Daily Reflections for May 2013

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Date Liturgical CalendarReflection
May 1 Joseph the Worker Psalm 122 "Lord, give success to the work of our hands." In what recent events have I felt God working through me?
May 2 Athanasius Psalm 33 How have I experienced "the earth being full of the goodness of the Lord?"
May 3 Philip and James 1 Cor 15:1-8 How am I standing firm in the Gospel/Good News that I have heard?
May 4   Psalm 100 How can I serve the Lord with gladness today?
May 5   Jn 14:23-29 Do I give my troubled heart to God and find peace?
May 6   Jn 15:26-16:4a How do I bear witness to the Spirit of truth in my life?
May 7   Acts 16:22-34 How have I demonstrated hope and faith in Jesus Christ this Easter season?
May 8   Acts 17:15, 22-18:1 In what areas am I being asked to reform my life?
May 9 Ascension of the Lord Lk 24:46-53 With what great joy and blessings am I filled with this day?
May 10   Jn 16:20-23a How joyful am I?
May 11   Jn 16:23b-28 For what will I ask God in Jesus’ name, trusting that my request will be answered?
May 12 Seventh Sunday of Easter Jn 17:11-19 What "word of truth" do I speak?
May 13   Jn 16:29-33 What gives me courage in the midst of suffering?
May 14 Matthias Acts 1:15-17, 20-26 What message is the Lord reading in my heart today?
May 15   Acts 20:28-38 How do I share God's gracious words?
May 16   Acts 22:30, 23:6-11 What helps me have courage when I’m facing struggle and heartache?
May 17   Jn 21:15-19 In what ways am I being asked to "stretch out my hands," to let go and let God into my life?
May 18   Psalm 11 "The Lord's searching glance is on humankind." Do I feel it today?
May 19 Pentecost Sunday Acts 2:1-11 Having celebrated these fifty days of Easter, how do I experience the Spirit at work in my life?
May 20   Sir 1:1-10 What pearls of wisdom have I gleaned this Easter season?
May 21   Sir 2:1-11 How do I accept the things that befall me?
May 22   Sir 4:11-19 How does Wisdom breathe life into me today?
May 23   Sir 5:1-8 What obstacles or delays hinder my conversion to the Lord?
May 24   Sir 6:5-17 What is my experience of a faithful friend?
May 25   Mk 10:13-16 How freely do I give or receive the gift of touch?
May 26 Trinity Sunday Rom 5:1-5 How have I boasted in God’s glory today and shared it with others?
May 27   Mk 10:17-27 How have I experienced the words: “with God all things are possible?”
May 28   Sir 35:1-12 "In generous spirit, pay homage to the Lord." Do I embrace this whole-heartedly?
May 29   Mk 10:32-45 How am I called today to serve as Jesus served?
May 30   Mk 10:46-52 What do I desire from Jesus today?
May 31 Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth Zeph 3:14-18 How do I experience that God "rejoices over me with gladness and renews me with love?"

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