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Harvesting The Fruits of Contemplation

"Perfect solitude...will depend not on leaving the world but on remaining in the presence of God." - Blessed Stefan Wyszynski

"If we approach with faith, we too will see Jesus ... for the Eucharistic table takes the place of the crib. Here the Body of the Lord is present, wrapped not in swaddling clothes but in the rays of the Holy Spirit."— St. John Chrysostom

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March 05, 2015

Conscience Francis Fernandez

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When we spend time with Jesus we become like Him. Why are we not encouraged to do so?

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Pondering Tidbits of Truth - January 2, 2025

January 02, 2025

Pondering Tidbits of Truth is my simple and inadequate way of providing nuggets of spiritual wisdom for you to chew on from time to time. Father Jose Gonzalez “Reflect upon the unique mission that God has given to you whatever he has called you to do with your life it is a calling given only to you do not run from it do not reluctantly accept it instead run to it with your whole being and allow God to do great things through you.” (From Catholic Daily Reflections - October 20, 2024) St. Teresa of Avila "We must beg God constantly in our prayers to uphold us by His hand; we should keep ever in our minds the truth that if He leaves us, most certainly we shall fall at once into the abyss, for we must never be so foolish as to trust in ourselves. After this I think the greatest safeguard is to be very careful and to watch how we advance in virtue; we must notice whether we are making progress or falling back in it, especially as regards the love of our neigh...

Eucharistic Reflection - Prayer of the Handmaids of the Eucharist

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(Image Source: Our Catholic Prayers.com) “Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, truly present in the Holy Eucharist, I consecrate my body and soul to be entirely one with Your heart, being sacrificed at every instant on all the altars of the world and giving praise to the Father pleading for the coming of His Kingdom. Please receive this humble offering of myself. Use me as You will for the glory of the Father and the salvation of souls. Most holy Mother of God, never let me be separated from Your Divine Son. Please defend and protect me as Your Special Child.” (Our Lady of Akita to Sister Agnes Sasagawa)

Monday Musings - Jesus' Only Question

December 30, 2024

Image Source: Hands at Mass ) “Brothers and sisters, the call goes out to all the earth. Is it the love of God you seek? You will find it in the Eucharist. Do you hunger for a life greater than the whole world has to give you? You will find it in the Eucharist. What is the secret to the renewal of the world? You will find it in the Eucharist. Do you hunger for the bread from heaven? Do you long for the light of the world? Do you really want the resurrection and the life? You will find it all in the Eucharist. For in the Eucharist you will find Him – Jesus. He has shown us where to find Him. His only question is this: where are you? (Excerpted from The Sacrament of Charity by Father James Dominic Brent, OP, published on December 18, 2024 by spiritualdirection.com. Read entire articl e here. )

Virtual Blog Tour - Mentored for Good by Keith Lilek

July 28, 2024

What a privilege it is to participate in this Virtual Book Tour! In the past, I have been the beneficiary of authors who participated in Virtual Blog tours for several of my books. When I am asked to reciprocate for a fellow author, I generally jump right in. That was the case when a friend asked me to take a look at Keith Lilek's Mentored for Good. I had no idea who Keith was. I soon learned this about him: He has dedicated himself to learning, absorbing knowledge, and living out the teachings of his faith... He is happy with who he has become...but he didn’t get there by himself. He is the beneficiary of many God-inspired mentors throughout his life. Their guidance and wisdom have shaped him into the person he is today. Do you remember who lifted you at various times in your life? Who inspired you to actively change your course? He does. He remembers. He remembers them all. And he wants to share with you how their guidance and his willingness to learn transformed his...

Eucharistic Reflection - How Tragic

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"…to the Real Presence of Jesus, we often respond with our real absence!" Father Florian Racine

Revisiting Wednesday - "Holy Spirit" vs. "Spirit of Vatican II"

November 25, 2015

Thank you Allison Gingras and Elizabeth Riordan, for inviting your fellow Catholic bloggers to re-post their favorite articles on "Worth Revisiting” Wednesdays. Go there now (and every Wednesday) and enjoy what these authors have to offer. During the rest of each week. visit Allison at Reconciled To You and Elizabeth at Theology Is A Verb . Given the rampant disbelief in and irreverence toward the Holy Eucharist, I chose to share this 2013 post: "Holy Spirit" vs. "Spirit of Vatican II" (Originally posted January 21, 2013) I have made a commitment during this Year of Faith to do a number of things, including reading the Catechism of the Catholic Church and the Vatican II Documents. Both exercises have been worthwhile. From time to time I hope to share the fruits of my efforts. Today, I will start with a few questions. (Image source: Wikimedia Commons ) Did you know that at the time of Vatican II the vast majority of C...