Fidelity to the Lord is measured not in the number or supposed grandeur of our deeds but in the conformity of our will to his. The grace of Mary is the grace to be bearer and handmaid of the Lord unto the end—and not according to a limited service contract of our own bargaining.
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How is your lent going? Are you giving up on your commitments or are you staying the course?
The first part of lent is giving up.
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What is God lying on your heart to change during these days in the desert of lent? Are you listening to His voice as He draws you towards the greater life you are meant to live?
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From The Brilliance:
Oh Spirit of God
Speak Your peace, speak Your peace
Oh Spirit of God
Speak Your peace, speak Your peace
Now and at the hour of our death
Amen, amen
Now and at the hour of our death
Amen
Oh merciful God
Forgive us, forgive us
Oh merciful God
Forgive us, forgive us
For all the things we have done and left undone
For all the things we have done and left undone
Oh Son of God
Rescue us, rescue us
Oh Son of God
Rescue us, rescue us
Now and at the hour of our death
Amen, amen
Now and at the hour of our death
Amen
“The true measure of loving God is to love Him without measure.”— St. Bernard of Clairvaux
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There is a Zen proverb, ‘Let go or be dragged’, and no one wants to be dragged around the place. Lent invites us to embrace this wilderness time.
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The notion of the Jubilee Year holds profound spiritual significance in the Catholic Church, inviting believers to engage in faith, mercy, and community renewal to restore our relationship with God and one another. Rooted in biblical traditions, as mentioned in Leviticus, it serves as a divine blueprint for reclaiming dignity among God’s people, emphasizing reflection, repentance, and celebration within the Church.
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Winnow not in every wind, and do not start off in every direction (Sirach 5:11).
Distractions are a real thing in our world. I find the “noises” vying for my attention can be overwhelming if I’m not grounded and firm within my connection with God.
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The commitment to imitating Christ is the triumph of God’s love that takes hold of a man and demands of him every possible effort in the service of this love, while at the same time he stays fully aware of human weakness. — St. John Paul II
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Reflection on the journey of life invites us to appreciate our gifts as well as our areas of struggle, so that we can grow in openness to the Lord and to his way. During their time in the wilderness, the Chosen People were changed in their relationship with God, with Moses and with each other.
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Smitten With Goodness 