Daily Thoughts: In our Gospel
today we are treated to the story of Bartimaeus, the blind man whom Jesus
encountered as he was passing through Jericho one day. Bartimaeus not
influenced by the people around him who said be quite called out to Jesus
asking for sight. Jesus once again pointed a person’s faith as the source of
their healing.
A couple of years ago I ran across the
following reflection by an unknown author that seems to be a good reflection
for our Gospel today so I share it with you…
“Our deepest fear is not that we are
inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our
light not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves: Who am I to be
brilliant, gorgeous, talented and fabulous?
Actually, who are we NOT to be? We are
children of God. Our playing small doesn’t save the world. There’s nothing
enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around us.
We were born to make visible the glory of God that is within us. It’s not just
in some of us, it is all of us!
And as we let our own light shine we
unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated
from our fears, our presence automatically liberates others.
So let us not allow our salt, our
flavor, to become insipid. Today let us live as the person that God has created
us to be rich in the gifts of faith, hope and love, rich is all that matters to
God. (Adapted from an Unknown Writer)
Bartimaeus let his light shine. He did
not worry about what others thought. He called out to Jesus and because of his
faith he was healed. He believed in the fact that he was a child of God and he
made visible the glory of God that was within him. Should we not do the same
with our life today?
Have a great Thursday everyone!
Daily Prayer: Loving God, in
you is found the fullness of life and unconditional forgiveness and love. We
place ourselves in your hands each day, asking that you make holy all that we
are, all that we have, and all that we offer you. Keep us firm in our faith and
strong in your service. Create in us a new heart, that we might find a peace
that always welcomes us home. Amen!
A Runner’s Thoughts: Not every run
need to be a search for life’s deeper meanings. Sometimes when we run we need
to just “cruise!” Approach your next run with openness to the moment. Try to
run unencumbered by the stress and strains of life. Look for the unexpected,
look for the expected in a different way. Just cruise with God at your side!
Daily Blessing: Thursday
greetings and blessings to everyone! Life is always interesting. I know I have
missed a few days of reflections my only excuse is that my brain hasn’t want to
work the last few days. I guess taking a break is a good thing every once in a
while. I truly enjoy sitting down and sharing a few thoughts when I can and
when my brain wants to work!
It is a rainy morning here in Pelham,
the rain began last night and while it is not raining at the moment dark clouds
abound outside my window. I think the sun might make an appearance today but
they also say some storms might be on the way. I think we need the rain so I
will run through the rain drops if they come!
My prayer of blessing today is that your
Thursday has started off well and will continue to be a good day. May God bless
your work, your relationships and most importantly you today! Peace in Christ’s
Passion…Fr. Paul
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