Good morning my Brothers and Sisters
Today's reflection
"He who believes in me, believes not in me but in him who sent me. And he who sees me sees him who sent me. I have come as light into the world, that whoever believes in me may not remain in darkness."
When someone looks at you what exactly do they see? It is far to simple to say that they see me. What exactly is me? What are you if not a product of all that you have seen, felt, done, believe, and experience. When someone looks at you they see and know you as a story of your life. So then what is your story? Where you are at today, is your story complete? Is there more to do and learn. John the Baptist says "I must decrease so that he (Jesus) may increase. What greater expression can there be than to be a reflection of the love of the King of the Universe in our lives. Imagine if When someone looks upon you they see expressed in your life love for one another. Imagine if you were known for mercy and forgiveness. If when people speak of you they would say how kind and patient you are. Then you too would reflect God. You too would be as Jesus is to the Father. When people look upon you they like John the Baptist would see less of your wants but rather more of the Father's will, they would see God living through you.
This is a tall order, I know. Neither of us are done. There is so much of our story yet to be written. Make today the day you decide to decrease your will and allow the Father's will to increase in you through Jesus Christ. Do not be afraid. Seek and you will find, knock and it will be opened unto you. There are those who will help you become a new creation.
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...
