Comments on: Wednesday, 10/25/17 — Bravery at Mass, Into Our Lives

By: Mary Jane

Mary Jane — Wed, 25 Oct 2017 20:48:51 +0000

Thanks Steven. A wonderful down to earth reminder to help us be ready. Each day the readings for Mass help us understand God’s word and will and you and your co-writers give awesome insights. It’s beautiful to reflect on His word. I hope we all continue to try to love one another as He loved us. His peace to all of you.

By: Skip

Skip — Wed, 25 Oct 2017 15:02:53 +0000

Steven, that was a very good reflection. So many times our priests rush threw the penitential act with a quick Lord have mercy, Christ have mercy, Lord have mercy. This has bothered me for years. I talked to our priest about it once and he told me it was the same as reciting the penitential act of contrition. I just try to pray my act of contrition before Mass begins. Yes, I think it would be great if the priest would give the congregation just one minute or even a half a minute to reflect on our sins. The same thing goes for the prayer of the collect after the Gloria. Only one time have I heard a priest express how important it is for us to pray for the same thing collectively. I try to read and reflect on it prior to the priest reading it also. Oh well, we are all just human but I’m glad you brought this topic up. All you writers here do not hit “home runs” with me on your reflections. However, it seems everyone of you writers hit “home runs” with other readers judging from the responses all of you recieve. I Do appreciate the time and effort you writers put into writing these reflections. God Bless all of you!
Sincerely, your brother in Christ.

By: El

El — Wed, 25 Oct 2017 13:49:57 +0000

Thank you, Steven, for reminding us of the importance of being in touch with our sins and taking the Penitential Act to heart every Sunday. My hubby and I recite the Act of Contrition with our kids every night before our regular prayer time. Because of your insight, it’s on my heart to explain to my kids more in depth about the importance of reflecting on their failings at the end of each day as well as during mass. Thank you for deepening my conviction in this area. God Bless you and all of us today and every day!

By: Jennifer Pereira

Jennifer Pereira — Wed, 25 Oct 2017 13:11:21 +0000

Steven, thanks for the great reminder of the power and meaning of the Penitential Act…I’m definitely guilty of letting my mind wander while saying it, and pledge to do better!

By: Mark Misencik

Mark Misencik — Wed, 25 Oct 2017 13:03:47 +0000

Hey Steven,

I definitely agree with you on how some parts of the mass people (including myself) are saying “…half-mumbled words stumbled though while trying to remember…” what comes next. I must confess, my mind does wonder.

But I think you kind of skirted a much tougher subject from today’s Gospel reading, “the master’s will”. If we are suppose to know it, what is it?

Mark

By: Allain Cote

Allain Cote — Wed, 25 Oct 2017 12:55:44 +0000

Being ready. A co-worker didn’t show up a month ago. He looked like a picture of health.
He was found on his kitchen floor, bags packed ready to go to work. 53 years old.
I can’t say whether he was ready or not but we weren’t ready for him to go.

By: Laura

Laura — Wed, 25 Oct 2017 12:14:19 +0000

I always look forward to your reflections! This one did not disappoint. Thanks be to God for the practical wisdom we can apply in our every day lives.

By: Dianne

Dianne — Wed, 25 Oct 2017 09:27:17 +0000

Thank you so much for the reminder. I am one of those people who just mumbles it during Mass. Thank your for the enlightenment Brother. May God bless you more and your family. 😀