This simple expression of life touches
our readings today (1
Timothy 3:1-13 and Luke 7: 11-17). In the Gospel Jesus reminds all
gathered at the city gate that they are spiritual beings in the presence of God
as he brings the widow’s son back to life. The value of our life rests in our
relationship with God and when we trust that relationship wonderful things can
happen.
Yes, the world around us is human,
imperfect but we are created in the image and likeness of God. We are spiritual
beings living this human experience. God is always present. If we invest in God’s
presence, if we stay connected to God’s presence the richness of our
relationship with God can be experienced. God is always waiting. God is always
ready to help.
Our first reading from Paul’s First
Letter to Timothy talks about the attributes of bishops and deacons. Once again
if we listen to Paul’s words those called to these positions of leadership need
to be spiritual people. God needs to be first. Care and concern for others is
the primary task. Compassion is the attribute that enable all to experience the
presence of God.
Today let us pray for Church leaders
that they will always serve with compassion and love. Let us pray for ourselves
that we will always embrace the spirit of God as we journey through this human
experience.
Daily Prayer:
Loving God,Thank you for your presence during the hard and mean days.
For then we have you to lean upon.
Thank you for your presence during the
bright and sunny days.
For then we can share that which we have
with those who have less.
Thank you for your presence during the
Holy Days and Holidays.
For then we are able to celebrate you
and our families and our friends.
For those who have no voice, we ask you
to speak.
For those who feel unworthy, we ask you
to pour your love out in waterfalls of tenderness.For those who live in pain, we ask you to bathe them in the river of your healing.
For those who are lonely, we ask you to keep them company.
For those who are depressed, we ask you to shower upon them the light of hope.
Loving God, You, the borderless sea of
substance, we ask you to give to all the world that which we need most—Peace.
(Adapted
from a Prayer by Maya Angelou)
Runner’s Thought: “My philosophy
on running is, I don't dwell on it, I do it.” (Joan
Benoit Samuelson) My
theology is running is to not to just think about God as I run but to bring God
with me one my runs!
Daily Blessing: Happy
Tuesday everyone! While it is a beautiful day here in Pelham the heaviness of
yesterday’s tragedy in Washington, DC still hangs in the air. My prayers and
thoughts are with all who lost loved ones and to all who had to encounter such
violence in their life. Will we ever as a nation come to the realization of how
senseless guns are? Perhaps not but that will not stop me from praying and
hoping for a world without guns, without violence – a world at peace!
As
we begin this day hopefully it will be a day without tragedy and one rich in
the blessings of God. I pray all of you will have a good day one rich in the
grace of God. May you encounter many smiles, many good people and much
love. Have a good day everyone and know
of my prayers for you today and always. Peace in Christ’s Passion…Fr. Paul
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