My reflection:
“Remember that a heart is like a garden that needs to be tended to and nourished with what only another heart can give – love and appreciation, devotion and honesty”
Tracia Gloudemans
September 17, 2021
My reflection:
“Settle into yourself
Be truly alone
And not the kind of alone
that makes your heart sore
but the kind that causes
your breath to slow
your limbs to go weightless
your thoughts to fall from you
one by one
Embrace the moment
that leaves you in
complete solitude
Welcome these times
as a gift of peace
for your spirit and soul
Your sustenance”
Elle Mastro
September 16, 2021
My reflection:
“When someone cares it is easier to speak, it is easier to listen, it is easier to play, it is easier to work. When someone cares it is easier to laugh”
Susan Pollis Schutz
September 15, 2021
My reflection is from Living Faith:
…. so must the Son of Man be lifted up… John 3:14
It is perhaps the most difficult challenge of our faith lives. Why does God allow such horrible suffering in the world? Some of it is so horrible that we are at a loss for words.
All of us who are ministers of the Gospel should refrain from offering glib answers. Empty words do not honor the searing pain of a parent who has lost a child, a young child who has watched a parent die and agonizing death of cancer or a crucified world devastated by a pandemic. These sacred moments demand a reverential silence.
This, too, must be our bearing as we kneel before the crucified One. We sit in silence and honor the infinite agony of a God made flesh. Our mouths are closed, our hearts are rent into, and our tears water the earth.
All of creation is silent as the Cross is lifted up and towers over our crucified world.” Msgr. Stephen J. Rossetti
God so loved the world that he took the cross and suffering upon Himself
September 14, 2021
My reflection:
“ I would have all busy people make times in their lives… when they should try to be alone with nature and their own hearts. They should try to realize the quiet, unwearying life that manifests itself in field and wood. They should wander alone in solitary places where the hazel hidden stream makes music and the bird sings out of the heart of the forest; in meadows where the flowers grow brightly… I will go further and say that a man or woman who does not wish to do these things is shutting one of the doors of their spirit, a door through which many sweet and true things come in.”Arthur C. Benson
Jesus gave us that example when the crowds were upon him he would go away for a while to pray.
Each of us needs some solitary moments in our lives.
September 13, 2021
My reflection:
“A lifeline in the form of family and friends – to anchor you, support you, and keep you going forward in a positive way when you’re faced with a crisis, so you always know you are a survivor.
Lots of positive thoughts – to help you fulfill all your wishes, so you always know you’re possibilities are unlimited… and success is your destiny.” Jacqueline Schiff
God wants us to succeed and gives us family and friends in our lives to help us along the journey
September 12, 2021
My reflection:
“Learn to get in touch with the silence within yourself and know that everything in this life has a purpose.
There are no mistakes, no coincidences, all events are blessings given to us to learn from.” Elizabeth Kubler Ross
September 11, 2021
My reflection:
“You say you will never forget where you were when you heard the news on September 11, 2001. Neither will I. I was on the 110th floor in a smoke-filled room with a man who called his wife to say ‘Goodbye.’ I held his fingers steady as he dialed. I gave him the piece to say, ‘Honey, I am not going to make it, but it is OK… I am ready to go.’
I was with his wife when he called as she fed breakfast to their children. I held her up as she tried to understand his words and if she realized he really wasn’t coming home that night.
I was in the stairwell of the 23rd floor when a woman cried out to Me for help, for the very first time in her life.
‘ I have been knocking on the door of your heart for 50 years!’ I said. ‘ of course I will show you the way home- only believe in me now.’
I was at the base of the building with the priest ministering to the injured and devastated souls. I took him home to attend his flock in heaven. He heard my voice and answered.
I was on all four of those planes, and every seat, with every prayer. I was with the crew as they were overtaken.
I was in the very hearts of the believers there, comforting them and showing them that their faith has save them.
I was in Texas, Kansas, London… I was everywhere. I was standing next to you when you heard the terrible news. Did you sense Me?
I want you to know that I saw every face. I knew every name – though not all know Me. Some met me for the first time on the 86th floor. Some sort Me with their very last breath. Some couldn’t hear Me calling to them through the smoke and flames; ‘Come to Me… this way… take my hand.’ Sam had never heard my voice before and a few chose, for the final time, to ignore Me.
But, I was there.
I did not place you in the Tower that day, you may not know why, but I do. However, if you were there in the explosive moment in time, would you have reached for Me?
September 11, 2001 was not the end of the journey for you. But someday your journey will end. And I will be there for you as well. Seek Me now while I may be found. Then, at any moment, you know you are ‘ready to go.’
… I will be in the stairwell of your final moments.
Love,
God
September 9, 2021
My reflection:
“A little added to a little… adds up to a lot.
Everyone’s life is lived somewhere between their aspirations and their limitations. Successful people have limitations, like everyone else, and setbacks that are hard to ignore. But they offset them with efforts and aspirations… that absolutely soar.
Try hard and dream big.
If you think of your life as a story that gradually unfolds, you will embrace the changes and more fully appreciate the moments. You will know how natural it is for a new chapters to begin and for the characters and events to surprise you every now and then. You will cherish your heroes and overcome your foes. And you can still have a beautiful story even if it hasn’t been great all along. Make the best of everything, and… always enjoy reading the page you’re on!” Douglas Pagels
September 8, 2021
My reflection:
“If each day is too short for all the wonderful things you want to do, don’t be frustrated.
Be thankful… that your wish list is so full.
With the beginning of each sunrise, think to yourself: ‘Here’s a brand new day coming into my life. I can’t wait to see how we’ll get along! I wonder what’s in store for us? What an adventure… spending time with a day I’ve never met before!’
Be open to the possibilities.
Count your blessings. Each one is so valuable, and there the best treasures you’ve got. And while you’re counting the big things, be sure to include the smaller ones, too.” Douglas Pagels
Remember to thank God each morning for every day is a gift!
