I was meditating today on one phrase which Jesus uses when teaching his disciples (and us) to pray: "...Thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven...". How is God's will done in Heaven? Quickly, completely and joyfully, with a willing heart. I believe that I am not to stress or become anxious …
The Sandpaper of Daily Life…
"For we are his handiwork, created in Christ Jesus for good works that God prepared beforehand so we may do them." (Ephesians 2:10, New American Bible) A friend of mine also has a blog, and last week, she wrote a lovely reflection about this verse and the idea of our lives being God's "poems". (You …
Praying for Enemies…
You have heard it said, "You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy." But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven...You, therefore, must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect. (Matthew 5:43-44, 48, …
The God of the Impossible…
"Is anything too hard for the LORD...?" (Genesis 18:14, RSV). Yesterday at Mass, I was praying about something which had been heavy on my heart for several months. Because it was a troubling situation about which I was helpless to do anything, I was feeling particularly discouraged. I recalled the verse above and several others …
“…I Must Be About My Father’s Business…”
"...Why did you seek me? Did you not know that I must be about My Father's business.?" (Luke 2:49, NKJV) I like the way the New King James Version translates this verse. It conveys to me an essential truth: that I, like Jesus himself, must prioritize God's "business" by listening to and obeying the Holy …
Forbearance…
"Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you." (Colossians 3:13, NIV) Forbearance: 1. A refraining from the enforcement of something (such as a debt, right or obligation); 2. Patience; 3. Leniency. Synonyms: long-suffering, patience, restraint, self-control, mercy. (Merriam-Webster dictionary) I like the dictionary. …
Help!…
"Save me, O God, for the waters have come up to my neck. I sink in the miry depths, where there is no foothold...I am worn out calling for help... Answer me, O LORD, out of the goodness of your love... answer me quickly, for I am in trouble..." (Psalm 69:1-3a, 16-17 NIV). I'm sinking …
Insight…
"... Jesus asked him, 'What do you want me to do for you?'. 'Lord, I want to see,' he replied. Jesus said to him, 'Receive your sight. Your faith has healed you.'" (Luke 18:40-42, NIV) Insight: "The ability to see and understand clearly the true, inner nature of things...inner sight, wisdom..." Without the healing touch …
Littleness…
Today's lesson from Love School: Do not fear to be yourself. You cannot - no matter how hard you try! - be anyone else. Embrace your smallness, your vulnerability. In your weakness, there is strength, for just there, the love and power of God resides. Rest in Goodness providing for you each moment and be …
Are You Worrying Enough?…
"Then he made the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side... When evening came...the boat...was distant from the land, and beaten by the waves, for the wind was against them...[Jesus] came to them, walking on the sea...they cried out for fear. But immediately he spoke to them saying, 'Take …
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