Monthly Archives: May 2013

The Visitation: A Reading and Reflection on this Holy Feast

Posted on May 31, 2013 by Paul Wharton

Mary set out and traveled to the hill country in haste to a town of Judah, where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the infant leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth, filled … Continue reading →

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Holy Trinity: Theology and Prayer

Posted on May 26, 2013 by Paul Wharton

  God alone can make  the mystery of the Most Holy Trinity known to us by revealing Godself as Father, Son and Holy Spirit:   One God and Father FROM whom all things are; and One Lord Jesus Christ THROUGH … Continue reading →

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St. Therese of Lisieux (1873-1897) ON PRAYER

Posted on May 25, 2013 by Paul Wharton

Jesus needs neither books nor Doctors of Divinity in order to instruct souls;  He, the Doctor of Doctors, teaches without noise of words. Each prayer is more beautiful than the others.  I cannot recite them all and not knowing which … Continue reading →

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TODAY IS Vesak or Buddha Day

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Paul Wharton

TODAY is  Vesak or Buddha Day in Singapore.    The most important of the Buddhist festivals celebrates the Buddha’s birthday, and, for some Buddhists, also marks his enlightenment and death. It’s celebration varies from year to year because the date … Continue reading →

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Two for Tuesday: Short Prayers that Go a Long Way (Pentecost Edition)

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Paul Wharton

Two for Tuesday: Short Prayers that Go a Long Way (Pentecost Edition)    [in teaching his disciples how to pray, Jesus tells them not to use a whole bunch of words as if somehow the quantity of words matter more … Continue reading →

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Irish Blessings and Toasts on the Feast of Saint Brendan

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Paul Wharton

  May the blessings of light be upon you, Light without and light within. And in all your comings and goings. As you slide down the bannister of life, May the splinters never point the wrong way!   May your … Continue reading →

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A Poem for Mothers Day 

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Paul Wharton

Mothers Had I been Joseph’s mother I’d have prayed protection from his brothers: “God keep him safe; he is so young, so different from the others.” Mercifully  she never knew there would be slavery and prison, too. Had I been … Continue reading →

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A Poem for Mothers Day

Posted on May 12, 2013 by Paul Wharton

Mothers Had I been Joseph’s mother I’d have prayed protection from his brothers: “God keep him safe; he is so young, so different from the others.” Mercifully  she never knew there would be slavery and prison, too. Had I been … Continue reading →

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Ascension Day Litany

Posted on May 12, 2013 by Paul Wharton

Ascension Day Litany Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. O Christ, hear us. O Christ, graciously hear us. Jesus, King of glory, your disciples saw you ascend into heaven: Have mercy on us. You are seated in … Continue reading →

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Blessed Charles De Foucauld (1858-1916) ON PRAYER

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Paul Wharton

[This is the ? of a series of posts featuring a saint, mystic, or writer to include some of their thoughts on prayer as well as a prayer written by or ascribed to him or her.  Blessed Charles’ Feast is … Continue reading →

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