One year for Christmas, someone in our family purchased a poster that said, “Those of you who think you know everything are annoying to those of us who do.” Each Christmas after that, the poster would be wrapped under the tree for a different unsuspecting family member, an award for the biggest know-it-all of the year. It was not exactly a coveted prize!
We humans often feel that we know what needs to be known, and we don’t need to be taught any more. Jesus reminds us that being teachable is the essence of faith: having an openness to learning new things, experiencing life through other cultures and ways of thinking, not shutting our eyes, not living under a rigid law. It is willingness to learn and a malleability that gives the Holy Spirit room to breathe in us and through us that makes our lives and our faiths richer.
When times get tough, I have to remind myself to place my trust in God and remember that He did not put me on earth to have all the answers.
Amen
Sorry folks that's knees not news. Information about Chris got attached by mistake. Have fat fingers and small keys on phone Jane hopefully you are okay . Cheryl and Vicky G you guys are in prayers Ken
Eleanor I will pray for you and Frank right now it's hard losing people you love. Living faith family I am sharing something I read. Bishop Fulton Sheen "Evil may have its hour, but God will have His day." "The Rosary is the best therapy for these distraught, unhappy, fearful, and frustrated souls, precisely because it involves the simultaneous use of three powers: the physical, the vocal, and the spiritual, and in that order." Finally today's " It's not particularly difficult to find thousands who will spend 2 or 3 hours a day in exercising, but if you ask them...
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Sarah thank you for your reflection of words today. Prayers for guidance! Blessings to all the LFF, especially those with extra needs these days. Holy Spirit fill the hearts of all to guide us to a more heavenly earth.
Walk with me Jesus. Help guide me on my path. Listen to my words and show me love and kindness. Amen!
Offering prayers for Frank and his family this morning.
I had a wonderful choir director in college who always said, “The day I die is the day I stop learning.” We all have to learn and grow in our faith everyday and learning new things help us manage our lives to the best of our ability. Share the gifts of love and light to all you meet and greet everyday and see what you can learn. Prayers of thanks for all feeling the joy of God’s love. Prayers for all those who are struggling with concerns for ourselves and others.
Good morning Living Faith Family .Thank you for prayers for my son who was unemployed. He has since gotten a job.I am now asking for prayers for my dear friend Frank, who has lost his son Frankie,a few weeks ago and today he has lost his wife Ann..
Adding my prayers to you, Eleanor, for your son and your friend Frank and his family.
Eleanor...the balance of life, having people to share our joy, and our sorrow. Thanking God today for your son's new found employment, and asking God for His tender mercy on Frank and for Frankie and Ann as God welcomes them Home. Lord have mercy.
Prayers of thanksgiving for your son’s new employment, Eleanor. Sending prayers of healing for your friend Frank who is grieving the loss of his son and his wife. A huge loss for him. Eternal rest grant unto them oh Lord and let perpetual light shine upon them.
Eleanor blessings for your son that this is a good job to last a long time. Prayers for Frank and his losses. /\
Prayers for Frank this morning. Something I learned over the years. Our joys for your son getting a job and then prayers for your good friend. Joys, praises happen at the same time of concerns and prayers of healing go together and get all mixed up to learn that the Spirit is with us in every situation.
Thank you Lord for showing me that you are in control always
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Good morning L.F.F. My Heartfelt Condolences to Frank on the huge loss of His S & wife. From one Grieving parent to another. My Eldest Son Stephen Christopher "Stevie" Juarez 11-20-1980___02-24-2009 passed from cancer. So today is my 66th Birthday, I thank God I'm here, Survivor of cancer, since 2014. Thank you Most Blessed virgin Mary our Mother. I have been a Legion of Mary member for 14 years. I will Always Miss my Son... God Bless You All my L.F.F.