Daily Thoughts: “For it will not
be you who speak but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.” There is
great comfort in these words from the Gospel today especially for some like me,
a preacher. However they are words that are also demanding. They demand dependence
not independence. They demand dependence on God, a willingness to let go and
let God.
This has been an ongoing theme in our
scriptures this week. We have been reminded of God’s unrelenting, unconditional
love for Israel through the prophet Hosea. We have been told of the great power
that the disciples have been given in order to proclaim the Kingdom of God in
the Gospel. And we have been directed in many different ways through the
responsorial psalm that our focus in life should always be God.
Thomas Merton wrote, “You do not need to
know precisely what is happening, or exactly where it is all going. What you
need is to recognize the possibilities and challenges offered by the present
moment, and to embrace them with courage, faith and hope.” Both Hosea and Jesus
remind us today of exactly the same thing. It is through the courage of our friendship
with God that we will always be able to bring the Kingdom of God to each moment
of life.
So as we make our way through this day
let us have the courage to let go and let God because we trust in God’s
unrelenting love for us, a love that impels us to proclaim the Kingdom of God
because the Spirit of God speaks through us!
Have a great day everyone and don’t
forget to make a joyful noise with your life today!
Daily Prayer: Gracious and
holy God, give us wisdom to perceive you, intelligence to understand you,
diligence to seek you, patience to wait for you, eyes to behold you, a heart to
meditate on you, and a life to proclaim you, through the power of the Spirit of
Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen! (St. Benedict)
A Runner’s Thoughts: There is
something magical about running; after a certain distance, it transcends the
body. Then a bit further, it transcends the mind. A bit further yet, and what
you have before you, laid bare, is the soul. (Kristin Armstrong)
So to in the spiritual life…
Daily Blessing: Happy Friday
everyone! As we get near noon time I hope and pray everyone is having a good
day.
If you are traveling today please travel
safe. If you are working I hope it is a light and easy day for you. If you are
at home I hope you are enjoying a little peace and quiet or the gift of family.
If you are a mother waiting to bring life into the world (Sarah and Theresa), I
hope it is not a too uncomfortable day and that all is going well. If you are a
father waiting to bring life into the world (Dominick and Jason) relax your
wife has it under control. If you are on vacation I hope it is a lazy day full
of joy, fun and relaxation. If you are worried about others may those worries
be held in God’s compassionate hands. If you are struggling with life may you
find the strength to keep going. If you are find faith difficult may you know
that God loves you. In other words I hope everyone is having a day richly
blessed by God!
May God bless the gift that you are
today wherever you share your gift, with whomever you share your gift. May you
be blessed with faith, hope, joy and love throughout this day and always! Peace
in Christ’s Passion…Fr. Paul
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