Dear Lord Jesus, by Your Passion and Resurrection You brought life to the world. But the glory of the Resurrection came only after the sufferings of the Passion. You laid down Your life willingly and gave up everything for us....

Lord Jesus, You chose me and appointed me to go and bear fruit — fruit that will last. Then the Father will give me whatever I ask in Your name. Father, You are the Gardener. You prune every branch that...

It helps, now and then, to step back and take the long view. The Kingdom is not only beyond our efforts; it is even beyond our vision. We accomplish in our lifetime only a fraction of the magnificent enterprise that...

Lord have mercy … Lord have mercy
 Christ have mercy … Christ have mercy
 Lord have mercy … Lord have mercy Blessed are the poor in spirit … theirs is the kingdom of heaven Blessed are the mourning … they will be...