I’m on the lookout for words or thoughts that I can repeat to myself throughout the day as a reminder and as a prayer.
Lately I’ve understandably grown more mindful of my breathing, constantly monitoring my lungs, checking for any sign of compromise in my inhalation or exhalation–just in case.
Here’s a comforting mantra I learned from yoga.
This homily is based on John 20:1-9.
Today’s Gospel begins with Mary Magdalene telling Simon Peter about the empty tomb. Upon hearing her report, Peter, along with the beloved disciple, immediately make a run for the Lord’s burial place.
Join PINS OF LIGHT’s 13th Online Holy Week Retreat starting on Holy Thursday (from April 9 to 12, 2020). Pray and reflect with our growing global faith community, which has been spending Holy Week prayerfully the past twelve years.
Welcome to our virtual Palm Sunday Procession!
We have designed a very simple interactive ritual to make today more meaningful. This is not a game that has been conceptualized for your entertainment, so do not expect an elaborate simulation. Rather, it is a prayer activity that offers you a little bit more than just a reading and some music.
To get the most out of it, you need the proper disposition:
First of all, do not rush. Resist the temptation of speed reading. As much as you can, make the choice to slow down. Linger. The entire activity should take only about ten to fifteen minutes of your time.
Second and more importantly, do go through the virtual procession mindfully and prayerfully. We are hoping that like any real prayer, this provides an opportunity to encounter the Lord in a meaningful way.
