Monday, August 12, 2013

Daily Thoughts - 08/12/2103

Daily Thought: “I discovered later, and I'm still discovering right up to this moment, that it is only by living completely in this world that one learns to have faith. By this-worldliness I mean living unreservedly in life's duties, problems, successes and failures. In so doing we throw ourselves completely into the arms of God, taking seriously, not our own sufferings, but those of God in the world. That, I think, is faith.” (Dietrich Bonhoeffer)

The Gospel (Matt. 17:22-27) today for the most part is a confusing one, yet I think Bonhoeffer’s reflection on a life of faith touches the spirit of today’s Gospel. We are not exempt from life, it is part of who we are. Life asks us to participate and it by faith in God that we find the way to participate, to live in this world.

Have a great Monday everyone!

Daily Prayer: Grant us, O God, a mind to know you, a heart to seek you, wisdom to find you, conduct pleasing to you, faithful perseverance in waiting for you, and a hope of finally embracing you. Amen.”  (Adapted from a prayer by St. Thomas Aquinas)

Runner’s Thought: “As every runner knows, running is about more than just putting one foot in front of the other; it is about our lifestyle and who we are.” (Joan Benoit Samuelson) And everybody knows, praying is about more than just saying words; it is about our relationship with God, it is about our friendship with God. So let put our friendship with God into who we are today. Let’s pray as we run!

Happy Monday everyone! I hope you had an enjoyable weekend and that you got a little rest and relaxation.

As for me things are quiet here in Pelham. As of Saturday morning I am the only one home at least until Tuesday. Most are on vacation, one is away involved in ministry. The humidity is still with us though they are saying things will change tomorrow and I hope they are right.

I prayed at mass today for all of you, that you would have many blessing today and throughout this week. May you find today rich in God’s grace and may your moments of struggle and difficulty be short lived. Have a great day everyone! Peace in Christ’s Passion…Fr. Paul

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