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:
May God the Holy Spirit move within us and give us eyes to see with, ears to
hear with, and hands that God’s work might be done. Amen! (Prayer by St. Dominic)
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 and happy feast of St. Dominic to
all my Dominican friends! I hope you had an enjoyable weekend and that you got
a little rest and relaxation.
It looks
to be another beautiful day here in Pelham. Later this morning I will be headed
to our monastery, parish and retreat house in Jamaica, New York to check on the
work being done on the Lower Church where we will begin to tape the Sunday Mass
in just a little over a month. A lot still needs to be done so today will be
dedicated to moving the project along.
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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