As long as money is more important to you than God, you are not free.
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Describing God
During Mass today, I just felt that God is a pearl, a great treasure, priceless and most precious ~ somehow it doesn't sound quite right. That's because there are just no adequate words around to describe how "terrific" God is. "Terrific," another inadequate word.
Eucharistic Feast
Feelings at Eucharistic time: What a feast! What a heavenly banquet! Such intimacy! Such love!
Feeling Safe and Secure
In this morning's Gospel reading from John, Jesus actually prayed to the Father that his disciples might be one as he and the Father are one. Jesus actually protected and guarded them so that none were lost. And he wanted them to share his joy completely. He asked the Father to keep them from the Evil One, consecrated them, and even consecrated himself for them. As one of his disciples, I just feel absolutely safe in his protection and secure under his watch.
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Total Immersion in God
Don't just test the water with your fingertip or dip only your hand in it. If that water is the Lord our God, jump all the way in and let it cleanse, soothe, and heal you.
Surrender Unceasingly
This morning during prayer before Mass, the sacrament of holy orders came into my mind. I could picture those ready to be ordained lying prostrate on the ground in total submission. And I thought that it would be nice to submit ourselves like that before we think each thought, say each word, and perform each deed. This would be a great way to practice surrendering to God. Like praying unceasingly, we also surrender unceasingly.
Monday, June 6, 2011
Reason to Believe in Jesus
From John 16, today's Gospel reading, we learn that the disciples, having seen the many wonders Jesus had performed, heard his many discourses, and discovered that Jesus knew everything, finally came to believe that he came from God. I have not met Jesus in person, but this testimony from the disciples is plenty good enough for me to believe likewise.
God Is Awesome
This morning as I kneeled and prayed facing the altar before Mass began, I trembled because I sense the awesomeness of God. This is the God whose magnificence, beauty, generosity, and mercy are beyond our comprehension. I was overwhelmed, yet there was no fear as his love came right through. With such an awesome Father, we can surely become awesome as children too.
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