A pure and contrite heart
Oh Lord, instill in us a heart that is contrite, tender, and complete Open our eyes to see the sins we are not aware of, and keep You in mind Grant us a pure and willing spirit to love You at our best Or let not my undeserving soul see the light of day or […]
Broken Windows
The broken window is a criminology term indicating all things must be investigated A broken window can be the start of worse crimes to come In the same way, if unfaithful in the little things, we can be in the big ones (Luke 16:10) That is because sin is progressive, and the consequences get worse […]
Perseverance
When we embrace penance, prayer, and suffering, we are a true man The words of Saint Francis, who was misjudged in his times Deemed to be out of His mind and called a madman, it did not deter his faith Often, when we don’t understand that which we have not experienced Not aware of growing […]
Emmanuel
Emmanuel, meaning “God with us” every moment, and He speaks to us (Matthew 28:20) He uses people and circumstances. Those words needed to hear (2 Timothy 2:21-26) We can be hearing someone, and it’s God speaking through them I know this because I write a blog, and the next day, it’s the sermon The daily […]
He Walks on Water
Fear not for He walks on water; this world represents uncertainty (Matthew 14:22-33) Evil wants to scare us by creating scenarios that raise doubt and fear We trust that God is the most High, omnipotent no matter how bad it looks (1 Corinthians 6:14) If He has blessed us as far as we can remember, […]
The Lord is our Salvation
All the gracious promises He offers for just loving Him He could have had the attitude of “You owe me; I gave you life and died for you.” There will be significant consequences if you don’t abide in me Instead, He is gentle in His ways, how He corrects as a good Father does But […]
Tuesday’s Responsorial Psalm PS 85:2-4, 5-6, 7-8
R. (8a) Lord, show us your mercy and love.You have favored, O LORD, your land;you have brought back the captives of Jacob.You have forgiven the guilt of your people;you have covered all their sins.You have withdrawn all your wrath;you have revoked your burning anger.R. Lord, show us your mercy and love.Restore us, O God our […]
Modern Day Miracles
Oh, good God of miracles constantly at work in our lives Just the other day, the world witnessed a modern-day miracle The shooter had a professional scope that could view a fly on a mountain It was the perfect shot from the right angle with plenty of time But it was not God’s will that […]
Take the Lead
Oh sweet loving Lord, we know that to follow You is the cross As a masterpiece in constant work until You say it’s done Till we meet again, we must walk the path of His begotten Son A life of love, joy, sacrifice, and trials to praise God no matter what Thank You for your […]
Father, we depend on You
#MercifulPouringGrace Giver of life, joy, hope, peace, wisdom, courage, strength and salvation Only You, gracious God, can restore the damage and mend what is broken Where would we be without you? And when You seem distant, we pray more By our fault, oh undeserving sinners, the children You created and adore Look to our faith […]