Saturday, December 14, 2013
Our Interdependence
God in His immense wisdom and power could have made us independent instead of Interdependent. Each person has something to give to another in our symbiotic ecosystem.
(Idea before the Blessed Sacrament)
What is my cross?
Matthew 16:24
Take Up Your Cross and Follow Jesus
"Then Jesus told his disciples, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me."
Rejection of the cross is rejection of Jesus Christ.
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Friday, December 13, 2013
Come Lord Jesus!
"But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we also await a savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.
He will change our lowly body to conform with his glorified body by the power that enables him also to bring all things into subjection to himself." (Philippians 3: 20 - 21)
Are your eyes permanently pointed to the skies or downwards? Jesus says:
"For where your treasure is, there also will your heart." (Matthew 6: 21)
Our Top Prize is in heaven. There also is our heart. We live therefore in this world as pilgrims not holding anything too tightly because we know full well that our Lord and Bridegroom shall come any time.
Come Lord Jesus!
He will change our lowly body to conform with his glorified body by the power that enables him also to bring all things into subjection to himself." (Philippians 3: 20 - 21)
Are your eyes permanently pointed to the skies or downwards? Jesus says:
"For where your treasure is, there also will your heart." (Matthew 6: 21)
Our Top Prize is in heaven. There also is our heart. We live therefore in this world as pilgrims not holding anything too tightly because we know full well that our Lord and Bridegroom shall come any time.
Come Lord Jesus!
Thursday, December 12, 2013
Mary's Sign
"And behold, Elizabeth, your relative, has also conceived a son in her old age, and this is the sixth month for her who was called barren;
for nothing will be impossible for God." (Luke 1: 36 - 37)
Some people receive revelations, word of knowledge and word of wisdom from God. Some of these people claim that God confirms these communications with signs. My personal reaction is not to doubt. Why should I? I experience inspirations from God all the time. In fact, I cannot survive without inspirations. The inspirations make up for my lack of high intelligence quotient.
When the Angel Gabriel announced to Mary that she would be the Mother of the Christ, Mary did not ask for any sign. But God gave her a sign nevertheless. That sign was a living person, her relative Elizabeth. Elizabeth who desired to be a mother for most of her life was now old and her barrenness was absolute. But God for whom nothing is impossible, infused strength and fruitfulness to Elizabeth. Mary on hearing this would have said to herself, "If this is possible, then it is also possible for me a virgin to conceive to be a mother by the power of the Holy Spirit."
The confirmation of our signs could come from what God does for other people. Such signs need no further communication from God. When we receive the word or promise of God and consent to it, we look for examples of such fulfillments either from scripture, history or from our contemporary experience. They are all signs. Everything is scripture.
for nothing will be impossible for God." (Luke 1: 36 - 37)
Some people receive revelations, word of knowledge and word of wisdom from God. Some of these people claim that God confirms these communications with signs. My personal reaction is not to doubt. Why should I? I experience inspirations from God all the time. In fact, I cannot survive without inspirations. The inspirations make up for my lack of high intelligence quotient.
When the Angel Gabriel announced to Mary that she would be the Mother of the Christ, Mary did not ask for any sign. But God gave her a sign nevertheless. That sign was a living person, her relative Elizabeth. Elizabeth who desired to be a mother for most of her life was now old and her barrenness was absolute. But God for whom nothing is impossible, infused strength and fruitfulness to Elizabeth. Mary on hearing this would have said to herself, "If this is possible, then it is also possible for me a virgin to conceive to be a mother by the power of the Holy Spirit."
The confirmation of our signs could come from what God does for other people. Such signs need no further communication from God. When we receive the word or promise of God and consent to it, we look for examples of such fulfillments either from scripture, history or from our contemporary experience. They are all signs. Everything is scripture.
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
The word of God stands forever
"The grass withers, the flower wilts,
but the word of our God stands forever.” (Isaiah 40: 8)
Your word leads to eternal life. Teach us to love your word.
but the word of our God stands forever.” (Isaiah 40: 8)
Your word leads to eternal life. Teach us to love your word.
Monday, December 09, 2013
On the Occasion of the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
On the Occasion of the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
"I will rejoice heartily in the LORD,
my being exults in my God;
For he has clothed me with garments of salvation,
and wrapped me in a robe of justice,
Like a bridegroom adorned with a diadem,
as a bride adorns herself with her jewels." (Isaiah 61: 10)
"For nothing will be impossible for God." (Luke 1: 37)
O Most Immaculate Virgin and Mother, your Son took maximum care to adorn you with the gifts appropriate to you great Mission. Remember us, who approach you in our distress.
"I will rejoice heartily in the LORD,
my being exults in my God;
For he has clothed me with garments of salvation,
and wrapped me in a robe of justice,
Like a bridegroom adorned with a diadem,
as a bride adorns herself with her jewels." (Isaiah 61: 10)
"For nothing will be impossible for God." (Luke 1: 37)
O Most Immaculate Virgin and Mother, your Son took maximum care to adorn you with the gifts appropriate to you great Mission. Remember us, who approach you in our distress.
Sunday, December 08, 2013
Fill us with your Holy Spirit
"The spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him:
a spirit of wisdom and of understanding,
A spirit of counsel and of strength,
a spirit of knowledge and of fear of the LORD,
and his delight shall be the fear of the LORD.
Not by appearance shall he judge,
nor by hearsay shall he decide." (Isaiah 11: 2 - 3)
Come Holy Spirit, fill our hearts with your gifts. Lead us, guide us and use us as you wish. We will not rebel against your total control of our lives.
a spirit of wisdom and of understanding,
A spirit of counsel and of strength,
a spirit of knowledge and of fear of the LORD,
and his delight shall be the fear of the LORD.
Not by appearance shall he judge,
nor by hearsay shall he decide." (Isaiah 11: 2 - 3)
Come Holy Spirit, fill our hearts with your gifts. Lead us, guide us and use us as you wish. We will not rebel against your total control of our lives.
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