We can learn a lot from children. They get excited when they open their bedroom door and run to the Christmas tree to see what Santa has brought them. It is exciting for them as we watch them tear open the wrappings to see what is inside the box. But they don’t love presents as much as they love Mom and Dad.
Imagine the love in their hearts as they create something or draw a picture for Mom or Dad. They’re always keeping them in mind, eager to bring joy to the people they love more than anything. Sometimes, they get upset and cry when they realize they’ve hurt Mom and Dad, who love them dearly.
It brings us great joy to please those we love, and it’s heartbreaking to realize we’ve hurt them. God, too, feels this. The key is this: surrendering ourselves to God’s care each day pleases Him. In return, He blesses us with many good things that go beyond what this world can imagine.
Do not fear when life’s challenges arise. Our Father provides us with the strength He gave Jesus in the Garden, when He prayed, “Father, take this chalice away from Me. But not let my will, but yours be done” (Luke 22:42).
The chalice he wanted taken away wasn’t about His physical suffering and Passionate death. His chalice, which we drink from at Mass every day, is what he experienced in the gospel we heard today: people won’t believe in Him and will die in their sins.
Gospel Challenge:
Where to start? It all begins with the right intention – Pleasing God – and welcoming Him to be with us through thick and thin.
Peace of heart is the sweet fruit of putting God’s pleasure above our own. When we align our thoughts and actions with His will, we experience a deep sense of tranquility and contentment.
Love Your Neighbor!
Fr. Rick Pilger, IC https://www.rosminians.com/ www.bscchurch.com
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We can learn a lot from children. They get excited when they open their bedroom door and run to the Christmas tree to see what Santa has brought them. It is exciting for them as we watch them tear open the wrappings to see what is inside the box. But they don’t love presents as much as they love Mom and Dad.
Imagine the love in their hearts as they create something or draw a picture for Mom or Dad. They’re always keeping them in mind, eager to bring joy to the people they love more than anything. Sometimes, they get upset and cry when they realize they’ve hurt Mom and Dad, who love them dearly.
It brings us great joy to please those we love, and it’s heartbreaking to realize we’ve hurt them. God, too, feels this. The key is this: surrendering ourselves to God’s care each day pleases Him. In return, He blesses us with many good things that go beyond what this world can imagine.
Do not fear when life’s challenges arise. Our Father provides us with the strength He gave Jesus in the Garden, when He prayed, “Father, take this chalice away from Me. But not let my will, but yours be done” (Luke 22:42).
The chalice he wanted taken away wasn’t about His physical suffering and Passionate death. His chalice, which we drink from at Mass every day, is what he experienced in the gospel we heard today: people won’t believe in Him and will die in their sins.
Gospel Challenge:
Where to start? It all begins with the right intention – Pleasing God – and welcoming Him to be with us through thick and thin.
Peace of heart is the sweet fruit of putting God’s pleasure above our own. When we align our thoughts and actions with His will, we experience a deep sense of tranquility and contentment.
Love Your Neighbor!
Fr. Rick Pilger, IC https://www.rosminians.com/ www.bscchurch.com
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