Comments on: Monday, February 11, 2019 – Where Do We Find Jesus Today?

By: Chris

Chris — Thu, 14 Feb 2019 02:02:56 +0000

Thank you Sandi. My cousin’s family are going to need a lot of support and prayers. My cousin is a very faithful Catholic, and she has raised her children in the same way. They are strong in their faith, but even so, with so much that has hit them at the same time, it has got to take its toll. Thank you for keeping them in your prayers. P.S. Would you happen to know what the acronym F.L.A.S.K means. I am familiar with S.A.G (St. Anthony’s Guide). My cousin’s family use this acronym in their emails. Right now I don’t feel comfortable asking them what it means.

God bless

By: Sandi

Sandi — Tue, 12 Feb 2019 17:57:09 +0000

Chris,
Your cousin and her family are in my prayers. I cannot even begin to understand the stress and pain you and your family members are going through. My dad had a stroke at 82 and never regained the use of his right side. He worked hard at therapy and was able to maintain his independence by living in a senior apartment complex. I couldn’t imagine him having the drive and strength to do that had his circumstances been the same as your cousin’s. Your cousin, her son, and her son-in-law are going to need each other now more than ever.

By: Nwachukwu Benedict

Nwachukwu Benedict — Tue, 12 Feb 2019 16:34:33 +0000

Thanks for blessing me in todays reflection. the triune God is always present here. Amen

By: Chris

Chris — Mon, 11 Feb 2019 17:08:01 +0000

Today, February 11, is the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes and World Day of Prayer for the Sick.

Mark uses the word “scurry.” That’s an interesting word to use. What does “scurried” mean and what does it tell us about the people?

To “scurry” means one moves quickly and intentionally with short and hurried steps. The people are not just moving toward Jesus in a quick way, they are scurrying (hurrying).

The description of them hurrying to Him with these short and rapid steps reveals that they were intent on getting to Him while they seemed to have something else on their minds. What was on their minds? Healing. They knew that Jesus would be a source of true healing for those who were sick and so the people, with great intensity, brought them to Jesus wherever He was.

One family member has been hit by a series of illnesses recently, beginning with my 82-year old cousin who suffered a stroke just over a month ago. While she was in the hospital, her 62-year old son was undergoing triple by pass surgery. The middle daughter came from PEI to look after their mother, but whether through exhaustion or stress, she passed away in her mother’s house while she was resting after visiting her mother. My 82-year old cousin, her son and the surviving husband and children need your prayers.
Thank you.
God bless.

By: Cindy

Cindy — Mon, 11 Feb 2019 16:44:01 +0000

Dan,
God bless you and I thank you for sharing your insight. I feel so blessed I am able to read your reflections, think and meditate on them, understand God and myself a little better, and grow in my faith.

By: Maureen Geglio

Maureen Geglio — Mon, 11 Feb 2019 13:38:55 +0000

“We need only to be diligent, awake and eager. ” Eager, what a great descriptor! “Eager” is a game changer for me. I need to think eager!
“It is true that God has always been present … he is, was and will be. ” God is neither ‘he’s or ‘she’, but you’re right and it is a comfort when I remember that.
Your thoughts are powerful. Thank you!

By: Laura

Laura — Mon, 11 Feb 2019 12:54:16 +0000

Thank you Dan. The readings hit me hard today with the realization of God’s love set into action, starting with His creation, and continuing with the Presence of His Son. I am thankful for daily Scripture and the writers from A Catholic Moment.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 11 Feb 2019 11:57:26 +0000

The power of God is near. Right here in this Catholic Moment. Welcome back to Mondays. Thank you Dan