Richard Rohr, OFM from the book The Wisdom Pattern: Order, Disorder, Reorder provides a prayer to be aware of God’s presence:
Prayer of Presence
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The Gift of God’s Presence
I’m still basking in the glow of Pentecost Sunday, where we celebrated the descent of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the Church. Awe and wonder, which by the way is a gift of the Spirit, fill my heart and stoke the fire of love for God.
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How well do you know yourself? Can you honestly say you are beautiful and broken? Much of my life I have run away from the broken and shadow parts of myself. I’m learning there are seeds of goodness even in the broken parts of myself. Perfectionism, a shame based facade, makes room for grace to fill the cracks of my life.
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Today I’m sharing with you some wise words on the idea of praising God through your life. The following post is taken from a sermon by Saint Augustine, bishop titled : Let us sing to the Lord a song of love.
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Do you spiritually strive to live as a witness to a hope that never disappoints and as missionary of a life that conquers death? A death of destructive thoughts and resentment? Do you want to cultivate a spirit of generosity and patience in difficulty and the ability to forgive those who offend you? These are big Holy goals and we need divine assistance and help from others to support our journey. St. Rita of Casia who we celebrate today in the church can assist.
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The love of Christ urges us to bring the truth of the gospel to the world. How well are you spreading the good news through authentic love and patience to your family, friends and others? Are you inspiring others to have a powerful relationship with Christ? Do you spread Christ’s love to others?
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Today is International Workers’ Day and the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker. Do you think about the spiritual dimension of your work?
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Mercy is heartfelt sympathy for another’s distress, impelling us to support and assist if we can. As St. Thomas Aquinas says, “Mercy takes its name—misericordia—from denoting a person’s compassionate heart for another’s unhappiness.” Our beloved Pope Francis, laid to rest yesterday, was known for his merciful approach to leading the church.
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Spring is always uplifting I think because we see God’s creative nature in full bloom…literally. The silence of winter is shaking off its sleep and the birds are bursting in song. It’s a cacophony on my back patio as I listen to at least six different birds sing their song. I even was buzzed by a “hummer,” a sacred moment for me each time it occurs.
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For Catholics, Easter is the most important feast of the year, commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. It signifies the triumph of life over death and the promise of eternal life.
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Smitten With Goodness 