In Reading 1 from Romans 8 at Mass today, Paul talks quite a bit about living according to the flesh and living according to the spirit. I went through all that myself, going from darkness to light. Now that I am so joyful living in the light of Christ, I have trouble believing that I was actually that "stupid" to be a slave of sin for so long. I was stupid all right, but it's through God's mercy that I was brought out of slavery into freedom. Just let God take over and your day will just keep getting better and brighter forever (because heaven awaits at the end).
Saturday, October 22, 2011
The Beauty & Perfection of Jesus
This morning during pre-Mass prayer, I sensed the great beauty of Jesus radiating from his perfection. This beauty due to perfection is too profound for words. I just knew that he's all one could desire. The soul enjoys a moment like this more than reading through volumes of spiritual classics.
Friday, October 21, 2011
Humility Still Most Pleasing
After receiving Communion this morning, this picture formed in my mind. Earlier at Mass, I saw that the Lord was my refuge. Now I see that he is a solid, protective wall encircling me with me safe and secure at the center of the circle. Any praises, compliments, flatteries... coming my way simply bounce off the wall and disappear. God loves us already. What pleases him the most is still our humility before him.
God, My Rock and Refuge
The solid feeling I had during prayer before Mass started this morning was that God is absolutely my rock and refuge. I am free to go to him to unload a thousand concerns in my heart and he would gladly listen to them all. Should I slip or stumble and fall, he'll be there to catch me. I lean on him as much as I want and the support will always be there.
Thursday, October 20, 2011
A Lesson in Humility
Muammar Gaddafi was killed today and his demise was wildly celebrated by many Libyans shouting "God is great!" I started to wonder ~ if God loves everyone, would it be OK to rejoice when someone is killed and praise God at the same time? At any rate, the lesson here for us as followers of Christ is that we must learn to read the signs and have the humility to accept God's will, no matter how contrary it may be to our own.
Jesus Is Our Test
In today's Gospel from Luke 12, Jesus told his disciples that he had come to establish division rather than peace on earth. The division is cause by the fact that not everyone will choose good over evil or put his or her faith in Jesus. This is proof that evil exists and Jesus came as a test to challenge us. Faith in the Lord is then made meaningful.
Jesus Is the Bridge
We are sinners, and when God gave us his Divine Son Jesus, he laid down a bridge made of love, linking us to him for us to walk toward him. Those who seek union with God will want to walk all the way to the other end to touch him.
Let Jesus Rule
This morning before Mass began, I felt that Jesus was sitting on a throne ruling from my heart. The weight of his presence gave me a great stability. His ruling will be my guide from now on.
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Go Deep in Christ
Go deep in Jesus and you'll find yourself alone in the most beautiful private world of his perfection. Once you experience that, your whole outlook on life changes and you are free from all the snares, lures, and attractions of the world.
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Don't Miss God
If you cannot find a god that's more loving than the Christian God, then you should grab him while you still can as it's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! You miss him once and you miss him forever.
The Business Christian
From a "business" point of view, a Christian is like a shrewd businessman who has invested wisely for a secure future. His assurance of it is reflected in his present living without fear nor anxiety, fulfilling what Jesus asks of us.
God Planned It All Out
I've been thinking about the Holy Trinity. First, God the Father created all of us out of love. Then Jesus, the Son of God, came into the world to show us just how much God loves us. Finally, after Jesus left our world, God the Holy Spirit descended upon us as the Comforter, transforming us into temples of God. We're assured now that God is always with us.
Monday, October 17, 2011
God Forever Refreshing
On the way home driving earlier, I turned on the radio and Wagner was playing. The piece had plenty nice melodies ensuing one after another. Soon the music became rather predictable and tedium set in. Then I remembered God who stays forever the same, yet he is always refreshing and new.
God's Love
God defines love since he is love. This love is noble, pure, and selfless. No matter what much we offend him, his compassion and pity remain constant, with sorrow but never resentment. This love touches the soul and can melt away all the impurities and dross in the heart. This love liberated the spirit, opening the door to freedom and eternal life. In fact, when with this love we can love him back, love all the saints and holy angels, and love all our neighbors, both good or bad in this world, then we know that God rules in our heart and we are in union with him.
Sunday, October 16, 2011
1,000 Reasons for Turning to God
Every evil you hear about is one more reason (opportunity) for you to go to God to pray for his mercy on us and the whole world. Today I read on BBC News is that every five hours a child dies from abuse or neglect in the US. The latest government figures show an estimated 1,770 children killed as a result of maltreatment in 2009. A recent congressional report concludes that the real number could be nearer 2,500. As a result, America has the worst child abuse record in the industrialized world.
God Is for Transforming Us
Please note that God, Love, will never put fear, hatred, jealousy, anger, impatience, despair, or any other negative feeling in you; he only wants you to have peace and joy. Therefore, if you have negative feelings, they must have originated from you. Ask the Lord to take them away and transform you in the process.
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