Daily Thoughts: “Lifting up his
eyes to heaven, Jesus prayed saying: ‘I pray not only for these, but also for
those who will believe in me through their words….’” There is comfort for us in
today’s Gospel (John 17:20-26). While we still find ourselves listening to
Jesus talk about his and our relationship with the Father as we have been for
most of the Easter Season, today Jesus let us know that his prayer is not only
for his disciples but for us, those who believe because we have heard.
Jesus looks ahead with his prayer today,
ahead to all those who will come after him and somehow, in some way, come to
believe. Jesus prays for people like you and me who have listened to the words
of parents, relatives, teachers, preachers and come to know and believe in Jesus.
St. Paul in the first reading (Acts
22:30; 23:611) is an example of the power of Jesus’ prayer. Paul knows human
nature and he used it to his advantage today so that he can continue to
proclaim the Good News. St. Paul is a witness to the presence of God in the
world and because of his witness we to have a chance to believe.
As we journey through this day let us be
thankful for Jesus’ prayer that we too might be included in God’s love if we
have the courage to believe in the Good News that we hear!
Have a wonderful Thursday everyone and
don’t forget to make a joyful noise with your life today!
Daily Prayer:
God be in our head and in our
understanding today.
God be in our eyes, and in our seeing
today.
God be in our mouth and in our speaking
today.
God be in our feet and in our traveling
today.
God be in our hands and in our embracing
today.
God be in our ears and in our listening
today.
God be in our soul and in our believing
today.
God be in our hearts and in our loving
today.
God be in us and everything we do today.
Amen!
(Adapted
from a Celtic Prayer)
A Runner’s Thoughts: If we chose to
be a spiritual runner we can learn three things about ourselves. We can learn how to keep moving forward
through whatever life throws at us. We can learn who we truly are, our best
self. We can learn that we are never alone and always love because we have God
running with us!
Daily Blessing: Happy Thursday
everyone! I trust your day has started off well. If not please know you are in
my prayers and I will say a special prayer after finishing this post that your
day will get better.
We are waiting on a day that may reach
100 here in San Angelo. The sun is making its way into the morning sky and at
this moment it is a very pleasant day. We are beginning our four day of
retreat. Spirit seem good and I have received a few complements about the
retreat and my preaching which help to keep me going as I enter another day in
which I will give three talks and a homily. Please continue to prayer for the
bishop and priests of the diocese of Lubbock, TX as they journey on retreat
with me and if you get a chance a little prayer for the preacher will be
greatly appreciated!
Have a great Thursday everyone and
blessings upon your work, your rest, your interaction with others, your loved
ones and you! May God truly be with you, around you and within you today and
always! Peace in Christ’s Passion and Joy in the Risen Lord…Fr. Paul
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