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In the past I’ve had musings about how well I am leading my life, the things that make me anxious. Through reading and meditation, I have found some thoughts which eased my anxiety(Matt 6:25). Friends have suggested I share them. This blog is not to voice my opinions, seek converts, or convince you of anything. I only seek to share the truth as it is given to me. I dedicate these words to St. Paul, the great evangelist, and pray that he may in some way inspire me, and you, as we go forward
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A Prayer to the Apostle Paul
Glorius St. Paul, most zealous Apostle,
Martyr for the love of Christ,
Give us a deep faith, a steadfast hope,
A burning love for our Lord;
So that we can proclaim with you,
"It is no longer I who live, but Christ
who lives in me."
Help us to become apostles
Serving the Church with a pure heart,
Witnesses to her truth and beauty
Amidst the darkness of our days.
With you we praise God, our Father:
"To Him be the glory, in the Church and in Christ, now and forever."
Amen
Martyr for the love of Christ,
Give us a deep faith, a steadfast hope,
A burning love for our Lord;
So that we can proclaim with you,
"It is no longer I who live, but Christ
who lives in me."
Help us to become apostles
Serving the Church with a pure heart,
Witnesses to her truth and beauty
Amidst the darkness of our days.
With you we praise God, our Father:
"To Him be the glory, in the Church and in Christ, now and forever."
Amen
About Me
- Do Not Be Anxious
- As I write these words in the Fall of 2013, mom has been dead for 3 months. I made her care my life’s work these last 7 years after retiring from 38 years at Ford, and now yet another phase of my life is to begin, although I know not what. I shall be patient, not anxious. I will do what must be done, and ask for His guidance, even as I have since that pilgrimage to Medjugorje in 1987. It was then that I first said: “I quit. I’m done trying to live my life, and failing. From now on, You plan. You show me what to do and where to go. You lead; I’ll follow. I promise.” And life from then on got better. Whether in the midst of a long phase of our life, our vocation, or on the cusp of a change, talking to him, keeping Him focused on me and me on Him, will ensure we walk together. What more could we ask of life? If you wish, follow me on this journey; I enjoy friends. Perhaps we both may find some new paths.
Why Read This
I feel that some may be glancing at this blog from time to time to see what may be of interest. Others may believe that some of these words are mine only, a personal story to be read about me and my thoughts – which too often may appear “heavy or preachy.”
That is not why I write, nor why you should consider reading.
I really don’t believe anything I write is “interesting”. If that is what you seek, there are more fun-filled sites to entertain you. My words are personal sometimes, true, but only insofar as they pertain to answers I have perceived to calm my own anxieties, my worries, my stresses in this life, and I believe my experiences may help calm your fears also. Yes, that is sometimes heavy stuff. “Do Not Be Anxious” IS the title of this blog.
And there are some words I write (or re-present from others) that are not meant for me. I get no great insights from them, yet I believe them important. I feel compelled to write them even as I am sometimes compelled to sneeze. I can’t stop it, and I don’t know why. Perhaps there are some small “germs” in the words that you are meant to catch out of the air.
I spend time most mornings in meditation. Sometimes ten minutes, sometimes an hour. Usually I read some words of The Liturgy of the Hours, Scripture or saintly authors, and my mind ponders. Sometimes I write. It is in that spirit, words to be meditated upon, as I do, that I write this blog.
If you read these words in that serious spirit, asking of God: “Lord, what would you have me do?” and still come away with nothing of value from these words --- then laugh!! At least in that way they will make you feel better. And the laughter will relieve, even if for only a moment, your anxieties. And then the time I spent writing this will have been worth it.
Never let evil talk pass your lips; say only the good things men need to hear, things that will really help them. Do nothing that will sadden the Holy Spirit with whom you were sealed against the day of redemption. Get rid of all bitterness, all passion and anger, harsh words, slander, and malice of every kind. In place of these, be kind to one another, compassionate, and mutually forgiving, just as God has forgiven you in Christ. (Eph 4: 29-32)
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Even though I am sad too, I am overjoyed he passed into the hands of Our Lord on the Transitus of St. Francis of Assisi. How great is that? God bless him. Fr. Groeschel, pray for us.
ReplyDeleteGod bless. ~ Fran
Oh, I'm happy for Bennie, and I've added him to my short list of saints I pray to, but this has been a rough few days. From my former neighbor's problems to the death of a man I considered a brother, I cried a lot of tears thinking on things. I have so many great memories of Bennie, his talks, his laughter, the holiness which radiated from him. His books remain sources of great wisdom for me, and I shall always remember the love he taught me. I wish him well, but I shall miss him.
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