Author Topic: Minute Meditations (Read 161205 times)

hofelina · « **Reply #1560 on:** August 08, 2012, 10:42:27 PM »

Teach me, Oh Lord Minute Meditations
Teach me to feel anotherâ€™s woe,
To hide the fault I see.
That mercy I to others show
That mercy show to me.
â€”Alexander Pope

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hofelina · « **Reply #1561 on:** August 10, 2012, 02:15:57 PM »

Queen of Heaven Minute Meditations
Most of us retain fond memories of our mothers as the focus of family forgiveness. So it is not surprising that we turn to our Blessed Mother for access to divine mercy. One thing is certain, Mary is the Queen of Heaven and our supreme intercessor with her beloved Son.

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hofelina · « **Reply #1562 on:** August 11, 2012, 02:52:27 PM »

Encounter with Jesus Minute Meditations
The Christian faith is first and foremost the encounter with Jesus, a Person, which gives life a new horizon.
â€”Pope Benedict XVI

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hofelina · « **Reply #1563 on:** August 12, 2012, 05:28:56 AM »

Donâ€™t Be a Hypocrite Minute Meditations
Do not have Jesus Christ on your lips, and the world in your heart.
â€”St. Ignatius of Antioch

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hofelina · « **Reply #1564 on:** August 13, 2012, 10:03:02 AM »

Are You Called? Minute Meditations
God requires a faithful fulfillment of the merest trifle given us to do, rather than the most ardent aspiration to things to which we are not called.
â€”St. Francis de Sales

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hofelina · « **Reply #1565 on:** August 14, 2012, 02:33:22 PM »

Life of Action Minute Meditations
Remember that the Christian life is one of action; not of speech and daydreams. Let there be few words and many deeds, and let them be done well.
â€”St. Vincent Pallotti

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hofelina · « **Reply #1566 on:** August 15, 2012, 02:36:03 PM »

Perfect Adoration Minute Meditations
What a gift prayer is! It is the real treasure of our soul, our being able to give to God the worship of perfect adoration.
-St. Frances Cabrini

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hofelina · « **Reply #1567 on:** August 16, 2012, 02:13:51 PM »

Torrents of Grace Minute Meditations
Often look back over your lives and consider the graces that you have received. If you meditate well, you will perceive the torrents of these saving waters of divine grace which have poured into your soul at the various stages and circumstances of your lives.
-St. Frances Cabrini

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islander · « **Reply #1568 on:** August 16, 2012, 03:35:31 PM »

how true! what a gracious reminder. thanks, hof!

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aiiloveyou · « **Reply #1569 on:** August 16, 2012, 04:26:19 PM »

Plug In!

TODAYâ€™S SCRIPTURE
â€œHe gives power to the weak, and to those who have no might He increases strength.â€
(Isaiah 40:29, NKJV)

TODAYâ€™S WORD from Joel and Victoria

Everyone goes through seasons in life that seem overwhelming; times when youâ€™ve felt drained of strength and power. But, you havenâ€™t been left without hope. You havenâ€™t been left without an answer. The God of heaven and earth is near you, and He promises to give you strength and might to overcome.

Where does this strength and power come from? It comes directly from Him. When you connect with Him, you are connecting to your power source. Itâ€™s like plugging a lamp into a light socket. You â€œplug inâ€ through prayer, reading the Word and worshipping Him. You â€œturn onâ€ the switch by the words of your mouth â€” by declaring what God says.

Remember, you donâ€™t have to let the difficult times overwhelm you. Rise up and connect with Him because He is your source of strength! He promises to equip and empower you for victory in every area of your life!

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aiiloveyou · « **Reply #1570 on:** August 16, 2012, 04:44:07 PM »

...Open your mouth wide, and I will fill it...â€
(Psalm 81:10, NLT)

Do you have your mouth open wide today? In other words, are you expecting God to fill you and increase you beyond measure? Are you ready for Him to satisfy your needs and desires with good things?

Think about a baby bird. When they are ready to eat, they open their mouths wide. They trust that they will be fed. They expect it. They look for it. They are ready for it. It should be the same way with us. We need to keep our spiritual mouths open by expecting the goodness of God to satisfy us.

Negative thinking is like closing your mouth. A closed mouth canâ€™t be filled. But Jesus is saying today, â€œWhy donâ€™t you take the limits off?â€ Why donâ€™t you trust and believe for supernatural opportunities? That little bird waiting for food isnâ€™t concerned about where the mother is going to get it from. It isnâ€™t concerned about how sheâ€™s going to dig it up. No, that bird just opens its mouth, trusting and waiting. Why donâ€™t you do the same today? Trust that God is working behind the scenes. Open your mouth wide today. You wonâ€™t be disappointed. God is faithful to His Word, and He will fill you and satisfy you when you put your trust in Him!

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hofelina · « **Reply #1571 on:** August 17, 2012, 05:26:13 AM »

Keep It Simple Minute Meditations
You don't need to use many or high sounding words. Just repeat often, "Lord, send me your mercy as you know best." Or "God, come to my assistance."
-St. Macarius the Great

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hofelina · « **Reply #1572 on:** August 18, 2012, 02:35:41 PM »

Cry of Gratitude Minute Meditations
For me, prayer is a search of the heart, a simple glance toward heaven, a cry of gratitude and love in the midst of trial as well is joy.
-St. Therese of Lisieux

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hofelina · « **Reply #1573 on:** August 19, 2012, 07:24:29 AM »

Healthy Self-Esteem Minute Meditations
If ever a person had reason to get a big head, it was Moses, but he had humility. It is good to acknowledge our talents and abilities. Healthy self-esteem is built on this. Humility does not mean thinking bad things about ourselves or dwelling on our inadequacies.

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hofelina · « **Reply #1574 on:** August 20, 2012, 02:15:16 PM »

Worthy of Love Minute Meditations
We donâ€™t have to struggle to make ourselves great. It doesnâ€™t work. But we will be built up as we recognize that we have value in spite of our weaknesses. We are worthy of love simply because we are Godâ€™s creation.

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hofelina · « **Reply #1575 on:** August 21, 2012, 02:07:24 PM »

True to Ourselves Minute Meditations
Sometimes it takes heroic loyalty to remain true to our own values in the face of outside pressure from peer groups and society. Maybe we have honored past commitments, maybe we havenâ€™t. None of us can undo the past. With Godâ€™s help, all of us can make choices that are in our best interests and those of others as we go forward.

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hofelina · « **Reply #1576 on:** August 22, 2012, 07:43:47 AM »

Indebted to God Minute Meditations
Most of us donâ€™t find it easy to depend on others, unless forced to do so by dire straits. But we are all indebted to God for every breath we take. What do any of us have that is not a gift from God? Being reminded of this keeps us humble in a healthy way.

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hofelina · « **Reply #1577 on:** August 23, 2012, 05:32:47 AM »

Intimate Union Minute Meditations
If your relationship with Jesus Christ is genuine, it will show. People will see you celebrate something wonderful with them as well as mourning with them. Being a friend, one who empathizes and supports, is the first step in helping people discover the secret to your happinessâ€”an intimate union with Jesus Christ, your Lord and Savior.

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hofelina · « **Reply #1578 on:** August 24, 2012, 02:09:47 PM »

Special Awareness Minute Meditations
We Christians continue to experience moments of special awareness and recognition. Throughout our lives we have moments of deeper growth and formation. There may be moments of doubt, as though itâ€™s all too good to be true. But Jesus is always present, always available to us.

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hofelina · « **Reply #1579 on:** August 25, 2012, 02:06:24 PM »

Imitating Christ Minute Meditations
No one wants to sound silly or become something like a religious nut. If you choose to be a Christian, you will live, speak, and act as Christ doesâ€”but in your own way. You are who you are. You are special as you are. At the same time you are growing into a better, happier, and more peaceful you.

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hofelina · « **Reply #1580 on:** August 26, 2012, 03:46:33 PM »

Love as He Loves Minute Meditations
Now that I experience Jesusâ€™s presence in my life, I want to live not only for him but in him. Living in him gives me a share in his wisdom, love, and powerâ€”to know as he knows, to love as he loves, to give my life to and for the kingdom of God.

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hofelina · « **Reply #1581 on:** August 27, 2012, 06:08:18 AM »

Following Jesus Minute Meditations
Love must be translated from feeling and thinking into concrete action in order to be real and credible. Love is not only an interior disposition; it is action with and for others.

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hofelina · « **Reply #1582 on:** August 28, 2012, 02:32:18 PM »

Forming Conscience Minute Meditations
Conscience, as some of us were taught, is the "little voice" within us that distinguishes right from wrong, moral from immoral. Guilt is its byproduct when we have chosen a wrong attitude or action.

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hofelina · « **Reply #1583 on:** August 29, 2012, 01:40:26 PM »

Consequences Minute Meditations
Immorality is basically a refusal to care about others; it is selfishness. It can take the form of unloving sexual behavior or dishonesty in business dealings, but it has a thousand other faces, such as failure to share one's material goods or refusal to communicate within the family.

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hofelina · « **Reply #1584 on:** August 30, 2012, 06:32:56 AM »

Recognizing Our Sin Minute Meditations
Sin is not being our best self. Love is a constant struggle, and many times we fail to act in the most loving way because of our laziness or selfishness or weakness. We missed the mark of doing the loving thing; we fail to be the best self we can be.

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hofelina · « **Reply #1585 on:** August 31, 2012, 05:51:06 AM »

Unhealthy Guilt Minute Meditations
Unhealthy guilt lets us wallow in our emotions, self-hatred, get depressed. We indulge these feelings as a substitute for making concrete resolutions and taking steps to change our behavior. Guilt, then, can be useful, but it should lead to action and then be let go of.

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hofelina · « **Reply #1586 on:** September 01, 2012, 06:06:44 AM »

Gift of Faith Minute Meditations
Adored Lord, increase my faith, perfect it, crown it to your own, your choicest, dearest gift. Keep me in your fold and lead me to eternal life.
â€”St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

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hofelina · « **Reply #1587 on:** September 02, 2012, 02:26:50 PM »

Friend of God Minute Meditations
At this very moment I may, if I desire, become the friend of God.
â€”St. Augustine

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hofelina · « **Reply #1588 on:** September 03, 2012, 03:42:20 AM »

Heart of Life Minute Meditations
At the heart of silence is prayer. At the heart of prayer is faith. At the heart of faith is life. At the heart of life is service.
â€”Bl. Teresa of Calcutta

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hofelina · « **Reply #1589 on:** September 04, 2012, 02:01:19 PM »

Source of Life Minute Meditations
Godâ€™s splendor is the source of life, those who see him share his life. Because he was beyond the reach of manâ€™s mind, incomprehensible and invisible, he made himself visible, intelligible and knowable so that those who see and accept him may possess life.
â€”St. Irenaeus

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hofelina · « **Reply #1590 on:** September 05, 2012, 05:33:22 AM »

Start With Yourself Minute Meditations
We must all seek to transform ourselves into persons capable of loving and being loved. To become this kind of person requires continuous conversions. Only through the love of God and the knowledge of self are we able to become lovable in the true spirit of matrimony. A lifetime of love starts with you.

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hofelina · « **Reply #1591 on:** September 06, 2012, 04:50:05 AM »

Proof of Love Minute Meditations
The proof of love is in the works. Where love exists, it works great things. But when it ceases to act, it ceases to exist. â€“Pope St. Gregory the Great

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hofelina · « **Reply #1592 on:** September 07, 2012, 04:59:58 AM »

Called to Sainthood Minute Meditations
Ultimately, we are called to be saints by God and live with Him forever in heaven. Anything we become in this world contributes to this ultimate goal. We are destined to become resurrected and glorious sons and daughters of God. We are bound for heaven during this life, and we are meant to live accordingly.

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hofelina · « **Reply #1593 on:** September 08, 2012, 05:27:12 AM »

Becoming Better Minute Meditations
No person is without moments of failure. But a well-formed person will feel guilt and sorrow for wrongdoing, seek forgiveness, and make up for the wrongdoing, if possible. This person thus becomes an even better person.

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hofelina · « **Reply #1594 on:** September 09, 2012, 02:15:57 PM »

Wholly Healthy Minute Meditations
To be truly healthy is to be more than just physically fit. Most of us know we should try to eat right and exercise frequently to keep our blood pressure steady, our weight down, and our energy up. But we also must care for our emotional and spiritual healthâ€”our whole being.

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hofelina · « **Reply #1595 on:** September 10, 2012, 02:22:34 PM »

Caring for Our Bodies Minute Meditations
We must take a holistic approach to caring for our wellness, viewing all three pillarsâ€”physical, emotional, and spiritualâ€”as equally important.

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hofelina · « **Reply #1596 on:** September 11, 2012, 05:18:48 AM »

Go Forward in Peace Minute Meditations
Our spiritual journey is an ongoing process. Whether or not our faith experience is marked by dramatic turning points, there is always room for growth. God gives us all we need to continue growing in faith as we do our imperfect best to act on what we have already been given.

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hofelina · « **Reply #1597 on:** September 12, 2012, 02:26:53 PM »

Turn to God Minute Meditations
If we find ourselves in a negative situation, we can trust that God has already provided what we need to fulfill our role. We can keep turning to God and then keep taking the next right step. We can be who we are. God can use us when we are true to our own nature.

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hofelina · « **Reply #1598 on:** September 13, 2012, 02:11:56 PM »

Make Your Move Minute Meditations
When youâ€™re fueling your body properly, itâ€™s ready and willing to get up and move around. This is not to say you need to run a marathon or bench press twice your body weight. What you do need to do is enjoy the gift God gave you, whatever your abilities are.

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hofelina · « **Reply #1599 on:** September 14, 2012, 07:09:23 AM »

Keep Smiling Minute Meditations
Remember that, even if you have serious health issues, your choices can have a profound effect on how youâ€™ll liveâ€”even on how long youâ€™ll live. Do what you can today that will make a positive impact. Much of the world spins far beyond our control, but we can control somethingâ€”ourselves.

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