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Who would have ever thunk that we could think such ineffable ideas and humble thoughts leading us to holiness and desiring for the beauty of Truth. No wonder he and we must once again confess that all our hopes lie only in God’s great gift of mercy.
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hschuyler
posted in Personal Reflections
on May 29th, 2024 at 1:19
Reflection given at St. Joseph Church in Ogden UT - Giving up all for the sake of the Gospel - Mark 10:28-31
Reflection for the Tuesday the Eight week of Ordinary TimeGiving up all for the sake of the GospelMay 28, 2024Mark 10:28-31My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, today's Gospel reading…
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on May 28th, 2024 at 21:01
The Sojourning Exile
I have toiled for gain, but in vain.My plans are foiled, and my hands are soiled.I have lain in pain and stumble in shame.My frame is coiled and my flesh struggles like a…
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hazcompat
posted in Personal Reflections
on May 28th, 2024 at 20:00
Angela of Foligno
Ofttimes doth God work within the soul in many marvelous ways, which none save He alone could perform. Sometimes the soul is suddenly exalted unto God with such joy that, if…
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Fr John Crean
posted in Personal Reflections
on May 28th, 2024 at 12:34
Fr John Crean on Office of Readings for Tuesday in the 8th week of Ordinary Time on May 28th, 2024 at 11:54
St Augustine's words are always a helpful reminder to bring us back when we have strayed. The longer we stay away from God's presence, the harder it is to get…
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Rusty
replied to Steadfast Faith
on May 28th, 2024 at 11:40
Dear Holy Spirit - I SeekAcceptance - I seek to be accepted by others for where I am and who I am.Action - I seek to put action into my faith.Appreciation - I seek to appreciate the value of others and my life.Blessing - I seek to bless others as I receive blessings.Blameless Life - I seek to lead a blameless life.Clarity - I seek clarity in my thoughts.Comfort - I seek to comfort others as I receive comfort.Courage - I seek the courage to change those things I can.Deliverance - I seek deliverance from all my sins.Discernment - I seek to discern all thoughts. Do they glorify God or Satan?Encouragement - I seek to encourage others as I receive encouragement.Faith - I seek to grow my Faith in God.Focus - I seek to remain focused on my daily tasks.Forgiveness - I seek to offer forgiveness as I receive forgiveness.Grace - I seek to extend grace to others as I receive grace.Guidance - I seek your guidance - be a lamp unto my path.Harmony - I seek harmony in all my relationships.Honesty - I seek to remain honest.Humility - I seek to stay humble.Integrity - I seek to live a life of integrity.Joy - I seek to find joy in all I do.Knowledge - I seek to grow my knowledge of God every day.Listen - I seek to listen to God’s word for me and that of other godly persons.Love - I seek to show selfless love, care for others, and be loved selflessly.Meditation - I seek to meditate on the reading and hearing of God’s word,Mercy - I seek to extend mercy to others as I receive mercy.Patience - I seek patience while waiting to know God’s will for me.Peace - I seek peace in all ways. Peace in my family.Perseverance - I seek to persevere despite difficulties and obstacles.Praise - I seek to praise and give thanks to God.Prosperity - I seek prosperity in all I do.Quality - I seek to spend quality time with others.Rest - I seek rest to remain alert in life and my service to God.Righteousness - I seek to live a righteous life.Self-Control - I seek self-control in my decisions.Selflessness - I seek less of me and more of God.Serenity - I seek serenity in those things I cannot change at this time or forever,Strength - I seek strength in my tasks and follow God’s will.Trust - I seek to build trust with others.Truth - I seek to be truthful as I seek truth in others.Unity - I seek unity. The Holy Spirit unites the family.Victory - I seek victory with God’s help in all I do.Vision - I seek to know God’s vision for me.Will - I seek to know God’s will for me.Wisdom - I seek the wisdom to follow the path I must take to peace in my life.Yoke - I seek to take God’s yoke upon me.Zeal - I seek to be zealous and boastful about how God has worked his power in my life.
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Doris Rempel
replied to Follow the Desires of your Heart
on May 28th, 2024 at 8:54
Thank you for those words. your wisdom in appreciated. reminding us that the desires of the heart need to be maintaining a closeness with God . we so need these words.I am so privileged to be among this community of Gods love.
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Kelley Monaghan
replied to Steadfast Faith
on May 28th, 2024 at 7:44
Wow! What an aspiration! thank you for going to all the trouble to list them! I think I will pray them too.
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wendy Rodriguez-Baiyewu
replied to Follow the Desires of your Heart
on May 28th, 2024 at 5:05
Very beautiful reflection today, this brings me much needed peace in the midst of my chaotic life! Also brings to mind the Hymn for Lauds of Pentecost and the Sequence of Pentecost! O most Blessed Light, come into our hearts, without your strength, there is nothing in man………………
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Matthew Taylor
replied to Follow the Desires of your Heart
on May 28th, 2024 at 4:42
Thank you for your comment The desires of your heart. It brought to mind Psalm 37 v 3-4 Trust in the Lord, and good. Dwell in the land and feed on His Faithfulness. Delight yourself also in The Lord and He shall give you the desires of your heart. I now realize The Lord Jesus will replace my desires with His....The Lord bless and keep you....
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hschuyler
posted in Personal Reflections
on May 27th, 2024 at 12:44
Reflection on the Rich Man and the Kingdom of Heaven given at St. Joseph parish in Ogen UT by Deacon Schuyler based on a homily by Pope John Paul II
Monday of the Eighth Week in Ordinary TimeThe rich man and the Kingdom of HeavenMark 10:17-27My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, today's Gospel reading presents us with a profound…
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S V
replied to Conversion
on May 27th, 2024 at 12:36
suggestion only - highly recommend When Harry Became Sally by Ryan T Anderson. Also recommend Journey Home conversion stories on EWTN.
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