All Saints Day

The first of November marks 'All Saints Day' in many Christian circles and in order to celebrate with others, I am offering 3 delightful quotes from three remarkable people.

“We become what we love and who we love shapes what we become.” - Clare of Assisi

"Whenever anything disagreeable or displeasing happens to you, remember Christ crucified and be silent." - St. John of the Cross

"If, then, you are looking for the way by which you should go, take Christ, because He Himself is the way." - St. Thomas Aquinas 

Each one of these speaks into different situations of our lives, but perhaps one of these is for YOU today. Enjoy.

Living in Grace

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Prayer for today

In a time of so much uncertainty, I turn to you, O God.
I believe that you are the only stable thing in the world right now.
I don't understand how and why you work, but I believe that you are good.
Help me to hold true to your ideals and to share your Love with those around me.
When I stumble, forgive me.
When I hurt others, let me have the strength to say sorry.
When I am tempted to add to the darkness, fill me with your Light.
In your name I pray.
Amen.

This is a short prayer I wrote today - use it and  may it offer some hope to you.

Living in Grace
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Prepare the door of our hearts, O Lord, that welcoming your Holy Spirit, we may delight at your entering in and rejoice in the holiness which your presence brings. Amen.
Ephrem of Syria (c. 306-373)

Blushing in blood

"To shame our sins He blushed in blood;
He closed His eyes to show us God;
Let all the world fall down and know
That none but God such love can show." - Bernard of Clairvaux

“This is how much God loved the world: He gave his Son, his one and only Son. And this is why: so that no one need be destroyed; by believing in him, anyone can have a whole and lasting life. God didn’t go to all the trouble of sending his Son merely to point an accusing finger, telling the world how bad it was. He came to help, to put the world right again." - John 3:16-17

May God touch your heart with joy, peace and love today.

Living in Grace
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Bonaventure

Bonaventure was born, Giovanni di Fidanza, and was considered to be one of the Doctor's of the Church. His deep thinking and love for God challenged many people of his generation. It is impressive that his legacy lives on, even today. Most of us will say things that will never be passed onto future generations, but Bonaventure is an example of someone who other people loved to quote. 

Here are a few of his quotes:

When we pray, the voice of the heart must be heard more than the proceedings from the mouth.   

Since happiness is nothing other than the enjoyment of the highest good and since the highest good is above, no one can be happy unless he rises above himself, not by an ascent of the body, but of the heart.  
Lord Jesus Christ, pierce my soul with your love so that I may always long for you alone, who are the bread of angels and the fulfillment of the soul's deepest desires. May my heart always hunger for you, so that soul may be filled with the sweetness of your presence.








Three things are necessary to everyone ... truth of faith which brings understanding; love of Christ which brings compassion; endurance of hope which brings perseverance.

I like this last quote the most. May these 3 things bring your joy today - Faith (understanding), Love (compassion) and Hope (perseverance)! 

Living in Grace
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