“Do not labor for the food that perishes, but for that which endure.”[1] He broke bread on the night He was betrayed and abandoned – the start of a shameful death “His love was without measure… Ingratitude did not cause Him to falter.”[2] The Cenacle is radiant but without Communion, all is darkness. Yes, withContinue reading “Emmaus (next day repost)”
Monthly Archives: January 2024
Emmaus
“Do not labor for the food that perishes, but for that which endure.”[1] He broke bread on the night He was betrayed and abandoned – the start of a shameful death “His love was without measure… Ingratitude did not cause Him to falter.”[2] The Cenacle is radiant but without Communion, all is darkness. Yes, withContinue reading “Emmaus”
Courage
The Magi had courage going to Herod about the birth of a usurper. They boldly asked and did not soften their intention to render homage. “They knew his politics his trickery, perfidy, and cruelty… the wrath and danger it would draw”[1] The grace of the Spirit gives witness and we see in them the Gift ofContinue reading “Courage”
Resilience (next day repost)
Faced with adversity, rally with entreaty. I am grateful – I hear the “No…” and understand the denial. Yes, I was not heard but heeded. I give thanks – I hear the “Not yet…” and recognize the veto. Sure, 1 was not followed but noticed. I am blessed – I hear the “But…” and apprehendContinue reading “Resilience (next day repost)”
Resilience
Faced with adversity, rally with entreaty. I am grateful – I hear the “No…” and understand the denial. Yes, I was not heard but heeded. I give thanks – I hear the “Not yet…” and recognize the veto. Sure, 1 was not followed but noticed. I am blessed – I hear the “But…” and apprehendContinue reading “Resilience”
Resolution (next day repost)
The past year done… offer thanksgiving for grace and blessing. “Gratitude implies appreciation; insists on realization” [1] Resolve anew… breathe life into the soul and be holy whole. Respond anew… answer the should and be a power for good “Thanks works throughout our practice… and make us forget us”[2] Restate anew… nurture zealous youth and serve the TruthContinue reading “Resolution (next day repost)”
Resolution
The past year done… offer thanksgiving for grace and blessing. “Gratitude implies appreciation; insists on realization” [1] Resolve anew… breathe life into the soul and be holy whole. Respond anew… answer the should and be a power for good “Thanks works throughout our practice… and make us forget us”[2] Restate anew… nurture zealous youth and serve the TruthContinue reading “Resolution”
Reparation (next day repost)
The nature of reparation? prayerful hope and preparation. What does that virtue mean? To make up for losses with sincere devotion and needy promotion. “If this virtue of reparation is not exercised it will languish… it is a talent that God demands of us”[1] Ordinary acts of reparation – a witness of good will: DoingContinue reading “Reparation (next day repost)”
Reparation
The nature of reparation? prayerful hope and preparation. What does that virtue mean? To make up for losses with sincere devotion and needy promotion. “If this virtue of reparation is not exercised it will languish… it is a talent that God demands of us”[1] Ordinary acts of reparation – a witness of good will: DoingContinue reading “Reparation”
marginalized (next day repost)
abandoned and hopeless, left alone and thankless overlooked and useless… unlovely “We labor in the tangled parts of the Vineyard in the midst of those who are furiously hostile”[1] Missionaries sow despite a lack of support – where many are unfriendly, where most are unwelcoming. Embrace the rejected – “What a life to seek such!..Continue reading “marginalized (next day repost)”
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