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Message for September 24, 2023
Unique and Personal Magnanimity: When we reflect on God’s attributes as revealed in the parables, we do not always see ourselves as the beneficiaries of such goodness. We can remain on the abstract level in our prayer. God is generous to all, to humanity in general. But to us personally? Absolutely! How many times has he forgiven us, strengthened us, enlightened us! Which worker in the vineyard are we? Have we come early in the day to labor in his vineyard and so now expect great recompense, or do we labor with a sense of gratitude for the opportunity to serve? Have we come into the vineyard later, procrastinating and reluctant? Or do we now rejoice in his goodness as he rewards us with blessings? His Heart, My Heart: God waits for each soul to enter his vineyard with infinite patience. He invites us constantly to participate in his life and his mission. God celebrates each soul who enters. But we can be quick to mete out judgment upon those who have delayed. Let us reflect in this parable on the heart of the Father and pray that we may have a heart like his, one that anticipates with hope the coming of others into the vineyard and rejoices in the beneficent goods that the Lord desires to pour out on all. “The Last Will Be First, and the First Will Be Last”: Jesus desires that we understand this fundamental truth. Humility is the prerequisite to entering into his Kingdom. No matter where we come from, whatever our past, recognizing his welcoming arms and the gift he readily bestows on us wins us a great reward. This is humility: living in the truth of who we are before God and who God is for us. Humility allows us to take first place in his eyes because we acknowledge that we have been received into God’s grace and that everything is an undeserved gift. Conversing with Christ: Lord Jesus, pour out your blessing on all whose hearts are hardened: those who refuse to welcome you into their lives, those who say they are Christian but do not live with your generous and merciful heart, and me when I close myself off to rejoicing with you for your bountiful goodness.
Resolution: Lord, today, by your grace, I will reflect on the attitudes of my heart, trying to see all the blessings you offer me. (epriest.com)
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from Bishop strickland
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Wisdom of Saint Theresa
"I understood that all we accomplish, however brilliant, is worth nothing without love."
St Theresa
"The work I had been unable to do in ten years was done by Jesus in one instant, contenting himself with my good will which was never lacking. I could say to [5] Him like His apostles: “Master, I fished all night and caught nothing.” 93 More merciful to me than He was to His disciples, Jesus took the net Himself, cast it, and drew it in filled with fish. He made me a fisher of souls."
St. Therese of Lisieux. Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Therese of Lisieux (the Little Flower) [The Authorized English Translation of Therese's Original Unaltered Manuscripts] (Kindle Locations 2439-2445). ICS Publications. Kindle Edition. -
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Decree Suspending the public Celebration of Mass and Enacting Other Measures
JOSEPH EDWARD STRICKLAND
BY THE GRACE OF GOD AND THE APOSTOLIC SEE
BISHOP OF TYLER
[sic] .Resuming Liturgies While Facing COVID-19
Based on the guidance from the Office of the Governor, the celebration of liturgies with the people may resume in the Diocese of Tyler on May 1, 2020, provided that health protocols and other measures are observed in order to protect the vulnerable and mitigate the risk of resurgence in our communities. Taking proper precautions to protect others is a Christian obligation of both justice and charity
The coronavirus remains a highly contagious disease. We know now that the virus that causes COVID-19 can be spread to others by infected persons who have few or no symptoms. Even if an infected person is only mildly ill, the people they spread it to may become seriously ill or even die, especially if that person is 65 or older with pre-existing health conditions that place them at higher risk. Because of the hidden nature of this threat, everyone should rigorously follow the practices specified in these protocols. The virus that causes COVID-19 is still circulating in our communities. We must continue to observe practices that protect everyone, including those who are most vulnerable.
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