you pray from the heart? Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25 Do you pray with persistence? Do you believe in the goodness of God? Do you do to others what you want them to do to you? Mt 7:7-12 Questions from St. Asterius of …
Every day, we will post a few brief prayers inspired by the Liturgy of the Hours. O Lord, open my lips. And my mouth shall declare your praise. Psalm 19:2-7 The heavens proclaim the glory of God, and the firmament shows forth the work of his hands. Day unto day takes up the story and night …
Wednesday of the First Week in Lent Mass Readings from the USCCB Have you turned away from your sins?Do you believe God’s messengers? Jon 3:1-10 Are you seeking a sign from Jesus?Do you recognize that Jesus is the sign? Lk 11:29-32 Image Credit: Christ Preaching, ca. 1657, Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn, The Morgen/PD Questions from …
Every day, we will post a few brief prayers inspired by the Liturgy of the Hours. O Lord, open my lips. And my mouth shall declare your praise. Psalm 95 Come, let us sing to the Lord and shout with joy to the Rock who saves us. Let us approach him with praise and thanksgiving and …
