It is said that St. Ignatius Loyola would look at the stars with tears in his eyes. He was in awe that despite his sins, God still chose to let him enjoy such a spectacular sight.The Lord showers us with blessings that we do not deserve.
Every one is a sinner, yet still loved by our God.
July 30, ‘08 - At times, God seems to be far away even when we keep praying. We may fear that we have been doomed to face put trials alone. But God’s seeming absence may be an invitation for us to look for Him in unexpected places. The Lord can be full of surprises, and He can love us in unexpected ways.
July 29, ‘08 - We may not realize it, but anxiety can significantly cripple us. Excessive worry over the many details of everyday life can prevent us from fully enjoying the grace we receive. Amidst our tasks and responsibilities, God invites us to take time to pause and renew our trust through prayer.
July 28, ‘08- Oftentimes we belittle the simple acts of kindness that we do. But the Lord urge us to do our ordinary duties extraordinary well. What may seem unimportant for us may actually be life-giving to those around us. God takes our
little works and lovingly transforms in into blessings for others.
July 27, ‘08- A wise man once said that we have really found the Lord if we gasp for air. Indeed, there is no enterprise more profitable than striving to fulfill God’s will in our lives. What’s in store for us? An overflowing abundance of life-sustaining peace.
July 26, ‘08- ‘Home is where the heart it.’ We set our hearts often to a hopeless pursuit of pleasure and instant gratification. Emptiness consume us when we realize we can never be satisfied by material gains alone. Lord, help
me to realize that it is only through You that I can be truly happy.
July 25, ‘08- The words tells us that the spoils belong to the victor. Common sense dictates that we should always strive to be the best version of ourselves.
But the Lord wants us to think differently. That winning isn’t
the most important thing. What matters most is our serve to others.
July 24, ‘08- St. Ignatius of Loyola constantly wanted to do what was more loving - the MAGIS. He had such a deep sense of God’s unconditional love that he was determined to respond generously and wholeheartedly. The Lord invite us to give more, even in our little acts of love. How can you be more loving today?
July 23, ‘08- Work as if everything depends on God and pray as if everything depends on you. The Lord knows that all of us are imperfect. Still, God calls each us to active messengers of the Gospel. God will nor abandon those whom He has called. Lord, give me the strength and courage I need to do Your work.
July 22, ‘08- Our lives are driven by our desires. However,
competing desires may leave us confused and troubles.
The Lord invites us to constantly look into our hearts.
We should always examine our motivations and our deepest
desires. What do I really, really want? Is God at the center
of everything that I do?
July 21, ‘08- In our everyday life, we may fall into the trap of losing our sense of wonder. Experiences may become so ordinary that we no longer see each moment as a miracle from God. The people we meet, the things we accomplish, our simplest joys - all of these are concrete proof of the Lord’s love for us.
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