Daily Thoughts: “There is
something greater than [Jonah and] Solomon here.” Today in the Gospel we once
again find the scribes and Pharisees seek more from Jesus. They want a sign. We
can hear the frustration in Jesus’ words as he tells them that the only sign
they will get is the sign of Jonah.
If I had been in Jesus’ shoes I might
not have been so patient. I might have said, “Come on guys there are signs all
around you. Every day I am preaching healing, forgiving, raising people from
the dead, turning water into wine what more do you want! If you don’t realize
who I am and what I am about by now I don’t know what else I can do.”
Our Gospel while address to the scribes
and Pharisees many years ago is also addressed to us. On any given day we are
just like them asking God for a sign. We want God to assure us that he is with
us and that we are on the right path. We want to see, hear, taste, smell and
touch God because if we don’t then it seems impossible to believe. Yet, like
the scribes and Pharisees we miss the point the signs of God are all around us.
We are reminded time and time again of God’s love for us in creation, in caring
family and friends that are a part of lives, in the gift of the Eucharist, the acts
of kindness, care and concern that touch our lives each day and the crucifix on
the wall which reminds us of God’s greatest act of love. Yes, there is
something greater than Jonah and Solomon in our life every day.
Each morning that we arise and look in
the mirror we are reminded that there is something greater in our life – it is
the continuing presence of God. We just have to stop, listen, look around and
be attentive to life and we will see, taste, smell, hear and touch God.
Perhaps as we journey through this day
our prayer might be – “Lord, I believe help my unbelief.” Have a great Monday everyone!
Daily Prayer: Loving God, strengthen
us with the grace of your Holy Spirit and give your peace to our souls that we
may be free from all needless anxiety, apprehension, and worry. Help us to
desire always that which is pleasing and acceptable to you, so that your will
may be our will. Amen.
A Runner’s Thoughts: “If you need
help getting motivated, turn to fellow runners. Often, they have been there,
done that and can help you move along.” (Hal Higdon) So to in the spiritual
life…If you need help or motivation in prayer turn to a fellow traveler in
faith because often they have been there and done that and are more than
willing to help you on your journey of faith. We are all in this together
whether we are running and believing.
Daily Blessing: Monday
blessings and greetings to everyone! I hope your Monday has started off well.
We are into day four of our novena here at St. Ann’s in Scranton. Today began
with clouds in the sky with warm humid temperatures, as people say here, “Typical
novena weather.” I hope you are navigating through the beginning of your Monday
regardless of the weather.
I continue to receive request for
prayers and if I haven’t gotten back to you yet please know I have received
your prayer requests and they are part of my daily novena prayers. If you have
any prayer requests today please send them along to me through Facebook,
Twitter or my web site www.preacherman.org.
my prayer of blessing today is that this
will be a good day and the beginning of a week for you wherever you are and
whatever you are and will be doing. May you find some time to enjoy the gift of
God’s creation and may whatever challenges you face be solved quickly and in a
positive way. Enjoy your day and blessings to all! Peace in Christ’s
Passion…Fr. Paul
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