"The only attractive feature of the Cross is its relationship to Jesus."
(From: THE HERMITAGE WITHIN))

Prayer to Mary

Mary, tenderly place me near the Heart of your son, Christ Jesus. Help me hear His words of love whispered for my heart alone. Teach me to thirst for His words and to hunger for His Food and Drink joining my brothers and sisters around the altar of His Love. Mary, ask Jesus to increase my longing to be satisfied in Him alone. Amen.

Our Lady of Tenderness Hermitage
PO Box 614
Peapack, NJ 07977

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Know that it is a joy to share God's living Word with you. I welcome your own personal reflection. We gift each other. For this week's brief scripture reflection, please see below.

Scripture Reflection

February 19th to February 25th, 2012
Seventh Week in Ordinary Time /
Lent begins February 22nd

"I say to you, rise, pick up your mat,
and go home." - Mark 2:11

Pick up that which you depended upon for your inner strength, which supported you; that which only held you bound and distanced you from the experience of knowing the peace and freedom won for you through Christ.

Your former support was a false one; one that only held you bound.

Jesus speaks to our hearts during this Lenten time of letting go and return: "Child, your sins are forgiven . . . Rise, pick up your mat, and go home."

Thank You, Lord!