The witnesses of Martha and Mary reflect the two aspects of our spiritual journey: service through activity and service through contemplation. We are called to serve the Lord by our service in love...
Reflections on Scripture Nineteenth Sunday Ordinary Gospel C
By spiritaflame 1:37 PM Reading ReflectionsJesus said to his disciples: "Do not be afraid any longer, little flock, for your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom. Why do you think the Father is pleased to...
"There is in us an instinct for newness, for renewal, for a liberation of creative power. We seek to awaken in ourselves a force which really changes our lives from within. And yet...
"In your work, offer your difficulties and troubles quite simply to God…and you will find that His blessing will rest upon you and on all you do." (St. John Vianney) Many times we...
"Even though our emotional and spiritual lives are distinct, they do influence one another profoundly. Our feelings often give us a window on our spiritual journeys. When we cannot let go of jealousy,...
"When we work hard, we must eat well. What a joy, that you can receive Holy Communion often! It’s our life and support in this life — Receive Communion often, and Jesus will...
"Acquire the habit of speaking to God as if you were alone with Him, familiarly and with confidence and love, as to the dearest and most loving of friends. Speak to Him often...
Let us continue to reflect on the greatest treasure we have been given by God, a share in his divine life and the accompanying inheritance, namely, eternal union with God. Sometimes we do...
What is the most important gift I have been given? The first gift I have receive is the gift of existence. But greater than my personal life is the gift of God's divine...
Reflections on Scripture Eighteenth Sunday of Ordinary Gospel Reflections C
By spiritaflame 10:25 AM Reading ReflectionsSomeone in the crowd said to Jesus, "Teacher, tell my brother to share the inheritance with me." The Book of Deuteronomy specified how a father’s inheritance should be divided up. The eldest...
"Our emotional lives and our spiritual lives have different dynamics. The ups and downs of our emotional life depend a great deal on our past or present surroundings. We are happy, sad, angry,...
Before we can grow deeper in our relationship with the Lord, there must be a new encounter and an invitation. He is the initiator of the grace. Mine is the response of "Yes". Because...
This is the Feast of St. James, the brother of St. John. He was one of the first disciples to follow Jesus after the miraculous catch of fish. Though he was ambitious, envious...
St. Mary Magdalene is a model disciple for all of us. Like her, we were and are capable of being great sinners in need of God's deliverance and mercy. Like her, once encountered by...
"For the Word of God is a light to the mind and a fire to the will. It enables man to know and to love him." (St Lawrence of Brindisi) How often have...
Reflections on Scriptures Seventeenth Sunday Ordinary Gospel Reflections C
By spiritaflame 11:29 AM Reading ReflectionsJesus was praying in a certain place, and when he had finished, one of his disciples said to him, "Lord, teach us to pray just as John taught his disciples." He said to...
Lord, your forgiveness is as total as your love is unconditional. The prophet Micah proclaims that you cast our sins into the sea when you forgive us and that you delight in clemency....
"Commitment is doing what you said you would do, after the feeling you said it in has passed." (Saint Camillus De Lellis) Feelings come and go. To base a commitment on a momentary...
"The best perfection of a religious man is to do common things in a perfect manner. A constant fidelity in small things is a great and heroic virtue." (St. Bonaventure) St. Therese of...
"Don't worry, we are in God's hands." (Pope Francis) Do we have the same sense of trust in God? Do we really believe that he really cares for us in every moment of...
"The identity card of a Christian is joy". "Amazement" before the "greatness of God", before his "love" and the "salvation" he has given to humanity, leads the believer to a joy that none...
"It is important to know when we can give attention and when we need attention. Often we are inclined to give, give, and give without ever asking anything in return. We may think...
Reflections of Scripture Sixteenth Sunday Ordinary Time Gospel C
By spiritaflame 11:56 AM Reading ReflectionsJesus entered a village where a woman whose name was Martha welcomed him. She had a sister named Mary who sat beside the Lord at his feet listening to him speak. Martha, Mary...
"He who labors as he prays lifts his heart to God with his hands. " (St. Benedict) The same thing can be said in reverse order: he who prays as he labors lifts...
"Fr Junipero Serra had a motto which inspired his life and work...Siempre adelante! Keep moving forward! For him, this was the way to continue experiencing the joy of the Gospel, to keep his...
