March 17

Behold, Jesus Christ crucified, who is the only foundation of our hope; He is our mediator and advocate; the victim and sacrifice for our sins. He is goodness and patience itself; His mercy is moved by the tears of sinners, and he never refuses pardon and grace to those who ask it with a truly contrite and humbled heart."

St. Charles Borromeo

Event

Sunday Service

Share where you are attending Sunday services from on our padlet today, our ecumenical community is broad and diverse. Did you know that there are more than 33,000 Christian denominations in the world today? We worship a big God

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Meditation

Pray As You Go

Listen to the Pray as you Go Daily Meditation for March 17. 

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Readings

Scripture

Daily Readings from the Revised Common Lectionary Year B

Bible Gateway Scripture

Hands on the Bible

Retreat

Reflections

Take a moment this weekend to prioritize quiet time for yourself & God. Here are a couple of ways you can participate in a retreat.

1. Visit a Roman Catholic/Eastern Orthodox/ecumenically Christian monastery or retreat center. They are peaceful and serene. Staying at a monastery is very affordable - usually under $100 a night (if they have overnight guests). You don't have to go overnight; you can go there for several hours. Here are some websites that list the locations of monasteries throughout the U.S. and Canada. If you do not live in the U.S. or Canada, please look up your closest Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, or ecumenically Christian monastery/retreat center. Here are a few helpful links:

  1. Find the Divine Catholic Retreat Centers

  2. Monasteries in the U.S.

  3. Catholic Retreat Centers in Canada

  4. Community of Jesus 

  5. Holy Wisdom Monastery

  6. Genesee Retreat (Local to the Rochester, NY area and where Henri Nouwen stayed for a while.)

2. Declutter your home and life. Start with one area.

3. Go on a leisurely walk.

4. Pilgrimage: go to a place that is spiritually significant for you.

5. Spend at least one hour in nature.

6. Take a nap in your home.