Comments on: Tuesday, October 23, 2018 – Lamps Lit

By: B. Duffy

B. Duffy — Wed, 24 Oct 2018 03:00:22 +0000

If someone asked you to stay awake so you could join in the best party you ever had in your life, or ever could have, would you do it? Of course you’d make that extra effort – which is what Jesus asks of us. “Be vigilant at all times and pray” – the reward of heaven is so worth it!

By: Chris

Chris — Tue, 23 Oct 2018 16:04:37 +0000

Jesus said why do you worry about what you are to eat or drink, look at the birds, they do not sow or reap, yet your Heavenly Father feeds them … Jesus can sound contradictory. On the one hand he says Stay Awake, Be Vigilant, on the other hand he says Don’t Worry (be happy!). I think we are meant to be alert to what’s happening around us, but live each moment with joy, giving thanks. It just occurred to me when we cross the road, we are to look left, right, all clear, cross safely – that in its simplest form is being Awake and Vigilant. I enjoy long walks especially in the Fall and Summer, everything around me is bright and beautiful, and I can get caught up in it, not paying attention to bike riders, joggers, traffic of all kinds, next thing I know – crash! So here’s my understanding, for what it’s worth: Don’t worry as I enjoy God’s gifts, but be alert, and give thanks.

Blessings ???

By: A

Tue, 23 Oct 2018 12:13:27 +0000

This reflection goes against Dan’s reflection from yesterday. He said that we should enjoyife’s pleasures and that we can’t always be praying.

A little bit of column A and a little bit of column B?

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 23 Oct 2018 11:14:48 +0000

Interesting thought to always be ready, vigilant, poised waiting for the masters return. I ask myself am I ready if he walked in the door today…Hmmmm good question. Thank you Bob

By: J

Tue, 23 Oct 2018 10:40:42 +0000

George, sorry for the loss of your mother here on earth. She sounds like a wonderful woman. May she be resting in n or Father’s arms.
Thank you Bob for your reflection n

By: George

George — Tue, 23 Oct 2018 10:16:55 +0000

Thanks Bob.
God called my mother to return to Him yesterday after 94 years of service here on earth. As a mother of 13 children, self-sacrifice became a hallmark of her life. Her lamp was lit and your message today helps to shift my sorrow to joy. May we all be looking forward and be prepared for His call.

By: Tochukwu

Tochukwu — Tue, 23 Oct 2018 10:12:37 +0000

Thanks Bob for this peaceful and touching reflection,it really gets to the depth of my heart with some calm.Master,grant me the grace to be vigilant at all times,and to be dressed and awake on the day of your return!

By: Maria

Maria — Tue, 23 Oct 2018 08:06:07 +0000

Thank you Bob, I enjoyed your reflection. Let us all pray for the grace to keep Jesus at the centre of our world. Waiting and longing for his second coming. “come Lord Jesus come”
God bless you Bob.