Daily Thoughts: "Let it be done for you according to your
faith. And their eyes were opened." The healing words of Jesus that we
find in today’s Gospel. Two men wish to see and as we are told it is their
faith that heals and enables them to see. The words Jesus speak to them seem to
echo Mary’s words to the angel Gabriel which we will hear in a few day, “May it
be done to me according to your word.” Two acts of faith, one that heals and
one that brings the Eternal Healer into our midst.
Faith always seems to be the center point of our journey
through life. Time and time again in our faith story we are reminded just how
important faith is. It can move tree and mountains. It can make crooked ways
start and turn destructive things into life giving things. Faith can heal and
raise the dead. Faith can enliven hope so that we can see the possibilities
when things too often seem impossible.
Many of our readings throughout Advent remind us that faith
is the touchstone to encountering the presence of God in our lives. A question
our scriptures ask of us today is – “What kind of faith do we have?” Is it a
faith that heals and proclaims the Good News? In having faith in Jesus the two
blind men in our Gospel receive the gift of sight that sends them on a journey
proclaiming the Good News. What healing can our faith bring us that will send
us on a journey of proclaiming the Good News?
Have a great Friday everyone!
Daily Prayer: O God, we believe help our moments of unbelief.
Strengthen our hearts with a faith and can heal, hope, be joyful, love and
proclaim the Good News! Amen!
A Runner’s Thoughts: The human body can only do so much. Then
the heart and spirit must take over. (Sohn
Kee-chung) As you run never underestimate the power of dreams, the
influence of the human spirit and the presence of God!
Daily Blessing: Good morning and TGIF everyone! I hope your day
has started well? It looks to be a nice sunny day here in Pelham though I am
guessing it will be a rather cool day. I would like to send a shout out to my
nephew, James on his birthday. Happy Birthday, James! Many blessings today and
I hope your finals this semester go well!
Our tapings for the Sunday Mass went very well yesterday. It
was a long day but all the celebrations went well and I believe all who tune in
throughout the Christmas Season will not be disappointed.
My prayer of blessing for all of us today is - Loving God,
bless us this day with your eternal love, Jesus. Make us vigilant in hope to
hear the voice which announces his glory and open our hearts to receive the
Spirit who prepares us for his coming once again. May Christ be born in our
hearts this day and may we always bring your gift of eternal love to all we
meet. Bless us on this journey of Advent that we might be ready to celebrate
the gift of Christmas once again. Blessings always...Peace in Christ’s
Passion…Fr. Paul
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