Harvesting The Fruits of Contemplation

I usually take a look at my journal entries at the end of each month to refresh my aging mind as to what insight I might have received from that month's daily Mass readings but may have already forgotten. Never too profound are these simple notes. But sometimes, they do get my attention again. Thought I would share a few. May 3, 2011 Jesus is the way, the truth, the life. Would others come to know that by observing the way in which I live my life? Do I really know Jesus? That is to say, have I personally encountered this Jesus? Do I have a personal relationship with Him or do I treat Him as my lucky charm on Whom I can call in times of trials to extricate me from pending harm? How often do I talk to Him and His Father? Do I really listen to what they and the Holy Spirit have to say? The proof that I really believe in You Lord, John tells me (Jn 14:6-14), is if I am doing even greater works than You did!   Oh…Oh…Why do I feel like someone just hit m...

Just came across this moments ago on Following The Truth with Gary Zimak.  I haven't heard John Michael Talbot or this specfic song in some time. I thought sharing it tonight  would be a neat way to end this Lord's Day and, God willing, begin another day tomorrow. God's blessing be with you and all whom you love.

Imagine what we, our families, our priests, our Church, our communities and our world would be like if the Eucharist was, in fact, the source, center and summit of our daily lives. The following two men have something significant to share with all of us, be we lay men and women, priests or religious, about the value of Eucharistic Adoration. May our spiritual journey and desire for holiness be enriched by reading and reflecting on what they have said. Father James M. Sullivan, O.P. – “Adoration is not just one more thing to do, like going to the store, the doctor, etc.   It is an encounter with Christ.   His love changes and orders our life.” Fulton Sheen, Servant of God – “The priest should think of the practice of the daily Holy Hour, as something to continue for his whole life…the daily Holy Hour gives us wisdom…The mind of the priest who lives close to the tabernacle door gains a special illumination.   The priest's mind and heart are best guided when the...

Our Church’s teaching on the Eucharist is long standing, clear and includes the following: the Eucharist must be the source and center of our daily lives; whenever possible Catholics Churches are to keep their doors open for some period of time each day to facilitate visits before the Blessed Sacrament; pastors are to encourage such visits; they are also to promote and encourage their parishioners' participation in Eucharistic Adoration, setting an example for their flock by doing so themselves; and they are to support the establishment and continuation of  regional chapels of Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration when their own parishes are unable to sustain such a vital devotion solely by themselves. What a different world this would be if we were to follow these life-changing practices! As someone who has spent more than ten years coordinating Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration in a local parish and encour...

Does not God who remains in the world   under the species of bread, who empties Himself to such a degree,   merit a limitless love in return? St.Maximilian Kolbe

I am new at this "blogging" thing but have already come to appreciate that an occasional break from the normal fare might be appreciated by those who may be visiting this site. Like doing jigsaw puzzles? Ever done any on-line? How about puzzles with a Catholic flare?  Then you will probably enjoy this . I know the amazing woman who set this up, an inspiring author, would appreciate your visit. We Dominicans should be joyful folk. Truth be told we are not always so. So for all the sourpusses, Dominican or otherwise, that may happen upon this blog it's time to be joyful and to laugh. So check this out. Don't thank me, thank God from whom all good things come! God's blessings this day upon all of His creatures.

We believe in the love of God for us. To believe in love is everything. Love is our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament. You have the Eucharist. What more do you want? Saint Peter Julian Eymard