Daily
Thoughts:
As I reflected on today’s Gospel (Mark 3:7-12) this morning the thought that
came to mind was "A Day in the Life." This is the title of a 1967
Beatles song written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney. While the Gospel and
the song have nothing in common I thought of the title in terms of what picture
the Gospel paints for us today, A Day in the Life of Jesus.
It is
interesting, I did a little research about the song, Lennon and McCartney wrote
their sections of the song at different times, Lennon using accounts from the
newspaper and McCartney using memories from his youth. The two sets of lyrics
were then put together with orchestral glissandos. What does this have to do
with the Gospel, well think about how the Gospels were put together? The days
of Jesus' life, not a daily rendering but events tied together by the
overarching story of his life.
Today, we
have a day in the life of Jesus, crowds coming from every corner of the world
it seems, healing with every touch, demons proclaiming he is "the Son of
God," people everywhere! No room,
no time for himself, no space to breathe. When you think about it Jesus had a
very difficult life long before he got to Calvary. He was always in demand. How
did he do it? How did he balance his ministry and his need to just be, to pray,
to connect with friends? How did he stay focused? Stay refreshed? Stay
motivated?
Sometimes
seeing a picture of a day in the life of Jesus can be inspiring, sometimes it
can be troubling, sometimes it can be tiring, sometimes it can be overwhelming.
What does today's picture of a day in the life of Jesus say to you? To me it
says he loved us very much!
Have a
great Thursday everyone!
Daily
Prayer:
Loving God, help us in the midst of our busy day to see what is truly holy,
life giving, and of you. May we always find the time to be grateful for your
gifts and your presence in our life. May this day in our life truly reflect
your love. Amen!
A
Runner's Thoughts: Remember the little miracles of God that we encounter
during a run are not because we finish but are because we find the courage to
begin!
Daily
Blessing:
I hope everyone is having a good day! It is a sunny and cold day here in
Pelham, however we might say it is the calm before the storm that is if the
storm that they say is coming really happens.
I would
like to send a special shout out to my good friend Randy Wieck on his birthday!
Many blessings today and always Randy and have a great day. I hope you get to
celebrate at least a little and have one on me!
May
prayer of blessing today will be a simple one. I would like to first remember
all those who are gathering in Washington, DC today for the National Prayer
Vigil for Life beginning today and annual right to life march tomorrow. I just
would like to pray for all who will be attending these two events that their
journey will be safe and that the gift of life will be celebrated and honored
in a life giving and respectful way.
So I pray
for God’s blessings upon all of us today that our day will be successful, life
giving, safe and be gifted with peace and love; may those amongst us who are
struggling, suffering or hurting find the peace and solace of Christ who bore
the struggles, suffering and hurt of all of us in his Cross; may those amongst
us who face the sadness of tragedy find comfort in the loving presence of God.
May all of us come to realize the fragileness and value of life from the first
moment of conception to its last breath through the grace of living this day
and return home tonight to those we most love. Many blessings to all this day!
Have a
blessed and grace filled day everyone! Peace in Christ's Passion...Fr. Paul
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