Daily Thought: Both of today's readings talk about a holy mountain. For Isaiah the holy mountain is the place of a wonderful feast, a banquet of rich food, of choice wines, a place where tears are wiped away. Jesus' holy mountain is a place where people are healed and feed. It is a place where all the excluded people can come and be included, the lame, the blind, the deformed, those that cannot speak and many others. Both holy mountains, or should I say, the holy mountain is a place of mystery and a place of great mercy, love, forgiveness, it is God's place!
Perhaps, today's readings are a reminded to all of us that God does not discriminated, in fact God goes looking for all who are often not included so they can be included. Perhaps today's readings remind us that none of us are perfect, we are all in need of healing and of nourishment, that we all are in this journey of life together. Let's us welcome the miracle of God's healing and love and may it be what we share during this holy day!
Daily Prayer: O God of the Holy Mountain, prepare our hearts today with the divine power of your love that we might be willing to welcome all to the banquet of life on your holy mountain. Help us to share the great gifts of your love with all we meet today not counting the cost, not judging those whom we meet. Help us to rejoice and be glad this day satisfied in your love and ready to share the fragments of today's banquet tomorrow! Amen!
Runner's Thought: Make your run a meditation today, flush the mind and open the heart and know God is with you!
Note: Today is the last day of my parish mission at Holy Name of Mary in Croton on Hudson, NY. Again, if you are in the area come join us at either 12 noon or 7:30 pm. If not say a little prayer for the preacher and all who will gather with him today and tonight! May we celebrate God's holy mountain and God's rich banquet together!
Have a great Wednesday! Many blessings upon you and all you meet today and on whatever you do, wherever you are! Peace in Christ's Passion...Fr. Paul
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