Jesus Waits For You

Jesus Waits For You

“Jesus waits for you in the Eucharist, in our tabernacles and monstrances, and on the altar at every Mass.  His message to you is unmistakable.  In a world where so many people feel unseen, unheard, and unworthy, Jesus generously proclaims:  I see you. I hear you. I know you. You are worthy. I am with you. I care. I am yours. You are mine.   And this is His invitation:  “Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.”” (Matt 11:28)

  “Go to Him.  Seek out time in His presence.  Allow His presence to transform you in ways unimaginable.”  (Matthew Kelly - 33 Days To Eucharistic Glory)

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As Beloved Children Of God We Are Free

 A Beloved Child … You!

“When we adore the Lord Jesus present in the Eucharist, we receive a new outlook on our lives as well: I am not the things I possess or the successes I can achieve.  The value of my life does not depend on how much I can show off nor does it diminish when I encounter failures and setbacks.  I am a beloved child, each of us is a beloved child.  I am blessed by God.  He wants to clothe me with beauty and free me from all slavery.

“Let us remember this: whoever worships God does not become a slave to anyone.  They are free.  Let us rediscover the prayer of adoration, a prayer that is frequently forgotten.  Adoration … frees us and restores us to our dignity as
                                 children, not slaves.”
                                        Pope Francis - from a Sept 2022 homily

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If You Give Him A Chance - He Will Come

 Give God A Chance

There was a recent article in Our Sunday Visitor Magazine written by Father John LoCoco in which he reminds us that if we are feeling ‘nothing’ when we pray, maybe it’s time we shift our perspective.  Many of us feel when we pray we are going to God, and often that feels like our own initiative, our own plan, and then when things do not go ‘our way’ we become discouraged.  When we do this we are putting prayer into the category of a transaction: If I say these prayers or sit quietly long enough, God will do something, anything.  But by changing our perspective from me going to God, to God coming to me, we open a new way to view our prayer life that will be both more productive and more satisfying.

Spend time in the Adoration Chapel sitting quietly in his presence knowing he will come - this is a form of prayer.  All you have to do is give him a chance.

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God Is Calling - Don't Hide

Are You Trying To Hide From God Like Adam?

“They then heard the Lord God walking in the garden toward evening.  The man and his wife hid themselves from the Lord God amongst the trees of the garden.  But the Lord God called out to the man and said to him, “Where were you?”.  He answered, “I heard you walking in the garden and I was afraid because I was naked, so I hid myself.”  (Genesis 3:8-10)

  Like Adam, God is calling you.  If you’re too busy to hear His call, or maybe you think you simply don’t have time, it’s time to reevaluate your relationship with Him.  He waits for all of us in the Adoration Chapel, and He wants to help.  You won’t always have the opportunity … that’s life; so do it now.

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You Can Become More Like Jesus

More Like Jesus

“Our lives change when our habits change.  Adopting the habit of Eucharistic Adoration will change every aspect of your life.  We tend to emulate the people we spend time with.  By spending time in the presence of Jesus in the Eucharist, we become more like Him.”
   (Matthew Kelly - 33 Days To Eucharistic Glory)

Monday Oct 7 Our Lady of the Rosary Memorial

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Ask Yourself The Question?

Ask Yourself The Question?

When St Ignatius teaches us his First Principle and Foundation in his Spiritual Exercises he says in every decision we have in life, there is only one question that we have to ask:  “Is this going to help me save my soul, or is it going to distract me from saving my soul?”  If it’s going to help me get to heaven, I embrace it.  If it’s going to keep me from getting there, I throw it away, because everything is in light of eternity.

Personal time spent in our Adoration Chapel is one of those things that truly helps you save your soul.  Don’t miss opportunities God puts before you … they may not always be available.

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Low Hanging Fruit

Low Hanging Fruit

We’ve all heard this metaphor to describe tasks or projects that can easily and quickly be completed before moving on to more challenging things.  Have you ever thought of applying it to your relationship with God?

Here are a few ideas of ‘Low Hanging Fruit’ that could enhance your relationship with God:

- A 15 minute visit to the Adoration Chapel before work or after dropping the kids off at school.

- Spend 30 seconds every morning offering Jesus your entire day by reciting the Morning
       Offering

- Humble yourself in doing something nice for someone - if you get a warm&fuzzy do another.
- When you hear a siren say a prayer for the comfort and health of the person(s) needing help.
- Passing a funeral home or cemetery say a prayer for the souls in purgatory.
- If wronged, forgive and bear it patiently.

If you read Matthew Kelly’s book 33 Days To Eucharistic Glory;  you know about Holy Moments and how they can shift the momentum of your life in the right direction.  Opportunities abound - take advantage.  If you haven’t read it - you should - It’s free.

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