Ordinary Grace Weeks 1–17: Daily Gospel Reflections
Digital Verbum Edition
Overview
In Ordinary Grace, members of the Daughters of St. Paul share the fruit of a prayerful reading of Sacred Scripture. Join them in welcoming the unique grace of Ordinary Time—the opportunity to reflect more deeply on all the aspects of the mystery of Christ, as presented in the daily Gospel readings. These reflections are based on a “lectio divina” (“holy reading”) prayer method, in line with the Pauline tradition and their founder, Blessed James Alberione.
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Key Features
- Guides readers through the “lectio divina” method of prayer
- Encourages readers to reflect more deeply on the mystery of Christ
- Provides an inspired way to delve deeper into the Scriptures
Contents
- How to Use This Book
- Liturgical Calendars
- First Week of Ordinary Time
- Second Week of Ordinary Time
- Third Week of Ordinary Time
- Fourth Week of Ordinary Time
- Fifth Week of Ordinary Time
- Sixth Week of Ordinary Time
- Seventh Week of Ordinary Time
- Eighth Week of Ordinary Time
- Ninth Week of Ordinary Time
- Tenth Week of Ordinary Time
- Eleventh Week of Ordinary Time
- Twelfth Week of Ordinary Time
- Thirteenth Week of Ordinary Time
- Fourteenth Week of Ordinary Time
- Fifteenth Week of Ordinary Time
- Sixteenth Week of Ordinary Time
- Seventeenth Week of Ordinary Time
- Trinity Sunday
- Corpus Christi
- Solemnities and Feasts of the Lord and the Saints
- Sacred Heart of Jesus
- Presentation of the Lord
- Saint Joseph, Husband of Mary
- Annunciation
- Birth of John the Baptist
- Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles
Top Highlights
“In all the twists and turns of life, salty living means the absolute certainty that God will be faithful to us. That is all. That is everything.” (Page 171)
“We don’t practice our faith to make a good impression, but neither should we hide it to make a good impression.” (Page 191)
“To encounter Jesus and witness his power invites us to change our lives. The kingdom of God is already in our midst. How can we go on with business as usual?” (Page 261)
“Help me to remain childlike in spirit. Show me that the way of simplicity and confidence is also the way to divine knowledge and grace.” (Page 263)
“Jesus, empty me of myself, of my self-assured discipleship that sets me up for spiritual superficiality” (Page 223)
Praise for the Print Edition
In today’s busy world, Ordinary Grace helps us to order our days, prioritizing and being fed by scripture, meditating upon biblical truths, and praying about how the Word might fuel us to live out the gospel message in our daily lives. The thought-provoking reflections and prayers provide a wonderful way to start any day!
—Lisa M. Hendey, author, designer, podcast host, and conference speaker
About the Daughters of St. Paul
The Daughters of St. Paul are an international congregation of women religious. They were founded in Italy in 1915 by Blessed James Alberione. They include: Kathryn J. Hermes, Marianne Lorraine Trouvé, Anne Joan Flanagan, Mary Lea Hill, Anne Eileen Heffernan, and Margaret Charles Kerry.