DAILY THOUGHTS: Daily Thoughts

Friday, July 21, 2023

Daily Thoughts - Make God Known

2743 It is always possible to pray: The time of the Christian is that of the risen Christ who is with us always, no matter what tempests may arise.³⁶ Our time is in the hands of God:

It is possible to offer fervent prayer even while walking in public or strolling alone, or seated in your shop, . . . while buying or selling, . . . or even while cooking.³⁷

It is always possible to pray - fact of faith about prayer #1. You notice how prayer changes your attitude and it invites God into the situation. He is always there ready to engage in our lives, we enable Him to act on our behalf when we pray. Spend the entire day with God and watch how your world will be transformed. Engage in the beauty of the world around you as you take notice of the gift of life. Be conscious of the gift of prayer and be thankful even in the moments that are not pleasant. Even these become occasions for prayer and an opportunity to practice a virtue as you receive the grace of God.

The Israelites engaged in fervent prayer as they prepared the Passover meal. It did contain actual prayers, along with actions that brought the blessing of God upon them. It all works together when we take on the body of Christ in all that we do. It isn't a ritualistic action that produces the result, it is the love of God within that brings about the Kingdom. Our gospel message is being proclaimed ever waking moment of our lives, what is it saying about God or is it proclaiming little g god? (self)

Dear Lord God Almighty, You have been speaking these last several days in normal everyday circumstances. I see the joys of life and the sufferings as the body of Christ goes about its day. May we never neglect to offer up the gift of life that You give us and to be thankful in all situations as we engage together in the life that we create together. It is the best of the best when "I" get out of the way. Thank You for the gift of mercy when "I" don't. Prayers for live giving rain and a world that recognizes the dignity of Your creation. Love Your son.

Mary, Mother of Love, Pray for us.

St Joesph, Pray for us.

St Patrick, Pray for us.