ST ROMUALD, ABBOT AND FOUNDER.

ST ROMUALD, ABBOT.

FATHER KNOWS ALL WE NEED BEFORE WE ASK.

THE GOODNEWS:
"Jesus said to his disciples: “In praying, do not babble like the pagans, who think that they will be heard because of their many words. Do not be like them. Your Father knows what you need before you ask him.

“This is how you are to pray:

‘Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy Kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.’

“If you forgive others their transgressions, your heavenly Father will forgive you. But if you do not forgive others, neither will your Father forgive your transgressions.” (Matthew 6: 7 - 15).

Thursday 19th June 2025 in 11th Week in Ordinary Time is the feast of St Romuald, Abbot, hermit and founder of a religious congregation. St Romuald was born in Ravenna, Italy. St. Romuald founded the Camaldolese order and reformed monasteries and hermitages in Italy. A Benedictine monk, he is renowned for his love and expertise in solitary prayer. He traveled all over Italy renewing Benedictine monasteries in the art of monastic prayer. He died in 1027.

Throughout the Gospels, Jesus scatters the seed of His teaching on the all important subject of Prayer. In today's Gospel from the Sermon on the Mount, we get the concentrated solution. Everyone has his best line in this classic teaching on Prayer called Our Father or the Lord's Prayer.

This is my best line:
"Your Father knows what you need before you ask him."

From the time I wake up in the morning to the time I go to bed at night, I ask Abba Father a lot of gifts. It is like a child reminding his dad that his birthday is next week. Daddy, don't forget the bicycle.

To pray to Abba Father with confidence, you must have and practice these core beliefs:

"I believe that You are a Father to me at every moment of my life, and that I am Your Child!
I believe that You love me with an infinite love!

"I believe Father that, in Your infinite Wisdom, You know better than I what is good for me.

"I believe that, in Your infinite power, You can bring good even out of evil. Out of all my weaknesses."

"I believe that You are watching over me night and day and that not a hair falls from my head without Your permission."

At the heart of every prayer to Abba Father is a core belief in God's mighty, merciful and mysterious Providence.
If God is not all powerful, then He cannot answer every prayer.
If God is not all loving, He cannot answer the prayer of everyone.

Prayer is the most powerful gift of God to His creation. Even animals pray. Scripture says that animals cry to God for their food. God grants them their daily portion in due time. (Cf Psalm 104: 27).

Every Season in the liturgical calendar is the time to deepen your prayer life.

When you pray with the word of God, you learn the heart of God from the mouth of God. (Cf St Ambrose of Milan, Bishop and Doctor of the Church).

If you pray well, you live well. If you live well, you die well. If you die well, all is well. (St Augustine, Bishop and Doctor of the Church).

Ask the Sacred Heart of Jesus whom we honor in June to give you the gift of Prayer.

The Holy Catholic Church honors the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus every June.

"I beseech Thee, O Sacred Heart of Jesus through Thine infinite Goodness, grant that my name be engraved upon Thy Heart, for in this I place all my happiness and all my glory, to live and to die as one of Thy devoted servants." Amen.

Read of the abundant promises made to people who honor the Sacred Heart of Jesus especially in June.

For Prayers and Prayer intentions click the link below.

http://seekfirst.blogspot.com/2020/08/12-promises-of-sacred-heart-of-jesus.html?m=1

YOU CAN NEVER WAIT FOR THE LORD IN VAIN.

WAIT FOR THE LORD

THOSE WHO WAITED FOR 

St Anna [waited for 84+ yrs].

St Simeon. 

Abraham & Sarah.

Elizabeth & Zachary.

Moses.

David

Daniel.

Mary.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 21, 2023
Celebrate the Word of God Sunday.

"The statutes of the Lord are true,
all of them just;
More desirable than gold, than a hoard of purest gold,
Sweeter also than honey or drippings from the comb.
By them your servant is warned;
obeying them brings much reward." (Psalm 19: 10 - 12).

Sunday 22nd January 2023 of the 3rd Week in Ordinary Time is the Word of God Sunday.

Below is the way Pope Francis suggests we observe the Word of God Sunday:

*1. Enthrone the sacred text.*
*2. Highlight the proclamation of the Word of the Lord.*
*3. Emphasise the honour due to the word of God in the homily* .
*4. Celebrate the Rite of Installation of Lectors or a commissioning of Readers.*
*5. Provide training for Readers.*
*6. Give a Bible, or one of its books, to everyone.*
*7. Encourage people to read and pray with Scripture daily,* *especially through the practice of Lectio Divina.

I rejoiced when Pope Francis established the Word of God Sunday in 2019 to be celebrated on the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time. I love Sacred Scripture and Sacred Scripture has loved me back. It has given me joy, peace, hope and wisdom. On the 18th of January 2023, I clocked 6000 reflections on Daily Mass Scripture. Thank You Holy Spirit.

I celebrate the Word of God Sunday with the Responsorial Psalm 27 in today's Liturgy. Why? Because of the incredible promises in this Psalm 27. As mentioned above, Scripture has been good to me and on my part, I am greedy for all God's promises in Sacred Scriptures.

The Responsorial Psalm 27:
"The Lord is my light and my salvation;whom should I fear?
The Lord is my life’s refuge;
of whom should I be afraid?

"One thing I ask of the Lord;
this I seek: to dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, that I may gaze on the loveliness of the Lord and contemplate his temple.

"I believe that I shall see the bounty of the Lord in the land of the living.
Wait for the Lord with courage;
be stouthearted, and wait for the Lord."

If you can wait for the Lord for the fullness of time, you will enjoy every one of the promises the Lord inspired you to appropriate and pray for.

Happy Word of God Sunday to all our readers.

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Thursday, June 13, 2024
WAIT FOR THE LORD WITH COURAGE!

WAIT FOR THE LORD WITH COURAGE!

Our word for today: Psalm 27
"I long to see your face, O Lord.

"Hear, O Lord, the sound of my call; have pity on me, and answer me.
"Of you my heart speaks; you my glance seeks.
"Your presence, O Lord, I seek.

"Hide not your face from me; do not in anger repel your servant.

"You are my helper: cast me not off.
"I believe that I shall see the bounty of the Lord in the land of the living.
"Wait for the Lord with courage; be stouthearted, and wait for the Lord." (Psalm 27).

Friday June 14th 2024 in the 10th Week in Ordinary Time.
Where and how do we get the courage and discipline to wait for the Lord if your lot is a long recovery from an illness, waiting for life partner when your biological time is not slowing down? Think of a number of scenarios where you can do nothing but wait.
My healing word for today comes from Psalm 27:
"Wait for the Lord with courage; be stouthearted, and wait for the Lord."

Some people may dismiss the idea of waiting for the Lord's time as folly. But being cynical will not save anyone from one of those moments in life that come to everyone. Listen to this ancient wisdom:
"Lord grant me the serenity to accept the things I can not change. Grant me the courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference."

Repeating this prayer again and again during one of those tough moments of life has brought me wisdom and peace.
Jesus says IN SINU JESU:
“TRUST ME WITH THE TIMING OF ALL THINGS.”

When you are in one of those cross roads of life the Sacred Heart of Jesus is waiting longingly for you.

The Holy Catholic Church honors the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus every June.
Read of the abundant promises made to people who honor the Sacred Heart of Jesus especially in June.
For Prayers and Prayer intentions click the link below.
http://seekfirst.blogspot.com/2020/08/12-promises-of-sacred-heart-of-jesus.html?m=1
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Tuesday, September 03, 2013
The One Thing I Pray For
"One thing I ask of the LORD;
this I seek:
To dwell in the LORD’s house
all the days of my life,
To gaze on the LORD’s beauty,
to visit his temple."  (Psalm 27: 4)

The one thing that is necessary:

"But seek first the kingdom (of God) and his righteousness,* and all these things will be given you besides."  (Matthew 6: 33)

How to get that one thing:

"Wait for the LORD, take courage;
be stouthearted, wait for the LORD!"  (Psalm 27:  14)

The certainty of prayer:

"I believe I shall see the LORD’s goodness
in the land of the living."  (Psalm 27: 13)

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Monday, March 26, 2012
I waited patiently for the Lord

“I waited patiently for the Lord, he inclined to me and heard my cry.”  (Psalm 40:1)
David waited patiently for the Lord to answer his prayer, after what seemed like an interminable delay, the Lord answered his prayer.    Why did it take the Lord so long to respond?  Is the Lord hard of hearing?  Is the Lord simply insensitive to the cries of David?
The Lord makes the ear, therefore He hears everything.  The Lord hears the cry of the poor and delivers him from all his distress.  There is a deeper reason why David waited and waited for the Lord.
“I wait for the LORD, my soul waits and I hope for his word. My soul looks for the Lord more than sentinels for daybreak. More than sentinels for daybreak," (Psalm 130: 5 - 6)
How long can we wait for the Lord to answer our prayer?  The scriptures below say that we wait until the Lord answers.
a.   Wait for the Lord (Psalm 27: 14; 37:34)
b.   Wait patiently for him (Psalm 37: 7)
c.    I wait for you (Psalm 25: 21)
d.   For you I wait all day (Psalm 25: 5);
e.   I wait for the Lord more than a watchman wait for the morning (Psalm 130: 5-6);
f.     I wait for God my savior (Micah 7:7)
g.    I wait patiently for the Lord (Psalm 40: 1)
h.   I wait in silence for God (Psalm 62: 1, 5)
i.     We wait for you (Isaiah 26: 8, 33: 2)
j.    Those who wait for the Lord renew their strength (Isaiah 40: 31)
k.    Those who wait for the Lord will inherit the land (Psalm 37: 9)
l.     Blessed are those who wait for him (Isaiah 30: 18)
m.  May those who wait for you not be ashamed through me (Psalm 69:6)
n.   This is our God for whom we have waited (Isaiah 25:9)
o.   The Lord is good to those who wait for him (Lamentation 3: 25)
p.   Be like men waiting for their Master (Luke 12: 36)
q.   Saul was told to wait 7 days for Samuel (1 Samuel 10: 8; 13:8)
r.    David will wait until word came (2 Samuel 15; 28)
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Sunday, October 24, 2010
Be Courageous
"I hereby command you: Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened or dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go."(Joshua 1:9)

Using a specific scripture at a critical moment brings power to the mind. God is present wherever His word is acknowledged with faith. To allow this power to flow to us at the moment of need, we feed our minds with God's word in periods when we are not pressed by tests. When we sow the word of God, we reap a harvest of courage and power during emergencies. Below are some scriptures that can be used as affirmations.

Some scriptures on courage:

WHEN YOU NEED TO BE BOLD AND DECISIVE:

Be strong and brave (2Sam 2:7)

Be strong and courageous: (Deut31:6, 7, 23; Joshua 1:6, 9, 18; 10:25; 2Sam 10:12; 13:28; 1Chronicle 22:13; 2Chronicle 32:7)

Be of good courage and act (Ezra 10:4)

Be strong and take courage (Psalm 31:24)

Those who trust in the Lord will fear no bad news (Psalm 112:7)

The righteous are bold as a lion (Proverb 28:1)

They spoke the word of God boldly (Acts 4:31)

God gives encouragement (Romans 15:5)

We do not lose heart (2Corinthians 4:1, 16)

Let us not lose heart (Galatians 6:9)

The bretheren have been encouraged to speak the word (Philippians 1:14)

WHY BE AFRAID IF THE LORD IS WITH YOU?

I will not be afraid of tens of thousands Psalm 3:6)

You will not be afraid (Psalm 3:24)

I will fear no evil (Psalm 23:4)

The Lord is my light, whom shall I fear? (Psalm 27:1)

He delivered me from all my fears (Psalm 34:4)

We will not fear though the earth change (Psalm 46:2)

You will not fear the terror by night (Psalm 91:5) You will not be afraid of arrow or pestilence (Psalm 91:5-6)

I will trust and not be afraid (Isaiah 12:2)

We have not received a spirit of bondage to fear (Romans 8:15)

God has not given us a spirit of timidity (2Tim 1:7)

I will not be afraid (Psalm 56:4, 11; Hebrews 13:6)

We are not those who shrink back (Hebrews 10 :38 - 39)

Perfect love casts out fear (1John 4:18)

See:
Some Books on Courage

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Sunday, August 21, 2005
When you need courage.....
"I hereby command you: Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened or dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go."(Joshua 1:9)

Using a specific scripture at a critical moment brings power to the mind. God is present wherever His word is acknowledged with faith. To allow this power to flow to us at the moment of need, we feed our minds with God's word in periods when we are not pressed by tests. When we sow the word of God, we reap a harvest of courage and power during emergencies. Below are some scriptures that can be used as affirmations.

Some scriptures on courage:

WHEN YOU NEED TO BE BOLD AND DECISIVE:

Be strong and brave (2Sam 2:7)
Be strong and courageous: (Deut31:6, 7, 23; Joshua 1:6, 9, 18; 10:25; 2Sam 10:12; 13:28; 1Chronicle 22:13; 2Chronicle 32:7)
Be of good courage and act (Ezra 10:4)
Be strong and take courage (Psalm 31:24)
Those who trust in the Lord will fear no bad news (Psalm 112:7)
The righteous are bold as a lion (Proverb 28:1)
They spoke the word of God boldly (Acts 4:31)
God gives encouragement (Romans 15:5)
We do not lose heart (2Corinthians 4:1, 16)
Let us not lose heart (Galatians 6:9)
The bretheren have been encouraged to speak the word (Philippians 1:14)

WHY BE AFRAID IF THE LORD IS WITH YOU?

I will not be afraid of tens of thousands Psalm 3:6)
You will not be afraid (Psalm 3:24)
I will fear no evil (Psalm 23:4)
The Lord is my light, whom shall I fear? (Psalm 27:1)
He delivered me from all my fears (Psalm 34:4)
We will not fear though the earth change (Psalm 46:2)
You will not fear the terror by night (Psalm 91:5) You will not be afraid of arrow or pestilence (Psalm 91:5-6)
I will trust and not be afraid (Isaiah 12:2)
We have not received a spirit of bondage to fear (Romans 8:15)
God has not given us a spirit of timidity (2Tim 1:7)
I will not be afraid (Psalm 56:4, 11; Hebrews 13:6)
We are not those who shrink back (Hebrews 10 :38 - 39)
Perfect love casts out fear (1John 4:18)

See: Some Books on Courage
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Sunday, May 27, 2007
Waiting
"Be still before the Lord, and wait patiently for him." (Psalm 37:7)

Wait for the Lord (Psalm 27: 14; 37:34)

Wait patiently for him (Psalm 37:7)

I wait for you (Psalm 25: 21)

For you I wait all day (Psalm 25: 5)

I wait for the Lord more than watchmen wait for the morning (Psalm 130: 5-6)

I wait for God my savior (Micah 7:7)

I wait patiently for the Lord (Psalm 40: 1)

I wait in silence for God (Psalm 62: 1,5)

Those who wait for the Lord renew their strength (Isaiah 40: 31)

Those who wait for the Lord will inherit the land (Psalm 37: 9)

Blessed are those who wait for him (Isaiah 30: 18)

May those who wait for you not be ashamed through me (Psalm 69: 6)

This is our God for whom we have waited (Isaiah 25: 9)

The Lord is good to those who wait for him (Lamentations 3: 25-26)

We wait for:

A savior from heaven (Philippians 3: 20)
The revealing of our Lord Jesus (1 Corinthians 1: 7)
The appearing of our God and savior (Titus 2: 13)
His son from heaven (1 Thessalonians 1: 10)
The mercy of our Lord Jesus (Jude 21)
The redemption of our bodies (Romans 8: 23 – 25)

Be like men waiting for their master (Luke 12: 36)

The creation waits for the sons of God to be revealed (Romans 8: 19)

Saul was told to wait 7 days (1 Samuel 10: 8; 13:8)

David would wait until word came (2 Samuel 15: 28)

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Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Waiting for the Lord 2

“I wait for the LORD, my soul waits and I hope for his word. My soul looks for the Lord more than sentinels for daybreak. More than sentinels for daybreak," (Psalm 130: 5 - 6)

How long can we wait for the Lord to answer our prayer?  The scriptures below are very revealing.  In summary, they say that we wait until the Lord answers.
a.       Wait for the Lord (Psalm 27: 14; 37:34)
-          Wait patiently for him (Psalm 37: 7)

b.      I wait for you (Psalm 25: 21)
-          For you I wait all day (Psalm 25: 5);

c.       I wait for the Lord more than a watchman wait for the morning (Psalm 130: 5-6);
-          I wait for God my savior (Micah 7:7)
-          I wait patiently for the Lord (Psalm 40: 1)
-          I wait in silence for God (Psalm 62: 1, 5)
-          We wait for you (Isaiah 26: 8, 33: 2)

d.      Those who wait for the Lord renew their strength (Isaiah 40: 31)
-          Those who wait for the Lord will inherit the land (Psalm 37: 9)
-          Blessed are those who wait for him (Isaiah 30: 18)
-          May those who wait for you not be ashamed through me (Psalm 69:6)
-          This is our God for whom we have waited (Isaiah 25:9)
-          The Lord is good to those who wait for him (Lamentation 3: 25)

e.      Be like men waiting for their Master (Luke 12: 36)
f.        Saul was told to wait 7 days for Samuel (1 Samuel 10: 8; 13:8)
g.       David will wait until word came (2 Samuel 15; 28)

(Roget’s Thesaurus of the Bible)

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Tuesday, January 29, 2013
It is good to wait for the Lord

"Surely, I wait for the LORD;
who bends down to me and hears my cry."  (Psalm 40:2)

Wait for the Lord (Psalm 27: 14; 37:34)
Wait patiently for him (Psalm 37: 7)
I wait for you (Psalm 25: 21)
For you I wait all day (Psalm 25: 5);
I wait for the Lord more than a watchman wait for the morning (Psalm 130: 5-6);
I wait for God my savior (Micah 7:7)
I wait patiently for the Lord (Psalm 40: 1)
I wait in silence for God (Psalm 62: 1, 5)
We wait for you (Isaiah 26: 8, 33: 2)
Those who wait for the Lord renew their strength (Isaiah 40: 31)
Those who wait for the Lord will inherit the land (Psalm 37: 9)
Blessed are those who wait for him (Isaiah 30: 18)
May those who wait for you not be ashamed through me (Psalm 69:6)
This is our God for whom we have waited (Isaiah 25:9)
The Lord is good to those who wait for him (Lamentation 3: 25)
Be like men waiting for their Master (Luke 12: 36)
Saul was told to wait 7 days for Samuel (1 Samuel 10: 8; 13:8)
David will wait until word came (2 Samuel 15; 28)
(Roget’s Thesaurus of the Bible)
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Wednesday, March 21, 2012
God's time of favor2

"Thus says the LORD: In a time of favor I answer you, on the day of salvation I help you; I form you and set you as a covenant for the people, To restore the land and allot the devastated heritages " (Isaiah 49:8)
Wait for God’s time of favor.  Waiting is critical to possessing the promise.
Waiting for the Lord
“I wait for the LORD, my soul waits and I hope for his word. My soul looks for the Lord more than sentinels for daybreak. More than sentinels for daybreak," (Psalm 130: 5 - 6)
How long must we wait for the Lord to answer our prayer?  The scriptures below are very revealing.  In summary, they say that we wait until the Lord answers.
a.   Wait for the Lord (Psalm 27: 14; 37:34)
b.   Wait patiently for him (Psalm 37: 7)
c.    I wait for you (Psalm 25: 21)
d.   For you I wait all day (Psalm 25: 5);
e.   I wait for the Lord more than a watchman wait for the morning (Psalm 130: 5-6);
f.     I wait for God my savior (Micah 7:7)
g.    I wait patiently for the Lord (Psalm 40: 1)
h.   I wait in silence for God (Psalm 62: 1, 5)
i.     We wait for you (Isaiah 26: 8, 33: 2)
j.    Those who wait for the Lord renew their strength (Isaiah 40: 31)
k.    Those who wait for the Lord will inherit the land (Psalm 37: 9)
l.     Blessed are those who wait for him (Isaiah 30: 18)
m.  May those who wait for you not be ashamed through me (Psalm 69:6)
n.   This is our God for whom we have waited (Isaiah 25:9)
o.   The Lord is good to those who wait for him (Lamentation 3: 25)
p.   Be like men waiting for their Master (Luke 12: 36)
q.   Saul was told to wait 7 days for Samuel (1 Samuel 10: 8; 13:8)
r.    David will wait until word came (2 Samuel 15; 28)
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Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Make Yahweh your joy
"Make Yahweh your joy and he will give you your heart's desires." (Psalm 37:4)

Delight yourself in the Lord (Psalm 37:4)

Then you will take delight in the Lord (Isaiah 58:14)

They drink from your river of delights (Psalm 36:8)

They delight to know my ways (Isaiah 58:2)

Will the godless take delight in the Almighty? (Job 27: 10)

He delights in the law of the Lord (Psalm 1:2)

I delight in your law (Psalm 119: 70, 77, 92, 174)

I delight in your commandments (Psalm 119: 35, 47)

I delight in your statutes (Psalm 119: 14)

Your testimonies are my delight (Psalm 119: 24)

Happy the man who delights in his commandments (Psalm 112:1)

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Sunday, March 03, 2013
The swallow lays her young by your altar

"As the sparrow finds a home
and the swallow a nest to settle her young,
My home is by your altars,
LORD of hosts, my king and my God!
Blessed are those who dwell in your house!
They never cease to praise you." (Psalm 84: 4 - 5)

Pope Gregory the Great (690 - 604) taught: "Learn the heart of God from the word of God."
What can I learn today about the heart of God from Psalm 84: 4 - 5?
I learn that God is so tender towards His creatures that He allows the common sparrows and swallows to settle very close to His altars.
And how about me?
My home is by our altars, O Lord my God.

The Lord Himself marks out the pleasant spots for me near His altars.
"LORD, my allotted portion and my cup,
you have made my destiny secure.
Pleasant places were measured out for me;
fair to me indeed is my inheritance."  (Psalm 16: 5 - 6)

The Sanctuary is still and restful waters.
"The LORD is my shepherd;
there is nothing I lack.a
In green pastures he makes me lie down;
to still waters he leads me;
he restores my soul.
He guides me along right paths
for the sake of his name."  (Psalm 23: 1 - 3)

Where to seek the Lord?  In the Sanctuary.
"O God, you are my God—
it is you I seek!
For you my body yearns;
for you my soul thirsts,
In a land parched, lifeless,
and without water.
I look to you in the sanctuary
to see your power and glory.
For your love is better than life;
my lips shall ever praise you!"  Psalm 63: 2 - 4)

The Choice, the Call and the Sanctuary
"Blessed the one whom you will choose and bring
to dwell in your courts.
May we be filled with the good things of your house,
your holy temple!"  (Psalm 65: 5)

Where to finish my days?  Near your Sanctuary, O Lord my God.
"One thing I ask of the LORD;
this I seek:
To dwell in the LORD’s house
all the days of my life,
To gaze on the LORD’s beauty,
to visit his temple."  (Psalm 27: 4)
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Wednesday, October 16, 2013
My soul waits in silence
"My soul rests in God alone,
from whom comes my salvation.
God alone is my rock and salvation,
my fortress; I shall never fall."  (Psalm 62:  2 - 3)

My soul waits in God alone.  I will wait for you O God till you answer.  Make haste my God to help me. I trust in your mercy.

"“Come,” says my heart, “seek his face”;
your face, LORD, do I seek!"  (Psalm 27: 8)

"Wait for the LORD, take courage;
be stouthearted, wait for the LORD!"  (Psalm 27:  14)

"Surely, I wait for the LORD;
who bends down to me and hears my cry,
Draws me up from the pit of destruction,
out of the muddy clay,
Sets my feet upon rock,
steadies my steps,
And puts a new song in my mouth,
a hymn to our God.
Many shall look on in fear
and they shall trust in the LORD."  (Psalm 40: 2 - 4)
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Thursday, November 22, 2018
The Promises of God and the Joy of Answered Prayer.
"How sweet to my tongue is your promise, sweeter than honey to my mouth!" (Psalm 119: 103).

Many years ago, after I moved to a new parish, I found myself one Saturday morning in a Bible Study group. The pastor was the teacher.  "What is the most important concept in Sacred Scripture?" He asked. Many answers were proffered.  When it came to my turn, I said: "Promises."  For better or worse, Promise has been my key to understanding and applying the Sacred Text to my life. As years go by, God's promises become sweeter and sweeter to me.  Often in my prayers, I play a little chess game with God.  I raise my hands up and say:  "What I am asking for is what You promised. What I am waiting for is what You promised."  Then I make a sweet surrender of the request as to how and when of it to God.

I believe firmly that:
"The law of your mouth is more precious to me than heaps of silver and gold."  (Psalm 119: 72).
All the heroes of the Bible fed exclusively on the word of God.

Here are a few Scriptures that have sustained my life in mortal spiritual warfare:

"God is our refuge and strength [mighty and impenetrable],
A very present and well-proved help in trouble."  (Psalm 46: 1 AMP).

"Never forget your promises to me your servant, for they are my only hope. They give me strength in all my troubles; how they refresh and revive me!" (Psalm 119: 49 - 50 TLB).

“If this plan or this undertaking is of human origin, it will fail; but if it is of God, you will not be able to overthrow them – in that case you may even be found fighting against God!” (Acts 5: 38 - 39).
Are you discerning the viability of a project? This may be your Scripture.

"Wait for the Lord, take courage; be stouthearted, wait for the Lord!"  (Psalm 27: 14).

The summary of what Sacred Scripture does for me in times of spiritual desolation and warfare is below:

1.  If God is with you, it is accomplished.  No matter the obstacles, delays,
disappointments or personal weaknesses.
2.  No fear. No worry. No doubt as long as the Lord is with you.
3.  God will finish what He started. (Exodus 14: 13-14; Isaiah 13: 15; 2 Chronicles 20: 15;  Philippians 1: 6)
4. "The Lord is my shepherd; I have everything I need." (Psalm 23:1).
5. "I have the strength to face all conditions by the power that Christ gives me." (Philippians 4: 13).

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Daily Bible Verse 101
Thursday, June 11, 2020
Wait for the Lord. Again wait for the Lord.

"I believe that I shall see the bounty of the Lord in the land of the living.
Wait for the Lord with courage;
be stouthearted, and wait for the Lord." (Psalm 27: 13 - 14).

Friday 12th June 2020, 10th Week in Ordinary Time.

Are you waiting for any favors from the Lord? Any promises to be fulfilled by God? If you are not, why not?  Are you self satisfied and feel you have everything you need from life?  "Man's extremity is God's opportunity. Man's prosperity is Satan's opportunity," says an adage.

Our Scripture verse from the Responsorial Psalm 27 urge us to develop a habit of waiting for the Lord because it is in waiting for the Lord that we come to learn that the Lord is faithful. The Psalmist exclaimed in wonderment at God's faithfulness:  "Your faithful promises are my armor and protection." (Psalm 91: 4).

I have found that life is made up of a series of waiting: waiting for small things and waiting for the big items. We are all waiting all the time. This is life. No one is excused from waiting. Another word to wait is hope. We wait for the Second Coming of Jesus. We rejoice in Hope for this.

Let your waiting be strengthened by the unfailing promise of God:
"I believe that I shall see the bounty of the Lord in the land of the living.
Wait for the Lord with courage;
be stouthearted, and wait for the Lord."

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Daily Bible Verse 101
Monday, May 07, 2007
God guiding
"Then the Lord will guide you always and give you plenty even on the parched land." (Isaiah 58:11)

You will guide me (Psalm 31: 3)

Let your good Spirit lead me (Psalm 143: 10)

Lead me in the everlasting way (Psalm 139: 24)

Lead me in your truth (Psalm 25: 5)

The Lord will guide you continually (Isaiah 58: 11)

With your counsel you will guide me (Psalm 73: 24)

I will lead the blind by a way they do not know (Isaiah 42: 16)

He will lead them to springs of water (Isaiah 49: 10)

I lead them with cords of love (Hosea 11: 4)

I lead you in the way you should go (Isaiah 48: 17)

The Lord directs his steps (Proverbs 16: 9)

The Lord has guided me (Genesis 24: 27, 48)

However far away I go, your hand leads me (Psalm 139: 10)

You lead them to your holy habitation (Exodus 15: 13)

The pillar of cloud to guide them (Nehemiah (9: 12, 19)

He leads ne in the paths of righteousness (Psalm 23: 3)

Jesus was led by the Holy Spirit into the wilderness (Matthew 4:1; Luke 4:1)

Led by the Holy Spirit (Romans 8: 14)

(ROGET'S THESAURUS OF THE BIBLE)

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Monday, November 11, 2024
THE MEMORIAL OF ST JOSAPHAT, BISHOP AND MARTYR.
ST JOSAPHAT, BISHOP AND MARTYR.

"The salvation of the just comes from the Lord.

Tuesday 12th November 2024 in the 32nd Week in Ordinary Time.

"Trust in the Lord and do good,
that you may dwell in the land and be fed in security.
Take delight in the Lord,
and he will grant you your heart’s requests.

"The Lord watches over the lives of the wholehearted;
their inheritance lasts forever.

"By the Lord are the steps of a man made firm, and he approves his way.

"Turn from evil and do good,
that you may abide forever;

"The just shall possess the land and dwell in it forever."  (Psalm 37: 3-4, 18 and 23, 27 and 29).

Tuesday 12th November 2024 in 32nd Week in Ordinary Time is the Memorial of St Josaphat, Bishop and Martyr.  (1580 - 1623).

Born in Poland to Orthodox parents, Josaphat became a Catholic. As Bishop, he worked for the unity of the Orthodox and the Roman Church and was martyred for his efforts in Ukraine.
Our saint of today, St Josaphat had the opportunity to preserve his life by hiding from his killers. He chose to die as Jesus did when He refused to come down from the Cross when His enemies taunted Him to do so and prove that He is the Son of God.

Our key Scripture for today is from the Responsorial Psalm 37. This Psalm along with Psalms 23, 27, 46 and 51 are my all-time favorites.

Why is Psalm 37 one of my all-time favorite? Because every single word in it is sweet music to my ears. It is like a quid pro quo. You do this, you get that. Do you want this outcome in life? Then do the following.

"Man does not live on bread alone. There is spiritual nourishment in every word that comes from the mouth of God." (Cf Matthew 4: 4).

Thank You Jesus for the spiritual nourishment You provide us daily in Your word.

Friends, read this Scripture and see how these words can apply to you:

"The Lord watches over the lives of the wholehearted; their inheritance lasts forever.

"By the Lord are the steps of a man made firm, and he approves his way."

"If you trust in the Lord and do good, you will dwell in the land and be fed in security.

"If you take delight in the Lord,
He will grant you your heart’s requests. (Cf Psalm 37).

Everyone of us can surely take delight in the Lord. Is He not our Father who provides all our needs and protects us from all evil?

"If you find your delight in the Lord, he will grant your heart’s desire." (Psalm 37: 4).

How do I find my delight in the Lord?

1. Immerse yourself in the word of God.

2. Pray every day. Frequent Confession and Communion. 

3. Wait for the Lord with patience.

Scripture teaches us that the love of God compels us. (Cf 2 Corinthians 5: 14). Because God loves us so much, we cannot help but loving Him back if we know of His unbelievable love for us.
Many people do not love God back because they are not aware of God’s immense love for them.

One way you can know of God’s immense love for you is through daily prayers and daily reading of Holy Scriptures.
Lord Jesus, I believe. I trust. Increase my faith.

"The attack on My priesthood that appears to be spreading and growing is, in fact, in its final stages. It is a satanic and diabolical onslaught against My Bride the Church, an attempt to destroy her by attacking the most wounded of her ministers in their carnal weaknesses; but I will undo the destruction they have wrought and I will cause My priests and My Spouse the Church to recover a glorious holiness that will confound My enemies and be the beginning of a new era of saints, of martyrs, and of prophets."  (IN SINU JESU, Tuesday, March 2, 2010).

November is the Month we pray for the Souls in PURGATORY.

“One of the holiest works,one of the best exercises of piety, which we can practice in this world, is to offer sacrifices, alms and prayer for the dead.” (St John Chrysostom, Doctor of the Church).

For Catholic Church teaching on the Souls in PURGATORY and how to help them, click the link below:
http://seekfirst.blogspot.com/2023/10/10-ways-to-assist-poor-souls-in.html
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Daily Bible Verse 101
Saturday, January 21, 2017
I shall experience the goodness of the LORD all the days of my life.

"One thing I ask of the Lord; this I seek:
To dwell in the Lord’s house all the days of my life,
To gaze on the Lord’s beauty,
to visit his temple."  (Psalm 27: 4 NABRE)

This is the prayer and desire of David.   Can you make it yours?  How much do you love the house of the Lord?

"I believe I shall see the Lord’s goodness in the land of the living.
Wait for the Lord, take courage;
be stouthearted, wait for the Lord!"  (Psalm 27:  13 - 14 NABRE)

Do you pray and long to experience all the goodness the Lord plans for you here and now?  Then wait for it for the Lord is a faithful God.  (2 Thessalonians 3: 3)

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Thursday, November 07, 2013
The One thing necessary
"One thing I ask of the LORD;
this I seek:
To dwell in the LORD’s house
all the days of my life,
To gaze on the LORD’s beauty,
to visit his temple."  (Psalm 27: 4)

Be joyful in hope.

"I believe I shall see the LORD’s goodness
in the land of the living.
Wait for the LORD, take courage;
be stouthearted, wait for the LORD!"  (Psalm 27: 13 -14)
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WEDNESDAY JUNE 18, 2025 @ 4.17 am. 

🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️👍👍

BE GENEROUS WITH YOUR OFFERING.

SOW GENEROUSLY.

THE GOODNEWS:
"Brothers and sisters, consider this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each must do as already determined, without sadness or compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. Moreover, God is able to make every grace abundant for you, so that in all things, always having all you need, you may have an abundance for every good work. As it is written:

He scatters abroad, he gives to the poor;/ his righteousness endures forever.

The one who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed and increase the harvest of your righteousness.

You are being enriched in every way for all generosity, which through us produces thanksgiving to God". (2 Corinthians 9: 6 - 11).

Wednesday 18th June 2025, 11th Week in Ordinary Time.

We all want to be blessed by God. Right?
The beauty and power of Sacred Scripture is that God has set out in the Word very clearly how we can be abundantly blessed. Here are two principles:

#1. Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and God will provide you with all your needs. (Cf Matthew 6: 33).

#2. Sow generously into God's business and you will reap a rich harvest.

What do we sow?
We sow our time, talent and treasure.

In business and agriculture, the principle is the same. The more you sow, the more you reap. It is the same principle in education and in all areas of human endeavor.

The student who reads the most books and spends the most time in his school work harvests the most benefit from his investment of time, talent and treasure in education.

How do we sow? Consider these 4 biblical principles:

#1. Everything you have comes from God.
#2. You can never outdo God in generosity.
#3. God loves a cheerful giver.
#4. Ask the Holy Spirit, our Helper and Advocate to tell you how to give and how much to give.

The God who can never lie, who owns all things and for whom all things are possible have promised:

"The one who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed and increase the harvest of your righteousness."

Trust Him completely.

The Holy Catholic Church honors the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus every June. 

"Morning Offering Prayer to the Sacred Heart of Jesus:

"O Sacred Heart of Jesus, I offer you through the Immaculate Heart of Mary all my prayers and desires, all my sufferings, delays, disappointments and obstacles; all my time, talent and treasure, all my fears, worries and doubts as well as all my weaknesses.  I offer all these on all the altars in the world where the Eucharist is celebrated today and on every Altar where Your Eucharistic Face is present.  I offer them for the remission of my sins, for my family and [Mention the specific intention] and for the Holy Father Pope Leo.  Amen."

Read of the abundant promises made to people who honor the Sacred Heart of Jesus especially in June.

For Prayers and Prayer intentions click the link below.

http://seekfirst.blogspot.com/2020/08/12-promises-of-sacred-heart-of-jesus.html?m=1

ABBA FATHER, MAKE ME A GOOD SON.

BE PERFECT LIKE YOUR HEAVENLY FATHER. 

THE GOOD NEWS:

"Jesus said to his disciples:

“You have heard that it was said, You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy. But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your heavenly Father, for he makes his sun rise on the bad and the good, and causes rain to fall on the just and the unjust. For if you love those who love you, what recompense will you have? Do not the tax collectors do the same?

"And if you greet your brothers only, what is unusual about that? Do not the pagans do the same? So be perfect, just as your heavenly Father is perfect.” (Matthew 5: 43 - 48).

Tuesday 17th June 2025 in the 11th Week in Ordinary Time. 

LOVE YOUR ENEMIES. 

Love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you. 

How to love your enemies? 

1. Pray for your enemies. 

2. Forgive your enemies. 

How to forgive your enemies? 

#1. Forgive at once.

#2. Forgive everyone without discrimination.

#3. Forgive always.

#4. Forgive everywhere.

#5. "Father forgive them for they know not what they do." Forgive everyone. This step is modeled for us from the Cross.  Jesus forgave in real time those who were killing Him. He did not wait until Easter Sunday when He rose from the dead to

 forgive.

#6.  Pray everyday for all those whom you have offended, known or unknown to forgive you and set you free.

Jesus Christ invites us to a life of continual conversion so that we can pray Our Father (the Lord's Prayer) with confidence.

Prayer and Forgiveness are the two most powerful tools of the Christian. 

"If you pray well, you live well. If you live well, you die well. If you die well, all is well." (St Augustine, Bishop and Doctor of the Church).

"Were you to ask what are the means of overcoming temptations, I would answer: The first means is prayer; the second is prayer; the third is prayer; and you, should you ask me a thousand times, I would repeat the same." 

(St Alphonsus Liguori, Bishop and Doctor of the Church).

Ask the Sacred Heart of Jesus whom we honor in June to give you the grace to forgive all your enemies. 

The Holy Catholic Church honors the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus every June.  

"Be Thou, O Most Merciful Heart, my justification before God Thy Father, and screen me from His anger which I have so justly merited. I fear all from my own weakness and malice, but placing my entire confidence in Thee, O Heart of Love, I hope all from Thine infinite Goodness. Annihilate in me all that can displease or resist Thee. Imprint Thy pure love so deeply in my heart that I may never forget Thee or be separated from Thee."

Read of the abundant promises made to people who honor the Sacred Heart of Jesus especially in June. 

For Prayers and Prayer intentions click the link below. 

http://seekfirst.blogspot.com/2020/08/12-promises-of-sacred-heart-of-jesus.html?m=1

IF YOU LOVE ME, FOLLOW MY WAY.

OFFER NO RESISTANCE TO ONE WHO IS EVIL.

THE GOODNEWS:
"Jesus said to his disciples:

“You have heard that it was said, An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth. But I say to you, offer no resistance to one who is evil.

When someone strikes you on your right cheek, turn the other one to him as well.

If anyone wants to go to law with you over your tunic, hand him your cloak as well.

Should anyone press you into service for one mile, go with him for two miles.

Give to the one who asks of you, and do not turn your back on one who wants to borrow.” (Matthew 5: 38 - 42).

Monday 16th June in the 11th week in Ordinary Time.

In the Gospel of today (Matthew 5: 38 - 42), we see Jesus transform the moral law and overlaid it with a higher code for the citizens of the Kingdom that He came to establish.

How did Jesus do this? The main principles are in today's Gospel. But the practicum is in the first Reading for today (2 Corinthians 6: 1 - 10).

Before we go to the first Reading, let us consider a few principles.

The existence of the stubborn persistence of evil in the world is the cause of much unbelief. 

Those who persevere in the struggle of Faith will surely be saved and vindicated in the fullness of time. Every promise of God comes to a beautiful fruition in the Fullness of time. (Cf Ecclesiastes 3: 11).

The Church honors the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus every June.

Jesus, meek and humble of heart.
Make our hearts like to Thine.
Let us pray:
Almighty and eternal God, look upon the Heart of Thy most beloved Son and upon the praises and satisfaction which He offers Thee in the name of sinners; and to those who implore Thy mercy, in Thy great goodness, grant forgiveness in the name of the same Jesus Christ, Thy Son, who lives and reigns with Thee forever and ever. Amen.

Read of the abundant promises made to people who honor the Sacred Heart of Jesus especially in June.

For Prayers and Prayer intentions click the link below.

http://seekfirst.blogspot.com/2020/08/12-promises-of-sacred-heart-of-jesus.html?m=1

THE SOLEMNITY OF THE MOST HOLY TRINITY.

THE SOLEMNITY OF THE MOST HOLY TRINITY. 

 

THE GOSPEL:

"Jesus said to his disciples: “I have much more to tell you, but you cannot bear it now. But when he comes, the Spirit of truth, he will guide you to all truth. He will not speak on his own, but he will speak what he hears, and will declare to you the things that are coming. He will glorify me, because he will take from what is mine and declare it to you. Everything that the Father has is mine; for this reason I told you that he will take from what is mine and declare it to you.” (John 16: 12 - 15).

Sunday 15th June 2025 is the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. The Godhead, the adorable Blessed Trinity. One God, three co-equal Persons. Father, Son and Holy Spiri is the revelation of the Son, Jesus Christ, the second Person of the Blessed Trinity. This truth did not come to us from a philosophical deduction.

It is interesting that the mystery of the Holy Trinity was revealed at the end of Christ's earthly ministry. This mystery was revealed in the context of Baptism and Mission of the Church. What could this mean? Jesus Christ became Man so that man can know God, love Him and serve Him and live with God forever. 

The Trinity is a great mystery beyond the intellect of man. We make the sign of the Cross in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. We are baptized in the name of the Father and of the Son and the Holy Spirit.

The Creed teaches us all we need to know about the Holy Trinity, the One Undivided Unity.

"We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, Maker of all that is, seen and unseen.

"We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father.

"We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son he is worshipped and glorified."

I DO NOT UNDERSTAND THE MYSTERY OF THE TRINITY. I PRAY TO ABBA FATHER USING THE LORD'S PRAYER TAUGHT US BY JESUS OUR TEACHER. I PRAY TO OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, SON OF GOD AND SON OF MARY. I EXPERIENCE THE HOLY SPIRIT IN PRAYER, IN HIS INSPIRATIONS AND POWER. THIS IS HOW I KNOW THAT THE TRINITY IS REAL. I BELIEVE BECAUSE THE CHURCH TAUGHT ME TO BELIEVE. 

This is the Faith of our Fathers. The Faith revealed by Jesus Christ.

We believe!

Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. 

The Holy Catholic Church honors the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus every June. 

"I beseech Thee Most Sacred Heart, through Thine infinite Goodness, grant that my name be engraved upon Thy Heart, for in this I place all my happiness and all my glory, to live and to die as one of Thy devoted servants." Amen.

Read of the abundant promises made to people who honor the Sacred Heart of Jesus especially in June. 

For Prayers and Prayer intentions click the link below. 

http://seekfirst.blogspot.com/2020/08/12-promises-of-sacred-heart-of-jesus.html?m=1

OUR HEAVENLY FATHER IS ALWAYS KIND AND MERCIFUL.

THE LORD IS KIND AND MERCIFUL. 

THE GOODNEWS:

"Bless the Lord, my soul;

    all my being, bless his holy name!

2 Bless the Lord, my soul;

    and do not forget all his gifts,

3 Who pardons all your sins,

    and heals all your ills,

4 Who redeems your life from the pit,

    and crowns you with mercy and compassion,

5 Who fills your days with good things,

    so your youth is renewed like the eagle’s." (Psalm 103: 1-5 ).

In today's reflection from the Responsorial Psalm, we join King David in praising the Divine Providence. 

David experienced profoundly Divine Providence in his roller coaster life. Just like Job and Joseph, the Prince of Egypt in the Old Testament. 

When God blesses you, how do you respond? You respond with praises and thanksgiving. This is the lesson for us today. 

How much do you know that the Lord is truly kind and merciful?  (Cf Psalm 103: 8).

On Saturday 14th June 2025, we chant in the Responsorial Psalm that the Lord is kind and merciful. 

Why do we need to remember this important truth?

Because our love for God is in direct proportion to our awareness of God's love for us. In other words, the more we know of God's mercies and kindnesses to us, the more we love Him.

The Catechism teaches us that:

God made us to know Him, to love Him and to serve Him so that we can enjoy eternal life with Him forever.

It is therefore very important to remember all the time that the Lord has been kind and merciful to us.

When we want to remember key facts like doctor's appointments, birth days, court dates, interview dates etc, what do we do? We write them down and place the note where we can easily see it as often as possible.

You do exactly the same with sacred facts like our key Scripture for today. The key to a romantic relationship with God is REMEMBERING! 

Do you have important landmarks in your life? All those key events where you have experienced God's kindness and mercies.

Scripture instructs us never to forget our landmarks. (Cf Proverbs 22: 28). 

Now organize your landmarks into Timeline and “Write down the special dream [landmarks] on stone so that one may read it in a hurry." (Cf. Habakkuk 2: 2). Do this and you will never forget that the Lord is kind and merciful.

The great misfortune of Israel in their Journey from Egypt to the Promised Land was to forget all the marvelous things God did for them. They paid severe penalty for this forgetfulness . It is an axiom that:

OUR LOVE FOR GOD IS IN DIRECT PROPORTION TO OUR AWARENESS OF GOD'S LOVE FOR US. 

The Divine Office teaches:

"T'IS NOT FROM CHANCE SPRINGS ANY OF THE COMFORTS WE ENJOY." 

IT IS FROM THE FATHER’S GRACIOUS ORDAINING. OUR MOST GRACIOUS AND MERCIFUL FATHER, WE THANK YOU. 

Every single thing we enjoy in life comes from the mighty and merciful Providence of our Heavenly Father. Without God, we can do absolutely nothing. (Cf John 15: 5).

THE MORE WE KNOW OF GOD'S MERCIES AND KINDNESSES, THE MORE WE RESPOND WITH LOVE. 

"Glory to you, O Christ, you are the Word of God!. 

"Repent, says the Lord, for the kingdom of heaven is close at hand." (Cf. Matthew 4: 17).

The Holy Catholic Church honors the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus every June. 

Read of the abundant promises made to people who honor the Sacred Heart of Jesus especially in June. 

For Prayers and Prayer intentions click the link below. 

http://seekfirst.blogspot.com/2020/08/12-promises-of-sacred-heart-of-jesus.html?m=1

AVOID ANGER!

AVOID ANGER. 

"Jesus said to his disciples: “I tell you, unless your right­eousness surpasses that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will not enter into the Kingdom of heaven.

“You have heard that it was said to your ancestors, You shall not kill; and whoever kills will be liable to judgment. But I say to you, whoever is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment, and whoever says to his brother, Raqa, will be answerable to the Sanhedrin, and whoever says, You fool, will be liable to fiery Gehenna.

Therefore, if you bring your gift to the altar, and there recall that your brother has anything against you, leave your gift there at the altar, go first and be reconciled with your brother, and then come and offer your gift. 

Settle with your opponent quickly while on the way to court. Otherwise your opponent will hand you over to the judge, and the judge will hand you over to the guard, and you will be thrown into prison. Amen, I say to you, you will not be released until you have paid the last penny.”  (Matthew 5: 20 - 26).

Thursday 12th June 2025 in the 10th Week in Ordinary Time. 

Are you a minimalist or one who lives the More in life in everything. A More person is a Magis person. Magis simply means More. It is an attitude of the heart and mind that goes for More in everything and never for the least or minimum.  This is a core principle of St Ignatius Loyola, the founder of the Society of Jesus. Ignatius urged his followers to give more, to be more and to do more. Perhaps this may be one of the reasons the Jesuits excel in many of their understandings. 

In Matthew 5: 20:

"Jesus said to his disciples: “I tell you, unless your right­eousness surpasses that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will not enter into the Kingdom of heaven." 

In other words, the Minimum will never get you into Heaven.  For example, the Church law states that you must receive Holy Communion "at least" once a year. The minimalist rejoices and says to himself:  "This is great. This is easy. I can do this." The Magis person goes for more. Weekly Holy Communion or even daily. 

"Dearest Lord,

teach me to be generous;

teach me to serve You as You deserve;

to give and not to count the cost,

to fight and not to heed the wounds,

to toil and not to seek for rest,

to labour and not to ask for reward

save that of knowing I am doing Your Will."  (St Ignatius Loyola).

The Church honors the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus every June. 

"O Sacred Heart of Jesus, to Thee I consecrate and offer up my person and my life, my actions, trials, and sufferings, that my entire being may henceforth only be employed in loving, honoring and glorifying Thee. This is my irrevocable will, to belong entirely to Thee, and to do all for Thy love, renouncing with my whole heart all that can displease Thee."

Read of the abundant promises made to people who honor the Sacred Heart of Jesus especially in June. 

For Prayers and Prayer intentions click the link below. 

http://seekfirst.blogspot.com/2020/08/12-promises-of-sacred-heart-of-jesus.html?m=1

THE MEMORIAL OF ST BARNABAS, APOSTLE.

THE MEMORIAL  OF ST BARNABAS, APOSTLE. 

THE GOODNEWS:

"Jesus said to his disciples:

“Do not think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophets. I have come not to abolish but to fulfill. 

Amen, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not the smallest letter or the smallest part of a letter will pass from the law, until all things have taken place.

Therefore, whoever breaks one of the least of these commandments and ­teaches others to do so will be called least in the Kingdom of heaven. But whoever obeys and teaches these commandments will be called greatest in the Kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 5: 17 - 19).

Wednesday 11th June 2025 is the Memorial of St Barnabas, Apostle. (+ 61).

St Barnabas, a Jew from Cyprus is profiled in Sacred Scripture as: "a good man, filled with the holy Spirit and faith." You won't find many Bible characters profiled with similar language. What else do we know about St Barnabas?

He was a levite. He discipled Paul the Apostle and mentored John Mark. He was generous in using all his time, talent and treasure in serving the Lord. 

He was a prophet, teacher and evangelist. Barnabas was martyred in Cyprus under the reign of Emperor Nero in 61 AD. Although Barnabas was not one of the original 12 Apostles, Barnabas like Paul had been assigned the title Apostle since ancient times.

"While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul [Paul] for the work to which I have called them.” (Acts 13: 2).

The Holy Spirit, the Spirit of Evangelization and Mission commissioned the first Missionary Journey of Paul and Barnabas.

The Church prays on the Feast of St Barnabas :

"O God, who decreed that Saint Barnabas, a man filled with faith and the Holy Spirit, should be set apart to convert the nations, grant that the Gospel of Christ, which he strenuously preached, may be faithfully proclaimed by word and by deed. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son." Amen.

The Church honors the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus every June. 

 Morning Offering Prayer to the Sacred Heart of Jesus:

"O Sacred Heart of Jesus, I offer you through the Immaculate Heart of Mary all my prayers and desires, all my sufferings, delays, disappointments and obstacles; all my time, talent and treasure, all my fears, worries and doubts as well as all my weaknesses.  I offer all these on all the altars in the world where the Eucharist is celebrated today and on every Altar where Your Eucharistic Face is present.  I offer them for the remission of my sins, for my family and [Mention the specific intention] and for the Holy Father Pope Leo.  Amen."

Read of the abundant promises made to people who honor the Sacred Heart of Jesus especially in June. 

For Prayers and Prayer intentions click the link below. 

http://seekfirst.blogspot.com/2020/08/12-promises-of-sacred-heart-of-jesus.html?m=1

SHINE YOUR LITTLE LIGHT.

YOU ARE THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD. 

THE GOODNEWS:

"Jesus said to his disciples:

 “You are the salt of the earth. But if salt loses its taste, with what can it be seasoned? It is no longer good for anything but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. 

"You are the light of the world. A city set on a mountain cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and then put it under a bushel basket; it is set on a lampstand, where it gives light to all in the house. 

"Just so, your light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father.” (Matthew 5: 13 - 16).

Tuesday 10th June 2025, in the 10th Week in Ordinary Time. 

What is the the meaning of Jesus' word in today's Gospel? You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the world? Look no further than in your kitchen. The light in the ceiling of the kitchen allows you to see the cupboards, pots and pans, water taps, etc.

The salt bottle and shaker are placed in a convenient place as you get ready to cook. 

Now you are the salt and the light. Not in your kitchen but in the school, market place, hospital, etc. What do you do as salt and light in these locations? 

Ask Jesus Christ, the Light of the World to give you all you need to be salt and light wherever He places you. 

The Church honors the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus every June. 

 Morning Offering Prayer to the Sacred Heart of Jesus:

"O Sacred Heart of Jesus, I offer you through the Immaculate Heart of Mary all my prayers and desires, all my sufferings, delays, disappointments and obstacles; all my time, talent and treasure, all my fears, worries and doubts as well as all my weaknesses.  I offer all these on all the altars in the world where the Eucharist is celebrated today and on every Altar where Your Eucharistic Face is present in the Tabernacle.  I offer them for the remission of my sins, for my family and [Mention the specific intention] and for the Holy Father Pope Leo.  Amen."

Read of the abundant promises made to people who honor the Sacred Heart of Jesus especially in June. 

For Prayers and Prayer intentions click the link below. 

http://seekfirst.blogspot.com/2020/08/12-promises-of-sacred-heart-of-jesus.html?m=1