Visitation of the BVM, Friday, 31-05-19
Zephaniah 3:14-18 or Romans 12:9-16 / Luke 1:39-56
Mary sings of God’s goodness: “The Lord has
exalted my lowliness.”
Amado Nervo was a Mexican mystic and poet who died in 1919.
One of his poems captures the spirit of Mary’s song in today’s reading. He
wrote:
“I’m only a spark, Make
me a fire.
I’m only a string, Make
me a lyre.
Feast of the Visitation of BVM - Liturgy
Introduction
Luke
presents Mary as the Ark of the Covenant coming to Jerusalem to show that God
is present among his people to bring them joy. This is why the child leaps
(that is, dances for joy) in Elizabeth's womb. With Christ, God comes to live
not in a temple of stone but in the hearts of people. Through Christ living in
Mary God's victory over evil has begun. A person in whom Christ lives - a
Christ-bearer, a Christopher - brings Christ to others, and with Christ, joy
and love.
6th Week of Easter, Thursday, 30-05-19
Acts 18:1-8 / John 16:16-20
Jesus speaks about his leaving: “In a
little while and you will no longer see me” (Jn 16/16)
Someone said hindsight is always 20/20. But
hindsight is what you don’t have at the time.
Easter 6th Week Thursday - Liturgical Prayers:
Introduction: Many
people are lamenting because they do not feel the presence of God, particularly
in moments of deep sorrow. At the occasion of the death of a beloved person one
hears often: "Where is God now? He has deserted us!" It was a thought
many Jews expressed during the "Shoah" (holocaust, literally
"destruction,"). Yet some tenaciously held on to God, saying that it
was God who suffered there at the hands of people.
Ascension - Liturgical Prayers
Greetings
The Risen Lord Jesus now lives
in the glory of the Father.
Through the Spirit of courage and love
may he always be with you.
R/ And also with you.
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