Harvesting The Fruits of Contemplation

  (Image source: Wikimedia Commons ) There is a vital lesson to learn from the paralytic in John's Gospel. When we fail to listen to, and answer the specific question, God places in our hearts, we may lose the opportunity to receive a great and undeserved gift. Listen here .

  (Image Source: Wikimedia Commons ) Some time ago, a friend asked me a difficult question. I am a coward and often avoid responding directly to challenging inquiries. That's not always a good idea. Listen here and you will see what I mean.

I thought this would be a perfect time to revisit this 4 minute podcast from five years ago. Sadly, not much has changed... Podcast "Holy Spirit" vs "Spirit of Vatican II" (Image source: Wikimedia Commons) Ever wonder why so very few Catholics believe that Jesus Christ is really, truly and substantially present, Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity in the Blessed Sacrament?  Many have. I am among that number and wish to share these simple thoughts with you today. Click here if you are interested. What do you think?

Are we who claim to love Jesus actually insulting Him? Listen to how St. Peter Julian Eymard answered that question.

(Image Source: Wikimedia Commons ) How much do you really love God? Listen to these words and then revisit your answer after reflecting upon these questions posed by Dom Mark Daniel Kirby, OSB. Want to be further challenged? Listen to Part I here.

We thank Allison Gingras at  Reconciled To You  and Elizabeth Riordan at  Theology Is A Verb   for hosting Worth Revisiting each week. It is a privilege to share our work with them and their followers .  We Don't Love God As He Deserves  (Originally posted on March 17, 2019) (Image Source: Wikimedia Commons ) Let's be honest. We need to take a closer look at how we treat the God we profess to love. Listen here.

(Image Source: Wikimedia Commons ) Let's be honest. We need to take a closer look at how we treat the God we profess to love. Listen here.

We will continue to shrink in numbers, close our Churches and  experience a dearth in priestly vocations until we reinstate a sense of the Sacred in our Church buildings. This will only occur when all our actions in Church evidence an unswerving belief that we are privileged to be in the presence of Jesus Christ. Listen here.

(Image Source: Wikimedia Commons ) We have here living among us, readily accessible to us, the Son of God, willingly imprisoned in the tabernacles of our Churches.  Do we appreciate this great Gift?  Listen to some random thoughts .

(Photo©Michael Seagriff) If we want to stop finding fault with others, let us come to the foot of the Cross and gaze into the eyes of our suffering, dying, loving God. Start your journey here .

(Image source: Wikimedia Commons ) At first glance, some things just do not seem fair. Take for example the parable of the laborers in the vineyard in chapter 20 of Matthew's Gospel - the last got paid as much as those who worked all day.  Maybe it is time to take another look from a different perspective. Listen h ere .

(Image source: Wikimedia Commons ) We can all use some pruning from time to time. This is especially true for our spiritual lives.  Learn more here .

Merry Christmas and thank you Allison Gingras and Elizabeth Riordan for another opportunity to re-publish our favorite posts on  Worth Revisiting . Go there now  (and every Wednesday) and be nourished spiritually. Be sure to visit Allison at  Reconciled to You and Elizabeth at Theology Is A Verb during the rest of the week. You will enjoy your visit. Here is my contribution this week: Podcast - A Christmas and Eucharistic Reflection Originally published on December 22, 2016) I thought I would re-share this earlier podcast before the formal festivities begin. Merry Christmas! (Image Source: Wikimedia Commons) Imagine this Christmas that before exchanging gifts with family and friends, Jesus thanks you for the greatest gift you could have possibly given Him.  What might that be? Interested?  Listen here.

When we become forgetful of earthly things, we can experience embarrassment, inconvenience and even ridicule.  (Image source: Wikimedia Commons ) But if we become forgetful of fundamental spiritual truths, we jeopardize our soul. You may want to listen to this timely reminder from Father M.Raymond, O.C.S.O.

Tuesday, October 24, 2017 Thank you Allison Gingras at  Reconciled To You   and Elizabeth Riordan at  Theology Is A Verb   for  hosting Catholic bloggers at  Worth   Revisiting .  It is a privilege for us to share our work with you and your readers .  Stop by for a visit now .  Here is a two minute podcast for your consideration: Monday Musings - Podcast - Had I Only Known It Was You (Image source: Wikimedia Commons) (Originally posted November 21, 2016) Sometimes we fail to see the obvious - the Truth that is right in front of our eyes.  It is painful to our Lord when it is He we do not see. Has this has happened to you? If so, you will appreciate this little story.  Listen here.

(Photo©Michael Seagriff) When we look around our family, Church and world, we have no one else to blame but ourselves for the messes we have created. Want to know why? Listen here .

(Photo©Michael Seagriff) God calls all of us to walk the Via Dolorosa with Him, to spend time at the foot of His cross, to be there as He is nailed to it, to be there throughout the entire three hours of His agonizing death, to be there as He is taken down from the cross, to be there as He is placed in His mother’s arms and to be there at the tomb.    I have found this most difficult to do but am hopeful that as a result of my recent visit to St. Joseph's Oratory in Montreal – the work of Saint Andre Bessett , commonly known as Brother Andre – I will be successful in this most difficult but necessary exercise.  Listen here and find out why.