 "Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations ..." - Matthew 28:19
It may be a small waterfall, but it makes a large ripple. You can make a large ripple, too, in the lives of those around you. Let your thoughts, words, and actions exude your Catholic beliefs, feelings, and emotions.
Dear God, strengthen me so I may be a good disciple, enabling me to be a ripple in calm waters and representing You in all circumstances. Amen. TAGS: Inspiration, Prayer  "As a body is one though it has many parts, and all the parts of the body, though many, are one body, so also Christ." - 1 Corinthians 12:12
It's hard to believe that the skinny pillar on the corner is expected to hold up the whole side of the building. What an awesome responsibility! It seems like the weakest point needs to be the strongest point. But somehow it manages to do just that, and it works. We often do the same. We rely on each other, as well we should, as the many make up the whole. Christ has graced the parts, that is, the people, with varied and unique gifts so that together they make up the body (the Church). Whereas the column may look insignificant and ineffective to hold up the building, without it, the building would surely collapse. O God, enable me to know that the gifts and talents you bestowed on me, though seemly so unsubstantial, help to hold up the body of the Church. Amen. TAGS: Prayer, Reflection  "For in the image of God have human beings been made." - Genesis 9:6
The building was being erected block by block. You could see this happening before your eyes. It seemed like one day they were working on the first floor, and the next day they were working on the second floor. Block by block. It's like our spiritual life. Each day we strive to be bigger and stronger than the previous day. In retrospect, it seems like it's day by day. But in reality, it takes a lifetime. Block by block. O God, construct me in your image and likeness. Build me block by block, day by day, until you call me home at the end of my life. Amen. TAGS: Prayer, Reflection  "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways my ways." - Isaiah 55:8
How many times do you want to put yourself in charge as though you are God? You want to take control of the situation, be the leader, change the outcome. You try to reverse the roles, like the mouse and the man in the photo. You'll be the boss, and he'll be the servant. It doesn't work that way. You have heard it said that "I am God, and you are not." Learn to let it go. Resist the temptation to reverse the roles, and it will be freeing. Trust in God and all will be good. O God, help me to live my life with the knowledge that YOU are God, and I am not, and that YOUR ways are always better than my ways. Amen. TAGS: Prayer, Reflection  ... a high-tech cleaning machine! This spider-looking drone was seen power washing rooftops. Using a large nozzle, a long water line, and a remote controller, this drone was swooping left and right, up and down, hosing down the roof. Sure beats a ladder, a sponge, and a bucket of water!
But perhaps it's a little overkill. Sure, roof cleaning can be daunting, but is tackling this job with a drone worth the apparent expense? How often do you encounter a task or a problem, and try to cut it down with a chainsaw instead of just cutting it into small pieces with a knife? Ask God for his help. Ask Him to show you the way: the right, smart, and best way. He won't lead you astray. Guide of My Soul, show me what to do and how to do it. Jesus, I trust in You. Amen. TAGS: Prayer, Story  Heavenly Father, as we begin this New Year, we place our lives, our hopes, and our intentions into Your loving hands.
Grant us the grace to walk closer with Your Son, Jesus Christ, and to remain open to the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Heal our wounds, strengthen our faith, and help us to trust in Your providence in every joy and trial to come. Mary, Mother of God, watch over us and lead us ever closer to Your Son. Saint Joseph, protector and guardian, pray for us as we seek wisdom, peace, and courage. Lord, make this New Year a year of grace, a year of mercy, and a year of blessing. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. TAG: Prayer  "For human beings this is impossible, but for God all things are possible." - Matthew 19:26
Don't think this is what the turtle intended. Somehow he got himself beached on the tree trunk. He either got stuck on an ant hill or just got lost finding his way back to the water. Maybe, though, he has big dreams of being a bear and climbing trees! But he's just a turtle. We all have dreams and hopes and goals. Some want to fly to the moon; others dive to the bottom of the sea. Some want to be CEO of a major corporation; others want to help customers at the local retail store. No dream is too big, too silly, or too outlandish. For they are only dreams, hopes, and goals. Take a plan, add some hope, and mix in loads of faith. With God, all things are possible. Go, Mr. Turtle, run and climb as fast as you can. You have God behind you! Companion God, place me in the situations that will lead me to fulfill my dreams, hopes, and goals according to Your will. Amen. TAGS: Prayer, Reflection  Putting ourselves in different positions can sure change our perspective on things.
Look at these birds. How did they ever get their necks entwined around each other? But if you stepped to the side, and looked at the birds from a different perspective, you would see that they were actually just sitting next to each other without even touching one another. An optical illusion; a matter of perspective. Next time you're in a jam, step away for a bit. When you come back to it, God will give you a whole new perspective, and things will be seen so much different than before. Loving Father, help me to see things as You want me to see them, and not as I want to see them. Amen. TAGS: Prayer, Story  "So whoever is in Christ is a new creation: the old things have passed away; behold, new things have come." - 2 Corinthians 5:17
Found this old, blank check register in the bottom of the drawer. Once a check register, always a check register, right? So it seemed good enough to use. For those who use check registers, you only use them to record checks, deposits and withdrawals in your account. So what difference does it make that the calendars on the back page of the register are from 1984 to 1986? Really? 1984 to 1986? That check register is 40 years old! A generation! But look at that: the 1986 calendar is the same as today's 2025 calendar, so it's relevant for this year! History has a way of repeating itself. The old is made new again. Have hope. Even if you lay low for years, just plodding through life, fallen by sin after sin, and lost along the way, God has a way of reinvigorating you, reigniting you, and bringing you to new life. Allow your "old" to be made "new" again. Thank you, God, for staying with me through my years and giving me the new life that you long for each one of us. Amen. TAGS: Prayer, Story  "Amen, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven." - Matthew 18:3.
The young man rocked his two month old baby in the stroller, back and forth, during the Mass. The child was quiet, not fussy. When it came time for Holy Communion, he cradled the baby in his arms so the little one could receive the Lord's blessing from the priest. As the young man left the church, he stopped at the Holy Water font and traced a wet cross on his baby's forehead. The father had "daddy duty" this day. It was heartwarming to see how the father cherished his child, and wished to give all the blessings the church has to offer his little one. Does not our Father do the same? Do you become quiet so the Lord can embrace you in his arms, and give you all he has to offer? Become like a child and let your Father cherish you. Abba, Father, I long for Your care and Your blessing. Trace the sign of Your love on me. Amen. PHOTO CREDIT: stablediffusionweb.com TAGS: Inspiration, Prayer, Story |
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