Daily
Thoughts:
We find ourselves today in the midst of the “Woe to you…” challenges of Jesus.
He challenges the scribes, Pharisees and us on where our priorities lie. Are we
concerned with the non-essentials of life or do we have our words and action
aligned with God’s priorities? Our lives can look good and by all appearances
we seem to be holy people, however inside is always what counts. Where are our
hearts? Who or what is the center of our life?
These
“Woe to you…” statements of Jesus are strong challenges that are not easy to
live out. Often we find ourselves comfortable in our nice, neat little worlds.
We say all the right things. The outward expression of our faith seems to be
spot on however if we look under the hood there is no life, no spirit, the tank
is empty. We have allowed the non-essentials to become more important than the
essentials – love of God, others and ourselves.
As we
live this day let us strive to live authentically according to the values we
profess. Yes, we are human, we have our faults and failings and our weaknesses.
But today, let us, with God’s grace, strive to live life faithful to the
Gospel. Let us look at our lives today and find those things that at times make
us hypocrites and ask forgiveness so that we can grow in the essential of life,
so that we can grow in the presence of God!
Have a great Tuesday everyone!
Daily
Prayer:
Loving God, be present today in our world, our culture, our society, our
families and in us. Be present within us as a peaceful yet powerful Friend.
Enliven us with the splendor of faith and the love of your tender heart. Guide
the actions of our lives so that they will always be good works that offer your
present especially to those in need. Impart within us your gentle Spirit so
that we all always be alive with the energy of your joy filled presence. Amen!
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Runner’s Thoughts: “The reason we race isn't so much to beat each other…but
to be with each other.” (Christopher
McDougall) And the reason we are Church is so that we don’t make the
journey alone but we make it together as a community of faith!
Daily
Blessing:
Tuesday greetings and blessing to everyone! I hope your day has started off
well and that you have the energy and enthusiasm to deal with whatever this day
brings to your life!
It is
another beautiful morning here in Long Beach, in about an hour I will head over
to the church for the 8:00 am mass. The humidity has gone away at least for the
moment which always makes things just a little nicer. May your Tuesday be a day
rich in the gift of sun and good memories and may you enjoy a beautiful
summer’s day wherever you are.
My prayer
for all of you today is that God’s blessings will be 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. May God bless you with the
grace to trust in the presence of God that you carry within you and the courage
not to be afraid to share your gift. Peace in Christ’s Passion…Fr. Paul
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