Right In Our Own Eyes

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Tuesday of the Twenty Fifth Week of Ordinary Time

Right in Our Own Eyes

Do not be surprised, my little instrument, that you cannot speak eloquent words. I am the one who acts and who enkindles the Flame of Love in the depth of hearts. I am the one who confused your words and darkened your mind. I did not want any pride in your soul. (Mary) (December 17, 1962)

Today’s Readings: All the ways of a man may be right in his own eyes, but it is the LORD who proves hearts. (Proverbs 21)

Prayer Meditation- Lord, there is a way that seems right to us but so often it just takes us off track (Proverbs 14:12). Without You we can do nothing (John 15:5). Lord heal us of our pride and vanity that get in the way and purify our hearts so that is Your Voice we will hear when we would go to the left or the right (Isaiah 30:21)!

This Little Light Of Mine

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Memorial of Saint Padre Pio

This Little Light of Mine

“Because your soul is like the pure water of a lake, My Divine eyes can always see what is within you. The pebbles at the bottom of the lake shine with light and cause delight. (Jesus) (December 12, 1964)

Today’s Readings: Jesus said to the crowd: “No one who lights a lamp conceals it with a vessel or sets it under a bed; rather, he places it on a lampstand so that those who enter may see the light. (Luke 8)

Prayer Meditation- Lord, if Your Light is living in us than others should be able to see it. We may think we have to do great things for You but it is really little things done with great love that make the difference each day and which show the world Whose we are and Who our hearts beat for every day! Lord may You gaze upon us and see Your Light lifted high on a lampstand in our souls! This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine! In the words of Saint Padre Pio, pray, hope, and don’t worry!

Asking Wrongly

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Twenty Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time

Asking Wrongly

“They avoid what is difficult, and as the years go on, their soul becomes grey and covered with dust. Woe to them, because through example they influence others.” (Jesus) (December 22, 1963)

Today’s Readings: You do not possess because you do not ask. You ask but do not receive, because you ask wrongly, to spend it on your passions. (James 3)

“If anyone wishes to be first,
he shall be the last of all and the servant of all.” 
Taking a child, he placed it in their midst,
and putting his arms around it, he said to them,
“Whoever receives one child such as this in my name, receives me;
and whoever receives me,
receives not me but the One who sent me.” (Mark 9)

Prayer Meditation- Lord in today’s Gospel we see the disciples are just not getting it. They are angling for their position in what they think will be an Earthly kingdom (Mark 9). Lord, You instruct us to ask and seek but many times we can be like the disciples, we can want and ask for all the wrong things. We seek comfort, or position, or we seek to avoid what is hard . What we need is a heart change but we what we ask for so often is for our circumstances to change. And yet it is those circumstances that may well be the way You will sanctify us if we unite our pain and suffering to Your Most Holy Cross. Lord may our feet journey together! Lord help us to follow You and seek You first like little children, ready to serve You in the least of these!

You Came For Me!

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Feast of Saint Matthew

You Came For Me!

“You know how pleased I am when you prostrate before Me and say that you are sorry for your sins as no sinner has ever been sorry and that you want to love Me more than all converted sinners.” (Jesus) (April 8, 1962)

Today’s Readings: Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?” He heard this and said, “Those who are well do not need a physician, but the sick do. Go and learn the meaning of the words, I desire mercy, not sacrifice. I did not come to call the righteous but sinners.” (Matthew 9)

Prayer Meditation- Lord, You remind us so vividly that You came not for the righteous but for sinners- to set us free and heal us and free us so that we can live the abundant life You have meant for us to live. (John 10). This is really good news because that means You came for me and for all of us because we are all sinners and all broken and only You can fix us. Lord help us to know that Your Gaze is always upon us- You see us where we are in our lives and You look at us with such love and ask us to follow You. Lord help us not to miss Your invitation today and every day!

We Are Resurrection People!

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Memorial of Saints Andrew Kim Taegon and Paul Chong Ha-Sang and Companions

We Are Resurrection People!

“I know that you also hope for the moment when nothing will separate us anymore. I wait for you with all My riches. We will be totally one and indivisible. I know your heart is beating with joy and I rejoice with you.” (Jesus) (April 14, 1964)

Today’s Readings: Brothers and sisters:
If Christ is preached as raised from the dead,
how can some among you say there is no resurrection of the dead? (1 Corinthians 15)

Prayer Meditation: O Lord You have defeated death- You are Our Resurrected King! You walk with us through our life and You wait for us in Heaven where we will behold Your Face at last! We are Resurrection people- why do we live as ones who have no hope? Every moment of our lives lived for You will be rewarded- even now You prepare us by pouring out Your Grace in Your Word and in Your Sacraments so let us not fear or despair!

Showing Great Love

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Thursday of the Twenty Fourth Week of Ordinary Time

Showing Great Love

Say and constantly repeat, ‘My adored Jesus.’ I have told you before how pleasant it is to Me, and even if you say nothing else for a whole hour, repeat it with repentance for your sins. This obtains many graces, forgiveness for sins, and provides peace for souls.” (Jesus) (January 2, 1963)

Today’s Readings: So I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven; hence, she has shown great love. But the one to whom little is forgiven, loves little.” He said to her, “Your sins are forgiven.” The others at table said to themselves, “Who is this who even forgives sins?” But he said to the woman, “Your faith has saved you; go in peace.” (Luke 7)

Prayer Meditation- Lord, today we read about the beautiful repentance of St. Mary Magdalene- she loved much and was forgiven much. Lord help us to break the alabaster jar of our lives and lay them at Your Feet in repentance and thanksgiving for Your Mercy that endures forever! (Psalm 118)

Love Bears All Things

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Wednesday of the Twenty Fourth Week of Ordinary Time

Love Bears All Things

Do not think that once a child has become an adult, he no longer needs his parents. My Mother accompanied Me everywhere with her love, her sacrifices and her prayers. You must do the same, and I will bless your efforts. (Jesus) (January 7, 1964)

Today’s Readings: Love is patient, love is kind. It is not jealous, love is not pompous, it is not inflated, it is not rude, it does not seek its own interests, it is not quick-tempered, it does not brood over injury, it does not rejoice over wrongdoing but rejoices with the truth. It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. (1 Corinthians 13)

Prayer Meditation- Lord so many of us have been praying and sacrificing for our families- most days it does not feel like any of it is going anywhere. And yet today, we have the answer from St. Paul- it is not what we know or what we do alone because without love it is all nothing! Love bears all things and believes all things- when we are lagging in this, Lord, give us Your Mother’s Heart to love You and serve You today in those we love! In the end nothing else matters but love!

Do Not Weep

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Tuesday of the Twenty Fourth Week of Ordinary Time

Do Not Weep

Crying and sobbing, I called out to the Lord, “Where are You, adorable Jesus? Why must I live without You? Give me the grace of conversion…” (Elizabeth) (December 27, 1962)

Today’s Readings: “Do not weep.” He stepped forward and touched the coffin; at this the bearers halted, and he said, “Young man, I tell you, arise!” The dead man sat up and began to speak, and Jesus gave him to his mother. (Luke 7)

Prayer Meditation- Lord, You are the God who holds all of our tears in Your Hands! You love us and You see our deepest sufferings and need even if we may not feel that You are there! Lord Jesus, we praise You in whatever storms we are living through- we lift our hands to the God who gives and takes away.

We Are Living Hosts

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Memorial of Saints Cornelius and Cyprian

We Are Living Hosts

“I give Myself. After receiving My Precious Blood, examine your souls and become aware of the exhilaration that the power of My Precious Blood brings about in you. Do not be so insensitive. Let not routine lead you to my holy table. To the degree that you remain united to Me, My Precious Blood will burn sin out of your souls.” (Jesus) (January 16, 1964)

Today’s Readings:

For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup,
you proclaim the death of the Lord until he comes.(1 Corinthians 11)

Prayer Meditation: O Lord, let us not be insensitive to Your Real Presence within us- let us never present ourselves to You at Mass in a routine manner! Lord You are living in us- we are living Hosts! You are truly Emmanuel- God with us! Help us to be thankful for the daily gift of Your Very Self and help us to stay united to Your Sacred Heart throughout the day as we serve You in others! Let us proclaim Your Holy Name and the Holy Name of Mary as we ask to be enfolded in Your Two Hearts!