Awe is a foundational spiritual experience. It keeps us open, tender, and receptive to the mystery of God. Without awe, faith risks becoming brittle, reduced to arguments or obligations. Awe softens us, reminding us that God is not a problem to be solved but a Presence to be encountered.
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In this week’s Gospel, John’s question echoes through the ages: “Are you the one… or should we look for another?” And Jesus answers not with argument, but with evidence, with the music of healing, the rhythm of restoration, the signs of a Kingdom breaking in.
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“It is not that I want merely to be called a Christian, but to actually be one.”
—St. Ignatius of Antioch
Recently I have noticed being stuck in a rut. As much as I love the comfort of a routine, I am realizing that this can create a deadness in me. So, I have decided to switch it up. When I say my daily rosary, rather than praying with community, I walk in silence observing nature. I am throwing some Pilates in with my yoga practice. I am re-committed to tracking what I eat. And I am actively calling the Holy Spirit to be with me throughout my day. These small, intentional changes help me live more fully alive, feeling inspired rather than in the deadness of a rut. Next step will be to add some creative spice. My needlepoint is calling me again. It is a two-fer – I can enjoy nightly Netflix with my husband, and I can keep my fingers busy and the snacking at bay!
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Ponder: Sin hurts us and offends God. Am I humble enough to ask for and accept forgiveness?
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Ponder: Fidelity. Do you cooperate with grace to do your part in helping fulfill Christ’s miracles?
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Ponder: How well do your priorities reflect the prompting of the Holy Spirit?
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Ponder: When we go with God, we feel His presence and see the miracles.
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Ponder: We suffer in the world, but Jesus has conquered the world.
As we look at the final Sorrowful Mystery today, I hope your heart has been opened to Christ’s Passion in a new way. These are my favorite mysteries of the rosary. Many find them hard and difficult. I find them beautiful as they demonstrate God’s profound love for us and the lengths he will go to show us and assure us that all will be well.
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Ponder: Our struggle for holiness, with all its stumbling and fumbling, is our lifelong way of the cross.
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Smitten With Goodness 