Posts Tagged ‘ Luke ’
Gift: Piety (Reverence) – With the gift of reverence, sometimes called piety, we have a deep sense of respect for God and the Church. A person with reverence recognizes our total reliance on God and comes before God with humility, trust, and love. Reading: Give and gifts will be given to you; a good [ READ MORE ]
Gift: Fear of the Lord (Wonder and Awe) – With the gift of wonder and awe (fear of the lord), we are aware of the glory and majesty of God. A person with wonder and awe knows that God is the perfection of all we desire: perfect knowledge, perfect goodness, perfect power, and perfect love. Reading: [ READ MORE ]
In honor of the fact that we remember the life of Saint John of the Cross today, I plan on buying his book called, “Dark Night of the Soul” from the Carmelite Monastery today, and putting it on my list of books to read. I am throwing out my normal format for journaling for today. The quote in my [ READ MORE ]
Gift: Counsel (Right Judgment) – With the gift of right judgment, we know the difference between right and wrong, and we choose to do what is right. A person with right judgment avoids sin and lives out the values taught by Jesus. Reading: I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your [ READ MORE ]
Image via Wikipedia Gospel: ‘Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.’ (Luke 13:35c) Observation: During the liturgy of the Eucharist at Mass, we say these words as part of the Holy, Holy, Holy. Application: Even though I did not search out the exact meaning of the word “comes” in the verse that I chose from [ READ MORE ]
Image via Wikipedia Gift: Wisdom- With the gift of wisdom, we see God at work in our lives and in the world. For the wise person, the wonders of nature, historical events, and the ups and downs of our lives take on deeper meaning. The matters of judgment about the truth, and being able to [ READ MORE ]
Gift: Wisdom- With the gift of wisdom, we see God at work in our lives and in the world. For the wise person, the wonders of nature, historical events, and the ups and downs of our lives take on deeper meaning. The matters of judgment about the truth, and being able to see the image of [ READ MORE ]
Image via Wikipedia Gift: Understanding – With the gift of understanding, we comprehend how we need to live as a follower of Jesus Christ. A person with understanding is not confused by all the conflicting messages in our culture about the right way to live Reading: He said to them, “When you pray, say: Father, [ READ MORE ]
Image by Lone Primate via Flickr Gift: Understanding – With the gift of understanding, we comprehend how we need to live as a follower of Jesus Christ. A person with understanding is not confused by all the conflicting messages in our culture about the right way to live. Reading: And he kept trying to see him. [ READ MORE ]
Gift: Knowledge – With the gift of knowledge, we understand the meaning of God’s Revelation, especially as expressed in the life and words of Jesus Christ. A person with knowledge is always learning more about the scriptures and Tradition. Reading: He said to them in reply, “My mother and my brothers are those who hear [ READ MORE ]
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