Had these thoughts this morning. If you're already in heaven and look back on your life on earth, I am positive that you will see that all the things to which you were attached on earth were burdens and will not ever want them again. So the time to be detached from them is now, on earth, just to lighten the baggage on your way to heaven.
Friday, April 29, 2011
Thursday, April 28, 2011
It's All About Love
At Holy Communion time at Mass, I realized that it's all about love. God enters me because he loves me; I receive him because I love him. When you live for love and live in love, sin cannot exist. Where God shines, darkness cannot be. Bask in God's love and enjoy it to the fullest.
Only One Extraordinary God
Since I am already a believer, all things about Jesus ~ the early prophecies, the coming of the Lord, his life, the fulfillment of the prophecies, how he transforms others... ~ fit together perfectly. If you are not a believer yet, I dare say that if you remain objective and open, you will find that Jesus is the true God. If you think that some of the things about him are incredible, that's because he is an incredible God! Would you rather look for an ordinary God?
What We Are to Fulfill
In today's Gospel reading from Luke 24, Jesus showed up in the midst of his disciples after his Resurrection, showed them his hands and feet and pointed out that everything written about him in the law of Moses and in the prophets and psalms must be fulfilled. He had pointed out earlier again and again that he came to fulfill what is written. While our mission may not be as specific as the Lord's, it is totally clear that we should do God's will always. Let us remember that this is what we are here to fulfill.
The Eucharist Refreshes the Soul
I took a shower before going to Mass, so I felt clean and freshened, still feeling the tingle from the shower water at Mass. Then I knew that now the Holy Spirit was going to cleanse and refresh my soul as well.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Surrender, a Good Word
The word "surrender" can have unpleasant connotations. You think of surrendering to your enemy, loosing your freedom, etc. But this is being unfair to the word. Think of surrendering to God. Now you have reconciled to your maker, you are home, you experience true freedom, you have secured eternal life, and much more. Here, surrendering leads to all the good things.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Humility for Finding God
To be able to "see" or understand God, humility is absolutely necessary. It's like having the right password when you want to get on a website. Otherwise, you can have eyes but still do not see; a mind but still do not comprehend. That's why many who possess knowledge of the world and/or want to be masters on their own do not let themselves go; instead they keep doubting, questioning... and never get to know or come closer to God. They make it hard for themselves.
Receiving Jesus Again
At Mass today, the thought that Jesus was going to enter me again overwhelmed me. He had already filled me to the brim and showered me with graces. His love had been crushing and I remained unworthy. It all seemed so lopsided. Nevertheless, how could I possibly turn him away? I had gone beyond the point of no-return, with great joy.
Monday, April 25, 2011
The Bottom Line
Watched part of a TV program on Bible study. The thought that came to me was that studying the Scriptures can help one understand and appreciate his faith, but if all that knowledge does not make him love Christ, then it's all wasted effort. As Paul makes it clear in 1 Corinthians 13: "If I have the gift of prophecy and comprehend all mysteries and all knowledge... but don't have love, I am nothing." The bottom line is that loving the Lord must come before all else.
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