Daily Reflections

The words of the “beatitudes” are familiar words, they are not new. They are the Good News, the gospel.

Today the Church celebrates the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin.

God, thank you for those around me who think differently, but still love me and are willing to work with me on life’s puzzles (issues) you give us to solve today.

Our job, as prophets, is to plead, protest, and stand firm against evil. And then to love the evil doer.

We, as Christians, are called to be Christ’s hands at work in the world, taking the time to discern the Father’s will when confronted with challenging decision decisions and allowing His Spirit to work through us.

May we be ever grateful for our faith, for our discipleship, the blessings and challenges of life and one another, and for God’s loving care for us in all of life and creation.

When we follow the divine plan, we will be part of the building up of the Reign of God in our world.

In today’s first reading, St. Paul tells the Christians in Corinth that they are “spiritual babies” as long as they try to take credit for what only God can do

God in heaven, give me the mind of Christ, one thought at a time.

Like St. Paul, Passionists experience the power of the Cross and the power of the Holy Spirit.