Richard Rohr states that if the universal addiction is to our own pattern of thinking-which is invariably dualistic-the primary spiritual path must be some form of contemplative practice. We must somehow lose our limited perspective which binds us up.
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Everyone seems to be searching for the key to lasting happiness in this life. We want to escape the intense amount of anxiety we feel on a daily basis and desperately want to be happy.
Often we will go to our “comforts” for happiness, whether it is scrolling on our phone or binging on the latest Netflix show.
Or we may seek out food or drinks that mask the feelings inside of us, giving us a momentary feeling of pleasure that fills in the hole of happiness in our heart for a little while.
However, ultimately these material things will not lead to lasting happiness, a reality that many of the saints understood. Abandonment to the will of God is the secret of happiness on earth. Knowing and acting in God’s grace allows us to flow in the face of struggle and strong in faith not overcome by anxiety.
It’s worth the struggle!
“Christian optimism is not a sugary optimism, nor is it a mere human confidence that everything will turn out all right. It is an optimism that sinks its roots into an awareness of our freedom, and the sure knowledge of the power of grace. It is an optimism that leads us to make demands on ourselves, to struggle to respond at every moment to God’s call.”— St. Josemaria Escriva
A life of faith is a life of purpose—one rooted in love, service, and intentionality. As believers, we’re called to reflect God’s love by serving others through simple acts of kindness and generosity, letting our compassion reach neighbors, friends, and family.
Let all creatures praise the Lord
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I’ve been thrown off my schedule with all my travel as of late. As I get older, I’m finding it takes more effort to exercise my “rule of life” when I’m thrown out of the comfort of my routine. As I write this, the veil has been lifted allowing me to see the invitation to invite more spontaneity in my life and be “fully alive.”
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We will never be free of trials and temptations as long as our earthly life lasts. Job said it well: “Is not the life of human beings on earth a drudgery?’ (Job 7:1). We should always be on our guard against temptations, always praying that our enemy, the devil, ‘who never sleeps but constantly looks for someone to devour.’ (1 Pet 5:8), will not catch us off guard. No one in this world is so perfect or holy as not to have temptations sometimes.
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I’ve always been drawn to this beautiful prayer called Anima Christi or Soul of Christ, a 14th century prayer usually said after communion.
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Are you a friend of Christ or a slave to the world? As the Spirit opens my eyes, I see there is no middle ground. This is the narrow path that we hear about that few are able to walk.
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We can’t think our way into relationship with God. It’s only through living the mystery can we know God. The Gospel tells us when the Spirit comes, he will guide us into all truth.
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I’ve always loved Psalm 85 which gives us a vision of a land where the glory of our Lord dwells:
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I go through different phases of my spiritual life where I’m drawn to the different aspects of God through the Holy Trinity. It’s only fitting that as of late, I’m identifying with God as the Holy Spirit. Maybe its my response to prayer where I asked for some wind beneath my wings and identified the need for more awe and wonder in my life.
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Smitten With Goodness 