Daily Thoughts - Make God Known.
1289 Very early, the better to signify the gift of the Holy Spirit, an anointing with perfumed oil (chrism) was added to the laying on of hands. This anointing highlights the name "Christian," which means "anointed" and derives from that of Christ himself whom God "anointed with the Holy Spirit."100 This rite of anointing has continued ever since, in both East and West. For this reason the Eastern Churches call this sacrament Chrismation, anointing with chrism, or myron which means "chrism." In the West, the term Confirmation suggests that this sacrament both confirms and strengthens baptismal grace.
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Give Thanks. We are always under the watchful eye of God. He sees are comings and our goings. There is nothing that goes beyond Him and we are the apple of His eye. This morning I sit and contemplate the thoughts that I have, the things that He gives for me to pay attention to, to see the joys of the day and the pains as well.
We are each given the same opportunity, how we use it is up to each of us. Will we honor God in all our circumstances, will we acknowledge Him when the opportunity arises. Will we spend time alone with Him and listen. This is the key to everlasting life within the world that seeks to distract our attention from Him.
Pay attention today, what is He saying to you and where is He directing you to focus in on. It isn't self but upon other, live out the Kingdom on earth with Him. Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world.
Dear Father, I see You at work within, I see the situations and the opportunity. I am thankful for our relationship and Your deep abiding love. There is nothing that You do not know. Prayers for a world that wants the gifts but not the Giver, may we each see how we may become Your hands, Your eyes, Your voice on our journey through this valley, Love your son.
Mary, Mother of God, Pray for us.
St Joesph, Pray for us.
St Patrick, Pray for us.
Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world. 1 John 4:4b
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