Daily
Thoughts:
I pass along this reflection that I read this morning on the Feast of St.
Matthew –
“The
call of Matthew, the tax collector, is told in one single verse. The brevity
raises many questions and invites speculation. Had Matthew met Jesus, or at
least had he heard of him before the encounter? When he got up from his customs
post, what did people think? How did the other disciples receive Matthew into
the group? We marvel that Matthew could walk away from his familiar way of life
so readily and completely. But we must remember: Matthew was not merely walking
away from something, he was walking toward someone – Jesus! What have [we] left
behind by following Jesus? Jesus many called Matthew a traitor, but you called
him a disciple. Help [us] to see the good
in someone [we are] struggling with right now.” (Sr. Melannie Svoboda, SND – Living with Christ – September 21, 2015)
Have
a great Monday everyone!
Daily
Prayer:
Grant us, O God, a mind to know you, a heart to seek you, wisdom to find you,
conduct pleasing to you, faithful perseverance in waiting for you, and a hope
of finally embracing you. Amen.” (Adapted from a prayer by St. Thomas
Aquinas)
A
Runner’s Thoughts: “As every runner knows, running is about more than
just putting one foot in front of the other; it is about our lifestyle and who
we are.” (Joan Benoit Samuelson) And everybody knows, praying is about more
than just saying words; it is about our relationship with God, it is about our
friendship with God. So let put our friendship with God into who we are today.
Let’s pray as we run!
Daily
Blessing:
Monday greetings and blessings to everyone! I hope you had an enjoyable weekend
and that you got a little rest and relaxation.
As
for me, yesterday after finishing the retreat in Sag Harbor, NY I made my way
to Tarrytown, NY and open a new retreat with the sisters of the Sacred Heart of
Mary. We began yesterday before dinner and in a few moments I will share with
them today first reflection. It looks to be beautiful day here in Tarrytown.
The sisters are hope for a nice week of weather so that their retreat can be a
little more enjoyable. Please remember the sisters in your prayers today as
they enter into their Monday journey of retreat and if you could say an extra
prayer for their preacher it would be greatly appreciated.
Let
us also keep Pope Francis in our prayers as he continue his time in Cuba and
prepares to visit us here in the United States. May his journeys be safe and
may the riches of his spirit and presence gift us all!
I
hope your day has started off well. May you Monday be blessed with the richness
of God's presence. May God touch you with his grace of faith, hope, love and
joy today. May your day be blessed with the gift of faith filled people,
wonderful experiences, safe travel and a productive day! Peace in Christ's
Passion...Fr. Paul
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