A Daily Dose of God

Bishop Barron reflected on Joseph Campbell's insight that the greatest tragedy in life is not so much failure but rather climbing the ladder of success and finding out that it is up against the wrong wall.”

 
We are called to pursue Christ’s goals for us, and if we do that our life will be a great success.  Consider following St. Vincent de Paul’s advice as a fundamental pillar for your actions.  "Make it a practice to judge persons and things in the most favorable light at all times and under all circumstances."  A simple but exceedingly difficult way to live.

St. Paul tells us, “The sufferings of the present are as nothing compared with the glory to be revealed in us.  Indeed, the whole created world eagerly awaits the revelation of the sons of God.  Creation was made subject to futility, not of its own accord but by him who once subjected it; yet not without hope, because the world itself will be freed from its slavery to corruption and share in the glorious freedom of the children of God.”  (Romans 8:18-21)

St. Francis de Sales taught us to recognize the goodness of God’s will, and to strive to be like the God.  These three ideas may help:

1.    Strive to grow in God’s likeness

2.    Learn to submit to God’s will

3.    Obey God’s commandments out of love for Him

Always remember, “Do not look forward in fear to the changes in life; rather, look to them with full hope that as they arise, God, whose very own you are, will lead you safely through all things; and when you cannot stand it, God will carry you in His arms.  

Do not fear what may happen tomorrow; the same understanding Father who cares for you today will take care of you then and every day.  He will either shield you from suffering or will give you unfailing strength to bear it.  Be at peace and put aside all anxious thoughts and imaginations.”

May God Be Praised! 

I ask you to join me and cry out from the depths of your heart to the Lord who hears us.  “Lord, listen to my prayer: turn your ear to my appeal.” [Psalm 143] God, You are our refuge and our hope, we turn to you during this COVID 19 pandemic and plead for Your intercession.  In Your mercy and Your compassion “… grant eternal rest to the dead, comfort to mourners, healing to the sick ….” [Collect from Mass Time in Pandemic].

Provide strength to the first responders and medical personnel.  End this coronavirus scourge.  Bring Your light to all who wander in the darkness of this pandemic and give each of us hope in Your eternal love today and every day.  Amen.  [Dcn. George Kelly]