I have always been drawn to the Presentation in the life of Jesus. This is where Mary and Joseph take the infant Jesus to the Temple to present him to God. It is one of the joyful mysteries of the Rosary, demonstrating the fruit of obedience.
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Much of scripture emphasizes the vast difference between God’s wisdom and human understanding, highlighting His sovereignty and the limits of human knowledge. This plays out in our world where we know God yet don’t understand. What we do know is through Christ we have true intimacy and that we are loved beyond the ends of the earth.
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If you are reading this, you have another day to live and be the best version of yourself. Its really very simple to know God’s will for each and every one of us. We are to love God with all our being and love each other.
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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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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.
Continue reading “The Cracks of Life”
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?
Continue reading “The Great Omission”
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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Smitten With Goodness 