Be of good cheer I have overcome the world    "These things I have spoken to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” John 16: 33 You help us through and persevere In our trials with patience and good cheer, You overcame the world and our enemy As our brother - you loved us perfectly You showed us how to be Holy As our Father would love us to be And in your passion, you showed how to endure In your Father’s love and will in prayer pure You gave us the beatitudes for us to be Aware of the allure of pr ..read more

Alleluia  alleluia  alleluia   alleluia                                                                                                                                          1 You rose from the dead victorious 2 Your body and soul a ..read more

As part of my series on Catholic hymns, I have chosen a hymn that was written by Father Frederick Faber in 1861. Father Faber was a convert to Catholicism and began writing hymns in 1848. How many times during our lives do we seem lost in earth’s dark night? How often does some anxiety overwhelms us, some fear because of the words or actions of others? Please take a few moments to read about this beautiful collection of daily invocations to the Blessed Mother for her help, her intercession, and her protection. Please visit my website Mother of Mercy Catholic Hymns and click on HYMN OF THE MONT ..read more

Rejoicing in the Gifts of the Holy Spirit Lord you gave and give us everything 2 our life, your word and new psalms to sing 3 you showed us and show  us now 4 in your saints how in joy to live 1 Dear Father you created us 2 in your gracious divine Love 3 in your image and likeness 4 to know and love you as your children Dear God Father and Son 2 You send us your Holy Spirit 3 to give us  A new birth 2 in your divine life of love Dear God HolySpirit  2 you confirm us as we mature 2 and endow us with your gifts and fruits  4 to purify and make us Holy  1 In our weakness ..read more

As part of my series on Catholic hymns, I have chosen a hymn that was written by a Redemptorist Priest. He was a missionary in England, Scotland, Australia, New Zealand, and was affectionately known by his fellow companions as the grand old chief. He compiled the first Australian Catholic Hymn Book which served the Catholic Church for many years.  Please take a few moments to read about this wonderful hymn asking for God’s mercy and compassion. Please visit my website Mother of Mercy Catholic Hymns and click on HYMN OF THE MONTH ..read more

A reflection on our times and the the almighty Power and mercy of God's providence 1 Behold we’re in a fullness of time -2 of testing and being refined 3 Of dark deception leaving many blind 4 To God’s love more real than sunshine 1 evil seems to deepen globally 2 and portrayed triumphantly 3 and sows self-righteous judgments 4 discord, fear, and animosity 1 some turn to love of money 2 some to a religious ideology 3 some blind in their sophistry 4 some hope in utopia earthly 1 for some all hope is in politics 2 or playing the stock market 3National debts rise exponentially 4 The global south ..read more

In his book, Jesus of Nazareth (Holy Week -Ignatius press -2011- pp 288-292), Pope Benedict discusses the prayer ( Marana tha) for the definitive coming of the Lord Jesus, in the conclusion of the Book of Revelation. “It is the prayer of one who loves, one who is surrounded in the besieged city and can only wait for the arrival of the beloved who has the power to end the siege and bring salvation. Christian prayer for the Lord’s return always includes the experience of his presence. He is with us now, and especially close in the eucharistic presence. Yet conversely, the Christian experience of ..read more

Making friends / leading them to the good Lord You O Lord know us personally - More than anyone could possibly You intercede for us to our Father- as your dear sisters & brothers You’ve done and do everything- that you could to give us your love You give yourself to us intimately -as our dear spouse and closest friend You gave up your life for us - no greater love that you could give And by your death, we now can live - fully in freedom as children of God through your Church, you feed us - with your word and eucharisticly You strengthen and admonish us - to live like you as light for all t ..read more

 Some sing for Joy- some are deep in despair- some lost in a maze in a Lukewarm daze and time runs out So much suffering years of tears creation groans -come Lord Come Always you're near - to forgive and to heal - all we need to is ask and be Sealed by your Spirit - Lord have mercy Lord have mercy Lord have mercy Lord have mercy You know us most keenly - our moves and our motives -you know us most clearly -you know us most dearly - calling on you- Sacred Heart Abyss of Love overflowing -quench our thirst Tour close to the broken - in body or spirit - you’re close to the humble The proud f ..read more

Being still and listening to the Good Lord ..read more