The
wisdom in Brenner’s reflection is that he is not saying that we forget that we
let go of the experience itself but that we let go of the human effects of
being hurt that can often paralyze us. Perhaps said another way we need to let
go so we can get beyond being a victim.
I think
this is what Jesus is getting at in the God today (Matthew 5:20-26). In order
for the commandment of love, which we reflected on yesterday, to fully be part
of our life we have to let go of the anger, retaliation and the victimization
that being hurt can often bring about.
Jesus
talks about taking the high road. Jesus speaks about being the bigger person.
Jesus teaches us the importance and power of love. However, there is one thing
we always need to remember none of this is easy and sometimes taking the high
road, being the bigger person, living by love can open us up to be hurt once
again. It can also mean being rejected. The commandment of love requires
that we be forgiving people, to seek forgiveness and to offer forgiveness
whether it is successful or not.
So we
pray for the strength and the grace to be people willing to seek forgiveness
and be forgiving!
Have a
great Thursday everyone!
Daily
Prayer:
Loving God, you know the ways that we treat people that we do not like. You
know that we judge them, we avoid them, we gossip about them, we hassle them.
However, wanting to be your people of faith, your people of love, we do not
want to be this way, to treat people this way anymore. So we ask you for the
grace and strength to learn how to be forgiving people today and always. We
want to learn how to forgive and also how to ask for forgiveness when we
struggle and fail. Help us God to be a forgiving people just as you are
forgiving! We pray this today and always the Jesus Christ, your Son and our
friend. Amen!
A Runner’s
Thoughts:
Running can be so symbolic of life and faith. In running like in life we have
to drive ourselves to overcome the obstacles. At times we feel that we just
cannot do it. But then we find an inner strength, an inner presence and realize
that we are capable of so much more than we thought. And like in faith when we
run we often realize that we are not alone. That God runs with us!
Daily
Blessing: Thursday
greetings and blessings to everyone! Life seems a bit busy these days. But I still
always enjoy sitting down and sharing a few thoughts when I can!
We
finished the mission last evening at St. Ephrem’s and it was a good closing,
very spirit filled. I enjoyed my time at St. Ephrem’s very much. After the
closing last night, I made my way home across the city and this morning I am
off early to have my car serviced and to celebrate mass at the Wartburg Home.
No rest for the weary. I hope your Thursday is starting off well wherever you
are.
A shout
out and prayers to and for my brother, Jim, this morning who is dealing with
kidney stones. Get better very soon bro! As I mentioned have a glass of
Guinness!
The next
few days will be days of preparation to hit the road. On Saturday I will begin
my two-week journey to Ohio and Kentucky. I have a few things to get ready
before leaving. This is one reason why I am off to have my car served today. It
looks to be a beautiful sunny day here in Pelham today. Temperature this
morning is certainly cooler than other days this past week. I think we can look
forward to a few nice days ahead.
My prayer
of blessing today is that your Thursday has started off well and will continue
to be a good day. May God bless your work, your relationships and most
importantly you today! Peace in Christ’s Passion…Fr. Paul
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