Good morning my Brothers and Sisters
Today's reflection
Fathers do not provoke your children to anger. Raise them with the teaching and instruction of the Lord.
We want so much for our children. We know of the many dangers and difficulties that they will face in the world. Because of our fear and love for them we insist on how they must proceed in the world. But is this God's way? How well have we followed the narrow path? In truth we know that our children respond so much more to what they see in us than what we tell them. For their sake we must demonstrate every day how to live. Isn't this what Jesus did? Even to the Cross Jesus showed love and forgiveness. "Father, forgive them for they know not what they do."
We are called by God to demonstrate the life of a Christian and demonstrate the faith and trust in Jesus that comes with it. We pray every day and study the life of Christ. We place at the center of our lives a relationship with the Holy Spirit. We do this out of love for and recognition that we need God at the center of our life.
We do this and live this way because we know that left to ourselves we will get it all wrong. We make every consequential decision through conference and prayer with our Lord Jesus, our Blessed Mother, St. Joseph, our Guardian Angel and everyone else in Heaven who could help us. We live this way knowing that we are not alone and knowing that this is the resources established so that we can succeed.
Let your children see you do this and when its their time to enter the world and navigate through the dangers, they too will not fall. You as a parent will have done all that God has asked of you. Do not be afraid.
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...
