In the first reading today (Exodus
33:7-11, 34:5b-9, 28) we are told that God spoke to Moses face to face, just as
we would speak to another person. We might say that this is a nice definition
of prayer, talking with God, intimately and honestly. Prayer is a two way
street, it requires us to speak and also listen. If we approach prayer in this
way then good things will happen, challenging things will happen and we will be
sustained in our journey of life.
Daily Prayer: Give us, O
Lord, a steadfast heart, which no unworthy affection may drag downwards; give
us an unconquered heart, which no tribulation can wear out; give us an upright
heart, which no unworthy purpose may tempt aside. Bestow upon us also, O Lord
our God, understanding to know you, diligence to seek you, wisdom to find you,
and a faithfulness that may finally embrace you; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen. (Prayer
by St. Thomas Aquinas)
Runner’s Thought: “Struggling and
suffering are the essence of a life worth living. If you're not pushing
yourself beyond the comfort zone, if you're not demanding more from yourself -
expanding and learning as you go - you're choosing a numb existence. You're
denying yourself an extraordinary trip.” (Dean
Karnazes)
So to in the spiritual life!
Happy Tuesday everyone! I hope your day
has started off well if not hang in there and I will pray that it gets better!
I am slowly coming down off my high of
being in the newspaper. My tumble back to earth was quickened by the fact that
there were no requests for an autograph. Oh, the fleetingness of fame…one day
you are on the front page of life the next you cannot even find your name in
the want ads! The good thing is that my
name did not appear in the obituaries today!
Have a great day everyone – many blessings
on your journey today. Peace in Christ’s Passion…Fr. Paul
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