Daily Thoughts: All throughout
Advent and now into the Christmas season we have been reminded of the story of
Mary, a simple woman, blessed, graced by God who when confronted with an
opportunity to make a difference in the world did, not just once but over and
over again. At every turn of life Mary took the opportunity not just to live
through but to make a difference, not to waste time but to bring about the
loving presence of God. She did it as the Mother of God, she did it as wife to
Joseph, she it as mother to the beloved disciple and she does it as Mother of
the Church for us today.
Perhaps today is a good day to think
about the gift that all mothers give and through the intersession of Mary ask
God to bless, protect all mothers… Here are a few thoughts from others about
mothers...
“When
you look into your mother’s eyes, you know that is the purest love you can find
on this earth.” (Mitch Albom)
“Parents rarely let go of their
children, so children let go of them. They move on. They move away. The moments
that used to define them - a mother's approval, a father's nod - are covered by
moments of their own accomplishments. It is not until much later, as the skin
sags and the heart weakens, that children understand; their stories, and all
their accomplishments, sit atop the stories of their mothers and fathers,
stones upon stones, beneath the waters of their lives.” (Mitch Albom)
“The truth is, when our mothers held us,
rocked us, stroked our heads -none of us ever got enough of that. We all yearn
in some way to return to those days when we were completely taken care of -
unconditional love, unconditional attention. Most of us didn't get enough.” (Mitch
Albom)
“There's a story behind everything…but
behind all your stories is always your mother's story…because hers is where
yours begins.” (Mitch Albom)
“I don't know what it is about food your
mother makes for you, especially when it's something that anyone can make -
pancakes, meat loaf, tuna salad - but it carries a certain taste of memory.” (Mitch
Albom)
“Being a mother is an attitude, not a
biological relation.” (Robert A. Heinlein)
“When I find myself in times of trouble,
mother Mary comes to me,
speaking words of wisdom, let it be.
And in my hour of darkness she is
standing right in front of me,
speaking words of wisdom, let it be.
Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it
be.
Whisper words of wisdom, let it be. (Paul
McCartney)
My soul magnifies the Lord,
And my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.”
(Mary, mother of Jesus)
“In a child's eyes, a mother is a
goddess. She can be glorious or terrible, benevolent or filled with wrath, but
she commands love either way. I am convinced that this is the greatest power in
the universe.” ( N.K. Jemisin)
“Mothers and their children are in a
category all their own. There's no bond so strong in the entire world. No love
so instantaneous and forgiving.” (Gail
Tsukiyama)
Happy Feast Day to all mothers,
especially to expectant mothers! May we also remember all mothers who have
passed from us. Happy New Year everyone and have a blessed and joyous 2014!
Daily Prayer: O God of wonder
and mystery, author of all life, enliven us with your grace to see each moment
in life as an opportunity, an opportunity to have faith, to hope, to love and
make a difference. Bless us with the spirit of Mary, whom we celebrate this day
as the Mother of Christ that we might always respond to life with hope alive in
our hearts! As we have been we continue
though out this Christmas Season to pray for families in grief; for little ones
whose lives were too short; for teachers, administrators and responders who put
others first; for firefighters who risk their lives; for a community that must
find a way to live; for all of us who seek a world of lasting peace! May you
always bless us in your mercy...Amen!
Runner's Thoughts: Happy New Year
runners, may the wind always be at your back and may you run each day with
purpose, meaning and the presence of God!
Daily Blessing: New Year's
blessings to all! I hope your celebration last night was fun and safe. I saw
the ball drop in Times Square from the comfort of our TV room here in Pelham
and I did it alone as everyone else was either away or in bed.
It appears we are in for a major snow
storm tomorrow and Friday, we can only wait and see if all the predictions are
right. It seems we will start off 2014 in an interesting way!
My blessing prayer today comes from the
words of Mother Teresa. As we enter this
New Year we ask God blessing upon us so that we embrace life and live it
because life is…
“Life is an opportunity, benefit from
it. Life is beauty, admire it. Life is a dream, realize it. Life is a
challenge, meet it. Life is a duty, complete it. Life is a game, play it. Life
is a promise, fulfill it. Life is sorrow, overcome it. Life is a song, sing it.
Life is a struggle, accept it. Life is a tragedy, confront it. Life is an
adventure, dare it. Life is luck, make it. Life is too precious, do not destroy
it. Life is life, fight for it.”
May all your hopes, dreams and plans for
the New Year find blessing and life in God's love. May 2014 be a year of faith,
of peace and of much grace for all of you! Peace in Christ's Passion...Fr. Paul
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