The Visitation, which we celebrate today, is a joyful mystery where Mary, immediately after the miracle of the Incarnation, visits her cousin Elizabeth. I love this day because it reminds me of my holy friendships and how we serve each other, bearing the fruit of loving our neighbor.
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Joy and rules are not usually concepts that we place together. We usually associate rules with the carrying out of duty and responsibility or laying down the law and establishing order and discipline. But all of this seems opposed to joy.
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Faith and love are two sides of the same coin. They are the key to remaining in Christ. We remain in Christ by having faith, by trusting and following his lead. If we do not hold fast to our faith and trust in God, the very ability for us to love anyone, including ourselves, is in jeopardy.
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Today we celebrate Pentecost where the descent of the Holy Spirit is placed within our hearts. This is the energetic force that draws us to life. This living spirit guides us, and reminds us what our creator placed in our hearts, drawing us to love.
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We are called to not be afraid, to have faith, and do not doubt. Have you got that kind of faith?
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Distraction takes me off the path of knowing You and knowing myself in You.
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God is always drawing us towards Him. We see this in how Jesus clears the temple. Righting the wrongs of corruption, He wreaks havoc, turning the temple upside down to right the ship, so to speak.
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We are called to walk the path of Jesus. There is no gray in what we are to do. It’s clear that we are instructed by Jesus to “follow him.” When we do, we are shown the path of life which leads us to peace and joy. Through our faith, we begin to understand what it means to love, beauty and goodness in its full state.
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Joy is the first act of divine love and a fruit of the Spirit.
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We have been entrusted with the mission, the legacy of spreading the good news. This mission is to show every person their potential and the possibilities of God.
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Smitten With Goodness 