Daily Thought: “I discovered
later, and I'm still discovering right up to this moment, that it is only by
living completely in this world that one learns to have faith. By
this-worldliness I mean living unreservedly in life's duties, problems,
successes and failures. In so doing we throw ourselves completely into the arms
of God, taking seriously, not our own sufferings, but those of God in the
world. That, I think, is faith.” (Dietrich
Bonhoeffer)
The Gospel (Matt. 17:22-27) today for
the most part is a confusing one, yet I think Bonhoeffer’s reflection on a life
of faith touches the spirit of today’s Gospel. We are not exempt from life, it
is part of who we are. Life asks us to participate and it is by faith in God
that we find the way to participate, to live in this world.
Have a great Monday everyone!
Daily Prayer: Grant us, O
God, a mind to know you, a heart to seek you, wisdom to find you, conduct
pleasing to you, faithful perseverance in waiting for you, and a hope of
finally embracing you. Amen.” (Adapted
from a prayer by St. Thomas Aquinas)
A Runner’s Thoughts: “As every runner
knows, running is about more than just putting one foot in front of the other;
it is about our lifestyle and who we are.” (Joan
Benoit Samuelson) And everybody knows, praying is about more than just
saying words; it is about our relationship with God, it is about our friendship
with God. So let put our friendship with God into who we are today. Let’s pray
as we run!
Daily Blessing: Monday greetings
and blessings to everyone! I hope you had an enjoyable weekend and that you got
a little rest and relaxation.
As for me, this is the last full day of
retreat for those on retreat here at Cormaria. It looks to be another beautiful
day here at the east end of Long Island. The retreatants have certainly has
great weather for their retreat and being a member of the directing team I
cannot complain either. Please remember the retreatants in your prayers today
as they begin to bring their retreats to a close.
I hope your day has started off well.
For some of you it is a Monday after a week or so of vacation, for others it is
the beginning of a new work week and for others it might be just new day of
vacation. Whatever this Monday is for you may it be blessed with the richness
of God's presence in your life. May God touch you with his grace of faith,
hope, love and joy today. May your day be blessed with the gift of faith filled
people, wonderful experience, safe travel and a productive day! Peace in
Christ's Passion...Fr. Paul
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