Wednesday, September 18, 2013

SIMPLICITY

After attending a Catholic Conference at the weekend, I've come to the conclusion that the best way to practise our Faith is through Simplicity.
I look at the life of Christ and am astonished at His Simplicity and
His Gentle way of leading us towards a Truthful life.
When I am simple and willing to be the 'little' person that I am, then there is no need to pretend or feel guilty about anything.
God has allowed me to be as I am, with all my shortcomings and weaknesses.
Do they prevent me from being a loving and caring person?
Perhaps, yet there is a short-cut that leads to Grace and that is found in living a simple and honest life.

Thursday, September 12, 2013

PREPARATION

Preparation is the key to success and peace of mind.
I'm made aware of this as I prepare to take part in the Catholic Conference taking place in Kilkenny, this weekend.
What to bring / what to wear / what am I forgetting?
So many questions jump into mind and yet perhaps the only preparation that is needed is to focus my mind on why I am taking part in the Conference?
Am I prepared to be the Catholic person I am and represent the Servants of Love Community of which I am a member for the past forty years.
God loves to test us and draw us further along the path of sanctity.
Am I willing to go at His pace?
Do I trust in His goodness?
Do I truly believe that I am loved by God, and do I return that love?
Plenty to meditate on as I prepare for the journey to Kilkenny.

Tuesday, September 3, 2013

INNOCENCE

Last Sunday I had the opportunity to meet up with family and cousins, and of course, all the 'new' arrivals.
Such sweet and interesting babies, the youngest LEAH is only four weeks old.
Next in line came JACOB who is four months old, and of course the wonderful RUBY who is now almost a year and a half!
Their lives are only beginning to unfold.
What do they learn from observing US?
Is it gentleness/ patience/ understanding/ etc. OR are we so caught up in our failings and weaknesses that we portray a flawed image as an example to follow.
Innocence needs protection so it can flourish.
Am I willing to protect the Innocence, and how?