Growing up, I found it exciting to wear an old shirt that my brother didn’t need anymore or had outgrown. I was so proud when I got his baseball glove, which was broken in. Traditions are hand-me-downs from one generation to another, and we pick up things without realizing it.
For example, for the last 47 years, I have held the fork in my left- hand upside down and scooped food onto it instead of scooping with my right hand. I learned this behavior over the six years I spent in England.
Traditions take a lot of work to break. They become so much a part of us that we do them unconsciously. For example, the Pharisees saw Jesus’ disciples eat before washing their hands in today’s gospel. Jesus called these behaviors human traditions. They were healthy hand-me-downs but not the most important. The leaders gave God lip service because they lacked heart.
Our Catholic Faith is full of traditions we have had since the time of Jesus and the apostles. The worship of God in the Eucharist is one of the first traditions. It is easy to lose the meaning and value of celebrating the Mass with our parish family when the liturgy becomes routine.
I find it easy to pray with my heart when I acknowledge that I am in the Presence of God. I feel the prayers rather than think them. Cherish the praise in your heart for a favor received. Embrace sadness and surrender it to the Lord, letting Him take care of everything.
Gospel Challenge:
It takes a little effort, but the love in my heart for the Lord fills the words and actions with God’s life. So, bring your heart close to the Lord and pray in the Spirit of the Living God. Jesus is waiting to love you there, so you know it.
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Hand-Me-Downs
Growing up, I found it exciting to wear an old shirt that my brother didn’t need anymore or had outgrown. I was so proud when I got his baseball glove, which was broken in. Traditions are hand-me-downs from one generation to another, and we pick up things without realizing it.
For example, for the last 47 years, I have held the fork in my left- hand upside down and scooped food onto it instead of scooping with my right hand. I learned this behavior over the six years I spent in England.
Traditions take a lot of work to break. They become so much a part of us that we do them unconsciously. For example, the Pharisees saw Jesus’ disciples eat before washing their hands in today’s gospel. Jesus called these behaviors human traditions. They were healthy hand-me-downs but not the most important. The leaders gave God lip service because they lacked heart.
Our Catholic Faith is full of traditions we have had since the time of Jesus and the apostles. The worship of God in the Eucharist is one of the first traditions. It is easy to lose the meaning and value of celebrating the Mass with our parish family when the liturgy becomes routine.
I find it easy to pray with my heart when I acknowledge that I am in the Presence of God. I feel the prayers rather than think them. Cherish the praise in your heart for a favor received. Embrace sadness and surrender it to the Lord, letting Him take care of everything.
Gospel Challenge:
It takes a little effort, but the love in my heart for the Lord fills the words and actions with God’s life. So, bring your heart close to the Lord and pray in the Spirit of the Living God. Jesus is waiting to love you there, so you know it.
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