Daily Marriage Tip for May 26, 2012:
To listen carefully to one another, especially those who disagree with me, and to consider others feelings and needs rather than insist on having my own way. (#3, Family Pledge of Nonviolence) Could your family say Yes to this? World peace begins at home.
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Memorial of Saint Philip Neri, priest
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Father Paul Campbell, LC John 21:20-25 Introductory Prayer: Lord, I believe in you and all that you have revealed for our salvation. I hope in you because of your overflowing mercy. Every single act of yours on this earth demonstrated your love for us. Your ascent into heaven before the eyes of the Apostles inspires my hope of one day joining you there. I love you and wish you to be the center of my life. Petition: Lord, increase my faith, hope and love. 1. The Disciple Whom Jesus Loved: Peter is walking with Jesus along the shore where Jesus has just foretold his future martyrdom. He turns to ask Jesus about John, who was following them. Throughout his Gospel, John designates himself as the disciple whom Jesus loved. It is as if the most striking point of Johns life and experience with Christ was that Jesus loved him. It became his identity. How often do I reflect on Christs love for me? How often do I cherish it? 2. What About Him? Jesus responds to Peters question with a question of his own. What concern is it of yours what happens to John? Christs relationship with his disciples is deeply personal. Each has a mission to complete in life. We can get distracted thinking about and comparing ourselves to others, or whether they may or may not be following Christ. However, these comparisons with others (or their gifts, or their mission) can frequently be a sign of our pride. We have our own mission to fulfill, and no one can take our place. We need to concentrate instead on that part of our mission which is still ahead of us, yet to be fulfilled. 3. We Know That His Testimony Is True: John is a witness to all that has taken place in his Gospel. His testimony was entrusted to a community of believers and has come down to us under the guarantee of the Church. The Gospel presents us with what Jesus actually said and did. We need to hold fast to our faith in the Gospel and not get sidetracked by modern interpretations that cast doubt on everything. When we read the scriptures we hear Gods voice. Do I read them with such faith? Conversation with Christ: Lord Jesus, thank you for the testimony of your life that I find in the Gospel. Increase my faith. Help me to read the Scriptures and meditate on them with greater fervor. I know that you want to speak to me through them. Help me to follow you today. Resolution: Today I will help another person read a passage of the Gospel prayerfully. |