BEADS OF JOY 12-04-18
“Hope – Trusting In Him”
©2018 James Dacey, Jr. OFS
My Friends,
Today’s Gospel:
Luke 10:21-24 (Blessed Are The Eyes That See)
“In that same hour he rejoiced in
the Holy Spirit and said, "I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth,
that you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding and
revealed them to infants; yes, Father, for such was your gracious will. All
things have been delivered to me by my Father; and no one knows who the Son is
except the Father, or who the Father is except the Son and any one to
whom the Son chooses to reveal him." Then turning to the disciples, he
said privately, "Blessed are the eyes which see what you see! For I tell
you that many prophets and kings desired to see what you see, and did not see
it, and to hear what you hear, and did not hear it."
Reflection:
Let me start with a quote from today’s gospel reading, “Then turning to the disciples he said privately, "Blessed are the eyes which see what you see! For I tell you that many prophets and kings desired to see what you see, and did not see it, and to hear what you hear, and did not hear it." That was verses 23-24, from today’s gospel. We should live in joyful HOPE that Jesus will come again to us and that He alone will establish His Kingdom for us. With confidence and HOPE and what Jesus has told us; this kingdom will be one of righteousness and peace. But before all this; we must see Him and know Him and love Him and embrace Him in a personal relationship.
Before we get into it, let us be clear that we know things that are in God’s interest or will for us, come from Him alone. One key to being able to do this is that we must live in simplicity and humility before Him, like babes in His sight. This journey in life can be as easy or as difficult as we see it to be. I know we don’t have control of the events that surround us; but we do have control as to how we respond and how we see them. In our life there is one very severe sin that we must do all we can to avoid and that sin is pride. It is a very dangerous sin; this sin leads us to only place all our hope and praise in ourselves. The foundation of all sin usually starts with this sin. If it’s all about us, then we know it’s not all about Him. Our lives must always be like one of a servant, serving and listening and seeing what the Lord desires of us. I know that isn’t the popular answer or preference from most; but it is the truth.
RIGHT NOW – RIGHT HERE, ok RIGHT THERE where you are, give to Jesus your life completely, entirely, holding nothing back. Place every ounce of your being into His arms; give Him full reign of your life, putting all of your Hope and Trust in Him. Allow Him to guide you; allow Him to encourage you; ask Him to bless you. You will be asking for to be tested with asking for that, I promise you that. But knowing that you can be strong in what might come your way is important. For in Christ we are strong, no matter what comes our way.
Our Story is the perfect example... Chrissy's cancer wasn’t something we knew would happen in our families’ lives, nothing we could plan for. But no matter what; in Christ I have been made strong to nurture my love for her. God has given me the foresight, to gain the insight in being of service to the one woman He has blessed me to spend my life with. I don’t want praise or anything, I am honored to be able to be the one who served her, helped her and guided her; as she suffered and then eventually died in my arms. I sometimes have no clue how I got through all that, except for my faith and love for our Lord, and our united love as a couple. In my heart, I knew it was Gods saving grace that gave me the Hope and the fortitude and the strength to conquer what shouldn’t or couldn’t been conquered. Seeing and knowing Jesus is my ultimate strength, gave me the strength. You too can do the same. Let today be the first day for the rest of your life with Jesus.
Reflection:
Let me start with a quote from today’s gospel reading, “Then turning to the disciples he said privately, "Blessed are the eyes which see what you see! For I tell you that many prophets and kings desired to see what you see, and did not see it, and to hear what you hear, and did not hear it." That was verses 23-24, from today’s gospel. We should live in joyful HOPE that Jesus will come again to us and that He alone will establish His Kingdom for us. With confidence and HOPE and what Jesus has told us; this kingdom will be one of righteousness and peace. But before all this; we must see Him and know Him and love Him and embrace Him in a personal relationship.
Before we get into it, let us be clear that we know things that are in God’s interest or will for us, come from Him alone. One key to being able to do this is that we must live in simplicity and humility before Him, like babes in His sight. This journey in life can be as easy or as difficult as we see it to be. I know we don’t have control of the events that surround us; but we do have control as to how we respond and how we see them. In our life there is one very severe sin that we must do all we can to avoid and that sin is pride. It is a very dangerous sin; this sin leads us to only place all our hope and praise in ourselves. The foundation of all sin usually starts with this sin. If it’s all about us, then we know it’s not all about Him. Our lives must always be like one of a servant, serving and listening and seeing what the Lord desires of us. I know that isn’t the popular answer or preference from most; but it is the truth.
RIGHT NOW – RIGHT HERE, ok RIGHT THERE where you are, give to Jesus your life completely, entirely, holding nothing back. Place every ounce of your being into His arms; give Him full reign of your life, putting all of your Hope and Trust in Him. Allow Him to guide you; allow Him to encourage you; ask Him to bless you. You will be asking for to be tested with asking for that, I promise you that. But knowing that you can be strong in what might come your way is important. For in Christ we are strong, no matter what comes our way.
Our Story is the perfect example... Chrissy's cancer wasn’t something we knew would happen in our families’ lives, nothing we could plan for. But no matter what; in Christ I have been made strong to nurture my love for her. God has given me the foresight, to gain the insight in being of service to the one woman He has blessed me to spend my life with. I don’t want praise or anything, I am honored to be able to be the one who served her, helped her and guided her; as she suffered and then eventually died in my arms. I sometimes have no clue how I got through all that, except for my faith and love for our Lord, and our united love as a couple. In my heart, I knew it was Gods saving grace that gave me the Hope and the fortitude and the strength to conquer what shouldn’t or couldn’t been conquered. Seeing and knowing Jesus is my ultimate strength, gave me the strength. You too can do the same. Let today be the first day for the rest of your life with Jesus.
Daily Reading for
Tuesday
December 4th, 2018
Waiting for Christmas
w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz
LOVE YOU GUYS !!!!
Your brother in Christ Jesus
And His Most Blessed Mother,
Jim (The Rosary Man) Dacey Jr OFS
Today is Tuesday: We pray the Sorrowful Mysteries:
The Sorrowful Mysteries
1. Agony on the Garden (Sorrow for sin) –Matt 26:36-46
2. Scourging at the Pillar (Purity) –Mark 15:1-16
3. Crowning with Thorns (Moral Courage) –Matt 27:27-31
4. Carrying of the Cross (Patience) –Mark 15:20-22
5. The Crucifixion (Perseverance) –Luke 23:33-46
Thank you Lord for loving us so much…
Rosary Man Jim’s Sorrowful Reflection: http://beads-of-joy-blog.blogspot.com/2014/02/the-sorrowful-mysteries_11.html
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