Monthly Archives: July 2012

Prayer in Times of Distress




Monday, July 16, 2012 Prayer in Times of Distress Dear Friends, A reading from Psalm 86: Incline your ear, O Lord; answer me, for I am afflicted and poor. Keep my life, for I am devoted to you; save your … Continue reading






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Accusation of Weakness




Sunday, July 15, 2012 Accusation of Weakness Dear Friends, A reading from St. Paul’s second Letter to the Corinthians (2 Cor 10:1-11): Now I myself, Paul, urge you through the gentleness and clemency of Christ, I who am humble when face to face … Continue reading






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The Scourging of Jesus




Friday, July 13, 2012 The Scourging of Jesus Dear Friends, A reading from the Gospel of St. John (19:1-16): Then Pilate took Jesus and had him scourged. And the soldiers wove a crown out of thorns and placed it on his … Continue reading






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