I’m in the process of doing Fr. Mike Schmidt’s Catechism in a year podcast. What a gift it is to have support in reading such a rich but dense book about our Catholic Christian faith. Recently on Day 144 we read 1062-1065. It was enlightening to learn about the power of “Amen:”
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As we enter the final days of the Easter liturgical season how are you living as an Easter person with Alleluia as your song?
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I try and write about things I notice or what spark my curiosity to ponder in hopes to provide a platform for your own contemplation. The following caught my attention this morning:
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How much of your thought life centers around awe and wonder of God’s goodness? If your answer is “not much,” perhaps ask the Spirit for the grace of wisdom.
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I’m still in awe of the life of Pope Francis and the many gifts he provided our church and the world. He led with grace working with urgency in this life while preparing for his life eternal. Do you spend time thinking about your death especially how your life glorifies Christ?
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Christ invites is to “Follow him” down the path of life. Today we celebrate the Ascension of Christ. May we have joy and confidence in the God who loves us and accompanies us on our pilgrim way.
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Mary is a model of gratitude to God as she acknowledges that all comes from the hands of God. ‘For the Mighty One has done great things for me.’ She prays in a great spirit of humility, recognizing her own littleness.
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We are constantly reminded by Christ of the call to “love one another as I have loved you.” In a world that so often confuses what love means, look to Christ on the cross as the example of how we are called to love.
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How well do you know yourself? Can you honestly say you are beautiful and broken? Much of my life I have run away from the broken and shadow parts of myself. I’m learning there are seeds of goodness even in the broken parts of myself. Perfectionism, a shame based facade, makes room for grace to fill the cracks of my life.
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Lately I’ve been contemplating the mystery of the Holy Trinity and the flow of the eternal exchange of love. This powerful life force gathers us together as we surrender our hearts to its presence allowing us to be transformed.
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