What if...:
- ...people spent less time complaining and more time saying, "Thank you?"
- ...people stopped leaping to judgment about others and followed the advice of St. Francis de Sales to put the best construction on the actions of others and the worst construction on their own?
- ...people spent as much time praying as watching TV and interacting on social media?
- ...people went to Confession at least once a month and examined their consciences every day?
- ... people smiled a lot, especially at those they find difficult to love?
- ...people always spoke the truth kindly and never used it to badger the bruised reed and the smoldering ember?
- ...we all just tried to do God's will instead of sticking so tenaciously to our own?
Let us lay our joys, challenges, and sufferings at the feet of Our Blessed Lord. Everything that happens rests in His Providence. He will never leave us orphaned and gave us an angel guardian to be our companion to guide us through the dark valley. Rejoice in all things, because all things have been ordained by God's holy will.
What questions are you thinking about today?
I would be grateful if you or one of your readers know the source of this prayer to Mary. It includes the words…
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I am most grateful for my Catholic Faith, being practiced in an SSPX chapel.
Bonnie
Thank you Mary Ann.
DeleteI have learned little in my long life but this is perhaps one of the most important lesson I heard:
ReplyDeleteGratitude is the mother of abundance. Ingratitude is the mother of misery.
Try this everyday at least once (in prayer) and watch what happens.
Thank you Lord Jesus for being such a kind, gracious, generous God. Thank you for all you have given me today and also for not giving me those things I do not need, the harmful things, the vain and useless things. You are my Benefactor, Your are Good, You are the Source of all Love and Light.
Gratitude is the mother of abundant blessings.
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