August 22 Lectio
By the grace of the Father, we hear the words of Jesus and believe that his are the words of eternal life. Jn 6:65-6
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To live unstained by the world, we must live from our hearts, caring for the poor & lonely, sharing our resources & our love.
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Lord, open my ears that I may hear, and hearing you, love you more each day. Mk7:3
View ArticleLectio, September 11
Lord, open my ears to your word so that I will follow the way you have prepared to everlasting life. Is 50:4.
View ArticleLectio, September 26
We are asked to let go of whatever keeps us from God. Lord, give me the courage to face my failings. Mk 9:43-47
View ArticleLectio, October 4
Like Jesus, let us embrace the children, for they teach us to run toward the goodness of heaven. Mk 10:1
View ArticleLectio, October 9
May the word of God penetrate my soul & spirit, guiding me along his paths & into his merciful love,where I will rejoice. Heb 4
View ArticleConversation about Poetry
Dana Levin, Maryville’s Distinguised Writer-in-Residence, and Johannes Wich-Schwarz will present a Conversation about Poetry on Thursday, October 22, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. in the Donius University Center....
View ArticleMaryville Talks Movies: coming up in October and November
October 15 Johannes Wich-Schwarz, PhD, associate professor of English, presents, Peeping Tom (1960), by director Michael Powell. Powell’s infamous movie effectively ended the director’s...
View ArticleLectio, October 18
Remind me, Lord, to approach your throne of grace for the help I need to be a faithful servant. Heb 4:16
View ArticleLectio, October 24
Our hearts constantly seek God’s face; like Bartimaeus we long to see him & follow his way. Mk 10:51
View ArticleLectio, October 31
Lord, you promise happiness to all the clean of heart. Cleanse me so that when I see your face, I may shimmer in love. Mt 5:8
View ArticleLectio, Nov. 4
A generous spirit is born from faith & love; it is nourished by grace. Mk 12:44
View ArticleLectio, November 14
Strengthen me to stand before you as one faithful to your word, one longing for the fullness of joys in your presence. Ps 16
View ArticleLectio, November 22
We run toward a kingdom that does not belong to this world, our eyes on Him who loves us. Jn 18:34
View ArticleFirst Sunday of Advent
Lord, strengthen our hearts to follow your way, to please you even more, and to stand before you in holiness. Lk 21:36
View ArticleSecond Sunday of Advent
To prepare for Christ’s coming, may our love increase ever more and more as we discern what is of value. Phil 1
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May we hear God singing joyfully as we proclaim his peace and merciful love to others. Zep 3:18
View ArticleFourth Sunday of Advent
May I be a handmaid of the Lord, open to grace, obedient, trusting in his promises.
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