Daily
Thoughts:
For me the interesting thing about our Gospel story today has always been that
it is only the woman who is brought before Jesus. She was caught in the act of
adultery so there had to be a man there but only the woman is dragged before Jesus.
It gives you a sense of the injustice that was present in society at that time.
Women were pieces of property along with children, not treated in an equal way.
Jesus
however has a different way of looking at life and society. Perhaps he sees the
injustice and responds to it, or perhaps Jesus just sees every person as
someone created in the image and likeness of God. Perhaps he sees someone who
has made a mistake yet deserves another chance. Perhaps Jesus sees life were
the crowd sees death. Perhaps Jesus sees the possibility for change and newness
of life and the crowd sees only the law and punishment.
Pope
Francis constantly challenges us to look at things differently by his words and
actions. His picking of the name Francis reflects a different way of thinking
about, seeing and living life. His humility and care for others reflects a
different way of thinking about, seeing and living life. His putting of people
first, his care for the poor, his desire for peace reflects a different way of
thinking about, seeing and living life.
Our
challenge as people of faith is to always see and live life through the lens of
faith. We are to think of life not death. We are to see others first rather
than just ourselves. We are to live compassionate lives of justice and peace.
Have a
great Sunday!
Daily
Prayer: Lord,
make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is
despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; and where there is sadness, joy.
O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to
console; to be understood as to understand; to be loved as to love. For it is
in giving that we receive; it is in pardoning that we are pardoned; and it is
in dying that we are born to eternal life. Amen
A Runner’s
Thought:
As you run imagine God is at your side, running along with you. Imagine how God
would look with kindness into the faces of all whom the two of you meet.
Imagine how God would fine good in everyone you encounter. Look for good in
everyone. Look for good in yourself! (From
Roger Joslin – Running the Spiritual Path)
Daily
Blessing:
Sunday greetings and blessings to all. I hope you set your clocks ahead one-hour
last night before heading to bed. If not chances are you are going to be late
as you journey through your Sunday!
The
weather people say that it is going to be a cloudy but mild day here in Garden
City however I am not quite sure because the sun hasn’t risen just yet. Yes, I
am reflecting and praying early today as it will be a busy day as I will be
preaching at seven masses today. I hope you will have a great Sunday that isn’t
quite as busy as mine.
I ask
your prayers for the faith community here at St. Joseph’s Parish. My preaching
got off to a good start last night and as I mentioned above I have a full day
of preaching today in the hope that we will have a great mission this week. If
you have a little chance to offer a prayer for the preacher it would be greatly
appreciated.
I ask
God’s blessing on all of us that as we journey through this Fifth Sunday of
Lent it may be a peaceful, restful and life giving day. May God bless us with
the richness of family, friends, and a day touched by God’s loving
presence. May God bless all of us as we
ready ourselves to begin a new work week. May the week ahead be one that runs
smoothly and peacefully with many graced moments! Have a wonderful graced
filled day everyone. Peace in Christ’s Passion…Fr. Paul
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