First thought at Mass today: Worshipping the Lord God is of central importance; everything else we do must be subject to that. Both intuition and common sense tell us that with God it has to be all or nothing. Christ came and showed that it was to be so. Otherwise, what would be the point of believing in him?
The sharing of my spiritual thoughts and experiences
Friday, November 29, 2024
***Most Grave Matter*****
From today's reading 1 from Revelation 20, we heard that "The dead were judged according to their deeds." This had to be the final judgment, for the Lord does not judge us while we are still alive. So the time on earth is the only time we have to make sure that our deeds will be good enough for our names to appear in the book of life. Otherwise, we'll experience the second death that's eternal, according to the reading.
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
**Opposite Outcomes*
For those who reject Jesus, going to heaven will be most difficult. But for those who follow Jesus, the opposite is true, that is, going to hell is now completely ruled out!
*****God's Rock Solid Assurance***
In today's Gospel reading from Luke 21, Jesus spoke of the coming persecution. He said, "You will be hated by all because of my name, but not a hair on your head will be destroyed. By your perseverance you will secure your lives." How good it is to know that the Lord will protect those who follow him so that their eternal lives will be secure!
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
**Prayer Advice
Before asking for anything from the Lord, enter into as close a relationship as possible with him.
**Basic Truth*
To enter heaven, we need to be free from sin; and only Christ, our creator, can take away our sins.
Monday, November 25, 2024
****Being Captured by LOVE
Communion experience. The Lord cleansed me and peace reigned in my heart. The overwhelming crush of his love came on and seized me. How good it is to be captured by LOVE!
***God Is Forever***
In Matthew 28:20, one of today's Communion antiphons, the resurrected Lord said to the eleven disciples, "Behold, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." Such assurance, so good to hear! God is forever, one we can always trust!
***Today's Joy
Christ has redeemed me from sin thru his love and mercy. Now I am free and on my way to be with him for all eternity! This is an insuppressible joy!
Sunday, November 24, 2024
***Joy of Abandonment***
Communion experience. I remain completely passive, letting the Lord take charge, and my joy is complete.
**Enslavement or Freedom**
In today's Gospel reading from John 18, Jesus admits before Pilate that he is a king, but his kingdom does not belong to this world. If we belong to this world, we become enslaved by it. But if we belong to Christ, we dwell in his kingdom and remain free from all evil influences. It's so very clear.
***Most Generous King***
Today is the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. My first thought was that I could ask of him for anything that's good for me from his inexhaustible riches and it's mine!
Friday, November 22, 2024
**Total Fulfillment*
Communion experience. Psalm 23.1: The LORD is my shepherd; there is nothing I lack. That is totally fulfilled!
***The Lord Most Sweet***
Today's psalm response from Psalm 119: How Sweet to my taste is your promise. We normally see the Lord as one who is almighty, holy, splendid, magnanimous, etc., but he is also sweet. To me, his voice and his words spoken always with great love are all most sweet!
Thursday, November 21, 2024
**Calling on the Lord*
Communion experience. i called on the Lord, not to ask for help, but to express my gratitude and joy for having saved me.
**We Are Sombody*
Today is Memorial of the Presentation of the Virgin Mary. God choosing to have his Son born through Mary, a human, shows how how highly he regards us.
***In God's Eyes*
1 Corinthians 3.19: The wisdom of this world is foolishness in the eyes of God. In the same vein, I dare say that "Relative to Christ, the absolute truth, we are all phonies."