Comments on: Thursday 8/24/2017 Silent Saints

By: Florence

Florence — Sun, 27 Aug 2017 15:38:46 +0000

Thank you Mary for the fufilling reflection. Many silent saints out there as clearly stated. Mau the ever living Jesus Christ open our eyes to comprehend His purpose in us. Mary please share the prayer. Forever grateful.

By: Linda M

Linda M — Fri, 25 Aug 2017 12:16:58 +0000

Thank you! I needed this reminder, as I care for my elderly parents and it hurts sometimes when they praise the sibling who never calls or helps. I need to be more like the silent saint.

By: Clement Ukaa

Clement Ukaa — Fri, 25 Aug 2017 07:54:18 +0000

A very inspiring reflection.

By: Barbara Webber

Barbara Webber — Fri, 25 Aug 2017 05:49:39 +0000

Just what I needed when I sat down to pray today. Thank you so much and I look forward to more reflections. Barbara

By: Renata

Renata — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 16:35:26 +0000

Mary, I always see myself walking toward Christ. And I always see my husband walking toward Christ as well. The difference is that I used to see myself walking a little faster than my husband. You opened my eyes once again. You described my husband today when you said that “fathers who work two jobs to enable their wives to stay home with children” are saints in the making. This morning I prayed for Jesus to open my eyes. I wanted to see my husband with Jesus’ eyes. And, Mary, you are the instrument that Jesus used to answer my prayer. Thank you! God bless you!

By: Maureen

Maureen — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 14:46:08 +0000

I so appreciate your words about denying myself and dying to self. I don’t even act like I’m real good at denying, let alone, dying to self. But, as scary as it is, I know dying to myself will be such a joy-filled and holy place that I can hardly wait! So why do I hesitate? Thank you, Mary, for giving this problem your thoughts.

By: LC

LC — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 12:44:54 +0000

Always love your reflections, Mary – they hit home in the most constructive way!
As a teacher of junior hi children, I wonder if part of our resistance to being “silent” saints might have roots in our student mentality need of wanting “credit” for anything we do. My kids always ask, “Will this count for a grade?” To which I always respond, “Everything counts, even when you don’t see a grade!” And so it is with me, I guess. Yes, everything counts and is recognized by God, but sometimes I still need the recognition and grade given by others. Help me, God, to care only about YOU being recognized in any good that I might accomplish!

By: Mary Ortwein

Mary Ortwein — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 12:16:24 +0000

When I was writing this reflection I could not find the paper with the St. Mother Theresa prayer. I found it just now. Next Thursday’s scriptures fit well to continue the thought of radiating Christ in ordinary life. I will use it next week. Thanks always for your comments. Mary