"Be perfect, just as your heavenly Father is perfect." (Matthew 5:48)

Sunday, July 3, 2016

The Lord

        Communion experience. There is nothing so beautiful, so inspiring, so satisfying as the Lord himself. If only you realize this truth, you'd drop everything and run to him!

Good Enough?

        We are good enough only after God has made us good.

Unbalance

        If you do not know Jesus, you have no idea how infinitely better you would feel should you know him. If you know Jesus, you already know how awful it was when you didn't have him.

On Feeling Sorow

        If the Lord feels sorrow, we must not attempt to "take over" his sorrow nor worry for him. What we need to do is to be sorrowful along with him, for we must remain in him always.       

Being Like the Apostles

        I attended Sunday Mass at Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in Los Angeles. The Lord made me see that he could make us feel how St. Paul and the Apostles felt about him if we so desired.

Saturday, July 2, 2016

Forming Strong Bonds

        God is a relationship builder. All bonds formed without him will fall apart in time, but all bonds formed by him will last forever. Union with God is the strongest possible bond, making all saints one in the Lord. It is in this relationship that we become super-strong. 

Thursday, June 30, 2016

Our Duties to God

        God is to be praised, worshipped, thanked, and adored; but most of all, he is to be loved.

Loving Explained

        God by his nature loves us; we love others because he loves us.

To Be Exalted by God

        Praise God diligently and he will lift you up high.

Real Presence

        It is the Holy Eucharist I have consumed that makes me aware of the presence of Jesus within me.

Wednesday, June 29, 2016

Have Theories but No God

       It saddens me to see so many people spending so much time theorizing how they could maximize their profits in investing in, say real estate, what they should look for in shopping for a certain product, how best to grow plants, what to eat to stay healthy and live longer, etc. What good is it if you know all the theories, but not God?   

Tuesday, June 28, 2016

Suffering Intention

        To want to suffer for God is not the same as to be willing to suffer for him. The former is ego-oriented, while the latter shows your abandonment in him, pleasing him much more.       

Monday, June 27, 2016

Watching What We Say

        Never say anything that can possibly hurt another person's feelings, even if your intention is just to tease a little bit. It follows that you should also not yell at anyone in your own family. Then both you and the world will have more peace.

Returning Son or Daughter

        When you live for God alone, you have returned to the Father.

Communion of Saints

      I got back home late yesterday and am happy to have resumed attending morning Mass. I shall predate each post to reflect the day on which I received the insight. 
         Since your God is my God and your Savior is my Savior, we have communion of saints. United in God as one and we are never alone again ~ such a beautiful thing!

Sunday, June 26, 2016

*Special Joy of Sharing

        It's almost 1:30 a.m. The moon shines brightly outside. Normally, I would be sound asleep in bed, but I was awake and speaking to the Lord in the quiet of the early morning. Everything came straight out from my heart ~ petitions, longings, prayers for others, etc. There was this complete openness and trust between us and I sensed a special, beautiful joy. How privileged I am! 

Saturday, June 25, 2016

Jesus, Surprise of My Life

        Communion experience. I received the Holy Eucharist, and the Lord completely fulfilled my desire, joy overflowing my heart. I couldn't imagine that I could be happier!

Sweet Power of God

        I have already tasted the freedom, peace, and joy of Christ. Today he added another ingredient: sweetness. Every word from him is sweet to the ear. And it's as if everything about him has a fragrance to it too. Such is the power of God.