Writings for the Journey
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Acceptance
We are the beloved of God. God created us. God sent Jesus to show us the kind of love thatlasts even through death. However, one of the things we must accept is that we are notperfect. As we grow older we more and more must come to grips with our limitations. Oncewhat...
Seeking God Throughout Our Day
Life at times can be chaotic with many possibilities and some disturbing thoughts crossing ourminds. Sometimes these can cause a shutdown as we seek direction for our lives.There is a solution. By seeking God at the beginning of our day, listening for the guidance...
The Fire Of Grace
Sometimes we can achieve our goals by shear will power. The pianist practices a run ofnotes over and over again until he or she has mastered them. A football player along withhis team execute a play in practice until it becomes second nature. These examples takewill...
Missing The Mark
Some say that missing the mark is a way to understand what happens when we sin. InAndrew Lloyd Webber’s “Evita,” Eva Peron sings looking for love in all of the wrong places,I knew all of these things and experiences would not satisfy. “They are illusions. Don’t cryfor...
An Awakened Heart
Thomas Merton says that prayer is mainly about an awakened heart. By this he means that aperson is open to receiving God’s love and support not only in formal prayer, but also incultivating an openness to receiving God’s promptings during the rest of the day.With an...
Bearer Of Joy
How can we be a bearer of joy if we ourselves are not there in experiencing joy. Maybethings can really be bothering us such as health issues, situations in our families,communities, the country, and the tragedies that are happening around the world and withmother...
Legacy
Looking beyond our day-to-day activities and concerns, do we ever take time to look at theoverall picture of our lives. As we look back to reflect on what has been the turning pointsthat have brought us to this day, what stands out? I am thinking about the decisions...
Love One Another
One of the key gifts the saints give to us is their willingness to forgive. No one isperfect. Being perfect is not why they were made saints. The saints had theirstruggles. Even the Apostles argued, but they recognized the God-life within eachperson and did not let...
The Truth Of The Matter
What is a basic truth that has a hold on your life? It could be, I need to fit in; I need to win atany cost; I do not feel good about myself; I always seem to come up short; nothing lastsforever; and many more. Or it could be the truth that I am especially loved...
The Big Picture
How does God see you? Is God most concerned about how many imperfections you have asyou live this challenging life? Or does God see the wonderful person God has created andloves unconditionally, the unique person God has created?Knowing who God is, for us is so...
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The Generosity of Christ
Where do we find Christ? He can come to us in many ways. He is present in the sacraments, through nature, through the normal experiences of our lives. But let us consider that Christ also comes to us in mystical experiences. This is the opportunity to be open through...
Pope Leo and the Poor
Pope Leo has written his first letter to Christians around the world. He is writing to make us aware of our Christian obligation to poor people. When we meet the poor and listen to them, we are meeting and listening to Christ. If Christ loves us, then we are called to...
