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"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."  Matthew 5:2

PSALM 93

The Lord rules as king! He is clothed with majesty.

The Lord has clothed himself; he has armed himself with power.

The world was set in place; it cannot be moved.

Your throne was set in place a long time ago.

You are eternal.

The ocean rises, O Lord.

The ocean rises with a roar.

The ocean rises with its pounding waves.

    The Lord above is mighty—

mightier than the sound of raging water,

mightier than the foaming waves of the sea.

Your written testimonies are completely reliable.

O Lord, holiness is what makes your house beautiful for days without end.

Fr. Jerome Marchar, Abbey of the Genesee, Piffard, NY, July 2012

Fr. Jerome Marchar and retreatants, July 2012

“Am I my brother’s keeper?” 

 Genesis 4:9 

Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor;

not lagging behind in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord;

rejoicing in hope, persevering in tribulation, devoted to prayer,

contributing to the needs of the saints, practicing hospitality. 

Romans 12:10-13

“At that time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?”  And calling to him a child, he put him in the midst of them and said, “Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.” 

Matthew 18:1-3