I went to mass today and it was very refreshing. I had not been to church in a while and was craving to be in the Lord's house surrounded by the hyms, scriptures, and traditions. It's like going back home to listen to old songs, hear all the old sayings, and participate in family traditions. Going to church makes me feel like I am visiting God in His house. One of my favorite parts of the mass is when we recite "Lord I am not worthy of you but only say the word and I shall be healed" which in Spanish is "Señor no soy digno de que entres en mi casa pero una palabra tuya bastara para sanarme" Its a little different in Spanish but it basically means the same thing. That part is very meaningful to me because I feel that I am humbling myself in the presence of the Lord. Today's message included these scriptures:
"A prophet is not without honor except in his native place and among his own kin and in his own house"
"...my grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness. I will rather boast most gladly of my weaknesses, in order that the power of Christ may dwell with me."
I also fell upon the quotes below which speak volumes of wisdom. I will contemplate on both the scriptures above and the quotes that I stumbled upon this spiritual sunday.
"Hospitality opens the doors of our hearts and minds to the stranger among us, no matter how familiar he or she may seem to be. Faith enables us to accept the gifts of others, no matter how alarming or strange they may seem to be. Discernment helps us to discovery the prophets in our midst, no matter how amazing they may seem to be. Hospitality, faith, and discernment-cultivate these."
"Look to Jesus and realize that regardless of your earthly status, you are called to make a difference by the witness of your life."
"A prophet is not without honor except in his native place and among his own kin and in his own house"
Mark 6:4
2 Corinthians 12
"Hospitality opens the doors of our hearts and minds to the stranger among us, no matter how familiar he or she may seem to be. Faith enables us to accept the gifts of others, no matter how alarming or strange they may seem to be. Discernment helps us to discovery the prophets in our midst, no matter how amazing they may seem to be. Hospitality, faith, and discernment-cultivate these."
"Look to Jesus and realize that regardless of your earthly status, you are called to make a difference by the witness of your life."
Here are also some images of the day:
Read about this in the tablet today, didn't realize this upcoming liturgical year will be the Year of Faith, its so meaningful to me.
Found this pic online and know I have to totally remind myself of this always especially when I am stressed with schoolwork!
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