For much of my life, my beauty was outwardly focused, concerned about the exterior, and the way I presented myself. Whether it be the latest fashion or an executive title at work. Not necessarily conscious of these behaviors, they were my path to my self-preservation of achievement and worth.
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Our world seems to revel in chaos and destruction; our culture is laden with desire for money, power, and clout. It can be easy to lose sight of what is important when we are living in the eye of a cultural storm. But Saint Benedict, his life and The Rule can serve as a compass to point us in the right direction.
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Recently, when I was talking with a friend and asked how she would like to grow in her spiritual life this year, she answered that she would like to see more fruits of the spirit in her life, like patience. We find growth in our spiritual life through the fruits that we produce.
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The practice of Lectio Divina allows us to discover what God’s passages in the Bible mean for each of us personally. I’m slowly working my way through the Gospel of Matthew, which is rich with wisdom. When I “Ask” (my word of the year), I usually find an answer during my time in the Word or holy reading.
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“Let us thank the Lord who guides his people towards full communion with faithfulness and patience, and let us ask the Holy Spirit to enlighten us and sustain us with his gifts,”
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We are called to decrease, allowing Him to increase. I’ve found that there is little I can do to make this happen except to surrender, stay close to Jesus’ scripture and prayer. This is truly what matters in life.
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How often do you take notice of what God is doing in the world? Do you acknowledge the possibility that God is healing and transforming peoples’ lives? Let’s stand in awe of all these miracles before us in the lives of those around us.
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If we aren’t working with God, we are working against Him. All is forgiven except blasphemy, or speaking against the Holy Spirit, which will never be forgiven, either now or in eternity. We are known by our fruits, and whatever is in our heart determines what we say.
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As God’s chosen people, we are to please the One who created us and to be our beloved selves. The Spirit moves us to bring justice and peace into the world.
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“You can have flaws, be anxious and even be angry, but do not forget that your life is the greatest enterprise in the world. Only you can stop it from failing. You are appreciated, admired and loved by so many. Remember that being happy is not having a sky without storm, a road without accidents, a job without effort, a relationship without disappointments.
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Smitten With Goodness 