For today's reflection, I'd like to note the saint appointed for our kalendar, John Donne, English priest and metaphysical poet.
Here's my favorite of his Holy Sonnets, Batter My Heart, three-person'd God, and a (very dramatic) musical setting of it from John Adams' 'Doctor Atomic'.
Batter my...
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Psalm 102:1-12
Hear my prayer, O Lord; let my cry come to you.Do not hide your face from me on the day of my distress.Incline your ear to me; answer me speedily on the day...
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Psalm 23
The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures;he leads me beside still waters; he restores my soul.He leads me in right...
Monday Reflection: The Magnificat
My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, my spirit rejoices in God my Savior; * for he has looked with favor on his lowly servant. From this day all generations will call me blessed: * the Almighty has done great things for me, and holy is his Name.
He...
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Psalm 34
I will bless the Lord at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth.My soul makes its boast in the Lord; let the humble hear and be glad.O magnify...
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Psalm 106:1-18
Praise the Lord! O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures for ever.Who can utter the mighty doings of...