We all tend to prefer ourselves to God, and the bitter fruit of giving into that temptation is division - within the world, within the Church, and within ourselves.
"Unfortunately, most of us don’t consistently practice the same listening skills with God....Whatever the reason, we’re often deaf to his word and oblivious to his will. "
Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Lumen Gentium Academy exist to plant the seed of God’s word in every student’s heart, and to help it grow into complete and vibrant abundance.
It’s been said that true love is a decisive act. It must be decisive, because the moment you choose, a million and more reasons not to follow through will seep into the slightest crevice of indecision.
When we open our hearts and share our lives with God in prayer, he shares his life with us. His life at work in us brings about growth in love and joy and peace!
I know it’s hard to know your neighbors these days, but what a difference it would make to know these kinds of things, and to extend ourselves in love to meet people’s genuine needs.