Thought of the day…

World Day of the Sick

O Mary, conceived without sin, Pray for us who have recourse to thee. Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us.
Beware of discouragement

My past infidelities must not discourage me, for I must always remember and impress upon my mind as a first principle that discouragement never comes from Christ, our Lord. Rather, these past failures should underline my conviction that of myself I have not much to offer in the past or in the future.   This recognition [...]
We Need God

We must admit that we need help from God to arrive at God’s expectations.  We must distrust ourselves — because we realize how weak we are to live up to the basics.  We must call upon God meekly — how much we need Him.  We must rely not on ourselves but on God. Successful people [...]
Life to all things

In the third Eucharistic Prayer we pray “by the power and working of the Holy Spirit, you give life to all things.”  All, without exception. You and I can plant and water, but “God gives the increase.”  Notwithstanding, we must do our part or God will not give the increase. What is our part?  Principally [...]
An Attitude of Waiting

When God gives Himself, He places us in an attitude of waiting.  This should be our pervading climate — remembering always that the soul goes through many stages — at each state it is illuminated, receiving a light that is always new; at each new stage it is flooded with the light of Wisdom, and [...]
God’s Work

It is all God’s work — the Kingdom of God is close at hand! He tells us, “There is no need to be afraid, little flock, for it has pleased the Father to give you the Kingdom.” He asks only this — “to act justly, to love tenderly, and to walk humbly with your God.” [...]
Grateful contrition

Pray for the grace of grateful recognition.  This is different from the feeling of contrition that we sometimes try to wring from a withered heart.  A truly contrite heart is a heart crushed, not by remorse, but by Love, and it is precisely because a contrite heart is moved by love that it can change [...]
Now is the time

We must see beyond appearances.  Let us not live in dreams; let us not fall back on alibis; do not wait for tomorrow or the next day to make our lives worthwhile. NOW is the time! Let us ask Him into our lives … let Him put everything in its proper place and keep the [...]
God’s Hand

God touches us in many ways.  The hand is the same even if the glove changes. We always want a velvet glove, being human. Mother Patricia O’Connor, C.D.S. Founding Superior, Friend, and Guide  
Some more thoughts . . .

The most expensive indulgence — Hate. The cheapest stupidity and the easiest thing to do — find fault. The worst troublemaker — talking too much. The worst bankruptcy — the soul that has lost its enthusiasm.
Forgiveness

Forgiveness is the self-giving that reaches out beyond all barriers and limitations.  The possibility of changing one’s ways is always before us, and it is always possible to reconcile differences. This is the mediation of LOVE to which we are all called. Mother Patricia O’Connor, C.D.S. Founding Superior, Friend and Guide
Some thoughts

Sacramentalize your days and your works: Bring God into all aspects of your daily contacts. Share Christ with one another (at home) first and then with others. Mother Patricia O’Connor, C.D.S. Founding Superior, Friend and Guide