My word of focus this year.
How am I doing? Do my actions meet my goals and do I make every effort to:
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Series of Moments
Our life is made up of a series of moments, each of them, unique, and none of which will ever come again.
Continue reading “Series of Moments”Discernment of Spirit
The gospel always invites us to a deeper level. In the parable of the fig tree the owner cursed because it bore no fruit (Luke 13:1-9). On a deeper level, we might notice that the Lord expects us to bear spiritual fruit.
Continue reading “Discernment of Spirit”Holiness is Simple
“Keep the joy of loving God in your heart and share this joy with all you meet, especially your family. Be holy.”— St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta
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Do you behold the mystery, the Lamb of God? Do you give the Lamb the reward of His suffering? Do you give your praise with every breath you take?
Continue reading “Sing Praise”Blind Spots
In the human eye, there is a “blind spot” this is the spot where the optic nerve passes through the retina and does not detect images. Emde Mariotte, a Catholic priest and pioneering physicist, made this discovery which greatly impacted the field of optics, offering a greater understanding of the natural world while offering a deeper appreciation for the genius of God’s creation. He integrated his faith and scientific work, seeing each other as complementary to the other.
Continue reading “Blind Spots”All That Is Mine Is Yours
There is so much richness in the parable of the prodigal son (Luke 15:1-32). Many times I’ve identified with the son, other times the brother, and even with the father, this is the spiritual journey.
Continue reading “All That Is Mine Is Yours”The Presence of God
Dear Jesus, I come to you today longing for your presence. I desire to love you as you love me. May nothing ever separate me from you.
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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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