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.
You have heard that it was said, "You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy." But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you... Call it a gut punch or a haymaker: this is a big challenge, and it hits us where it hurts.
Bringing the matter of challenges back to the surface, I want to write to you briefly about a project many of you have asked me to take on these past few years - the church audio project.
Where did the time go? Our days can pass by in a blur, but our lives need not be unexamined. This is the genius of the nightly examen prayer, which is an important practice for a serious plan of life.
Without focused times for prayer, I wouldn’t be able to get through the day! In your plan of life, bring the details of your life to God in prayer and surrender yourself to him.
Engaging the heart: Maybe it can be our collective New Year’s Resolution: by trusting and following Jesus in all things, we will show forth the fruit of the Spirit in our every interaction, and so continue to be a community that makes God known to people who are awaiting his revelation
How hopeful we can be that even today, in our half-prepared hearts, he will take up residence and lead us on – as our newborn king – to embody God’s love for everyone we encounter.