THURSDAY OF THE TWELFTH WEEK OF ORDINARY TIME
Nativity of St. John the Baptist (Solemnity)


My Beloved:

Yesterday our Holy Father reminded us to consider the full measure of prayer. He said, "Authentic prayer is not only a petition but also praise, thanksgiving, blessing, celebration and profession of faith in the Lord who saves."

Indeed this is a good, valuable, and for me, a timely reminder. As I go through some serious personal trails I need to remind myself of the wisdom and truth spoken by our Holy Father.

In the midst of trials, tribulations, and hardship it can be easy to forget "praise, thanksgiving, blessing, celebration and profession of faith in the Lord who saves".

Let us remember to always praise God for ALL things, even for the bad things, the hard things, the hurtful things what we experience. In submitting all things to God, we allow God to take the lemons that come into our lives and make sweet lemonade.

While on this subject, for those who are not aware of it, there is a Novena to St. Jude being said by many people on my behalf concerning the personal tribulations I am undergoing.

The Novena started on Tuesday, the 22nd, and goes until June 30th. If anyone is interested in praying the Novena, I would greatly appreciate it.

To pray the Novena Praye, Click here

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