Daily Thoughts - 05/28/2016

Daily Thought: Eugene Peterson in his book Subversive Spirituality writes, “Imagination is the capacity to make connections between the visible and the invisible, between heaven and earth, between present and past, between present and future. For Christians, whose largest investment is in the invisible, the imagination is indispensable, for it is only by means of the imagination that we can see reality whole, in context.”

After reading today’s Gospel (Mark 11:27-33), a question might be, do the chief priests, scribes and the elders, the religious leadership of Jesus’ time, lack imagination? It seems each time we meet them they just don’t seem to be able to make a connection between visible the invisible, between heaven and earth, between the present and the past, between the present and the future.

Perhaps an even more important question is – do we lack imagination in living out our faith? Have a great Saturday everyone!

Daily Prayer: Grant us, O Lord, the gift of modesty. When we speak, teach us to give our opinion quietly and sincerely. Help us in success to realize what we owe to you and to the efforts of others, in failure to avoid dejection, and in all ways to be simple and natural, quiet in manner and lowly in thought, through Christ our Lord. Amen (Prayer by Joseph Cardinal Bernardin)

A Runner’s Thoughts: “All who have accomplished great things have had a great aim, have fixed their gaze on a goal which was high, one which sometimes seemed impossible.” (Orison Swett Marden)

Daily Blessing: Saturday greetings and blessings everyone! I hope your Saturday has begun well and that you are enjoying the beauty of God's creation wherever you are on this Memorial Day weekend. It is a beautiful sunny day here in Pelham and by all accounts it will be a hot one. I know there are some part of the country dealing with difficult weather, storms, floods and drought. I pray that the beauty of God’s creation will soon touch your days too!

I continue my prayers for expectant mothers, especially my niece Sarah. I know that waiting is difficult especially when you are waiting for new life. May you find peace in your time of waiting and when the time come may you give birth to the beauty and mystery of God. I am also praying for expectant father and grandmothers waiting to help!

My prayer of blessing is that this will be a day blessed in God's presence, grace and love. That it will be a day bless with wonderful experiences, safe travel, if you are traveling, and the rest and relaxation that will help you to enjoy the gift of your life! Remember to be safe as you celebrate this weekend especially if you are on the road traveling and please don’t forget to give God a little time this weekend. It is Memorial Day weekend a time when we remember all who have served our country and give their lives in that service so make your remembrances to God in the form of a prayer. Peace in Christ's Passion...Fr. Paul