Ponder: Mary is forever blessed because she heard the word of the God, said yes to it, and lived it.
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Ponder: Do you think about God’s incredible dream for you?
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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: Do I acknowledge that feeding my soul is more important than feeding my body?
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Ponder: Do I lean into my calling to be an eternal son or daughter of a living God?
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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: 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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This week has been a life-giving week of self-awareness and understanding the destructive nature of my self-reliance. Who knew that a dead tree would help me let go of a little piece of the lie I tell myself that “It’s all up to me?”
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