Comments on: Sunday, October 28, 2018 – Out of the Darkness https://www.acatholic.org/sunday-october-28-2018-out-of-the-darkness/ DAILY MASS READINGS AND REFLECTIONS @ ACATHOLIC.ORG Sun, 28 Oct 2018 16:24:30 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.7 By: Sandi https://www.acatholic.org/sunday-october-28-2018-out-of-the-darkness/#comment-13272 Sun, 28 Oct 2018 16:24:30 +0000 http://www.acatholic.org/?p=64993#comment-13272 Joe, I agree with you that others come into our lives ar certain times as the instruments of God. When our son was a teenager and struggling with drug addiction, my cousin and her mother, who was my mother’s cousin and also my godmother, were there for us. They helped us through a very difficult time. By the grace of God our son is a healthy husband, father, and excellent employee where he works.

]]> By: Chris https://www.acatholic.org/sunday-october-28-2018-out-of-the-darkness/#comment-13271 Sun, 28 Oct 2018 15:08:19 +0000 http://www.acatholic.org/?p=64993#comment-13271 Jesus said, ‘Call him.’ So they called the blind man, saying ‘Take courage; get up, Jesus is calling you.’ These words stood out for me as I read. Then I read your reflection Joe, that There is a Divine Providence, where certain people come into our lives at specifically the right time. Almost 40 years ago that happened to me when I was struggling with a serious setback. I was angry for a long time, till a new boss came into my life. I was back on track. Sadly, 15+ years ago I suffered almost the same setback in my workplace, but worse. I quit my job 11 years ago, and I keep praying for Divine Providence, for someone to say to me Take courage ….

Another reflection suggested that when Bartimaeus pleaded for pity, it was an Opening up of one’s soul to God for help. “Jesus, son of David, have pity on me”, or like the tax collector cried out “have mercy on me a sinner”.

That has been my prayer for a very long time, for myself and for others.

Thank you Joe, for reminding me about Divine Providence. God bless.

]]> By: Anonymous https://www.acatholic.org/sunday-october-28-2018-out-of-the-darkness/#comment-13269 Sun, 28 Oct 2018 11:45:31 +0000 http://www.acatholic.org/?p=64993#comment-13269 Without the Love and help of others we don’t have a chance. Jesus shines the light and others help us see. March on Frodo…overcome darkness…with the help of your faithful friends. Good stuff Joe

]]> By: Lisa https://www.acatholic.org/sunday-october-28-2018-out-of-the-darkness/#comment-13268 Sun, 28 Oct 2018 10:48:51 +0000 http://www.acatholic.org/?p=64993#comment-13268 Thank you for the reminder to allow others to help us. We are a community of believers.
Lord, help me break down the walls that keep me from truly giving and receiving your love. Help me to love more and to accept love in return.

]]> By: Chris Curley https://www.acatholic.org/sunday-october-28-2018-out-of-the-darkness/#comment-13265 Sun, 28 Oct 2018 08:10:30 +0000 http://www.acatholic.org/?p=64993#comment-13265 Even if we do fall into darkness, we are safe in God’s love: Psalm 139 “even the darkness is not dark to Thee, the night is as bright as day”; there is always hope in God’s love, no matter how bad things are with us, in us. Thank you for that reflection. I have read LotR many times, and also find new lights within.

]]> By: Don Purcell https://www.acatholic.org/sunday-october-28-2018-out-of-the-darkness/#comment-13263 Sun, 28 Oct 2018 00:14:11 +0000 http://www.acatholic.org/?p=64993#comment-13263 Joe… many thanks for your reflection “Out of the Darkness.” A few years ago I wrote a reflection on “The Spiritual Significance of God’s Light and Darkness.” In short, scripture makes very clear that God uses both “Light” and “Darkness” to help us develop our lives, and become the spiritual person he wants us to become… indeed, every form of life on the planet is subject to the cycles of light and darkness.

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