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O Love, Divine Love

Posted on September 25, 2015June 23, 2016 by Michael Rose

O Love, divine Love, why do You lay siege to me? In a frenzy of love for me, You find no rest. From five sides You move against me, Hearing, sight, taste, touch, and scent. To come out is to be caught; I cannot hide from You. _____________ If I come out through sight…

Christ as a Light – A Celtic Prayer

Posted on January 4, 2015February 14, 2018 by Michael Rose

The following is an old Celtic prayer. It has been called the Christ Canticle and was often a part of Celtic Christian liturgy. I find this prayer to be a great way to start my day, especially when the day ahead could be stressful. I appreciate the reminder of Jesus’ word that He will never…

Overcoming Prayer Distractions

Posted on January 9, 2012February 9, 2016 by Michael Rose

If you are like me, you have times of prayer where your thoughts are all over the map! “Our Father, who art in heaven,… what should we have for dinner tonight? hallowed be your name… oh, I have to get that contract signed…” Prayer distractions seem to be a chronic issue in the prayer lives…