Pentecost reminder of gifts given for good of all

Recently have you been aware of your gifts? Can you share what gifts you have been given?

For example, I am aware I have the gift of justice, compassion and listening.

Today we celebrate Pentecost. The remembering when the Holy Spirit came down upon the apostles as Jesus had promised.

In todays reading St. Paul mentions that there are a variety of gifts given to each of us for the purpose of service to others. This means these gifts are not for us alone but for service to others.

On some days I am sure we really dont feel like being of service to anyone. At these times we need to ask the Holy Spirit to come and strengthen us and refresh us.

Tomorrow we celebrate Memorial day a day in which we remember those who gave their lives that we may be free to give our gifts for others.

Come Holy Spirit and strengthen us, fill our hearts with the Love of God that we can do what each of us can do to make this world a better world.
May we realize we all have gifts, different but all the same for the good of all. No one gift is better than the other.

The greatest gift is to lay down ones life that others may have life

Longed for long weekend

1st really long weekend where we are out and about. Some I heard are camping, swimming, fishing, or just sitting on the deck with a cup of coffee and enjoying the weekend.

I prayed you all were safe in the storms of yesterday.

As we begin the real summer, with kids out of school I offer a prayer

A Summer Prayer

 

 
 

Long warm days...
The pace of life slows...
A time for picnics and rest in the shade...
Lord,
help me to rest awhile in the cooling shade of your presence.
Slow down my restless heart and fill me with gentle compassion for all your people.
Amen.

  Enjoy the weekend in whatever you are doing, wherever you are. Blessings to you and all those you love

God's day of rest

Today is God's rest. Thank you God for your forethought for us crazy treadmill people of yours.

A day to mediate, enjoy creation, look at the flowers planted yesterday, day to remember to pray for the many who asked for prayers last week.

Oh, St. Francis, pray for me. The birds were singing so much this morning outside my window they woke me up to their chorus. A true symphony. Yes, after I woke up I did enjoy it. Plenty of people in the world do not have the pleasure of hearing birds sing, watching them at the feeders and noticing the variety of their colors.

If I listen carefully I believe, I can hear the grass grow. Our new tree is sprouting its leaves. Creation is praising their Creator by being just who they are.

How about us?

Bloom where you are planted

Planning on planting our flowers this weekend. Last year we waited until end of May and all the flowers we wanted were gone. So off we are this weekend to prepare earth, weed removal(yuck) and planting.
I am so happy to see the day lilies come up and the iris blooming. It is a wonderful time of the year for watching the earth come alive again after the winters rest.
There is a saying bloom where you are planted.

Perhaps there are a few weeds to extract as well without damaging the new growth. Sometimes it takes discernment to know if the weeds should be removed or is that God's job. With God's help we can bloom in any situations.

Our role in plan of God

Today in the Catholic Church  we celebrate the feast of Ascension which is Jesus leaving this earth and going to the Father.
Why are you looking up?
Get about the work I left you to do. It was a invitation to all of us.

We all have a gift to let others know God's love for them that he sent Jesus to be among us to show us the Love of God.
Each day there is an opportunity to let someone know of God's love for us and that they may experience the same for themselves.
In many countries it is a holiday, some places have processions, and other ways they celebrate this feast.
Perhaps we have lost some of the tradition that our ancestors had in this regard.
Are we too driven to work, be busy that we have lost the ability to take time to celebrate? I for myself miss some of the older traditions.
Are you aware of any traditions your grandparents had that you might to practice in your life?

"Jesus said I am going to prepare a place for you."

St Theresa of the Little flower said in heaven there are many mansions.

I decided I didn't want to be on the porch!! What is your aspiration?

I CALL YOU FRIENDS

In today's scripture Jesus says I call you friends. What does it mean to have a friend?  How is it different than an acquaintance? For you where does Jesus fit in this definition?

A friend is someone we feel free to say what we think and feel. One who we share our joys, frustrations and bumps and bruises.

A friend is someone who will tell us the truth, not sugar coat it for us. One who is interested in our growth.

We in turn are the same for them.

Of course we know this doesn't happen overnight, it takes time, tending, care and concern.

Our relationship with God is no different if we want to be God's friend. Jesus tells us today that God has offered friendship to us.

It is up to us to take the time to share, to be open and honest.

We also can ask God show me today who you would like me to extend your love to.

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY

Happy Mothers day to all mothers and those who although not physical mothers act as mothers to so many.

It is a great day to say thank you for your guidance, love, good example and patience. For not killing us although you probably thought about it many times.

 For being the first one to talk to us even before we were born.

There is no way we can adequately thank you. May we continue to be all you dreamed we ccould be and pray that we give honor to your name.

May we never forget the little sayings you had, the stories and example you gave us.