Daily Thoughts: We continue the
“Woe to you…” challenges of Jesus. He continues to challenge the scribes,
Pharisees and us on where our priorities lie. Are concerned with the
non-essentials of life are do we have our words and action aligned with God’s
priorities? Our lives can look good and by all appearances we seem to be holy
people, however inside is always what counts. Where are our hearts? Who or what
is the center of our life?
These “Woe to you…” statements of Jesus
are strong challenges that are not easy to live out. Often we find ourselves
comfortable in our nice, neat little worlds. We say all the right things. The
outward expression of our faith seems to be spot on however if we look under
the hood there is no life, no spirit, the tank is empty. We have allowed the
non-essentials to become more important than the essentials – love of God,
others and ourselves.
As we live this day let us strive to
live authentically according to the values we profess. Yes, we are human, we
have our faults and failings and our weaknesses. But today, let us, with God’s
grace, strive to live life faithful to the Gospel. Let us look at our lives
today and find those things that at times make us hypocrites and ask
forgiveness so that we can grow in the essential of life, so that we can grow in
the presence of God!
Have a great day everyone and don't forget to make a joyful noise today!
Have a great day everyone and don't forget to make a joyful noise today!
Daily Prayer: Loving God, be
present today in our world, our culture, our society, our families and in us.
Be present within us as a peaceful yet powerful sovereign. Enliven us with the
splendor of faith and the love of your tender heart. Guide the actions of our
lives so that they will always be good works that offer your present especially
to those in need. Impart within us your gentle Spirit so that we all always be
alive with the energy of your joy filled presence. Amen!
A Runner’s Thoughts: “The reason we
race isn't so much to beat each other,... but to be with each other.” (Christopher
McDougall) And the reason we are Church is so that we don’t make the journey
alone but we make it together as a community of faith!
Daily Blessing: Happy Tuesday
everyone! I hope your day has started off well and that you have the energy and
enthusiasm to deal with whatever this day brings to your life!
It is another beautiful morning here in
Long Beach, though I cannot enjoy it as much as I would like as I am still
limping around but that is one of the prices you pay for getting old and I am
making the best with what I can do. I went to the doctor yesterday which turn
into a two doctor day. The first doctor nixed my self- diagnosis of a blister
and re-diagnosed the issue as a wart and sent me off across town on a sore foot
to a podiatrist for further treatment. The podiatrist took one look at my foot
and said “blister!” Oh, the joys of modern medicine. He lanced it, covered it
and I am to return on Thursday for further treatment! My advice to all is do not
get old!
Well enough Fr. Paul sagas for today…My
prayer of blessing for all of you today it that God’s blessings will be upon
all of you as you go through your day. May God bless all your endeavors, may
God be with you in all of your challenges and in all of your struggles. May God
bless you with the grace to trust in the presence of God that you carry within
you and the courage not to be afraid to share your gift. Peace in Christ’s
Passion…Fr. Paul
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