REFLECTION ON POPE FRANCIS’S FIRST ADDRESS TO THE WORLD

POPE FRANCIS 

Pope Francis reminds us that he is our servant asking for our prayers, in silence before he proffers the Papal blessing on the crowds and millions watching him. He takes the simplicity of the St. Francis of Assisi and in a few moments reminds the world of our mission in the Church.
It is a day to be proud to be a Catholic and one where soon, we will be reminded again of the important of a life of simplicity, of service and of dedication to God in everyday life. Perhaps we can look forward to others noticing once again that through these good works what it really means to be a Catholic.

REFLECTION ON THE DAILY GOSPEL 9 MARCH 2013

 

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When is a prayer not a prayer?

When it’s about me and not about God or a desire for God’s work or influence.

You cannot pray when you are angry.

When you want someone to notice that you are praying.

When you want to rewarded for prayer. You will be rewarded, but you can’t expect it.

Ministry done for your own glory, or the visibility and credit for that glory.

When prayer is insincere.

LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF

LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR 

Gospel Mk 12:28-34

The economy of words in this passage just blows my mind. The love of God means following His commandments, yes that is true, but loving your neighbor, everyone else requires us not to be judgmental but open, humble not proud, sharing not covetous, … the list goes on.
This was a call to action to live out our lives through Christ. To have God within us and operating in the world on His behalf. Doing His work. Spreading The Word.

Let us renew these commandments today.