Daily Thoughts: “You are not a
human being in search of a spiritual experience. You are a spiritual being
immersed in a human experience.” (Fr. Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, S.J.)
This simple expression of life touches
our readings today (1 Corinthians 12:12-14, 27-31a and Luke 7: 11-17). In the
Gospel Jesus reminds all gathered at the city gate that they are spiritual
beings in the presence of God as he brings the widow’s son back to life. The value
of our life rests in our relationship with God and when we trust that
relationship wonderful things can happen.
Yes, the world around us is human,
imperfect but we are created in the image and likeness of God. We are spiritual
beings living this human experience. God is always present. If we invest in
God’s presence, if we stay connected to God’s presence the richness of our
relationship with God can be experienced. God is always waiting. God is always
ready to help.
Our first reading from Paul’s First
Letter to the Corinthians talks about the Church as one body with many parts.
Once again if we listen to Paul’s words we learn that we are spiritual people,
intimately in relationship with God. God needs to be first. Care and concern
for others is the primary task. Compassion is the attribute that enable all to
experience the presence of God. We are asked by Paul to strive for the
spiritual gifts no matter where we find ourselves in the Body of Christ.
Today, on the feast of St. Cornelius and
St. Cyprian, early martyrs and leaders of the Church, let us pray for all Church
leaders that they will always serve with compassion and love. Let us pray for
ourselves that we will always embrace the spirit of God as we journey through
this human experience.
Have a great Tuesday everyone!
Daily Prayer:
Loving God,
Thank you for your presence during the
hard and mean days.
For then we have you to lean upon.
Thank you for your presence during the
bright and sunny days.
For then we can share that which we have
with those who have less.
Thank you for your presence during the
Holy Days and Holidays.
For then we are able to celebrate you
and our families and our friends.
For those who have no voice, we ask you
to speak.
For those who feel unworthy, we ask you
to pour your love out in waterfalls of tenderness.
For those who live in pain, we ask you
to bathe them in the river of your healing.
For those who are lonely, we ask you to
keep them company.
For those who are depressed, we ask you
to shower upon them the light of hope.
Loving God, You, the borderless sea of
substance, we ask you to give to all the world that which we need most—Peace.
(Adapted from a Prayer by Maya Angelou)
A Runner’s Thoughts: “My philosophy
on running is, I don't dwell on it, I do it.” (Joan Benoit Samuelson) My
theology of running is to not to just think about God as I run but to bring God
with me one my runs!
Daily Blessing: Happy Tuesday
everyone! It is a rainy day here in Pelham perhaps a good day to get paper work
done and to begin to address future projects that will become present project
in the blink of an eye. Speaking of eyes, I also have to visit the eye doctor
this afternoon so it is going to be a day of taking care of things!
As we begin this day hopefully it will
be a day rich in the blessings of God. I pray all of you will have a good day
one rich in the grace of God. May you encounter many smiles, many good people
and much love. Have a good day everyone
and know of my prayers for you today and always. Peace in Christ’s Passion…Fr.
Paul
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