One of the ways I reflect on my day comes from John O’Donohue’s “A Mirror of Questions,” a listing of creative ways to examine the “stuff” of my life and how the Holy One has been present in that “stuff.” A favorite and often used question is “Where did my eyes linger today?” It’s a way of asking, what did I pay attention to today? What did I notice? What occupied my time?
That question offers another way of looking more deeply into where we’ve kept our eyes fixed on Jesus and where we may have missed his presence in the persons we encounter, in the living Word of Scripture, in the movements of the Spirit within us.
- Sr. Chris Koellhoffer, I.H.M.
AMEN!! I saved that poem on my computer. A great way to examine the day as well as my conscience!
My prayer Lord Jesus, you love each of us individually with a unique and personal love. Touch my life with your saving power, heal and restore me to fullness of life. Help me to give wholly of myself in loving service to others."
Sr. Chris your words today narrated my morning. I have had many questions of late about why I am where I am and found my answer this morning feeding my horses. As clear as mud lol. Your words made it clearer :) Thank you for that poem I printed it out. Blessings to all the LFF. extra prayers for those with extra needs these days. May we spread the love of God through all the world.
AMEN!
Lord thank you for the strength I find here. Jesus shows mercy today despite His followers mission for the day. I can testify to His mercy and have learned it is not intended to “fix all” but to give us strength to continue on the path set before us. I am severely lacking energy these days with all that has happened and find even just commenting here taxing. But Stormi, Jane, Ken and everyone, I am so grateful for the mental boost I have gotten here each morning. I found a lady close by who has horses of her own Stormi, and will see if she is open to allowing Garrett a visit. one of her horses has an infection in his foot/hoof and could uses some attention while he is lame—-they maybe can comfort each other. And I will pray Whiski finds healing too—through God’s mercy to him and to you. So you all have given me a boost to comment on last Thursday’s PT/OT—it was a big step. They peeled off the last of the eschar from the wound on top of the hand and started whirlpool—no more bandages! He is now in a compression glove 23 hours per day with lots of basic daily PT like stacking cones and manipulation of fingers. Lots of scarring that they say may be limiting the muscle movement so we are praying the whirlpool, exercises and massage of the massive scar tissue will decrease the scarring without another surgery. The doc sees surgery in the near future for this but I’m hoping prayer will wow the staff once again—I pray we may be an instrument of His peace (and faith) to those working in that everyday world. It is so needed out there in the big cities! Sadly it is a weekly if not daily struggle with workman’s comp and related issues. Praying for each of you asking Our Lord to meet your needs and fill your hearts. peggyR, I pray life is ok with you and your grandson.
P.S. Please keep in mind horses also have personalities and individual characteristics. These horses may not be made for the spiritual communication that others are. Horses are big and are fight or flight animals meaning if they get scared they kick up and run. It may take a couple of visits or may not be the right horse. So if you go please say a prayer and keep an open mind.
Vicky G... my daily prayers continue to hold you and Garrett tight. Today's Gospel is my absolute favorite! During the early days after being diagnosed with cancer (30 years ago!) I focused on the woman who KNEW that if she just touched His clothes, she would be healed. And I came to KNOW that I was too. God Bless Garrett And ALL Who Love Him!
Vicky G. May God be present to help you through these hard times. Today's readings about the lady that touches his cloak is my favorite because even those of use that are quiet yet believing still are special to him. May you touch his cloak today and feel his healing hand in your lives. Prayers for you, Garrett, all his medical staff and the workmans comp people. To a smoother road ahead! If you get the chance to meet those horses, please do me one favor? When you get there, stop wait and watch all the horses. If there is one that is meant for Garrett you will see it in the eyes and movement. Something special in the demeanor. Let the horse pick you. Horses are very spiritual and the are very strong with non verbal/visual communication. Picture in your mind what you need and one may answer you. Good luck. Blessings and prayers.
*** Salina, "What does Ms Salina love the most?" BSF students, "Questions!!!" I will reshare these valuable questions I got from BSF leadership meeting I posted days ago! *** To evaluate my faith focus in relation to my vertical relationship with God: 1. Do you thirst for God? 2. Are you governed increasingly by God’s Word? 3. Are you more sensitive to God’s presence? 4. Are the spiritual disciplines increasingly important to you? 5. Do you still grieve over sin? 6. Do you yearn for heaven and to be with Jesus? *** To evaluate my faith focus in relation to my horizontal relationship with others: 1. Are you more loving? 2. Do you have a growing concern for the spiritual and temporal needs of others? 3. Do you delight in the bride of Christ (the church)? 4. Are you quick to forgive others? ******* You want to ask the people around you these questions about you to give you honest feedback...that will be the reality of what we try to accomplish! Another evaluation will be to look at our check books!!! Where my focus is is where my money goes!
Amen. :)
Amen!
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Thank you, Sr Chris. I was not aware of the poem. So I looked it up and it is very thought provoking. It's now hanging on my cubicle wall.
Praying for the innocent immigrants being deported and the starving around the world whose aid has been cut off.
Thank you! Would you be willing to share a link to the Mirror of questions?’ I tried a quick Google but it didn’t a come up. Thanks for considering!
Thanks Laura 1 For the link great poem. Ken
Here it is. Copy this link to search. http://ivcusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/A-Mirror-of-Questions-ODonohue.pdf
Amen... thank you Sr. Chris
Amen.
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