To love with madness...
My birthday was on Saturday. Unfortunately, the stomach virus going around the family finally made it's way to me and #2 son. Thank you dear mother, she could not abide by my not having a birthday cake and so, braving the germs, she still came over with cake and conversation. Nothing stops my mom!
Thank you sweet husband for having the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass (extraordinary form) offered for me today at our parish. It was an incredible moment for me at the consecration. (I felt much better today.)
For reflection, I take the following to heart...
Through the Eyes of Faith ~ January 26, 2008 ~ Saints Timothy and Titus, bishops
Father Walter Schu, LC
Mark 3:20-21 Jesus came with his disciples into the house. Again the crowd gathered, making it impossible for them even to eat. When his relatives heard of this they set out to seize him, for they said, “He is out of his mind.”
Mark 3:20-21 Jesus came with his disciples into the house. Again the crowd gathered, making it impossible for them even to eat. When his relatives heard of this they set out to seize him, for they said, “He is out of his mind.”
Petition: Lord, increase my faith. Mary, help me on this Saturday to grow in faith in all of the circumstances of the day.
1. A Man for Others “Jesus was a man for others. Such a crowd gathered around Jesus and his disciples that they had no time even to eat. Nothing mattered more to Jesus than feeding the souls of his neighbor with the nourishment of his love and his truth, so much so that he neglected to feed himself. This self-sacrificing attitude permeated every moment of his earthly existence, culminating in the complete oblation of his life on the cross at Calvary” (John Bartunek, LC, The Better Part, p. 375). To what extent is my desire to serve those around me, even to the point of sacrifice, the thermometer of my love for them? Have I ever been accused by anyone of “madness” because of my dedication to apostolate?
Conversation with Christ: Thank you, Lord, for the gift of faith. It is a gift more precious than life itself. Help me to see others with the eyes of faith, to pour myself out in loving and serving them, just like you did. Help me to love you with madness as I serve each of my brothers and sisters.
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6 comments:
Happy Birthday! I'm glad you are feeling better!
You are so BLESSED to have a local Latin Mass!!
Happy Belated Birthday!! So sorry you were sick...glad to hear you're feeling a bit better!
happy birthday and God Bless You!!!
Happy Belated Birthday! You look so good for 43! Wish you many more wonderful years!
Happy Birthday! I'm glad it was nice in spite of being sick. What a gorgeous picture - I just love that one!
Kelly
Happy Belated Birthday!
The kids and I are looking forward to seeing you all again.
Lisa Marie
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