Daily Thoughts: We find
ourselves today in the midst of the “Woe to you…” challenges of Jesus. He challenges
the scribes, Pharisees and us on where our priorities lie. Are we concerned
with the non-essentials of life or do we have our words and action aligned with
God’s priorities? Our lives can look good and by all appearances we seem to be
holy people, however inside is always what counts. Where are our hearts? Who or
what is the center of our life?
These “Woe to you…” statements of Jesus
are strong challenges that are not easy to live out. Often we find ourselves
comfortable in our nice, neat little worlds. We say all the right things. The
outward expression of our faith seems to be spot on however if we look under
the hood there is no life, no spirit, the tank is empty. We have allowed the
non-essentials to become more important than the essentials – love of God,
others and ourselves.
As we live this day let us strive to
live authentically according to the values we profess. Yes, we are human, we
have our faults and failings and our weaknesses. But today, let us, with God’s
grace, strive to live life faithful to the Gospel. Let us look at our lives
today and find those things that at times make us hypocrites and ask
forgiveness so that we can grow in the essential of life, so that we can grow
in the presence of God!
Have a great Tuesday everyone!
Daily Prayer: Loving God, be
present today in our world, our culture, our society, our families and in us.
Be present within us as a peaceful yet powerful sovereign. Enliven us with the
splendor of faith and the love of your tender heart. Guide the actions of our
lives so that they will always be good works that offer your present especially
to those in need. Impart within us your gentle Spirit so that we all always be
alive with the energy of your joy filled presence. Amen!
A Runner’s Thoughts: “The reason we
race isn't so much to beat each other,... but to be with each other.”
(Christopher McDougall) And the reason we are Church is so that we don’t make
the journey alone but we make it together as a community of faith!
Daily Blessing: Tuesday greetings
and blessing to everyone! I hope your day has started off well and that you
have the energy and enthusiasm to deal with whatever this day brings to your
life!
It is another beautiful morning here in
Long Beach, in a few moments I will head over to the church for the 8 am mass.
Then I will be headed home to Pelham for a few days before return here next
Sunday. May your Tuesday be a day rich in the gift of sun and good memories and
may you enjoy a beautiful summer’s day wherever you are.
My prayer for all of you today is that
God’s blessings will be upon all of you as you go through your day. May God
bless all your endeavors, may God be with you in all of your challenges and in
all of your struggles. May God bless you with the grace to trust in the
presence of God that you carry within you and the courage not to be afraid to
share your gift. Peace in Christ’s Passion…Fr. Paul
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