June 10, 2022

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My reflection:
“Savor each moment presented to you. Make certain you’ve taken the time to watch the sun both rise and set and have allowed yourself a moment to enjoy the night light’s game of hide-and-seek as the moon and stars peep out of the darkness.Stop to appreciate the new blossom on a flower as it’s beauty unfolds and colors the earth.
Be silent and listen to the songs of nature as they greet you. The music of the birds and creatures around us is a gift of Mother Earth.
Smile at the people around you. Be aware that none of us exists within a vacuum and that who we are, what we do, and what we say will have an impact on someone every single
day.“ Brenda Hager
Take time to savor every moment.?

June 9,2022

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My reflection:
“Be someone others admire for the life that you lead and the kindness that is such a sweet and natural part of you…
for the way you treat other people…
for how easily a smile finds its way to your face…
for the work that you do and the places your journeys take you…
for your dedication to all the right things and your devotion to your family…
for how completely you care and how willingly you are always there for the people who need you…
For being the light that you are…
in the lives of others.” L.N. Mallory

June 8, 2022

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My reflection is from Living Faith:
The God who answers with fire is God. 1Kings 18:24
“I put out a campfire recently. The flames had already died down, leaving only a lava-red glow. I’m not a veteran camper, so I was astonished when the bucket of water I threw at the scorching logs evaporated in a cloud of steam. I’d known since childhood that water puts out fire, but until that moment, I didn’t know that fire can put out water!
Elijah must’ve known it. Even though God seemed distant and silent to the people of Baal, Elijah knew that God could explode his sopping wet offering into flames. God can answer our call with fire too. God can make our hearts burn within us when we listen to his Word. He can burst into a period of spiritual dryness and ignite our faith anew. He can inflame our hearts with love for our neighbor, a desire for justice and the joy of the gospel.
Make your heart an offering to God and just see what he ignites in you!
Almighty God, inflame my heart!” Karla Manternach
It is amazing how God’s spirit can renew our faith. We just need to reach out and ask God’s Spirit to guide us.?

June 7, 2022

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My reflection is from Living Faith:
Behold, your mother. John 19:27
“How often we may tell children, ‘Listen to your mother. ‘ Today we celebrate Mary, Mother of the Church. it reminds us not to just listen to but try to imitate our mother. It is wonderful to claim her in flowered grottos and in May crownings, but let’s not forget her intense suffering.
Mary our mother was a strong woman who walked by other face, not by site. She did not know the end of the story as we do. She suffered as a mother does when her child is sick or bullied. Imagine the great ‘why’ that flooded her heart and she stood at the Cross,for her Child had only done good. overcome with sorrow but without bitterness, she stayed close to Jesus to the last.
Today, may we ask Mary to teach us to walk by faith. May we, like her, stay close to Jesus to the last, without bitterness – no matter what – in all the events of our life!” Sr. Bridget Haase, O.S.U.
I remember when I was in high school at Mercy, I was in the Sodality and the children of Mary at Church. At that time, there were so many young women that were active in the parish Children of Mary. Mary, Mother of the Church pray for us.?

June 5, 2022

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My reflection is from The Little White Book:
Pentecost today
“The Holy Spirit doesn’t only come upon us in one simple flash, as a kind of ‘born again’ experience.
The Spirit comes upon us in our baptism and confirmation. The truth is, the spirit comes upon us in a special way in every sacrament, including the Eucharist, transforming us more and more into the image of Christ.
The feast of Pentecost reminds me of this whole truth. It reminds me to be aware of the Lord‘s presence through the gift of the Spirit– present within me and around me when I drive, when I eat, when I work, when I play, when I get up in the morning and go to bed at night, and when I sleep.
To have that Spirit, that constant presence of God – what a great way to live.”
God spirit is always present with us.?

June 4, 2022

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My reflection:
“Wholeheartedly believe that everything is possible with God and that He is as good as His word. see your faith as a powerful source guiding you through each day, and let it free your mind to make room for expanded awareness and new light.
Refresh your spirit with the lessons you’ve learned. You know your heart. You know who you are. There will be answers. Just be patient. Be satisfied with doing the best you can. Adapt the mantra ‘I am strong and the best is yet to come.’ And someday you will look back and say, ‘My dream has come true. Thank you, God. ‘“ Donna Fargo
God is present with us at all times.?

June 3, 2022

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Today’s reflection is from the Mercy Prayer Book:
“Spirit of God, come and transform us. Stir up in us and ardent desire to do your will and bring about the reign of mercy and justice. Holy Spirit, praying unceasingly within us, give our tongues the words to praise you, our hearts the fervor to love you. Sanctify the work of our lives that all our ask me to give glory to God, today and always. Abide with us that we may abide with you. This we ask in faith. Amen

June 2, 2022

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My reflection today:
“You can do more than you think you can. Try to look at obstacles as lessons and see every goal as reachable. Even if your wings are a little damaged, you can still fly. You can still touch the sky. You can still make a rainbow. You can still dream. You can still try.
Don’t let anyone take away your help, get you down, or make you give up. Don’t let anyone or anything steal your power. Stay strong, encouraged, and hopeful. Know that you are
loved.” Donna Fargo
God loves each one of us unconditionally!❤️

June 1, 2022

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My reflection:
“When we are hurting God doesn’t stay on high – He brings His majesty to earth on the wings of love. When we encounter trials and tribulations, it is God who will help us face whatever is happening in our hearts. He pours His peace into the moments, holds our hands and calms our fears. He walks with us and talks with us along the way. When we need the ultimate in compassion – the greatest caring, true concern – it is God’s love that wipes each tear away and brings tomorrow’s hope.
God isn’t far away… He’s always by your side.” Barbara J. Hall
There are times when we are hurting that we feel no one can understand, let us remember that God can always understand and is with us.❤️

May 31, 2022

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My reflection today is from The Little White Book:
“The church has celebrated the feast of the Visitation for over a thousand years.
In Luke’s gospel, Mary (who learned in the Annunciation that her kinswomen Elizabeth was six months pregnant) leaves her home in Nazareth and travels south to ‘the hill country’, a trip of about 90 miles. The town is never named, but an old tradition places it at Ain Karim, about five miles west of Jerusalem.
Elizabeth speaks the first beatitude in Luke’s gospel: ‘Blessed are you who believed that what was spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled.’
In response Mary speaks her Magnificat which is part of the Church’s evening prayer every single day of the year.”