In the
Gospel reading (John 11:19-27) we see
a different side of Martha than the one in Luke (10:38-42). It is as if Martha has grown in her faith, her
relationship with God and in her understanding of her friendship with Christ.
In John, Martha is a faith filled woman, who does not fully understand but
recognizes the possibilities and challenges and embraces them with courage,
faith and hope. She seeks God in the present moment and in the end is greatly
blessed.
We all
need to pause and allow the gift of St. Martha’s spirit to enliven our own
spirits today. May the spirit of St. Martha gift us with the courage, faith and
hope to live this day ready to recognize the possibilities and challenges and
embrace them with the grace of God’s love.
Have a
great Friday and many blessings to all on this Feast of St. Martha!
Daily
Prayer:
Give us, O Lord, steadfast hearts which no unworthy affections may drag
downward. Give us unconquered hearts, which no tribulations can wear out. Give
us upright hearts, which no unworthy purpose mat tempt aside. Bestow upon us
also, O Lord our God, understanding to know you, diligence to seek you, wisdom
to find you, and a faithfulness that may finally embrace you. Amen (Prayer by St. Thomas Aquinas)
A
Runner’s Thoughts: “...there was some kind of connection between the capacity
to love and the capacity to love *running*. The engineering was certainly the
same: both depended on loosening your grip on your own desires, putting aside
what you wanted and appreciating what you've got, being patient and forgiving
and... undemanding...maybe we shouldn't be surprised that getting better at one
could make you better at the other.” (Christopher McDougall, Born to Run: A
Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen)
Daily
Blessing:
Friday greetings and blessings to everyone! I hope this find you well and
enjoying your morning and looking forward to the rest of your day!
It is a
rainy day here in Pelham. It rained most of the night as I awakened a number of
times to hear it banging on the house. I think we are to have rain throughout
the day which in a way is good because we need it. You know the old saying, “Into
everyone’s life a little rain must fall.” At least we will not be in the 90’s
today the high is only to be 80. If this is a rainy day by you may you see it
as a day that produces life and coolness!
Enjoy
your Friday everyone and may God bless your day with many good experiences and
people! I hope all of you will have a great Friday no matter where you are or
what today will bring! I pray for God’s blessings upon all of you as you go
through your day. May God bless all your endeavors, may God be with you in all
of your challenges and in all of your struggles. Please trust in the presence
of God that you carry within you and don’t be afraid to share your gift. Peace
in Christ’s Passion…Fr. Paul
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