Goal of Living

         Today is the Memorial of St. Boniface. This was what the Holy Spirit laid in my heart as I listened to Father M's homily given at morning Mass.

           Our goal of living should be to defend the Lord, his honor and his glory, and not to follow our own ways at all.

Reason for Rejoicing

        In today's Gospel from John 17 at morning Mass, Jesus prayed for those whom the Father had given him. I rejoice for I have also been chosen by the Father to be protected by Christ and made one with him. My name is already written in the book of heaven that awaits me. Christ will be my joy for all eternity.  

Our Mistaken Cognition

        Do you ever think it is normal that God exists forever with no beginning or end and is infinite in every way? We came along when he created us. Being finite, we mistakenly believe that we are the norm and find it hard to perceive (deal with) God. It's high time we wake up and reverse our cognition. Then we'll find it easy (natural) to submit ourselves to the normal God.  

Benefit from Failure

        If you feel you have failed God in some way, do not be discouraged. Express your sorrow to him and let your failure humble you even more.  

Planning the Journey

        As we age, we are aware of the continuous change in our physical appearance and health over the years. It struck me that we should be even more aware of the status of our soul. If we have not grown spiritually to become a more loving person over the span of all our past years, then we risk heading toward a spiritual death. Living the life after Christ enables us to leave the body at the end as the soul heads straight toward God.

Suffering as a Measure

        How unafraid you are of suffering measures how much you trust in Christ. How willingly you are to suffer for him measures how much you love him.

Logical Thinking

        Thought at Mass this morning. Jesus laid down his life for me ~ how could he not possibly take care of me for a single moment and in all things?

Only Way to Live Eternally,

        I came to see clearly that Jesus had come to show us the only way to live eternally. In heaven, we'll be gladly doing his will for all eternity. By believing in him, listening to him, and starting to do his will in this life, we begin to live our eternal life. There is just not another one who can give us such an authentic message in such a clear and assuring way.   

God's Drawing Power

        Communion experience last Sunday. After receiving the Lord in the Holy Eucharist, I wanted him to totally consume me with his love so that I exist no longer on my own but in him alone. Such is the drawing power of his love.  

Beauty in Letting Go

        Letting yourself go completely always yields the best results. Watch an artist perform and this becomes obvious. When we live for God, we also look the best to him when we completely let ourselves go, and we'll feel good ourselves too, knowing that God is pleased with us..