Category Archives: Thoughts
Fruitfulness
“The FRUIT of silence, is PRAYER, of prayer, is FAITH, of faith, is LOVE, of love, is SERVICE, of service, is PEACE. Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta
Words to the wise
Always keep in mind that you have absolutely no right to make known to others what you think about anybody, particularly their defects or problems. Once uttered, words cannot be recalled and the damage it done. Gossip is a form of character assassination. We know calumny is a malicious lie; slander, a debasing of the …
Gift of God
One acknowledges God’s presence in another individual by treating that person with both justice and charity. Each person’s dignity and greatness is derived from God who gives the soul its spiritual reality and who gives meaning to every person’s life.
Spiritual diet
Seven step diet: 1. See earthly goods as means instead of ends in themselves. 2. Detach yourself from having to have whatever you see. 3. Avoid being led by whims and giving in to false needs. 4. Do not make personal comfort a priority 5. Rid yourself of superfluous possessions. 6. Acquire what you need …
Your rights
Man has an inalienable God-granted right to acknowledge his Creator and worship Him. Christ redeemed man, and man must never be denied the freedom God gave Him. Depriving man of the right to freely worship God is the greatest act of violence that can be inflicted on him. Hindrances are direct attacks on the dignity …
Sought, found
It is not through human reason that anyone comes to know supernatural truths. A simple, uneducated person will grasp these truths more easily than an analytical intellectual. Seekers of truth are seeking God even when they are unaware that they are doing so. God called each one of us for some purpose. He also has …
We are sought
Our conscience is that little voice God implants into our soul to make us aware of what is right and what is wrong, It supports when they are moral. it “itches” when our acts are immoral, and tells us these acts are abnormal. Although God’s image is imprinted in our soul, we do rebel against …
Soul contact
For early birds, the best time to pray is in the quiet hours of the early morning. For night owls, it is during the silence of the night. Whichever time suits you, do give an account of your spiritual condition to Christ who will help you when you open your heart to Him. After seeking …
Recentering your life
When you begin with loving God, you will find yourself wanting to act virtuously. How does this happen? Through God’s grace which is the life of Christ in your soul. Make Christ the center of your life; weigh things as God weights them; His judgment is the norm for truth. God only has one Son …
You are an open book
God can read our souls. He is aware of our intentions. He knows what we think. Strive to please Him by making sure that your intentions are in accord with His will. Seek His approval. Do not give scandal. You are responsible if what you say or do leads another into sin. Do not let …
Who Gives A Hoot About You? 