Daily Thoughts - Make God Known.

Daily Thoughts - Make God Known. 

1301 The sign of peace that concludes the rite of the sacrament signifies and demonstrates ecclesial communion with the bishop and with all the faithful.

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Vision.  The readings over the last two days have not been easy ones.  They cause one to think and  they paint images that do not make a lot of sense.  Daniel faces the same challenges as he grapples with what God gave him to write.  The one common theme that comes to me is vision.  Sitting within prayer, it is God that gives us vision to grapple with these days and it is He who is our strength.  

Jesus tells us to be vigilant and to pray to have the strength to stand before the Son of Man when He comes.  Is that not what we do when we spend time in prayer.  Isn't it God who we are present to, are not the images that He gives a vision from Him that we take into our days.  Strength comes from repeating a task till the point you become strong then it is the opportunity to maintain that strength by continuing  doing what got you there.  

Within prayer is all our answers along with peace to spend time with God where there is no tribulation, if He is our source and summit.   Enjoy your day!  Armor on.  

Dear Father, we have journeyed these past few days chewing upon Daniels vision and being attentive to Your Holy Spirit.  Help us see what You are preparing for each of us.  Open our hearts and minds to receive You within our time together in prayer and to witness to you in our day.  Continue to strengthen us so we are vigilant and prepared.  Jesus, we trust in You.  Love Your son. 

Mary, Full of Grace, Pray for us. 

St Joesph, Pray for us. 

St Patrick, Pray for us. 

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Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world.  1 John 4:4b

Daily Thoughts - Make God Known.



Daily Thoughts - Make God Known. 

1300 The essential rite of the sacrament follows. In the Latin rite, "the sacrament of Confirmation is conferred through the anointing with chrism on the forehead, which is done by the laying on of the hand, and through the words: 'Accipe signaculum doni Spiritus Sancti' [Be sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit.]."¹¹⁴ In the Eastern Churches of Byzantine rite, after a prayer of epiclesis, the more significant parts of the body are anointed with myron: forehead, eyes, nose, ears, lips, chest, back, hands, and feet. Each anointing is accompanied by the formula SfragiV dwreaV PneumatoV ¢Agiou (Signaculum doni Spiritus Sancti): "the seal of the gift of the Holy Spirit."

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Jesus.  Have you encountered the person of Christ?  He is Jesus, the One who draws us in to a deeper relationship with His words of truth and encouragement.   He is the answer to what we are seeking.  

I watch this morning as Jesus says: "Come after me and I will make you fishers of men."  Peter and Andrew have encountered the Christ and they go, they follow Jesus and He made them fishers of men.  They did nothing more than respond to Christ and what He said.  

As you watch the scene unfold on the seashore, do you see two men leave their nets behind and heed the voice of God.  You know their story, it is written in the Gospels and we know their outcome, they became Saints.  All they did was heed God's voice as He said "come".   It is really that simple, may we all be touched by God's voice today as we do what He would do.  

Dear Father, there are memories that bubble up with this scene, there is a joy in being able to recognize Your voice and being drawn to follow.  May we recognize that it is Your Son, Jesus, that has the answers and the guidance that our spirit desires.  Give us a hunger as Simon and Andrew had that day on the seashore to follow Jesus all the days of their earthly life.  Prayers for a world being pulled to and fro, may it be You that guides our steps.  Love Your son.  

Mary, Mother of Love, Pray for us. 

St Joesph, Pray for us. 

St Patrick, Pray for us. 

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Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world.  1 John 4:4b

Daily Thoughts - Make God Known.



Daily Thoughts - Make God Known.  

1299 In the Roman Rite the bishop extends his hands over the whole group of the confirmands. Since the time of the apostles this gesture has signified the gift of the Spirit. The bishop invokes the outpouring of the Spirit in these words: 

All-powerful God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, 
by water and the Holy Spirit 
you freed your sons and daughters from sin 
and gave them new life. 
Send your Holy Spirit upon them 
to be their helper and guide. 
Give them the spirit of wisdom and understanding, 
the spirit of right judgment and courage, 
the spirit of knowledge and reverence. 
Fill them with the spirit of wonder and awe in your presence. 
We ask this through Christ our Lord.¹¹³

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Serve God. I witness Daniel serve God in how he lives his life.  How he carry's himself and how he treats others.  I hear Jesus say the same words to those listening to the coming persecutions and what can be expected.  King Belshazzar, not a man of God knew who served God and could give him the answer to the writing.   The king served mammon and it was evidence by the way he lived and what he worshipped.  

Which one is it, God or god that your life speaks to?  Do others know that you serve the God of creation.  Are you filled with the spirit of wonder and awe of His presence.  He is everywhere, all knowing and has planted you were you are at.  

Our lives speak of which God resides in our hearts, may it be the God of Creation that captivates each of us.  And, He will give us the gift of His Spirit when we are called to go forward.  We are all called.  

Dear Father, You flow through my spirit and teach me what is needed and what is not.  You work with Your son and help him along the journey.  I thank You for another day to continue to listen and respond to Your voice.  Prayers for the king Belshazzar's of this world, may they recognize the writing on the wall and change their ways so we can serve you.  Love Your son.  

Mary, Queen of Saints, Pray for us. 

St Joesph, Pray for us.  

St Patrick, Pray for us.  

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Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world.  1 John 4:4b

Daily Thoughts - Make God Known.



Daily Thoughts - Make God Known.  

1298 When Confirmation is celebrated separately from Baptism, as is the case in the Roman Rite, the Liturgy of Confirmation begins with the renewal of baptismal promises and the profession of faith by the confirmands. This clearly shows that Confirmation follows Baptism.¹¹¹ When adults are baptized, they immediately receive Confirmation and participate in the Eucharist.

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Fortified.  I look to the mountain, the mountain of God as He speaks to what has been given.  I don't always understand situations and events but within scriptures lies the keys to what brings peace within.  Fortified walls are ones that look to God for the answer, they are not fortified by the things of this world.  That is Daniels message to King Nebuchadnezzar we will all face troubles in this world, how we handle them and who we turn to will determine our outcome.  

God is the mountain, the rock of salvation that transforms us into His image and likeness as we consume the bread of life, the life that He gives us, His very flesh and blood.  Look to God in all situations and ask Him.  Daniel never faltered from the One who loves him as he was being tormented.  God answered his prayer and gave him the way out.  I pray you are learning to fortify your walls with daily prayer.  It is a joyous journey even when it is bumpy.  "I have told you this so that you might have peace in me. In the world you will have trouble, but take courage, I have conquered the world.""  John‬ ‭16‬:‭33‬

Dear Father, You teach over many days, and many years.  What once was foreign has now become part of our spirit and You build upon a strong foundation.  It gets shaken at times but always looks up knowing You have the answer.  I am thankful for this day and what it will bring, I am thankful for what You will continue to say.  May we be attentive to Your voice in repeating what has been heard.  Love Your son.  

Mary, Mother of Love, Pray for us.

St Joesph, Pray for us. 

St Patrick, Pray for us. 

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Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world.  1 John 4:4b