Good morning my Brothers and Sisters
Today's reflection
Then one of the twelve, who was called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests and said, “What will you give me if I deliver him to you?” And they paid him thirty pieces of silver. And from that moment he sought an opportunity to betray him.
There is a profound difference between working for what is desired for yourself and your own ambitions and working for that which will lift up all people. Of course you first must identify that which is truly good. This isn't all that simple because much of the current world fails to recognize the reality of objective truth.
Knowing the reality of objective truth and deliberately pursuing it will cause all to challenge individual selfishness. You will need to look inward and ask why do I want this. Judas wanted a revolutionary conflict and believed that pushing Jesus through his arrest would bring that out. This was not the method of Jesus but as with each of us he used the arrest to bring about a series of events which led to the resurrection.
You too can use the moments of difficulty and suffering in your life. You can choose the path of your reaction when you are persecuted unjustly to show forgiveness and faith. Above all else God is in charge. Jesus was obedient to the Father and we all must be likewise. Do not be afraid.
God bless you all and remember that God loves you and so do I. Memento Mori.
"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...
