Christian Meditations

Hi there. Welcome to our Christian Meditation. In this podcast we rejoice in the infinite love God has for all his children. Our future is with God alone. Our Bible text for this meditation is 1 Jn. 4:7,8 "Beloved, let us love one another, because love is from God: everyone who loves is born of God and know God. Whoever does not love does not know God, for God is Love."  Peace and blessings to you and your loved-ones. Rev. Gerry McCann The Merry Monk

Hi there. Welcome to our Christian Meditation. In this podcast we again focus on the greatest possible expression of God: Love. We are called to share that love forever. Our Bible text for this meditation is Mat. 22:37 "You shall love the Lord your God with all your Heart, all your soul, and all your mind. . .  you shall love your neighbor as yourself."  Peace and blessings to you and your loved-ones. Rev. Gerry McCann The Merry Monk

Hi there. Welcome to our Christian Meditation. In this podcast we open up our mind and heart in faith to the promise of heaven and eternal life to come. Our Bible text for this meditation is Mat. 17:2 "He was transfigured before them, his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became dazzling white."  Peace and blessings to you and your loved-ones. Rev. Gerry McCann The Merry Monk

Hi there. Welcome to our Christian Meditation. In this podcast we learn how suffering can forge and build our character. Our Bible text for this meditation is Mat. 16:24 "If any want to be my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me."  Peace and blessings to you and your loved-ones. Rev. Gerry McCann The Merry Monk

Hi there. Welcome to our Christian Meditation. In this podcast meditation we delve into the problem of spiritual blindness, which may be hidden even within the best people. Our Bible text for this meditation is Mat. 9:29 "Then he touched their eyes and said according to your faith, let it be done to you, and their eyes were opened."  Peace and blessings to you and your loved-ones. Rev. Gerry McCann The Merry Monk

Hi there. Welcome to our Christian Meditation. In this podcast we meditate on our Christian attitude and acceptance of sinners. In this we follow the command of Jesus. Our Bible text for this meditation is  (Mat. 9:13) "I desire mercy, not sacrifice. For I have come to call not the righteous but Sinners."  Peace and blessings to you and your loved-ones. Rev. Gerry McCann The Merry Monk

Hi there. Welcome to our Christian Meditation. In this podcast we meditate on the question of Divine Healing. The Bible tells us God wants to heal us, yet often our experience is different. We discover what God really wants above all. Our Bible text for this meditation is  (Mat. 9:6) "He then said to the paralytic, stand up, take your bed, and go to your home."  Peace and blessings to you and your loved-ones. Rev. Gerry McCann The Merry Monk

Hi there. Welcome to our Christian Meditation. In this podcast we Our Bible text for this meditation is  (Mat. 6:10) "Your Will be done on earth, as it is in Heaven."  Peace and blessings to you and your loved-ones. Rev. Gerry McCann The Merry Monk

Hi there. Welcome to our Christian Meditation. In this podcast we turn our attention to the well known Golden Rule, telling us that everything in life comes down to love. Love God, Love our neighbour as we love ourselves. Our Bible text for this meditation is  (Mat. 7:12) "In everything do to others as you would have them do to you; for this is the law and the prophets."  Peace and blessings to you and your loved-ones. Rev. Gerry McCann The Merry Monk

Hi there. Welcome to our Christian Meditation. In this podcast we think about the Christian life as it is lived every single day. We focus on our daily walk of faith, Walking with God. Our Bible text for this meditation is  (Mat. 7:7) "Ask, and it will be given to you; search, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened for you."  Peace and blessings to you and your loved-ones. Rev. Gerry McCann The Merry Monk

Hi there. Welcome to our Christian Meditation. In this podcast we focus on how a Christian is invited to avoid all hypocrisy, and standing in judgement over others. Our Bible text for this meditation is  (Mat. 6:37) "Do not judge, and you will not be judged; do not condemn, and you will not be condemned."  Peace and blessings to you and your loved-ones. Rev. Gerry McCann The Merry Monk

Hi there. Welcome to our Christian Meditation. In this podcast you will meditate on your on the infinite treasures that await us all in heaven. That helps you to keep earthly treasures in perspective. This ensures that your heart will focus on what's most important in your life. Our Bible text for this meditation is  (Mat. 6:19-21) "Do not store treasures on earth, but in Heaven. Where your treasure is, there your heart will be." Peace and blessings to you and your loved-ones. Rev. Gerry McCann The Merry Monk

Hi there. Welcome to our Christian Meditation. In the next 3 podcasts you focus on 3 important dimensions of Christian life. In this meditation you explore beyond forgiveness towards love. Our Bible text for this meditation is  (Mat. 5:44) "But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you." Peace and blessings to you and your loved-ones. Rev. Gerry McCann The Merry Monk Peace and blessings to you and your loved-ones.

Hi there. Welcome to our Christian Meditation. This is third podcast in which we meditate on our Christian call to mission: Forgiveness Your Call to Holiness. In this podcast you focus on asking yourself about forgiveness in your life. We all find it hard to forgive, don't we? Moving on gives you peace of mind. Our Bible text for this meditation is  (Mat. 5:38) "If anyone strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other also. " Peace and blessings to you and your loved-ones. Rev. Gerry McCann The Merry Monk

Hi there. Welcome to our Christian Meditation. This is the second of our 3 podcasts in which we meditate on our Christian call to mission: A Heart in the Right Place. Our Bible text for this meditation is  (Mat. 5:8) "Blessed are the pure of heart for they shall see God " In this podcast you focus on cleansing your heart of all arrogance and hypocrisy. You aspire to have a heart that is pure, simple and humble. Only in this way can we hope to pass on the message of Jesus to others. Peace and blessings to you and your loved-ones. Rev. Gerry McCann The Merry Monk

Hi there. Welcome to our Christian Meditation. Over the next 3 podcasts we meditate on our Christian call to mission: Preparing for mission transforming our world. Our Bible text for this meditation is  (Mat. 5:13, 14) "You are the salt of the earth, you are the light of the world. " In this podcast we focus on our Christian community of love and service. Peace and blessings to you and your loved-ones. Rev. Gerry McCann The Merry Monk

Hi there. Welcome to our Christian Meditation Called to live the Beatitudes.  6: Mercy Reveals a Compassionate Heart. Our Bible text for this meditation is  (Mat. 5:7) "Blessed are the merciful for they will receive mercy." Peace and blessings to you and your loved-ones. Rev. Gerry McCann The Merry Monk      

Hi there, Welcome to our Christian Meditations. True Discipleship of Jesus, Called to Live the Beatitudes. The 8 Beatitudes outline some of the essential virtues for living the Christian life to the full. In this meditation we focus on justice. Our Bible text for this meditation is  (Mat. 5:6) "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled." Peace and blessings to you and your loved-ones   Rev. Gerry McCann The Merry Monk      

Hi there, Welcome to our Christian Meditations. True Discipleship of Jesus, Called to Live the Beatitudes. The 8 Beatitudes outline some of the essential virtues for living the Christian life to the full. In this meditation we focus your Christian Call to Humility. Our Bible text for this meditation is  (Mat. 5:5) "Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. " Peace and blessings to you and your loved-ones. Rev, Gerry McCann The Merry Monk  

Hi there, and welcome to our third meditation: God's Purpose for Your Life, Discover Your Special Vocation. Our Bible text for this meditation is  (Mat. 4:19) "And he said to them: follow me and I will make you fishers of men. " Peace and blessings to you and your loved-ones. Rev, Gerry McCann The Merry Monk

Hi there. Welcome to the second meditation, discover God's purpose in your life. Our Bible text for this meditation is  (Mat. 4:4) "One does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God. " Peace and blessings to you and your loved-ones. Rev, Gerry McCann The Merry Monk  

Welcome to the first meditation: Conversion of Heart and Mind. Our Bible text for this meditation is  (Mat. 3:3) "The voice of one crying in the wilderness, prepare the way of the Lord.  " Peace and blessings to you and your loved-ones. Rev. Gerry McCann The Merry Monk

Hi there. Welcome. Hope you find these instructions useful. Ideally, you would spend a few minutes each day in meditation. How to use these Christian Meditations These meditations are designed for all Christians, irrespective of denomination and your own personal Christian experience. My aim is to share with you all those beautiful, life-giving truths that we all love, we live and we share with one voice. These meditations will deal with different readings from the Bible. These meditations can be used in any way you find best for your own needs. You can use a different one each day. Or you can use the same meditation for a number of days, as you delve deeper into its meaning and how it can help you. Some people find this more useful. There are no rules, except one: what you yourself find most helpful. Ideally you would find a least few minutes every day, making them a little daily spiritual commitment. My aim is to help you in your own spiritual journey towards the fullness of God’s Kingdom. This is a awesome journey into the very depths of God, as you delve ever deeper into the mystery of your life, death and eternity. My understanding of “meditation,” is simple and straightforward. First, you find a quiet spot, where you know you won’t be disturbed for a little while. You gather your thoughts, and try to focus all your attention on what you are doing. You try to block out the past, and the future. Be “in the moment” with one simple aim in mind: to focus on the ever present God, in whom "we live and move and have our being." You open your heart and mind in prayer, and come closer to God and His purpose for your life. A few moments of quiet, prayerful and mindful reflection. You listen to a bible quote, and a prayer asking the Holy Spirit to help you. You hear the short reflection on the quote. After another short final prayer, you stop listening, close your eyes, and reflect on what you've just heard. You talk to God in your own words, opening up your heart and mind. Then you remain silent, and that's when God can speak to your heart. This will feed the depths of your subconscious mind which, as you know, works night and day for you, under the surface of your conscious awareness. You'll know it's from God, because it will be loving, caring and compassionate. Take as long as you want. It's your time, your experience. I am convinced that this little dedication of your time and energy will help you to keep better focussed on your true purpose in life. This is so important in today’s secular world, where we are bombarded with all kinds of information, good, bad and indifferent. A little oasis of prayer in the midst of this ongoing turmoil will be beneficial to you in every way. My prayer for you is that these meditations make a small contribution towards your own spiritual journey, wherever you are at present. “Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful, and enkindle in them the fire of Your Love. Amen" Blessings to you and yours, Rev. Gerry McCann The Merry Monk    

This audio invites you to explore for yourself this truly awesome form of prayer and its many life-giving benefits. We are planning to offer a series of short Christian meditations, dealing with a number of the most important aspects of Christian Life and Service. We will post a new one every Sunday. We would suggest that you listen to the podcast and meditate on it, for a few minutes every day. In this way you will draw maximum benefit from your meditation. Rev. Gerry McCann The Merry Monk