The first attribute classically held about God is that He is simple. Wait, is God dumb? No, not quite. Simplicity is one of the most challenging and strange attributes of God for us finite humans to reflect upon. The attributes, particularly simplicity, help us see just how other than us God is (but this otherness comes close in the Incarnation, theContinue reading "God is simple"

Good Friday Almighty God, we beseech you graciously to behold this your family, for whom our Lord Jesus Christ was willing to be betrayed and given into the hands of sinners, and to suffer death upon the Cross; who now lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.Continue reading "Friday in Holy Week (Good Friday)"

Maundy Thursday Almighty Father, whose most dear Son, on the night before he suffered, instituted the Sacrament of his Body and Blood: Mercifully grant that we may receive it in thankful remembrance of Jesus Christ our Savior, who in these holy mysteries gives us a pledge of eternal life; and who lives and reigns withContinue reading "Thursday in Holy Week (Maundy Thursday)"

Wednesday Assist us mercifully with your grace, Lord God of our salvation, that we may enter with joy upon the meditation of those mighty acts by which you have promised us life and immortality; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.Continue reading "Wednesday in Holy Week"

Tuesday O Lord our God, whose blessed Son gave his back to be whipped and did not hide his face from shame and spitting: Give us grace to accept joyfully the sufferings of the present time, confident of the glory that shall be revealed; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with youContinue reading "Tuesday in Holy Week"