tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-439331035718369167.post6743975033165251870..comments2024-02-09T02:48:13.776-06:00Comments on Daily Meditations with Fr. Alfonse: Jn 20:1-2, 11-18 Sister of the LordFr. Alfonsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02557206560119402976noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-439331035718369167.post-92018395866724491342014-07-31T09:38:16.915-05:002014-07-31T09:38:16.915-05:00Happy Birthday Father Alfonse!Happy Birthday Father Alfonse!Marynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-439331035718369167.post-10485123166872692012014-07-24T08:46:23.804-05:002014-07-24T08:46:23.804-05:00“And what exactly is the Will of the Father? What ...“And what exactly is the Will of the Father? What is it that God demands from us?” <br /> <br />I have been meditating on the depth of love Christ is asking from me. I know with my head & my heart that it is a measure without measure. But what does that look like? What does that mean in my everyday life? What is the will of God for me in this circumstance?<br /><br />The only answer that I can accept (so far) is another question: “What is ‘more’ love in this situation?” “What is the best way for me to respond that will get me/others closer to the Father?”<br /><br />It’s a great question; just not an easy one to answer. We can only try to do what we think is best. Christ covers the rest. Both He and I know I am a great sinner. But He is my brother that I know will help every situation that I only bring hurt.<br /><br />“Lord, show me that you love me. Show me that you care about me. This is all we want from God and from our neighbors. All we want is to know that we are loved and cared about. And thankfully, it is what the Lord demands from us: that we show love for Him and for our neighbors.”<br /><br />You get straight to the heart of the gospel: When we are confidently aware that we are loved beyond measure, we have the courage to act honestly with charity. When we confidently admit that we are sinners, we have the humility to act honestly with charity. But, for me to live a joyful life in the Lord, I must have both: humility & courage at the same time. Only because He loved us first.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-439331035718369167.post-2217386621877187802014-07-22T21:00:06.154-05:002014-07-22T21:00:06.154-05:00Mary Magdalene's conversion was "fierce a...Mary Magdalene's conversion was "fierce and profound." "She was His faithful follower to the end because Her will was united to His, unconditionally." If we are cradle Catholics and have not experienced a "fierce and profound conversion" but have sincerely tried to know, love, and serve God all our lives are we missing something? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com