(Pearls from Hermes) Realizing attraction, fulfilling romance, achieving harmony, Love takes optimism. “ She seizes him and kisses him, and with impudence she says, ‘I had to make sacrifices, today, I have made my vows.’ ” [1] The body cannot go without nutrition The mind cannot go without stimulation But, the spiritual effect of loveContinue reading “VI The Lovers”
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Eucharist (next day repost)
Corpus Christi – a day of the Blessed Sacrament, a day of the Holy Eucharist. a day of Love. a day of Reparation, a day of Faith “Jesus loves to be remembered and His love magnifies what is done for the love of Him.”[1] Yes, a loving act of faith Brings a quick response from JesusContinue reading “Eucharist (next day repost)”
Eucharist
Corpus Christi – a day of the Blessed Sacrament, a day of the Holy Eucharist. a day of Love. a day of Reparation, a day of Faith “Jesus loves to be remembered and His love magnifies what is done for the love of Him.”[1] Yes, a loving act of faith Brings a quick response from JesusContinue reading “Eucharist”
Emmaus (next day repost)
“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)”
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”
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