Peace and Blessing

This is quote from ?? describing Catherine's actions.
"On the day of her death our Revered Foundress spoke as a loving mother to each of the Sisters; her first and last injunction to all was to preserve union and peace among themselves, adding that if they did, they should enjoy great happiness, so that they would often wonder whence such happiness came."

We can have differences of opinion and still be cordial and caring for the other. When we write off a person just because of a disagreement about some topic, we also write off God who is present in all persons. Are there people you avoid or shun because of their opinions?

Our tradition urges us to consider every aspect of life a blessing. and that means every person as well.

Today let's ask to hear more of where the person is coming from so that we can understand better their heart and mind. And may you have such great happiness and peace that you "wonder whence such happiness came."

Reflection about Catherine

"Prayer was her delight and refuge in all trials"-M. Clare Moore
Mary Clare Moore was a contemporary of Catherine. She knew her from the beginning, so to have her tell us something about Catherine is precious.

I wonder if that could be said of me. Is prayer my delight and my refuge when I have trials?
As I look back on my years, I must say that prayer has not always been a delight. It is a duty, a responsibility and a refuge. So it is more than a delight, though there are so many moments when prayer has been a deep, life-filling and wonderful experience.

The time and the discipline to stay at prayer even when it is dry and seemingly nothing pays off in the end with the consolations and intimations that are received. I can say today that in the midst of all that is happening, time for prayer is an oasis, a delight and a refuge. May you begin today to look at prayer as a delight even if there is nothing happening.

Good Purposes

Catherine's words today are;
" Good purposes are the result of serious reflection grounded on faith: they should be made in
the presence of God."

What is the purpose of the actions you took today? Were they to better the Presence of God in the world or did your actions show evidence of God's lack of Presence in your life? What a question to reflect upon today!

Did my day start with prayer? Did I greet everyone I met with cordiality? Did I listen well?
If I begin my day with prayer, then God will help to guide me throughout the day. If I ask for God's help, then in faith I will make good decisions.
May your tomorrow be grounded in faith.