
The Voice of God
Among all the voices that surround and beckon us, we need to discern the unique cadence of God’s voice.
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Among all the voices that surround and beckon us, we need to discern the unique cadence of God’s voice.
Today, reflect on this passage where the word firstfruits appears: “But now Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep” (1 Cor 15:20).
To describe God as “humble” may seem outrageous or even scandalous. Who could stake one’s life on a humble God?
In Western culture, sometimes there is a lack of respect and care for the elderly among us. There is such wisdom, virtue, and strength of character we can learn and appreciate from the generations older than us.
It can sometimes feel like we are journeying through the desert with no end in sight. But it’s often in the desert that we learn the most about God, ourselves, and what we are grateful for in the present.
St. Bonaventure experienced God’s love as revealed in the humility and suffering of Christ, whose cross enables us to experience God’s companionship and the power to change our lives.
A still life painter or an artistic photographer helps us see something as ordinary as bread, bird or pear with new appreciation. If we don’t pause to thank, we might assume such mini-blessings will always be there.
One of the truths that is becoming more evident to me the more I study and think about the mystics is that they are not ordinary but chosen souls whom God came to when they were not expecting such a visitation.
There are so many situations in life that can make us feel utterly helpless.
One of the key challenges we often face is the need to build consensus among diverse individuals with varying perspectives, opinions, and priorities.
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