Think of one word that you want to keep in mind everyday as your resolution.
My word is Presence. Presence to my God, others and myself.
Being as totally present in the moment as I can Be
Wednesday, January 1, 2014
NEW YEARS RESOLUTION
Think of one word that you want to keep in mind everyday as your resolution.
My word is Presence. Presence to my God, others and myself.
Being as totally present in the moment as I can Be
Sunday, December 29, 2013
Holy family
Today we hear the story of the holy family. Of course mine was holy as well.
My mom and dad did the best they could during the depression and WWII to keep me safe and give me the basics. Yes, we had warts too. Sometimes we focus on the warts too much and don't see the goodness, the kindness the good intent of their actions.
I pray today as we listen to the story of the holy family we think of the wholesome things that are good about our families and thank God for them.
My mom and dad did the best they could during the depression and WWII to keep me safe and give me the basics. Yes, we had warts too. Sometimes we focus on the warts too much and don't see the goodness, the kindness the good intent of their actions.
I pray today as we listen to the story of the holy family we think of the wholesome things that are good about our families and thank God for them.
Sunday, December 22, 2013
Sign from God
Today we hear of sign from God in his dream which directed Joseph in the way he should go regarding his pregnant Mary.
How often we ask God for signs to show us the way to go or a decision to be made or just to know God is there?
Asking for signs is very Franciscan way. Francis was often noted to be asking God for a sign either coming from his friends, Clare or the Bible.
What signs do you need from God this week? If you receive them will you be like Joseph and do what was revealed to you either in your dream as was the case with Joseph or by your friends?
How often we ask God for signs to show us the way to go or a decision to be made or just to know God is there?
Asking for signs is very Franciscan way. Francis was often noted to be asking God for a sign either coming from his friends, Clare or the Bible.
What signs do you need from God this week? If you receive them will you be like Joseph and do what was revealed to you either in your dream as was the case with Joseph or by your friends?
Friday, November 29, 2013
ADVENT TIME OF WAITING
Waiting is not something we are particularly good at. The people of old waited for centuries for the savior to come.
I am sure you as I have waited for God's answer to a prayer, a hope a dream. Years later we realized God came in God's time and in our readiness to receive God's answer for us.
During this time of Advent in preparation for Christ coming in to our life more fully as the answer to our prayer, hope and dreams, may we learn to slow down, to wait and to listen for Gods direction to each of us individually.
Sunday, November 10, 2013
Life after death
It has been a very emotional week for me. some days very draining others rejoicing.
I was saddened by the unexpected death of a Sister friend. She was out to lunch with friends and started not to feel good. she asked them to take her home, instead she said to the hospital. To the Ed she went and after 30 min or more was unresponsive with a massive bleed in her brain. As I mourn her passing I ask myself did she really do what she always wanted to do?
An Thursday's I help pack back packs for Blessing in Back Pack program which provides food for children for the weekend who are eligible for meal program during the week. this past week we packed 175 for 3 schools. Now I grew up during the WWII when we had food stamps and limited ability to get sugar etc but we were never hungry. What has happened in our world that we need now feed the children. I asked how old are the youngest that will receive these food back packs, kindergarten.
I had a husband of a friend of mine get the news he has stage 4 lymphoma and is now on aggressive chemotherapy. She is trying to grasp it all. He continues to want to work, rather then stay home and feel sorry for himself. What a blow. How did this happen, what was not noticed is the question.
Oh yes another friend had a little baby boy, somewhat early but healthy. He is so cute. they both went home this past week.
So it is with rhythm of life. Keep them all in your prayers.
Today in the scripture we hear of the Resurrection where all will be made whole again. Thank you Jesus for making this possible.
In the meantime may we live in relationship with Jesus in the other.
I was saddened by the unexpected death of a Sister friend. She was out to lunch with friends and started not to feel good. she asked them to take her home, instead she said to the hospital. To the Ed she went and after 30 min or more was unresponsive with a massive bleed in her brain. As I mourn her passing I ask myself did she really do what she always wanted to do?
An Thursday's I help pack back packs for Blessing in Back Pack program which provides food for children for the weekend who are eligible for meal program during the week. this past week we packed 175 for 3 schools. Now I grew up during the WWII when we had food stamps and limited ability to get sugar etc but we were never hungry. What has happened in our world that we need now feed the children. I asked how old are the youngest that will receive these food back packs, kindergarten.
I had a husband of a friend of mine get the news he has stage 4 lymphoma and is now on aggressive chemotherapy. She is trying to grasp it all. He continues to want to work, rather then stay home and feel sorry for himself. What a blow. How did this happen, what was not noticed is the question.
Oh yes another friend had a little baby boy, somewhat early but healthy. He is so cute. they both went home this past week.
So it is with rhythm of life. Keep them all in your prayers.
Today in the scripture we hear of the Resurrection where all will be made whole again. Thank you Jesus for making this possible.
In the meantime may we live in relationship with Jesus in the other.
Sunday, October 13, 2013
THANKFULNESS
Today's scripture stories are all about being grateful and giving thanks for what God has done for us.
Naaman experienced healing in a strange way, just bathe in the river and you will be healed of your leprosy. Often God asks us to do things that seem strange to us to achieve wholeness. Thankfully we do not have the disease of leprosy but often we do hold on to ideas and resentments that make us sick. May we let go of the things that keep us from God's simple directions to us to achieve fuller healing in our lives.
Being thankful for the simple things of life are a choice. Another story of today is the one of the 10 lepers only one came back to say thank you and he was one that was not accepted by those in his day.
How so very hard it is for us to say thank you when we have to go back out of our way to do so.
This week I pray we are aware of the little things God does for us and to say thank you.
Naaman experienced healing in a strange way, just bathe in the river and you will be healed of your leprosy. Often God asks us to do things that seem strange to us to achieve wholeness. Thankfully we do not have the disease of leprosy but often we do hold on to ideas and resentments that make us sick. May we let go of the things that keep us from God's simple directions to us to achieve fuller healing in our lives.
Being thankful for the simple things of life are a choice. Another story of today is the one of the 10 lepers only one came back to say thank you and he was one that was not accepted by those in his day.
How so very hard it is for us to say thank you when we have to go back out of our way to do so.
This week I pray we are aware of the little things God does for us and to say thank you.
Sunday, September 1, 2013
FALL SEASON
Today as I changed the calendar the thought came to me Oh my it is beginning the fall season.
This time of the year brings many changes to mind.
As the day went on I found myself thinking what season am I in?
I remembered the reading in Ecclesiastes 3 "There is a season for everything, a time for every occupation under heavens." " A time for searching, a time for throwing away, a time for keeping"and other times are mentioned.
I believe I am in the season of Fall in my life. I am not sure what that all means but it certainly is a time for searching, throwing away and deciding what I need to keep of my life's journey. It is a time for many things.
Then I thought maybe I am in the season of Winter and don't know it. What difference would that make in how I live each day. Answer if none. No matter what season I am in I depend upon God for daily guidance, support, friendship and love.
In prayer today and reading the scripture for the day, Tobit says Give in proportion to what you own. I don't believe I won anything but all is gift from God. Am I willing to give it in proportion to what I have received. " A time for giving"
In first reading today, Sirach says "conduct your affairs with humility and you will be loved greater than the giver of gifts" I often find myself asking what does it mean to be humble? Paul answered me in his reflection today by stating "God is the judge of all" Servant leadership keeps me grounded so I can be humble in my relationships with others.
Jesus today challenges me to look a who are my friends, do I have a personal relationship with anyone who is disadvantaged, broken, those who don't see thing as I might see them?
A lot for me to think about and continue to reflect on by just turning the calendar to a new month.
Have you thought about what season are you in?
This time of the year brings many changes to mind.
As the day went on I found myself thinking what season am I in?
I remembered the reading in Ecclesiastes 3 "There is a season for everything, a time for every occupation under heavens." " A time for searching, a time for throwing away, a time for keeping"and other times are mentioned.
I believe I am in the season of Fall in my life. I am not sure what that all means but it certainly is a time for searching, throwing away and deciding what I need to keep of my life's journey. It is a time for many things.
Then I thought maybe I am in the season of Winter and don't know it. What difference would that make in how I live each day. Answer if none. No matter what season I am in I depend upon God for daily guidance, support, friendship and love.
In prayer today and reading the scripture for the day, Tobit says Give in proportion to what you own. I don't believe I won anything but all is gift from God. Am I willing to give it in proportion to what I have received. " A time for giving"
In first reading today, Sirach says "conduct your affairs with humility and you will be loved greater than the giver of gifts" I often find myself asking what does it mean to be humble? Paul answered me in his reflection today by stating "God is the judge of all" Servant leadership keeps me grounded so I can be humble in my relationships with others.
Jesus today challenges me to look a who are my friends, do I have a personal relationship with anyone who is disadvantaged, broken, those who don't see thing as I might see them?
A lot for me to think about and continue to reflect on by just turning the calendar to a new month.
Have you thought about what season are you in?
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