We can learn much about our own spiritual journeys by observing the interactions Jesus had with people who encountered him. Two examples that have really spoken to me lately are recent Mass readings involving the healing of lepers.
One is from Mark 1:40-42:
A leper came to him and kneeling down begged him and said, “If you [...]
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Lessons from Lepers
Posted in God's Will, Grace, tagged gratitude, healing, Jesus, leper, trust on February 2, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Rejoice Always
Posted in Grace, Love, Virtue, tagged advent, gaudete, light of the world, rejoice on December 14, 2008 | 3 Comments »
Today is Gaudete Sunday – Rejoice Sunday, and the second Mass reading really spoke to my heart this morning. The reading is 1 Thes 5:16-24.
Brothers and sisters: Rejoice always.
If you are walking in obedience to the Lord, you will rejoice always, as joy is one of the fruits of the Holy Spirit. If [...]
The Movie of Your Life
Posted in Conversion, Grace, tagged Conversion, death, forgiveness, Heaven, judgment, mercy, particular judgment on November 8, 2008 | 1 Comment »
“It is hard to become saints, but we don’t want to give up the idea just for that. Let us work steadily, with faith, and in the best way we know how. God sees. God is a good cameraman, and at the judgment he will project the film. See to it that you are good [...]
Rays of Grace
Posted in Grace, tagged Grace, mercy, saint, sainthood on July 15, 2008 | 1 Comment »
One of the most beautiful things on earth to me are rays of sunshine through clouds or trees. Ever since I was a child, each time I see those rays, I’ve thought of Heaven and God. Recently, they’ve also made me ponder His love, mercy, and grace. The image is powerful enough to move me [...]
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