Three Thoughts to Consider: why be optimistic, when to speak and how to be holy!
Some people ask, “Why are Christians Optimistic, in our world today?” And, I answer, "Christian Optimism is based on our striving to follow Jesus Christ with each step we take and with every decision we make. Our Optimism reminds us that we are passing through this earth, preparing for eternal life in ‘the land of the living’, so our happiness lies in living the Gospel Message and that happiness begets Optimism.” [Deacon George Kelly]
When should we speak? St. Francis de Sales wrote, “The worst way of speaking is to speak too much. Therefore, speak little and well, speak little and gently, speak little and charitably, speak little and amiably.”
How can we be holy? St. Therese of Lisieux said, "Holiness consists simply in doing God's will, and being just what God wants us to be."
May God Be Praised!
COVID 19 Pandemic Prayer
Hear my cry! “Lord, listen to my prayer: turn your ear to my appeal.” You are my refuge and my hope, I 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 ….”
[Psalm 143 and Collect from Mass Time in Pandemic]
Provide strength to the first responders, compassion to the medical personnel, and wisdom to government leaders. End this coronavirus scourge. Send Your light to me as I wander in the darkness of this pandemic and give me hope in Your eternal love today and every day. Amen. [Dcn. George Kelly]
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