Paul Prins
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Making the Urban Monastic Calendar
With great care, we have made the Urban Monastic liturgical calendar. This simplified calendar focuses on individuals with monastic connections to help encourage and inspire us throughout the year.
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What are Kingdom Antiphons for Compline?
The daily night office of compline concludes with one of four Marian antiphons. We are an ecumenical group. It will be difficult for some to have part of our prayers focused on appreciating Mary. I wondered about including a concession. One that would allow them to feel welcomed, considered, and valued by our group. I…
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Introducing our Marian Antiphons for Compline
Throughout year of the Church there are four concluding antiphons during Compline. These are the Marian antiphons. They are wonderful celebrations of the mother of Jesus. They are placed at the conclusion of compline. That makes them the final words we might speak each day. Leaving us lingering with their words and imagery as we…
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Hallelujah! Immanuel and Christ
In the dark of night, Jesus, the light of the world, was born. Shepherds were invited into the heavenly celebration of his Birth. The first invited to gaze upon Christ. Our Lord. Our Immanuel. Hallelujah.
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Born our King and Christ
Rejoice! One is coming who is both Christ and King. Who will ascend His throne and reign forever. Let us start our pilgrimage to the gates of the Kingdom of God, and find ourselves at home with Jesus.
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Carrying Christ
Mary found tremendous favor in the Lord’s eyes. Invited to carry Jesus into creation. The call to follow Christ is likewise a call to carry Him, and his kingdom within ourselves, and our world.
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Proclaiming the Christ
The life and words of John the Baptist proclaimed the coming of the Christ. Proclaimed the Kingdom of Heaven. He was sustained by the deep and expansive love of God – through the Holy Spirit. May the Spirit sustain us.
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The Cries of a Broken Person – Translating Psalm 88
There are many lament psalms within the Psalter. Yet, there is only one lament psalm without a positive resolution. This is that psalm. It is a complex weaving of expressions between the brokenness of their life amidst the quiet distance of God. Every word written/spoken here an act of faith, and trust in their Lord…
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An Invitation to Praise God – Translating Psalm 95
Let us sing praise. Let us respond to the invitation before us. Let us choose to Praise God with our voices, and let our hearts respond to Him who saves us. This wonderful psalm has one of the most prominent positions within the Divine Office. It is the introductory psalm which is prayed each day…
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On Stepping into Greater Presence
To be present is a gift. Presence is simple. Yet to truly be present requires all of oneself, and the discovers of deep inner work.