O God of empty tombs and resurrection living: Make us mindful of the pervasiveness of hope, the determination of faith, and the persistence of love.
Mary Magdalene was the first person, male or female, to witness the empty tomb…the first to see angels who reported the resurrection…the
by Alexander J. Shaia with Michelle Gaugy
"The nine Beatitudes reflect diverse parts of a harmonious unity which I endlessly reflect and touch each other as we go through our lives. At the very heart of Jesus's teachings, their practice opens us to compassion. If we are able to place these on our hearts, walk with them on our feet, hold them in our hands, and seal them in our thoughts, we will have more insight along our journey. They will become our walking staff and guide for the arduous times we will face.