This is
not easy our human nature seems to always push us in the direction of not
forgiving. We think we will feel better if we can extract our pound of flesh,
if we can get back at the person, if we can inflict an equal amount of pain and
suffering. Yet time and time again it doesn’t work, it doesn’t satisfy and
often we feel even worse.
Even
though we don’t understand it God’s way is better. Mercy, forgiveness, joy and
love are the essentials elements of a satisfying life. They help us to not get
stuck but to move on so that we can enjoy all the moments of our life.
Remember
God never tires of forgiving us. Have a great Thursday everyone!
Daily
Prayer:
O most gentle Jesus, deliver us from all evils, past, present and future. Give
us a lively faith, a strong hope and endless love today, so that we may love
you with all our heart, and all our soul, and all our strength. Make us
steadfast in good works and grant us perseverance in your service, so that we
may please you always. Amen. (Adapted
from the prayer by St. Clare of Assisi)
A
Runner’s Thoughts: “Crossing the starting line may be an act of courage, but
crossing the finish line is an act of faith.” (John Bingham) So remember running and prayer makes you feel
powerful, and if you keep trying, you can reach any goal and be a true friend
of God!
Daily
Blessing:
Thursday greetings and blessings to all! I hope your day is starting off well. It
is a beautiful sunny morning here in Pelham but very humid. It is going to be
an oppressive day I think if you have to be outside all the time. Thankful I
don’t have to be out all day but it will make running tough this afternoon.
Today is the feast of St. Clare of Assisi so to all named Clare happy feast day. I have
mass at the Wartburg Home at 11:00 am and it will be on to the office for the
rest of the day. I hope these hot, humid August days are good one for you and
that you are getting a little rest and relaxation this summer. I hope you are
being good to yourself at least a little,
I pray
and hope your day will be blessed with the richness of God's blessings. May you
have a day blessed with a strong faith, a life giving hope, rich love and
energizing joy. Stay cool everyone! Peace in Christ's Passion...Fr. Paul
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