Jonah himself did not think the people
of Nineveh would get it but they did. The queen of Egypt did not believe in
Solomon’s God but she came and could see and hear God’s wisdom in Solomon. It
has been often said, God works in mysterious ways and throughout scripture we
are reminded of God’s mysterious ways!
The challenge for us is to not box God
in, to not predict God’s intentions. We need to listen, to look around us and
be ready to see, hear and experience the presence of God in our lives. We
cannot write-off people or experience because we never know when we will find
God through them.
The signs of Jonah and the queen of the
south are all around us. We just have to be ready, willing and open to see and
hear them!
Daily Prayer: Today, grace us
O loving God with minds to know you, hearts to seek you, wisdom to find you, a
living of life that will be pleasing to you, faithful perseverance in waiting
for you, and the hope of finally embracing you. Amen.
(Adapted from a prayer by St. Thomas
Aquinas)
Runner’s Thought: “For every
runner who tours the world running marathons, there are thousands who run to
hear the leaves and listen to the rain, and look to the day when it is suddenly
as easy as a bird in flight.” (George Sheehan)
Daily Blessing: Monday
greetings to everyone! I hope you all had a nice weekend, one that provide you
with a little rest and relaxation or the company of family and good friends or
the solitude and quiet of just being able to enjoy life or perhaps a little of
all three! As many of you know this past weekend was another marathon weekend
for me. I did get some rest and relaxation, I was with many people and there
was about 4 hours and 11 minutes of solitude and quiet so I touched all the
bases.
I hope your week ahead will not be too
busy and if you are facing busyness, struggles, challenges or uncertainly
please know that you are in my prayers. Following the theme of the Gospel today
my prayer of blessing for you is that you, in the midst of your busy life are
open to the many experiences of God that will touch your life today!
Loving God I ask your blessing upon us
today that even though our lives are filled with many things, even though we
are busy about many things, even though sometimes it is hard to know you are
with us that you will gift us today with your grace to be aware of the many
times, many ways and the many people that bring your presence to us. Help us to
not miss the unexpected. Help us to be open to your mysterious ways. Blessing
my friends as they live life today! Have a great day! Peace in Christ’s Passion…Fr.
Paul
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