Father of Grace and Mercy.
For a long time, I had no idea where I had come up with this introduction to prayer. It was something that just felt comfortable, and helped me start the process of praying, much like the leg kick of a baseball player helps trigger their swing….
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Prayer, fasting and almsgiving.
These central tenants of Lent redirect our focus to our relationship with God, the discipline of sacrifice, and being a gift of self.
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Many try to reduce Jesus Christ to a, “great moral teacher” to escape the magnitude of His divinity, and the demands of his teachings. But Jesus claimed to be much more than a great moral teacher – he claimed to be God….
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I was recently given Psalm 103 as a penance after confession as a way to dwell in the God’s rich mercy.
Today, let’s pray this psalm of gratitude:
Bless the Lord, O my soul…
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Love is all you need.
John Lennon’s song may not have been theologically complete, but it was on the right path. Love is PRIMARILY what you need.
Why?
Because God IS love…
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Why do Jesus and Saint Paul make such a big deal about those who followed the law versus those who professed faith? Because those following the law thought it was their works and actions earning them salvation instead of recognizing it as a free gift from God.
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I remember my daughter, who was in first grade, running home with a picture she had colored. It was wonderfully messy, yet I appreciated it for the joy she had put into and the love with which she shared it.
I think God views our acts of faith like that first grader art project
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