Episodes
Hi there. Welcome to our Christian Meditation. In this podcast we focus on the power of the Holy Spirit in your life. Our Bible text for this meditation is Acts 1:8 “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you.”  Peace and blessings to you and your loved-ones. Rev. Gerry McCann The Merry Monk
Published 10/16/16
Published 10/16/16
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
Published 06/26/16
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
Published 06/19/16
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
Published 06/12/16
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
Published 06/07/16
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
Published 05/22/16
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
Published 05/15/16
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
Published 05/08/16
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
Published 05/01/16
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
Published 04/17/16
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
Published 04/10/16
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
Published 04/03/16
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....
Published 03/27/16
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.
Published 03/20/16
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...
Published 03/13/16
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...
Published 03/06/16
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
Published 02/28/16
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      
Published 02/21/16
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      
Published 01/31/16
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  
Published 01/24/16
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
Published 01/17/16
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  
Published 01/10/16
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
Published 01/03/16
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...
Published 01/03/16