Daily Thoughts - Make God Known.
Two traditions: East and West
Catechism #1290 In the first centuries Confirmation generally comprised one single celebration with Baptism, forming with it a "double sacrament," according to the expression of St. Cyprian. Among other reasons, the multiplication of infant baptisms all through the year, the increase of rural parishes, and the growth of dioceses often prevented the bishop from being present at all baptismal celebrations. In the West the desire to reserve the completion of Baptism to the bishop caused the temporal separation of the two sacraments. The East has kept them united, so that Confirmation is conferred by the priest who baptizes. But he can do so only with the "myron" consecrated by a bishop.101
Be Still. I stand with Jesus this morning and see the eager pursuits of life. The desire for more, for knowledge, for the next step and Jesus's response is plain and simple, it is in clear view. If we are not paying attention, we will miss who is in our presence. We will miss what God is doing with us in the moment.
Jesus speaks plainly in todays Gospel and conveys that He is. Blinded by their passions the audience misses the gloriousness of now. He is there in our midst, in our joys and in our sufferings. We do not go through life alone unless we miss the one who loves us the most. Listen to Jesus speak and receive His message that He gives in todays Gospel. Be still.
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Dear Father, I am thankful for the gentle reminders to live in the now. To not look beyond today dreaming of some far away place and missing the gift of this day. May we not look past You today, receive You, Your message of love and give what we are given. Bless this day and all of us who pass through it with the You in our hearts. Love Your son.
Mary, Seat of Wisdom, 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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