Daily Thoughts: “Spirituality
without a prayer life is no spirituality at all, and it will not last beyond
the first defeats. Prayer is an opening of the self so that the Word of God can
break in and make us new. Prayer unmasks. Prayer converts. Prayer impels.
Prayer sustains us on the way. Pray for the grace it will take to continue what
you would like to quit.” (Sr. Joan D. Chittister, In a High Spiritual Season)
In the first reading today (Exodus
33:7-11, 34:5b-9, 28) we are told that God spoke to Moses face to face, just as
we would speak to another person. We might say that this is a nice definition
of prayer, talking with God, intimately and honestly. Prayer is a two way
street, it requires us to speak and also listen. If we approach prayer in this
way then good things will happen, challenging things will happen and we will be
sustained in our journey of life.
Have a great Tuesday everyone!
Daily Prayer: Give us, O
Lord, a steadfast heart, which no unworthy affection may drag downwards; give
us an unconquered heart, which no tribulation can wear out; give us an upright
heart, which no unworthy purpose may tempt aside. Bestow upon us also, O Lord
our God, understanding to know you, diligence to seek you, wisdom to find you,
and a faithfulness that may finally embrace you; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen. (Prayer by St. Thomas Aquinas)
A Runner’s Thoughts: “Struggling and
suffering are the essence of a life worth living. If you're not pushing
yourself beyond the comfort zone, if you're not demanding more from yourself -
expanding and learning as you go - you're choosing a numb existence. You're
denying yourself an extraordinary trip.” (Dean Karnazes) So to in the spiritual
life!
Daily Blessing: Tuesday
blessings and greetings to everyone! I hope your day has started off well if
not hang in there and I will pray that it gets better!
I will be out car hunting today.
Hopefully I will be able to find something a get the ball rolling on a purchase
so I can return the rental car and get back to a little normalcy in my life.
Have a great day everyone – many blessings
on your journey today. I hope all of you will have a great Tuesday no matter
where you are or what today will bring! I pray for God’s blessings 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. Please trust
in the presence of God that you carry within you and don’t be afraid to share
your gift. Peace in Christ’s Passion…Fr. Paul
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