Sunday, February 22, 2009
Grateful
I feel so grateful tonight to have gone to mass and actually hear the homily (this barely happens but I went along with no little one tonight!)...and it was a fantastic one all about intercessory prayer. I also feel grateful for a wonderful priest at our parish that relates the message of the readings and gospel so beautifully and truly gives us something to reflect and pray upon and take home with us. In tonight's homily he used some excerpts and examples from a book called, Miracles Do Happen, by Sister Briege McKenna...all about how God sometimes answers prayers in a different timeline and way than you might want or expect but it is only later that you see the graces and gifts that were given because of that answered prayer. He also talked about the importance and power of praying for others and how they can be intercessors for us. He reminded us how powerful our sacrifices and prayers for others can be for their conversions and answered prayers and for ours!! I can't wait to read the book myself...because I truly believe that Miracles DO happen!!
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So what precipitated you going to Mass by yourself? Is everyone okay and healthy?
Sounds like a great book! I may have to look into it myself.
Something that really stuck with me once was a book about Padre Pio. He was praying for his parents (who had passed away) and the persone thought he was crazy - saying, "You know your parents are already in Heaven," and he replied, "Yes, that's because I'm praying for them now". God has no time and I believe when we look back on our lives it'll be a spark (if that) compared to eterenity. We just have to make sure our eternity is a good place to be! :)
So glad you had a chance to fully enjoy the Mass - and perfect timing with Lent starting this week.
I can loan you the book if you want, would be good Lenten reading! I also have a cd with Sr Briege's testimony, and just to listen to her lilting Irish brogue is wonderful enough, let alone her inspiring message!
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