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Jesus gives him two commandments yet treats them as one! He connects two disparate passages and makes them one and the same, love of God and love of neighbor
Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati was known for his enthusiasm for fun and adventure, along with his commitment to the poor. He reminds us that being a Christian is not dull or superficial.
Saint Francis of Paola wanted to live a quiet life of solitude. He managed to do this in a cave near Paola, but soon followers began to gather. He formed them into a community which emphasized pretty severe penance and austerity. Saint Francis also had a public life assisting in the French court.
The world in which we live doesn’t want much to do with Jesus. He makes people uncomfortable. His demands seem dangerously excessive. What do I make of Jesus?
Faith is the leap into the water, now with the lived experience that there is One who can and will catch you—and lead you where you need to go!
Take five to 10 minutes today to breathe in slowly through your nose and exhale slowly through your mouth. Breathe in God’s love and breathe out God’s life.
Saint Hugh of Grenoble proves that you can’t run away from your problems—even if you run to a monastery. Saint Hugh tried it, and the Pope called him back to his diocese. Once he settled down, Saint Hugh did great things.
Today’s psalm reading speaks of God’s care for the brokenhearted. The Lord saves those who are crushed in spirit. God watches over the just. The sufferings of God’s servants are always of concern to him.
Forgiveness is constant from God’s side, which should become a calm, joyous certainty on our side. Mercy received will be mercy passed on.
The way we see others is determined by the lens through which we look. Perhaps a previous experience shades this one, or the other person is influenced by some other event or action, not necessarily mine.
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