Daily Thoughts: “Always
remember this: life is a journey. It is a path, a journey to meet Jesus…. A
journey in which we do not encounter Jesus is not a Christian journey. It is
for the Christian to continually encounter Jesus, to watch him, to let himself
be watched over by Jesus, because Jesus watches us with love; he loves us so
much, he loves us so much and he is always watching over us. To encounter Jesus
also means allowing oneself to be gazed upon by him. “But, Father, you know,”
one of you might say to me, “you know that this journey is horrible for me, I
am such a sinner, I have committed many sins... how can I encounter Jesus?” And
you know that the people whom Jesus most sought out were the greatest sinners;
and they reproached him for this, and the people — those who believed
themselves righteous — would say: this is no true prophet, look what lovely
company he keeps! He was with sinners... And he said: I came for those in need
of salvation, in need of healing. Jesus heals our sins. And along the way Jesus
comes and forgives us — all of us sinners, we are all sinners — even when we
make a mistake, when we commit a sin, when we sin. And this forgiveness that we
receive in Confession is an encounter with Jesus. We always encounter Jesus.”
(Pope Francis)
Daily Prayer: O God creator
of all good things, you are our light and our salvation, whom should we fear. You
are the stronghold, the rock of our life, of whom should we be afraid? Help us
as we live each day by discerning what is right and true, by taking comfort and
always hoping in you. Guide us along your right path knowing that you are
always with us and you will never leave us to face life alone. Amen!
Runner’s Thoughts: Let us try to
make our runs spiritual, remembering as we run God is our strength, God is the
breath we take, God is our footpath, and God is our finish line!
Daily Blessing: Happy Friday afternoon
everyone! Well we have made it to the end of another week. Once again for many
it has been a long week of battling snow, rain, ice and cold. We are getting a
respite but they say at least the cold is coming back next week. Well, it is
winter but I do long for spring!
Sorry, I am a little late today with my
postings. Just spending the day try to get caught after being on the road for
three weeks. I forgot about a credit card bill coming while I was gone and now
I am overdue. I hate paying those interest charges and late fees!
I took time to remember my dear friend, Roseann,
today would have been her 71st birthday. It is hard to believe we
have been without her for two and a half years. I know she is with us in spirit
but I wish she was with us to celebrate today. May she look upon us with her
smile and may we hear her laughter!
My prayer today is for God’s blessings
upon all of you wherever you are and in whatever you are encounter today. I
pray you stay safe, warm, and have a great day. May you find the richness of
God’s presence in your life today and always. Also I pray that the end of this
day will bring you to the beginning of a restful and enjoyable weekend. Peace
in Christ's Passion...Fr. Paul
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