Some demand with hubris. Some expect with humility. Perchance the same words but such different instants. “…all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, those who humble themselves will be exalted.”[1] We have sinned and we are in need of help. Beyond reciting words, Prayer calls from the heart. “…humbling oneself is difficult. It demands so muchContinue reading “Prayer”
Monthly Archives: August 2022
Our Mother (Psalm 50)
Our Lady speaks from the sun’s rising to its setting. She shines forth with perfect beauty. She bids the heavens above and beckons the earth below. Listen to Her. “Come to me, genuflect and sacrifice for we have a covenant. My children, I testify on your behalf, I am God, your God. I know everyContinue reading “Our Mother (Psalm 50)”
Open Windows
God, there are too many walls, too many locked doors, too many glass ceilings. Help me, God, to move the blind and let the light in. I want to see what you see. to open the window and let the fresh air in. I want to breathe in your grace God, give me the courageContinue reading “Open Windows”
Strength
full of energy full of grit full of stamina full of vigor Doing whatever it takes to encourage fortitude. Being a force as a power for good mighty determined enduring deep Making being strong a way of Truth Creating a capacity to bear pain and adversity Strength needs to be disciplined wants to be enablingContinue reading “Strength”
Courage
utterly brave utterly intrepid utterly fearless utterly resilient Doing whatever it takes to persevere with grace. Being prepared to withstand fear and dread valor mettle determined resolve Making the dignity of works proper and noble. Creating an assured rest for inspiring resilience. Courage needs to be ready, wants to be heroic, withstands shame.
Patience
all-about waiting all-about staying all-about stillness all-about poise Doing whatever it takes to instill equanimity. Being a source of a pleasant response. cool calm collected content Making the time without getting edgy or annoyed. Creating a space with serenity and tranquility. Patience needs to be mellow, wants to be unflappable, always bears trouble.
Caring
always thoughtful always considerate always sensitive always helpful Doing whatever it takes to show concern. Being benevolent with peace and joy. humane altruistic benign attentive Giving the marginalized spiritual sustenance. Providing support both physical and emotional. Caring needs to be trustworthy, wants to be loving, entails sacrifice.
Acceptance
surpass acknowledgment surpass response surpass assent surpass recognition Doing whatever it takes with indifference. Being open – expectant without demanding. approve cooperate collaborate acquiesce Making Yes mean Yes and No mean No. Creating a way for serenity to spread. Acceptance needs to be flexible, wants to be pleasant, expects process.
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