Christy Gabriel's Blog – March 2013 Archive (23)

“Whenever you pray, go to your room, close the door, and pray to your Father in private.” Mt.6:6

Reflection:

   To pray in our room means to immerse ourselves interiorly and exteriorly in silence and recollection. This is no way excludes a joyful profession of faith.

   Christ prayed frequently enough in public and with a loud voice. Would I have the courage to do the same?

Prayer:

   “God of holiness, fill me with holy fear in Your…

“John was clothed in camel’s hair, and wore a leather belt around his waist.” Mk.1:6

Reflection:

   How completely different is Christ from John His precursor! His piety is natural and life-endorsing. His message is a message of joy. There is nothing gloomy about Him; everything is bathed in light and love.

   What is my attitude toward the things of this world? Why do I think that I must become unnatural and opposed to life in order to be…

“Power went out from him which cured all.” Lk.6:19

Reflection:

   Christ wishes to reveal Himself as powerful in our weakness. He waits only for us to reach out to Him with unshakable faith.

   Even today His power is manifest. Why don’t I try to reach out to Him?

Prayer:

   “Omnipotent Father, strengthen my faith and my trust. Grant me all the graces that I need. In the name of Jesus I pray. AMEN!!!”