Daily Thoughts: As I spent some
time in prayer this morning before our community mass I was struck with the
thought – My how things have changed! Jesus talks about farming during his
time. The farmer goes out and plants the seed but then waits to see what
happens. The farmer doesn't know why or how it happens there is a profound
trust in God and hope that the seeds planted will produce a wonderful harvest.
Today we know, for the most part, the
why and how of farming. There is a lot more science and technology that goes
into farming these days yet I cannot help but think there still needs to be
trust in God.
The mustard seed is a wonderful image of
God's Kingdom. Just think of the birth of a person, that moment when the sperm
and egg come together and then nine months or so down the road a person arrives
and grows. God's Kingdom is made up of millions upon millions of people and
trillions upon trillions of harvests. We sleep, we wake, and we wait. Day in
and day out we see the many gifts of God's Kingdom, it is a wonderful harvest
and yet like the farmers of Jesus' time we still don't know how it happens.
We don't know everything and the more we
accept that the more we will encounter God's Kingdom each and every day we
live. So like as scripture tells us let’s not be those who draw back and
perish, but let’s be those who have faith, hope and love which help us to
possess life!
Have a great day everyone!
Daily Prayer: O God, whose
wisdom never fails, protect us from all harm this day and help us to work for
all that is good. Bless us with the gift of wonder and awe that we might never
forget your wondrous love as we encounter it in ourselves and others. Amen!
A Runner's Thoughts: Transform an
ordinary run into a sacred run by bringing to the run a sense of God presence
in you!
Daily Blessing: TGIF everyone!
I hope your Friday has gotten off to a good start and that your day will go
smoothly. We are experiencing snow once again though it is only supposed to be
an inch or two. It is that time of the year – one storm after another. They say
there will be another one on Monday!
Well only two and a half more days until
the Super Bowl – Gee I can’t wait! Just think by this time on Monday the Super
Bowl will be over and we will not have to endure any further expert analysis,
profound predictions, deflategate or stupid questions. One can hope can’t one?
Really I always try to look for the bright side of things!
Today in a way is a rather special day
in my life. One hundred years ago my father was born. Now he only made it
through 67 of those years but that was enough to fall in love with my mother
and together they by the grace of God gave life to three children who are most
grateful for their love and gift of life! So Dad, Happy Birthday Day and
thanks!
I would also like to send a shout out to
my nephew-in-law as today is his birthday. Happy Birthday, Jurek! Many
blessings today and always and I hope you will get a chance to celebrate at
least a little!
I offer a simple prayer of blessing
today that all of us will be blessed with the grace of God’s presence in our
journey through this day. May all we do be touched by God’s Spirit. May all we
meet be touched by God’s love and at the end of the day may we all find
ourselves at home with the people we most love. Blessings to all on a
well-deserved Friday and may your day be productive and full of energy. May
your afternoon move swiftly and may your evening be relaxing and restful. May
you have a day rich in God’s grace and a peaceful and restful night so that you
will rise refreshed to meet a new day! Peace in Christ's Passion...Fr. Paul
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| Happy Birthday Dad! |
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