He always makes good on His promises...
We've been at the shrine in Fatima almost 2 days, and this far it is such a great experience. I can feel that this is such a Holy site. It is awesome to see pilgrims from many countries coming to honor the mother of the Lord.
Yesterday we got a full fledged tour of the shrine and the town outside (where the pastorinhos lived, and a museum detailing what life was like in that time period.) It was very interesting.
We have a rotation of "stations" we are at each day, so it will be interesting to see who we interact with on a daily basis. Our schedule seems pretty chill--volunteer 9-1 lunch hour then back to the post 2-6/6:30(depending on station)... Clearly details with be provided later.
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Time for the God thought! Tuesday's Gospel was the account of Peter walking on the water... I've always enjoyed this gospel, but this year it struck me in a new way. (dur Kevin... Because the Word of God is living and therefore can bring is a different message each time we hear it!)
Anyways--- the line, "O you of little faith, why did you doubt?" got me.
Why do we often doubt that what we ask God for is too big for Him? We think a lot of the time that what were asking for is impossible and not even the Creator of the universe can grant our request...
Like Peter, I've had experiences where the Lord has commanded me to "walk on water". And like Peter, I "do". I'm fine until... MY pride gets in the way and like Peter, I take my eyes off the Lord. THAT is when I start to sink... When He is not my focus any longer, rather MY selfishness, MY pride, ME ME ME.... I get in the way!
Tuesday's Gospel was the Lord shouting out to me again--- "I'm going to heal you..." but He added "why do you doubt?"
As I thought about it, I realized there is NO reason to doubt God and His word. He is always faithful to His promises.
It brought such a feeling of calm and peace to have that revelation. I need to be patient with myself, and with God and trust that His love is strong enough to win the fight (Emmaus 169 reference!!!), not just for me... But for all of His beloved sons and daughters.
Nossa Senhora de Fátima, Rogai por nós!
---KPL
Yesterday we got a full fledged tour of the shrine and the town outside (where the pastorinhos lived, and a museum detailing what life was like in that time period.) It was very interesting.
We have a rotation of "stations" we are at each day, so it will be interesting to see who we interact with on a daily basis. Our schedule seems pretty chill--volunteer 9-1 lunch hour then back to the post 2-6/6:30(depending on station)... Clearly details with be provided later.
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Time for the God thought! Tuesday's Gospel was the account of Peter walking on the water... I've always enjoyed this gospel, but this year it struck me in a new way. (dur Kevin... Because the Word of God is living and therefore can bring is a different message each time we hear it!)
Anyways--- the line, "O you of little faith, why did you doubt?" got me.
Why do we often doubt that what we ask God for is too big for Him? We think a lot of the time that what were asking for is impossible and not even the Creator of the universe can grant our request...
Like Peter, I've had experiences where the Lord has commanded me to "walk on water". And like Peter, I "do". I'm fine until... MY pride gets in the way and like Peter, I take my eyes off the Lord. THAT is when I start to sink... When He is not my focus any longer, rather MY selfishness, MY pride, ME ME ME.... I get in the way!
Tuesday's Gospel was the Lord shouting out to me again--- "I'm going to heal you..." but He added "why do you doubt?"
As I thought about it, I realized there is NO reason to doubt God and His word. He is always faithful to His promises.
It brought such a feeling of calm and peace to have that revelation. I need to be patient with myself, and with God and trust that His love is strong enough to win the fight (Emmaus 169 reference!!!), not just for me... But for all of His beloved sons and daughters.
Nossa Senhora de Fátima, Rogai por nós!
---KPL
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