Daily Thoughts: “Someday, after
mastering the winds, the waves, the tides and gravity, we shall harness for God
the energies of love, and then, for a second time in the history of the world,
[humankind] will have discovered fire.” (Fr. Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, S.J.)
This is one of my favorite quotes and I thought of it today in terms of the
Gospel (Matt. 13:1-9). Perhaps in a different way Jesus is saying to us that
when we can get past all the things that seem to get in the way of our
relationship with God we will discover love, the good soil. The things of the
world are enticing but it is God’s love that makes all the difference!
Have a great Wednesday everyone and don't forget to make a joyful noise with your life today!
Daily Prayer:
Take, Lord, receive all my liberty, my
memory, understanding, and my entire will.
Antiphon - Give me only
Your love and Your grace, that's enough for me. Your love and Your grace, are
enough for me.
Take, Lord, receive all I have and
possess. You have given all to me, now I return it. (Antiphon)
Take, Lord, receive, all is Yours now.
Dispose of it, wholly according to Your will. (Antiphon) – (Song by John Foley, S.J. based on prayer by Saint
Ignatius of Loyola)
A Runner’s Thoughts: Bart Yasso of Runner’s World says, “Never
limit where running can take you. I mean that geographically, spiritually, and
of course, physically.” And I say especially spiritually!
Daily Blessing: Happy Wednesday
Everyone! I hope your “Hump Day” has started off well and that you will find
the rest of the week downhill so to speak.
It is the seventh day of the novena here at St. Ann’s and all continues
to go well. The two preachers are doing a great job and today we have a healing mass at which the Sacrament of the Sick is administered. It is always a moving experience for me. Please continue to keep us in your prayers and know that you are in my prayers each day.
The weather has certainly changed as it has become hot and humid, there
are lots of clouds and they are talking about storms this afternoon or evening.
But the good news is that it will turn cooler again tomorrow
I hope your week is going well and that
you are encountering interesting things in your own life. We all cannot be
celebrities or travel around the world but all of our lives are important and
special. All of our lives give us the chance to encounter God and bring God to
others all of our lives are a gift!
May God's blessings be upon your life today and as
you live out this day may you come to know that you are loved and that you
bring the love and grace of God to others. Peace in Christ’s Passion…Fr. Paul
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