Much of the Bible calls us to entrust our lives completely to God compelling us to meditate on the meaning of faith. The Scriptures rest upon faith and remain inspired by the Spirit of faith.
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Every Moment Holy
The Gift of Temptation
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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Today is the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul the Apostles. It serves as a reminder to us of their pivotal roles in the early Church: Peter as the “rock” upon which the Church was built and Paul as the great missionary who spread the Gospel message. It draws us to consider how we are better together.
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Throughout her lifetime, Mary embodied a profound love for Christ, submitting herself to God’s will in cheerful obedience despite difficulties. Dedicated to honoring the interior life of the Blessed Mother, the devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary which we celebrate today, reflects upon her heart of love for God, celebrating her joys, sorrows, and virtues.
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The Sacred Heart represents protection and forgiveness. It is Christ’s Divine love and compassion and one of the five wounds of Christ from the crucifixion. This serves as a mystical vehicle for union with the Divine and for reparation.
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How can we be full of joy in times like these? It seems we are truly walking through the valley of tears as we watch the shadowlands of humanity play out on the world stage. We are called not to loose hope, to take heart and find joy. This is the spiritual maturity we are called to pursue with fear and trembling. We cancel our focus on the fleeting joy the world offers and gravitate to the joy found in the moments of God’s presence.
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This reflection by Dr. Barbara Holmes on joy and resilience from Richard Rohr’s daily meditations is too good not to share in its entirety. It describes how we can find joy through practice and surrender:
Continue reading “Pathway to Joy”To Be A Good Tree
I have always loved the beauty of trees. My time in the forest usually gives me time to slow down, breathe and contemplate the important things in life. Recently, I combined a work conference in Fort Collins, CO with an opportunity to spend some time at the Benet Hill monastery, in Colorado Springs. This is the home of my Spiritual Direction Certification program.
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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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Smitten With Goodness 