August 2023

Aug 1, 2023 | Call to Action

Brightness of Being a Blessing

August is a month of sunlight.
This makes me think of the sun-light of the Beatitudes.
The Blessedness of the Beatitudes represent the heart of Jesus’ message.
During this month of August let’s be Beatitude People.

• Blessed are the poor in spirit…let’s recognize our dependence on God
• Blessed are those who mourn…let us be compassionate hearts with the “gift of tears” (Pope Francis)
• Blessed are the meek…be gentle of heart and non-violent
• Blessed are those who hunger and thirst…do God’s will with a just heart
• Blessed are the merciful…mercy is full of forgiveness
• Blessed are the pure of heart…express your faith in loving ways
• Blessed are the peacemakers…is a call to be a peace-giver
• Blessed are those who are persecuted…be a person who extends heart-peace

Let us strive during the last month of summer to be the brightness of Jesus’ Love by the way we speak to and about others.

May the sun-light of our actions be a wonderful, holy reflection of the “blessedness” of being. The sunshine of our faith lived with an open heart. Amen💓

July 2023

Jun 30, 2023 | Call to Action

July…the first full month of Summer warmth
Oh yes…fans and AC on but …
Let’s think of the warmth of Jesus’ love
It is a warmth of great…
…kindness
…caring
…understanding
…forgiving
…encouraging

It is a warmth that embraces all…
…sorrows
…celebrations
…weaknesses
…talents
…journeys
…wishes

This warmth is not …
…over bearing
…smothering
…disconcerting

This warmth brings…
…unconditional love
…eternal hope
…spiritual companionship

So for July… breathe in this spiritual warmth
Then…become it in your life
And…
No humidity of a hot summer breeze will
take away your joy of being
Jesus’ love for one another.

Breathe on me breath of God
Breathe on me anew.😊