August 15th

The Feast of The Assumption

Mary

Queen of Heaven

What you are called to do.

All of you should be like-minded, sympathetic, loving

toward one another, kindly disposed, and humble.

Do not return evil for evil or insult for insult.

Return a blessing instead.

This you have been called to do,

that you may receive a blessing as your inheritance.

1 Peter 3:-9

In God alone be at rest, my soul;

for my hope comes from him.

He alone is my rock, my stronghold,

my fortress: I stand firm.

In God is my safety and glory,
the rock of my strength.
Take refuge in God, all you people.
Trust him at all times.
Pour out your hearts before him
for God is our refuge.

God is taking care.

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Always.

I hold onto this, tightly.

You shall love the Lord, your God,

with all your heart,

with all your being,

with all your strength,

and with all your mind,

and your neighbor as yourself."

Happy July 4th - Let Freedom Ring

When I think about the sacrifices our earliest patriots made for a dream--a new nation conceived in liberty--I am moved more than I can say. We owe them so much.Once the colonies declared their independence on what would become our great national holiday, the sacrifices only intensified. But the legacy of 1776 is one we celebrate today and every July 4th. The freedoms we gained--especially our freedom to assemble and worship--are sacred and envied by many. We worship freely and encourage others to join us without a second thought. A blessing indeed.

So as we begin our July 4th celebrations, I pray that you will find a way to honor the spirit of freedom... by attending Mass, by laying a wreath of remembrance in your city or town... whatever moves you as a patriot and citizen. I will certainly pray for our nation, in thanksgiving for our Founding Fathers and Mothers, and all those who have contributed in their own way with total devotion. I will pray, too, for my fellow Fathers and Brothers in mission. They make sacrifices each day and know how important dreams are for those who struggle against poverty and injustice.

Happy July 4th. Let freedom ring!

Father Edward Dougherty, M.M.

Maryknoll

True Light

Christ is the sun that never sets,

the true light that shines on every man.

Father, Creator of unfailing light,

give that same light to those who call to you.

May our lips praise you; our lives proclaim

your goodness; our work give you honor,

and our voices celebrate you for ever.

For This Morning

For this morning and its light.

For rest and shelter of the night.

For health and food, for love and friends,

For every gift His goodness sends.

We thank Thee, gracious Lord.

Amen.

Your Glory

To enlighten the world, Father,

you sent to us your Word

as the sun of truth and justice

shining upon mankind.

Illumine our eyes that we may discern

your glory in the many works of your hand.

Lord, to whom shall we go?

You have the words of eternal life.
Your word is a lantern which guides

my steps, a light for the pathway

before me.

Pentecost

Come Holy Spirt

and renew

the face of the earth.

If you say that often enough

If you say that loud enough

If you say that sincerely enough

It will happen.

The Ascension

Grant, we beseech Thee,

almighty God,

that we who believe

Thine only-begotten Son

our Redeemer,

to have ascended

this day into heaven,

may ourselves dwell

in spirit amid heavenly things.

God With You

Do not care much who is with you

and who is against you;

but make it your greatest care

that God is with you in

everything you do.

The Imitation of Christ

on Humility and Peace