http://www.three-part-harmony.com/spiritsongs Faith is the evidence of things not seen. Sun, 23 Mar 2008 14:23:38 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Alleluia! He is risen! Psalm 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23: This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad. Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his mercy endures forever. Let the house of Israel say, “His mercy endures forever.” This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and ... http://www.three-part-harmony.com/spiritsongs/2008/03/23/he-is-risen/ Tonight marks the high point of the church year - arguably the most important mass of the year - Easter Vigil. And the highest point of the Vigil Mass and of the church year is the ""Exultet". Rejoice, heavenly powers! Sing, choirs of angels! Exult, all creation around God's throne! Jesus Christ, ... http://www.three-part-harmony.com/spiritsongs/2008/03/22/daily-reflection-easter-vigil/ Today is Good Friday and I think the words can speak for themselves... 1st Reading (Isaiah 52:13 - 53:12): See, my servant shall prosper, he shall be raised high and greatly exalted. Even as many were amazed at him so marred was his look beyond human semblance and his appearance beyond that of the sons of ... http://www.three-part-harmony.com/spiritsongs/2008/03/21/daily-reflection-good-friday/ The reflections for the next few days are probably going to be longer than usual because I don't want to leave out very many of the readings. They are just too important. There are two masses on Holy Thursday - Chrism Mass (blessing of the oils) in the morning and ... http://www.three-part-harmony.com/spiritsongs/2008/03/20/daily-reflection-holy-thursday/ I'll talk more about what was on my mind yesterday after Holy Week is over, since it is actually pertinent to this blog. I almost wrote about it yesterday, but I feel like this being Holy Week, I need to stay focused on that subject for the time being. ... http://www.three-part-harmony.com/spiritsongs/2008/03/19/daily-reflection-wednesday-of-holy-week/ I have a lot on my mind today about different things, so I think a song is called for today. This is Jaci Velasquez singing "On My Knees"... There are days when I feel The best of me is ready to begin Then there's days when I feel I'm letting go and soaring on the wind 'Cause I've ... http://www.three-part-harmony.com/spiritsongs/2008/03/18/daily-reflection-tuesday-of-holy-week/ Today's first two readings are about light and that seems like a good topic to think about on a Monday morning. The first reading is Isaiah 42:1-7: Here is my servant whom I uphold, my chosen one with whom I am pleased, Upon whom I have put my Spirit; he shall bring forth justice to ... http://www.three-part-harmony.com/spiritsongs/2008/03/17/daily-reflection-monday-of-holy-week/ The 2nd Reading (Philippians 2:6-11) is one of my favorites: Christ Jesus, though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God something to be grasped. Rather, he emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, coming in human likeness; and found human in appearance, he humbled himself, becoming obedient to the point of death, even ... http://www.three-part-harmony.com/spiritsongs/2008/03/16/daily-reflection-palm-sunday/ One week from today we will be hunting for Easter eggs and celebrating the Easter Vigil. The readings from here on out will be intense and emotional, because really the coming week is what our faith is all about. But today is the Solemnity of Saint Joseph, husband of the ... http://www.three-part-harmony.com/spiritsongs/2008/03/15/daily-reflection-34th-day-of-lent/ Today's Gospel is John 10:31-42: The Jews picked up rocks to stone Jesus. Jesus answered them, “I have shown you many good works from my Father. For which of these are you trying to stone me?” The Jews answered him, “We are not stoning you for a good work but for blasphemy. You, a man, are ... http://www.three-part-harmony.com/spiritsongs/2008/03/14/daily-reflection-33rd-day-of-lent/