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Meditations On The Love Of Jesus Christ – a book of bible verses, prayer, reflection, healing.
This is a book of meditations and reflections on the Gospels, structured to read and pray from the appearance of the Angel Gabriel to Mary all the way through to Christ’s walking with his disciples on the road to Emmaus, where their hearts burn to know that the Lord Jesus has been with them, where they recognize Jesus in their new life.
Reflections on the Bible are joined with prayer.
Perhaps towards the heart of prayer might be this:
Lord Jesus, heal me please and make me better.
I am sorry for all the things I have done wrong. I am sorry for all the ways in which I have not been as you want me to be.
Jesus, my friend, help me to acknowledge my helplessness, as a child, and so to be well in this life and to enter your Kingdom.
Lord Jesus, make me yours, please.
Forgive me. Make me better.
There is original artwork depicting scenes from the life of Jesus to assist in prayer.
This could be a beautiful gift to yourself, or to someone you love and who loves you.
It is an excellent book. It is a work of pure beauty. There is such intelligence and clarity of thought.
May the love of Jesus Christ be with us always.
Amen.
Psalm 69, attributed to King David, is a heartfelt and poignant expression of suffering and an earnest plea for deliverance. Unlike some of the more celebratory Psalms, this composition delves into the depths of despair and serves as a raw and unfiltered account of distress. The psalmist cries out for salvation in the face of adversity and persecution, making it a relatable and comforting text for those grappling with their own trials [ … ]
John begins with a striking claim — that the soul, when united to God and transformed in him, ‘draws from within God a divine breath’. This is not a mere metaphor for inspiration. It expresses his conviction that the life of God flows directly into the soul in such union. The breath is not the soul’s own; it is God’s own life shared with the soul. This draws on Paul’s words in Galatians 4:6: ‘Because you are children, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, “Abba, Father.”’ For John, the presence of the Spirit is not simply moral guidance or consolation; it is the living bond of union with the Trinity [ … ]
Chrysologus served as bishop during a time of theological controversy and social unrest in the western Roman Empire. The Church was navigating disputes over Christ’s nature, while many believers lived in an empire in decline, marked by economic hardship and moral corruption. In this setting, Saint Peter Chrysologus preached a faith that was not abstract but deeply practical. His emphasis on prayer, fasting and mercy speaks directly to the needs of his time and of ours. Spiritual devotion should not be disconnected from realities of daily life and needs of others [ … ]
