Good morning my Brothers and Sisters
Today's reflection
Christ... will refashion this lowly body of ours, and conform it to the body of His glory.
There are real tangible benefits in being made in the image of God. When living a life in relationship and communion with Christ Jesus we have an eternal destiny of glory. All that exists and is permitted to exist adds to a potential glorious eternity including our bodies.
We all rxperience pain. Pain in our body and spirit. Our hearts ache when we witness suffering and injustice. Our bodies ache when the physical world inflicts the same. These pains and sufferings are necessary for us to experience a voluntary choice of attitudes. Do you bear your cross well as Jobe did in the Old Testament or do you curse God and all else. The choice is yours.
For those who suffer with the understanding that we all transition from this life to life eternal and that none of the material treasures we gain in this life have any worth in the life to come other than love will find hope. More than find hope you will find life in glory because love is the very essence of God. It is through the glory of God that you will find glory and life.
For those who reject this path and serk their own advantage and their own glory will join with Satan and his demonic angels in eternal misery and pain. This is the absence of God's grace, love, and shelter. This is the just judgment and outcome for rejecting Jesus Christ and the life He offers.
God desires all to be in love and peace but each of us must choose it and live it every day. We must strive to be holy and seek forgiveness when we fall. We must seek the good of the other and take seriously our vows before God. We must embrace our station in life not creating our own tower of Babel placing ourselves above others and even God. This life is easy once you let go and trust in Jesus. Let go and believe. Follow Christ and be free.
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...
