Daily Thoughts - Make God Known.
1294 Anointing with oil has all these meanings in the sacramental life. The pre-baptismal anointing with the oil of catechumens signifies cleansing and strengthening; the anointing of the sick expresses healing and comfort. The post-baptismal anointing with sacred chrism in Confirmation and ordination is the sign of consecration. By Confirmation Christians, that is, those who are anointed, share more completely in the mission of Jesus Christ and the fullness of the Holy Spirit with which he is filled, so that their lives may give off "the aroma of Christ.
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Life or death? Seems like a simple choice, we each will chose life. Have we considered the choices we make each day in the gift of life that God gives us with each breath. We are all given talents and abilities. How do we use them and who do we seek to glorify? Self or God. Once again our choices will tell the story.
A mother continues to sacrifice self as she gives her sons to God with her words. Her choices each day have led to this time of honor along with her sons who wisely listen to Mother.
Jesus conveys a message within the parable of ten coins as He goes to Jerusalem. What are you doing with your gold coin? We are each given a gold coin, maybe you believe you didn't get one. So on that day of the Kings return, your own words will convict you. "He said to him, 'With your own words I shall condemn you, you wicked servant. You knew I was a demanding person, taking up what I did not lay down and harvesting what I did not plant;". Luke 19:22
He planted the seed, waters it and gives it life. Are we growing into the prodigy that God seeks or are we ignorant of His voice in our lives.
How is your prayer life? We are all going to end up in Jerusalem, our choices each day will give us strength in our times of need or will provide weakness. What are you doing with your gold coin?
Dear Father, I wake this morning with a thankful heart, with a desire to know You and love You more deeply. I see the choices and I see gold coins being multiplied. I see the shine being put back on with a renewed vigor of thankfulness. Help us see how the words we chose this day tell our story and where we are destined for. Continue to shower Your love upon us. Prayers for a young lady with auto-immune disease, may Your healing hand be upon her. Thank You, love Your son.
Mary, Full of Grace, 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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