DAILY THOUGHTS: Daily Thoughts

Monday, November 27, 2023

Daily Thoughts - Make God Known.

The celebration of Confirmation

1297 The consecration of the sacred chrism is an important action that precedes the celebration of Confirmation, but is in a certain way a part of it. It is the bishop who, in the course of the Chrism Mass of Holy Thursday, consecrates the sacred chrism for his whole diocese. In some Eastern Churches this consecration is even reserved to the patriarch:

The liturgy of Antioch expresses the epiclesis for the consecration of the sacred chrism (myron) in this way: "[Father . . . send your Holy Spirit] on us and on this oil which is before us and consecrate it, so that it may be for all who are anointed and marked with it holy myron, priestly myron, royal myron, anointing with gladness, clothing with light, a cloak of salvation, a spiritual gift, the sanctification of souls and bodies, imperishable happiness, the indelible seal, a buckler of faith, and a fearsome helmet against all the works of the adversary."

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All in. In todays reading you see commitment. The widow is in an impossible situation yet she does what her heart tells her, to trust God. Daniel finds himself in a foreign land being held captive. He as well finds himself in an impossible situation and like the widow, follows his heart, to trust God.

We can give from our surplus which is hedging our bets or we can give from our depths. You are in life where God has planted you, will you listen to Him and trust Him. I do not know what came of the widow women but I know that God seen her commitment. Daniel we know survived the test and became mighty in the Lords eyes.

What is it that God is asking of your situation? Is it to go all in or is it to wait it out and be patient, both rely upon God the Father and require trust.

Dear Lord God, You are mighty and give us a rich heritage that does not change with time. May I listen attentively to Your commands and be diligent with what You ask. I trust in You with all things and I know You have our best interest at heart. Bless what comes with Your grace. Love Your son.