Good morning my Brothers and Sisters
Today's reflection
Have I been with you all this time, Philip, and you still do not know me?
It is incredible how one can spend so much time around someone and not understand the how and why of a person. How many people can be married for years and still end in divorce saying that they never knew the other. When in a relationship do you focus on deepening your knowledge and understanding of the other so as to enrich your life or does your attention remain on what's in it for you? Sadly most regard relationships as a means of taking not giving. Most don't consider how the life and love of a friend is meant to change and enrich your life making you a better person for others and not yourself.
What sort of relationship do you have with Jesus? He is an endless well of love. How much water will you take before you understand who He is and that you too are meant to be a wellspring for someone else. What will it take before you understand that you are meant yo learn and change. You are meant for greatness. Do not be afraid. You are never alone. Stand in the breach and be another christ for someone who is now lost in the darkness. The water you draw from Jesus is meant to satisfy the thirst of many. This water is life and you are strong enough to carry it into the world. Believe!
God bless you all and remember that God loves you and so do I
"Again I say to you, if two of you agree on earth about anything they ask, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven. For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I in the midst of them." Matthew 18:15-20
Gathering in Christ's name is submitting to his will. We don't invoke the name of God for selfish purposes, this is taking the Lord’s name in vain. What do you really want? Do you truly want more stuff or is it peace. The peace that comes from knowing and living in harmony with the God of the Universe.
Ask for wisdom, courage, humility, love and it will be given to you. These and other virtues are freely offered knowing that they will bring you closer in relationship with Jesus.
Gather and be yoked with believers. Bind yourself to the truth. Seek the Kingdom of God first. This is the path to eternal life and the adventure of today. Do not be afraid.
God bless you all and remember that God loves you and so do I. Memento Mori
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Good morning my Brothers and Sisters. Today's reflection
"Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Whoever humbles himself like this child, he is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven." Matthew 18:1-5, 10, 12-14
Trusting is not something easily done. Especially for men who seek control or women who have been abused. Today's society has many who struggle with depression and anxiety because in part there is a feeling of hopelessness and fear that the weight of the world is carried by them alone.
When we enter into relationship with Jesus we receive a promise that never fails. A promise that is eternal coming from the source of all love and goodness.
Today is the day to let go of your fear and trust in the Father's plan for your life. Run towards Jesus and never leave his side. Allow the Blessed Mother to comfort you In her embrace. Learn from the Saints who walked this same pilgrimage in life and faced all the fears and doubts...
