Daily Thoughts: As I prepared
to celebrate mass this morning I was struck with the thought – My how things
have changed! Jesus talks about farming during his time. The farmer goes out
and plants the seed but then waits to see what happens. The farmer doesn't know
why or how it happens there is a profound trust in God and hope that the seeds
planted will produce a wonderful harvest.
Today we know, for the most part, the
why and how of farming. There is a lot more science and technology that goes
into farming these days yet I cannot help but think there still needs to be
trust in God.
The mustard seed is a wonderful image of
God's Kingdom. Just think of the birth of a person, that moment when the sperm
and egg come together and then nine months or so down the road a person arrives
and grows. God's Kingdom is made up of millions upon millions of people and
trillions upon trillions of harvests. We sleep, we wake, and we wait. Day in and
day out we see the many gifts of God's Kingdom, it is a wonderful harvest and
yet like the farmers of Jesus' time we still don't know how it happens.
We don't know everything and the more we
accept that the more we will encounter God's Kingdom each and every day we
live. So like as scripture tells us let’s not be those who draw back and perish,
but let’s be those who have faith, hope and love which help us to possess life!
Have a great day everyone!
Daily Prayer: O God, whose
wisdom never fails, protect us from all harm this day and help us to work for
all that is good. Bless us with the gift of wonder and awe that we might never
forget your wondrous love as we encounter it in ourselves and others. Amen!
Runner's Thought: Transform an
ordinary run into a sacred run by bringing to the run a sense of God presence
in you!
Daily Blessing: TGIF everyone! I hope
your Friday has gotten off to a good start and that your day will go smoothly.
Just think by this time on Monday the Super Bowl will be over and we will not
have to endure any further expert analysis, profound predictions or stupid
questions. I always try to look for the bright side of things!
I offer a simple prayer of blessing
today that all of us will be blessed with the grace of God’s presence in our
journey through this day. May all we do be touched by God’s Spirit. May all we
meet be touched by God’s love and at the end of the day may we all find
ourselves at home with the people we most love. Blessings to all on a well-deserved
Friday and may your evening be relaxing and restful. May you have a peaceful
night and rise refreshed to meet a new day! Peace in Christ's Passion...Fr.
Paul
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