Now we
are never really sure what the scribes are up to, often they seem to spend
their time trying to antagonize Jesus. Are Jesus’ answers in the Gospel today
in response to an antagonist or words for all of us to live by? I vote that
they are words for all of us to live by even though they might be difficult.
Making a
commitment to follow Jesus involves letting go. The Gospel today gives us a
perfect example of what it takes to let go. Jesus basically says, “If you are
going to follow me it’s now or never!” He doesn’t invite us follow tomorrow, in
a couple of weeks or a year from now—we are invite today…Now! Following Jesus
is not easy, especially when it’s not on our terms. Living this life is about
battling our own needs, wants and desires every day. As Jesus say, following
him means “Picking our cross and following each day!”
A
question for today might be what do we think are the important things in life
and are we willing if necessary to let them go to follow Jesus?
Have a
great Monday everyone!
Daily
Prayer:
O Lord our God, grant us grace to desire you with a whole heart, so desiring
you we may seek you with a whole heart and find you; and so finding you, may we
love you; and loving you, may we hate those sins which separate us from you,
for the sake of Jesus. Amen (A Prayer by
St. Anselm of Canterbury)
A
Runner’s Thoughts: “I know that when I finish strong, I’m
cultivating and honoring the love and commitments in my life. As a runner, it’s
time to apply that hard-earned wisdom to everything I do.” (Kristin Armstrong)
Daily
Blessing: Monday
greetings and blessings to all. I am sorry my posting is a little late today
but I did not get home until 11:30 pm last night. It was a twelve-hour drive
and after unpacking I went to bed and decided to take a little sleep in today.
I trust
your Sunday was a little more enjoyable than mine. The weather at least was
beautiful as I crossed Ohio, Pennsylvania and New Jersey which made the drive a
little easier. If you did not have a good weekend, I pray that as we begin this
new week things will get better!
Well we
find ourselves journeying through the last days of June. My how time flies when
you are having fun, sometimes I would just like to slow time down so I can
fully enjoy the moment. But onward we journey so I guess it is up to me to stop
and smell the flowers every once in a while. I will not be able to do that for
a while as my calendar is full for the next few months!
Well it
is nice to be home but now I have a lot of catch-up to do being away for three
weeks. Once I get my feet on the ground this morning it will be off to the Wartburg
Home for mass at 11 am and then on to The Sunday Mass office where I need to begin
the process of getting settled in my new office and working on the move to our
new Sunday Mass site. Lots to do!
My prayer
of blessing for all of you today is that this new works week, or vacation week
will be blessed with the rich presence of God in your life. May you find that
presence in the people you meet, in the places you go, in the experience you
and most importantly within yourself. Many blessings today, have a great day
and please know my prayers go with you. Peace in Christ’s Passion…Fr. Paul
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