Daily Thoughts: And Jesus said,
"They can no longer die, for they are like angels; and they are the
children of God...God is not the God of the dead, but of the living for in God all
are alive." Two important gifts we need to remember that we are children
of God and God is about life not death. How do we live these gifts? Do we
recognize that we are children of God? Are we always about life?
Daily Prayer: O God, source of
all life, keep us faithful. Grant that we will always recognize the gift of
life in all people and may we always be your children in truth and love. Amen!
A Runner's Thoughts: Judge the
quality of your run by the steadfastness of your movement towards the presence
of God no matter what the struggle!
Daily Blessing: Today is the
feast day of St. Cecilia. She was one of the most venerated martyrs in the
early Church. She also associated with music and is patron saint of musicians
which stems from a story that on her wedding day she sang to God from her
heart. So happy feast day to all musicians out there and a special shout out to
my great niece Emilia who is in the process learn the violin may St. Cecilia
guide your hands, fingers and heart to make wonderful music!
Today is also the 61st anniversary
of my baptism. Yes, 61 years ago on November 22, 1953, 20 days after I was born
I was welcomed into the Church. Thanks to my parents I was dedicated to God
this day and welcomed into this wonderful faith community called Church.
As a nation we are focused on the
tragedy of President Kennedy’s death 51 years ago today so in the spirit of
this day and what it means to our nation I ask for God’s blessing upon us – Loving
God keep us alert today and always to your unpredictable answers, to your
unexplainable surprises and to your unrelenting presence. By your grace and
love, make us ever grateful that we are one of your surprises each day of our
lives. Bless us today and always with a faith, that moves mole hills and
mountains, has often an unseen healing touch, lives everyday stories,
celebrates simple suppers, and carries Crosses of Life which turn into
Resurrections of hope. Help us to be people of faith, hope and love who are
positive, respectful and open to all that is good and life giving. Amen.
Have a wonderful Saturday everyone. May
you have many blessings today and always. Peace in Christ's Passion...Fr. Paul
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