Daily
Thoughts:
“There is something greater than [Jonah and] Solomon here.” Today in the Gospel
we once again find the scribes and Pharisees seeking more from Jesus. They want
a sign. We can hear the frustration in Jesus’ words as he tells them that the
only sign they will get is the sign of Jonah.
If I had
been in Jesus’ shoes I might not have been so patient. I might have said, “Come
on guys there are signs all around you. Every day I am preaching healing,
forgiving, raising people from the dead, turning water into wine what more do
you want! If you don’t realize who I am and what I am about by now I don’t know
what else I can do.”
Our
Gospel while addressed to the scribes and Pharisees many years ago is also
addressed to us. On any given day we are just like them asking God for a sign.
We want God to assure us that he is with us and that we are on the right path.
We want to see, hear, taste, smell and touch God because if we don’t then it
seems impossible to believe. Yet, like the scribes and Pharisees we miss the
point the signs of God are all around us. We are reminded time and time again
of God’s love for us in creation, in caring family and friends that are a part
of lives, in the gift of the Eucharist, the acts of kindness, care and concern that
touch our lives each day and the crucifix on the wall which reminds us of God’s
greatest act of love. Yes, there is something greater than Jonah and Solomon in
our life every day.
Each
morning that we arise and look in the mirror we are reminded that there is
something greater in our life – it is the continuing presence of God. We just
have to stop, listen, look around and be attentive to life and we will see,
taste, smell, hear and touch God.
Perhaps
as we journey through this day our prayer might be – “Lord, I believe help my
unbelief.” Have a great Monday everyone!
Daily
Prayer:
Loving God, strengthen us with the grace of your Holy Spirit and give your
peace to our souls that we may be free from all needless anxiety, apprehension,
and worry. Help us to desire always that which is pleasing and acceptable to
you, so that your will may be our will. Amen.
A
Runner’s Thoughts: “If you need help getting motivated, turn to fellow
runners. Often, they have been there, done that and can help you move along.” (Hal Higdon) So to in the spiritual
life…If you need help or motivation in prayer turn to a fellow traveler in
faith because often they have been there and done that and are more than willing
to help you on your journey of faith. We are all in this together whether we
are running and believing.
Daily
Blessing:
Monday blessings and greetings to everyone! I am back in Pelham after a long
day’s journey into the night and the early hours of the morning. I arrived home
this morning at 2:30 am. It was a very short night of sleep and in about an
hour I will head to the office. I am moving kind of slow this morning and I
have a feeling this will be a long day. But the gift of my nephew’s wedding and
my great nephew’s baptism was well worth the tired Monday that I will have!
I hope your
Monday has started off a little better than mind and that you are well rested
and ready to meet the day. It certainly looks like a beautiful day out there
though I think here in the New York area it is going to be hot and humid. Perhaps
it is a little cooler by you!
I would
like to send a special shout out to my little grandniece Natalie Ann who
celebrates her second birthday today. Happy Birthday Little One! Many blessings
today and always. Have a safe travel day and a great birthday day!
As seems
to be a standard part of my daily prayer and blessing these days we once again
pause to remember those touched by tragedy. I pray today for the police
officers killed and wounded in Baton Rouge over the weekend. I pray for healing
for those wounded and for peace for the families and friend of those killed.
May God hold them now in his eternal hands. And I continue to pray for an end
to this violence and hate. We need Lord to find your peace!
My prayer
of blessing today is that this will be a good day and the beginning of a good week
for you wherever you are and whatever you are and will be doing. May you find
some time to enjoy the gift of God’s creation and may whatever challenges you
face be solved quickly and in a positive way. Enjoy your day and blessings to
all! Peace in Christ’s Passion…Fr. Paul
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