(A reflection on Phil 1:21)
A life without Christ
is a life without value.
It is He alone who frees us
from guilt and sin.
He gives us the Divine life of grace
and introduces us to communion with the Father,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit.
But this new life in Christ is possible
only when the old sinful self,
which leads us to perdition,
is completely dead.
Prayer: My Sweet Jesus, for You I live, and for You I die. Jesus, I am Yours in life and in death. Amen.
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
God loves us abundantly!
God loves us abundantly!
He created us and the whole universe out of love and for love. Throughout all of history God has always shown us this love by His presence and guidance. The stories of the Bible are not just "stories". They are the evidence of God's unconditional love and the promise of His fidelity. They are meant to lead us to Him, to believe and trust in Him, and to live in the knowledge of His love. "For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him may not perish but may have eternal life." (John 3:16).
These words reassure us of God's generosity and His desire to save us. He wants us to be united to Him forever, and to live with one another in a bond of unity, love and peace.
Jesus loves us abundantly!
If He had shed only one drop of His Precious Blood, it would have been enough to save us. But He wanted to show the depth of His love for us. In obedience to His Father, Jesus shed ALL His Blood! This is the abundance of God's love! Jesus suffered the most painful and cruel death to save us. The mystery of the Passion, Death and Resurrection of Christ, is all about LOVE - ABUNDANT LOVE! Nothing was spared. He gave all He had - for each and every one of us! No matter what circumstances and difficulties we may be facing at any time in our lives, we are never alone. The Eucharist is given to us so that we can remain united to Jesus who says, "I am the Bread of Life. Whoever comes to me will never hunger, whoever believes in me will never thirst." (John 6:35)
As we conclude this "Year for Priests", let us continue to pray for our bishops, priests and deacons. They need our gratitude and encouragement. They have been chosen by God to bring Christ to our world. Let us love and support these men who are God's instruments and witnesses of hope, reconciliation and peace. May we discover anew the gift of true Presence in the Eucharist, which our priests provide for us. May we find in this Sacrament, the nourishment and strength for our daily lives, in order to experience fully, our union with our God who loves us abundantly!
Let us bring to our encounter with Jesus, present in the Holy Eucharist, all our fears, all our concerns, all our hopes, all our desires to love and be loved. Above all, let us be truly grateful for this abundant Gift of Love!!! As we celebrate the solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ on June 6th, we give thanks and praise to God for His abundant Love for us!!!
He created us and the whole universe out of love and for love. Throughout all of history God has always shown us this love by His presence and guidance. The stories of the Bible are not just "stories". They are the evidence of God's unconditional love and the promise of His fidelity. They are meant to lead us to Him, to believe and trust in Him, and to live in the knowledge of His love. "For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him may not perish but may have eternal life." (John 3:16).
These words reassure us of God's generosity and His desire to save us. He wants us to be united to Him forever, and to live with one another in a bond of unity, love and peace.
Jesus loves us abundantly!
If He had shed only one drop of His Precious Blood, it would have been enough to save us. But He wanted to show the depth of His love for us. In obedience to His Father, Jesus shed ALL His Blood! This is the abundance of God's love! Jesus suffered the most painful and cruel death to save us. The mystery of the Passion, Death and Resurrection of Christ, is all about LOVE - ABUNDANT LOVE! Nothing was spared. He gave all He had - for each and every one of us! No matter what circumstances and difficulties we may be facing at any time in our lives, we are never alone. The Eucharist is given to us so that we can remain united to Jesus who says, "I am the Bread of Life. Whoever comes to me will never hunger, whoever believes in me will never thirst." (John 6:35)
As we conclude this "Year for Priests", let us continue to pray for our bishops, priests and deacons. They need our gratitude and encouragement. They have been chosen by God to bring Christ to our world. Let us love and support these men who are God's instruments and witnesses of hope, reconciliation and peace. May we discover anew the gift of true Presence in the Eucharist, which our priests provide for us. May we find in this Sacrament, the nourishment and strength for our daily lives, in order to experience fully, our union with our God who loves us abundantly!
Let us bring to our encounter with Jesus, present in the Holy Eucharist, all our fears, all our concerns, all our hopes, all our desires to love and be loved. Above all, let us be truly grateful for this abundant Gift of Love!!! As we celebrate the solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ on June 6th, we give thanks and praise to God for His abundant Love for us!!!
Friday, May 28, 2010
Come to Me, all you who labor…
(A reflection on Mt.11:28)
In the midst of life’s burdens there is one comfort only; the immense depth of God’s love poured out that renews us, even when human comfort falls short.
The only thing the Lord asks is that we go to Him. Why then do I go to creatures and not to Him?
Prayer: Most loving Savior, let me find in You, everything that I need for my soul and body. Amen.
In the midst of life’s burdens there is one comfort only; the immense depth of God’s love poured out that renews us, even when human comfort falls short.
The only thing the Lord asks is that we go to Him. Why then do I go to creatures and not to Him?
Prayer: Most loving Savior, let me find in You, everything that I need for my soul and body. Amen.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
In hope we were saved
(A reflection on Romans 8:24)
The consequences of sin have not yet been eliminated; the powers of darkness are always at work in this life. We have not arrived at our destination but are still on our way.
Yet in the night of our weakness there shines a brilliant light. This brilliant light of hope is the hope that God Himself will perfect in His faithful, the work that He has begun in us.
Prayer: Lord Jesus Christ, let Your perfect grace supply everything that I lack. Amen.
The consequences of sin have not yet been eliminated; the powers of darkness are always at work in this life. We have not arrived at our destination but are still on our way.
Yet in the night of our weakness there shines a brilliant light. This brilliant light of hope is the hope that God Himself will perfect in His faithful, the work that He has begun in us.
Prayer: Lord Jesus Christ, let Your perfect grace supply everything that I lack. Amen.
Thursday, May 13, 2010
The one who sows bountifully
(a reflection based on 2 Cor 9:6)
The one who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully...
We must never think of our personal benefit when we give. God pays back in a truly royal manner what a disinterested love gives...
Prayer: Lord, I want to love You and love my neighbor for Your sake, because You are the highest, the most loving good. Amen.
The one who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully...
We must never think of our personal benefit when we give. God pays back in a truly royal manner what a disinterested love gives...
Prayer: Lord, I want to love You and love my neighbor for Your sake, because You are the highest, the most loving good. Amen.
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