Likes and Dislikes

In the Gospel the Lord showed me clearly what his new commandment demands. I read in St. Matthew: "You have heard it said that you should love your neighbor and hate your enemy; but I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you."

We all have our natural likes and dislikes. We may feel more drawn to one person and may be tempted to go a long way around to avoid meeting another. Well, the Lord tells me that the latter is the one I must love and pray for, even though the manner shown me leads me to believe that the person does not care for me. "If you love those that love you, what thanks are due to you? For sinners also love those who love them" (Luke 6:32)

Nor is it enough to love. We must prove our love. We rake a natural delight inpleasing friends, but that is not love, even sinners do the same.

-ST. Therese of Lisieux

My disability allows me to rely completely on Jesus.

I found this on another blog and it really spoke to me. We all have some type of disability that will allow us to rely on Jesus.

A bible that's falling apart usually belongs to someone who isn't.

Quote

Our hearts are restless, until they rest in you, O Lord.
- St. Augustine

What greater love is there than God's love for each one of us? His lvoe isn't a fantasy. It is real.

Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta

Quote for the day

The joy of this life is nothing; the joy of the after life is everlasting."

- Blessed William Hart

A quote from today's saint...

Without Prayer nothing good is done. God's works are done with our hands joined, and on our knees. Even when we run, we must remain spiritually kneeling before Him.

St. Luigi Orione