On an often narrow Way, Love provides persistent graces, Love confers constant blessings, Love presents us the Truth, which affords sharing of gifts; discernment sees what God sees, detachment hears what God hears, indifference feels what God feels. Pleasant harmony ensues; the canceled are noticed, the ignored are heeded, the rejected are accepted.
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Free
Freedom accepts and creates Unity free does not deny difference Freedom listens and hears Harmony free does not prevent publishing Freedom includes and restores Beauty free does not exclude equally Freedom employs and shares Blessings free does not hinder hiring Freedom yields and produces Fruit free does not coerce compliance
Wisdom
Wisdom hates arrogance and perversity; She loves good judgment and accommodation. Wisdom rules with kindness and mercy; She obeys with change, and amendment. Wisdom loves sincerely and genuinely; She gives honor and prosperity. Wisdom gives me graces and blessings: She satisfies my needs and wants.
Even More Meek and Humble
To truly appreciate Life we need the blessings, we need the lessons of the mystery of Love. “Jesus comes not in a tumult, but as silently as sunshine floods the fields, as sweetly as the flower breathes its perfume” [1] He holds our hands, He wipes our tears, He soothes our hearts, He frees ourContinue reading “Even More Meek and Humble”
Goodness
My God, Why do good things happen to bad people? The common good protects and serves but objectifies. My God, Why do bad things happen to good people? The common good provides law and order but judges without compassion My God, How can I be indifferent regardless ofContinue reading “Goodness”
Detachment
There is a worldly conceit, a love of selfish success, the trappings of façades, the false appeal of trifles. “The world’s joys are bewitching. Its people are appealing. Its counterfeit joys, although shallow, catch many.”[1] So, make acts of thanksgiving for the graces and blessings of holy poverty… Be happy with a humble soul. SavedContinue reading “Detachment”
Detachment
There is a worldly conceit, a love of selfish success, the trappings of façades, the false appeal of trifles. “The world’s joys are bewitching. Its people are appealing. Its counterfeit joys, although shallow, catch many.”[1] So, make acts of thanksgiving for the graces and blessings of holy poverty… Be happy with a humble soul. SavedContinue reading “Detachment”
Countless Blessings (Psalm 104)
My God, You are awesome, You are absolutely adorable. You wrap Yourself in the sunlight’s splendor, You cloak Yourself in the stars’ wonder. When You bring darkness, it becomes night, when You bring light, it becomes day. With the moon, we mark the seasons, with the sun, we rise and rest.Continue reading “Countless Blessings (Psalm 104)”
Tenderness (Psalm 16)
Dear Mother, keep me safe. I rest assured with your protection. “You are my God. without you, there is no goodness.” Your people, who share with us, are wonderful. I take great delight in them. Those who worship other gods have troubled hearts. I will not make sacrifices for those gods..Continue reading “Tenderness (Psalm 16)”
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