Daily Thoughts: Jesus continues
his reflections on people who only seem to care about the non-essentials rather
than the essentials. He reminds us that only taking care of the outside can
have disastrous effects on the true meaning and purpose of life.
Perhaps Thomas Merton reminds us of the
same thing but rather than using “Woeful” statements he asks us to focus on God’s
creative act that the psalmist voice proclaims to us in today responsorial psalm
(Psalm 139). “To say that I am made in the image of God is to say that love is
the reason for my existence, for God is love. Love is my true identity.
Selflessness is my true self. Love is my true character. Love is my name.” (Thomas
Merton)
It is not just that outside that is
created by God it is the whole person. We are made in the image and likeness of
God and this act of love is the very reason for our existence. “And for this
reason we [need to] give thanks to God unceasingly” (1Thes 2:13), by the way we
live our life. So let us live our life today valuing those we encounter and
ourselves.
Have a great Wednesday everyone!
Daily Prayer: Grant us, O
God, a mind to know you, a heart to seek you, the wisdom to find you, behavior pleasing
to you, faithful diligence in waiting for you, and the hope of finally
embracing you. Amen. (Adapted from a prayer by St. Thomas Aquinas)
A Runner’s Thoughts: “I'm afraid the
reason so many new runners quit is because they never get past the point of
feeling like they have to run.” (John Bingham) So to in the spiritual life –
people of faith give up on religion, faith and Church because they never get
past living their relationship with God out of obligation rather than out of love.
Daily Blessing: Happy Hump Day
and Wednesday greetings and blessings to all! I hope your day has started off
well and that you have been gifted at least by nature with a beautiful day!
I am home here in Pelham for a few days.
There are a few things I have to get caught up on and I am off to the dentist
later this morning. I am hoping to get the boiler looked which will be the last
task related to our water disaster a few weeks ago. So hopefully the next few
days will be quiet and peaceful late summer days here in Pelham.
I pray for God’s blessings upon all of
you today that your day will be filled with many positives and that the
negatives will only be fleeting moments. May the richness of God’s grace and
blessings be upon all you, upon everyone you meet and upon everyone you love!
May there be many words, signs and people of encouragement in your life today!
Peace in Christ’s Passion…Fr. Paul
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