I cradled baby Gianna in my arms, her soft skin touching my face, her searching eyes meeting mine with smiles. Joy. This child so humble, innocent and trusting makes me consider Jesus’ vulnerability.
He—Word Made Flesh and True Manna from Heaven—entered this world totally dependent on others for even his basic needs. God asks me to emulate the same: coming to him as a precious child, humble and trusting—dependent not on self but on him.
As our Lord continues to nourish and form me, he calls me to obey—to consume his Word, savoring its sweetness and joy—that I might intrinsically know and better spread that joy to others.
Yes, I look forward to watching baby Gianna grow into her faith, but for now, this little one reminds me that the best foundation starts with humble childlike trust.

Amen

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Yes, Kathleen! *** “He calls me to obey” in Ezekiel 2:8, “But you, son of man, hear what I say to you. Be not rebellious like that rebellious house; open your mouth and eat what I give you!” *** “to consume his Word, savoring its sweetness and joy” in Ezekiel 2:9-10a, 3:3b, “And when I looked, behold, a hand was stretched out to me, and behold, a scroll of a book was in it. And He spread it before me. And it had writing on the front and on the back,.. Then I ate it, and it was in my mouth as sweet as honey.” *** “that...
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Kathleen thank you that reminder to see the true love of God in others. Blessings to all the LFF, especially those with extra needs. Holy Spirit fill the hearts of all to guide us to a heavenly earth!

AMEN!

Thank you Lord for all you have done for me and my family God bless us all Amen Amen Amen
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