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Thursday, May 30, 2019

Reflection 5-29



I find that at times the world around me can easily overwhelm my own sense of reality. Due to the nature of events and troubles that we are facing in this world. Along with the issues we look at with in our own cities and communities. It is hard to fathom that though it all God stands with us. To the point it is hard to figure out why God would want to with all the chaos going on around us. No matter where I turn their seems to be some new crisis brewing. Events unfolding that make it feel like the world is tearing itself apart.

In my own prayer time I am often reminded of how powerful my faith in Christ is. How we should make Him more of a focus in our lives than the world around us. It is not to say that we shouldn't pay attention to what goes on around us. If anything we should. But by putting our faith in God a head of everything else will put things into a proper perspective. That we all await the day when we can see God face to face. It is though that faith in Christ that my own sense of peace is restored. That I am given strength to face the challenges I never knew I could. It gives me a small measure of freedom knowing that no matter what evil will throw at us. Christ has already won the victory. -
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Wednesday, May 22, 2019

The Old Church



The old church stands before him as a silent witness to the events of this world. The stone on the outside is weathered and faded. It has seen countless days of the elements that have long hammered it's walls. With in those walls lies the history of our lives. Prayed out day in and day out. Endless people coming in and out of those very doors. All with a common purpose in mind: The celebration of Jesus Christ. It is enough to make the man crack a small grin as he himself walks in.
The inside of the church has changed over the years. Many times the place had been renovated and modified. Still with all that world is facing. The building remains as strong as ever. On some days the pews look good as new waiting for people to come in. A stark contrast to the often hostile world outside. Other days the pews look worn and faded. Not unlike some of the people who sit in them during Mass. People who come to the church looking for peace and sometimes answers. Though it all the old church still holds on to it's memories of the cycle of life. The man takes is own seat and marvels at what he sees. Looking around at the walls and the windows.

The church tells the story of the cycle of life. From the baptisms of the newly born. To the funerals of those who have gone home. The old church has seen the profound joys of this life. It has been witness to the tragic and sorrowful events. Sometimes it has even seen the anger and frustration of those who come in. Often due to events such as a scandal. Yet as the man looks on. He is reminded that no matter what has come. The old church remains strong. Even in the face of those challenges.
The organ beings to play the opening song and the gathered people begin to stand. The Mass has started and the old church is filled the voices of those who are singing. Though out the life of the building it has see this countless times. As the man sings his own song. It is a sound that never grows old. /fin

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Monday, May 20, 2019

Remaining Faithful: Suffering and Disability




I've told people more than a few times that one of my favorite sayings is "By The Grace of God I am still standing." It is a reminder that no matter what I am dealing with. God is with me always. Given the nature of human suffering it is easy to see why some get disillusioned with the idea of an all powerful being watching over us and allowing us to face challenges unending. While their are many forms of suffering in the world. For the sake of this post I am going to be talking about how it relates to disabilities and other chronic conditions. I remain a follower of God even though their are some days that are harder than others when it comes to the issues that I face. While I may not fully understand why I was born with these challenges. I can take comfort in many things. Such as knowing what wait awaits of us who believe in Christ when it is our time to leave this earth. It is our hope and prayer that what we endure on earth will be rewarded with what we get to see in Heaven. A nice view but it does not change the fact that many of us are struggling *now*.

 Thankfully we can look into the history of the Church to see how others took on their own challenges with grace and humility. Many of them using their struggles for the Glory of God. The lives of the Saints tell the story of those who had to deal with great suffering. Either due to mental or physical illness. Stigmata. Or even persecution. Many of those who have been declared Saints did not lead easy lives at all. A common thread ties them all together. The suffering of Jesus Christ. The Passion of Christ tells us of what the Son of God had to endure even before he was put on the Cross. I'm not sure if you've ever researched as to what being crucified involves. I have. It is not pleasant at all. When I look everything that Christ went though for our own sake. It puts my own struggles into a unique perspective. Taking comfort in knowing that God is aware of what we face and that we can use our own challenges for the Glory of God. We can look to the lessons that have been taught and do what we can to apply them to our own daily lives.

 Some days are harder than others. God understands this. We can use our struggles to draw closer to Him. I know that in my own walk the lessons and lives of the Saints serve as a guide to my own challenges. Which is why at the end of the day.. By the Grace of God I'm still standing.
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Sunday, May 19, 2019

Hard to believe?



In this current day it seems that for some it is becoming harder to believe in God, let alone Jesus Christ. Who can blame them? This world seems to be a few moments away from tearing itself apart. Brother vs brother. Father vs son. With each passing day a new debate to challenge what we believe in. We have long reached the point where we could have an honest debate and still disagree with our neighbor. Instead if you don't hold on to a specific world view you are given a label that is comparable to being some kind of evil person. More so if you stand firm in your walk with Christ and are not willing to offer up any compromise. Such attacks can be down right disheartening to someone who is not use to such things. With the current world climate adding to that inner doubt that we all have. Given the way things are it is easy to see why people would abandon God. That much I can empathize with.

My own faith is rather secure. As I've been reflecting on recent events. The words contained in the Bible stand out to me. While I am no expert in Biblical understanding. It is very clear the Christ gave us a "heads up" so to speak in the 10th chapter of the Gospel of Matthew. Christ is sending out his disciples. But he warns them very clearly that they will face hatred for what they believe and preach. It is that same kind of hatred that we as followers of Christ face now. That same message of warning applies to us even here and now. We cannot allow ourselves to give in to the temptations that the world offers us should we decide to reject God in favor man. To know that we should always expect to be tested and to ride the storm. The walk with Christ was never meant to be an easy one. Current events only serve to reinforce that point. We need to stand firm and not give up. Even when the world demand that we do. Amen?

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