December 1st
Be willing to stand up for yourself.
Take your turn to step up and go above and beyond.
Appreciate your life's journey.
December 2nd
Ground your identity in God.
Sometimes, it's alright to not sweat the minor details.
Provide those in need with items good enough to meet the standards of quality you use for yourself.
December 3rd
Listen to the requests of those around you.
Continue the pursuit of new goals.
Be aware not only of what you say, but of how you say it.
December 4th
Prioritization doesn't just mean, "getting things done."
Teaching others provides new insights into yourself.
When your awareness has been increased, it's amazing what you'll start noticing.
December 5th
If you want to simplify your life, you've got to really do it.
Your life, by definition it's extraordinary.
Take time to reenergize.
December 6th
There's always lots to do, enjoy getting things done.
There's always an opportunity to begin a new tradition.
Connect through conversation.
December 7th
There's always plenty to speculate about and discuss, but even more to be grateful for.
Success is hard to achieve, even harder to continue, but worth all the effort.
Create a life where each day keeps getting better than the days before.
December 8th
Identify the pursuits in which you have the discipline necessary for success.
Timing makes a huge impact on the outcome.
Grace always allows for a choice.
December 9th
Spend the time necessary to create a strategic plan for your life along with ways to hold yourself accountable and reward yourself for accomplishing your dreams.
Life is about growth, what will you do that challenges you today?
Take responsibility for your actions.
December 10th
Be truly present.
Make someone else's day today, it's easier than you think.
Enjoy the rituals that surround the holidays.
December 11th
Enjoy celebrating the holidays.
When praying, who do you start with yourself or others?
Allow your life to be a master plan.
December 12th
Everyone has trials and difficulties in life. How do you encounter yours?
Faith shouldn't lead to blindness.
Be positive.
December 13th
Put systems in place to keep yourself safe.
Hearing a loved one is content is the best compliment you can receive.
Articulate your blessings.
December 14th
We all have seasons of life that present challenges for those who love us.
Energize your life by including time for regular silent reflection.
Enjoy your role in the world.
December 15th
Difficult situations can teach you something, if you're opening to learning.
Allow your life's purpose to evolve.
Embrace the situation of others.
December 16th
Spending time examining and reflecting on your own life is much more valuable than speculating about and discussing the life of someone else.
Until it's your last breathe, there's always another option.
Compliment those around you.
December 17th
Your greatest gifts to give are your time and presence.
Be patient with yourself and others when trying new things.
Be selfless with others.
December 18th
Don't miss an opportunity.
Success happens gradually.
Share a great story.
December 19th
Welcome people back.
There's simply too many things to appreciate, not to enjoy life fully.
Once you have the realization, put it into action.
December 20th
Appreciate the gift that is your life.
Your success is the result of the effort of others.
Small steps can make a big difference.
December 21st
Light has a way of making its way into darkness.
Words and actions define your life.
Keep track of your assets.
December 22nd
Ultimately, there isn't really "us vs. them" we're all in it together.
If you need some "thing" to feel better, the feeling probably won't last long.
Listen to views contrary to your own.
December 23rd
Work on developing thick skin by learning to bite your tongue.
Once you make a decision, move forward.
Reflect on your experiences.
December 24th
True enjoyment comes from watching others receive their gifts.
Being resilient, it's one of our greatest assets.
Support hope in others.
December 25th
Anticipation is a primary ingredient of joy.
Define a day by its totality, not single moments.
Enumerate your blessings.
December 26th
Appreciate the generosity and thoughtfulness of others.
Balance leisure with work.
Use your gifts to make a difference.
December 27th
Enjoy a stroll down memory lane.
The greatest figures in history, encountered great adversity, how do you handle yours?
Enjoy where you're heading more than missing where you've been.
December 28th
Life's more enjoyable without jumping to conclusions.
Make the necessary preparations.
How your point gets made, depends on how you say it.
December 29th
Support those around you.
The ending you want is not guaranteed, but how you approach it is up to you.
Appreciate friendships.
December 30th
Create a personal yearly review and plan for how you want to shape your future.
Keep pushing forward with your goals.
Respect your rivals.
December 31st
Even after a difficult year, there's much to celebrate and be thankful for.
Sometimes, you need to start a new year, other times tomorrow is just a new day.
Renew your effort to make a difference for others.
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Patient Trust
Above all, trust in the slow work of God.
We are all, quite naturally, impatient in everything to reach the end without delay.
We should like to skip the intermediate stages.
We are impatient of being on the way to something unknown, something new, and yet it is the law of all progress that is made by passing through some stages of instability-and that it may take a very long time.
And so I think it is with you.
Your ideas mature gradually - let them grow, let them shape themselves, without undue haste.
Don't try to force them on, as though you could be today what time (that is to say, grace and circumstances acting on your own good will) will make you tomorrow.
Only God could say what this new spirit gradually forming within you will be.
Give our Lord the benefit of believing that his hand is leading you and accept the anxiety of feeling yourself in suspense and incomplete.
- Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, SJ
Before the birth of our second child, I went to reconciliation with my pastor and discusssed the role of patience in my life. As if he knew what I was going to say in advance, a piece of paper with this prayer was literally sitting next to him and he handed it to me for further prayer and reflection.
We are all, quite naturally, impatient in everything to reach the end without delay.
We should like to skip the intermediate stages.
We are impatient of being on the way to something unknown, something new, and yet it is the law of all progress that is made by passing through some stages of instability-and that it may take a very long time.
And so I think it is with you.
Your ideas mature gradually - let them grow, let them shape themselves, without undue haste.
Don't try to force them on, as though you could be today what time (that is to say, grace and circumstances acting on your own good will) will make you tomorrow.
Only God could say what this new spirit gradually forming within you will be.
Give our Lord the benefit of believing that his hand is leading you and accept the anxiety of feeling yourself in suspense and incomplete.
- Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, SJ
Before the birth of our second child, I went to reconciliation with my pastor and discusssed the role of patience in my life. As if he knew what I was going to say in advance, a piece of paper with this prayer was literally sitting next to him and he handed it to me for further prayer and reflection.
Sunday, November 1, 2009
November
November 1st
Prepare for exciting things to happen.
Intelligent people can and often do come to different conclusions on the same issue.
Never underestimate the challenges life affords.
November 2nd
Allow things to slow down.
Few decisions can be made, based only on one criteria.
Keep working towards your goals.
November 3th
It's great to begin a day well rested.
Transitions are filled with both challenges and opportunities.
Harness your energy.
November 4th
Preparing for the future never ends.
Enjoy fulfilling your responsibilities.
Enjoy special occasions.
November 5th
Set aside time for the things you enjoy.
"Someday" eventually comes.
You can't work towards the future, while focusing on the past.
November 6th
Joyful is not a word commonly used anymore, but it begins to describe the anticipation of getting to meet your child for the first time.
If you're always planning for tomorrow, it's hard to enjoy where you are.
Don't complain about a situation if you aren't going to play your part to improve it.
November 7th
Enjoying delicious food that is healthy, is beneficial in both the short and long terms.
Be diligent with the details, but keep in mind that not everyone shares your urgency.
Enjoy the sound of the garage door opening and somebody coming home.
November 8th
Posting the events and images that you come across, especially things that are happening to someone else, is not the same as living your life.
Goals allow you to recognize accomplishments, while also determining what else needs to be done.
Make it happen.
November 9th
Babies, weddings and funerals, 3 life events that bring families and friends together.
Being a quick study allows you to effectively manage new situations.
Push yourself.
November 10th
Be aware of others.
People going through transitions remember how you treat them.
Prioritize your day.
November 11th
It's not everyday that you get to meet someone who will change your life forever.
Waking up early jump starts your day, staying up late prolongs it.
Enjoy an afternoon nap.
November 12th
Grace can alter for the better, even the best of plans.
A life well lived means being able to see things in new ways.
Appreciate the people working behind the scenes.
November 13th
An engagement, a new born and a two day old...I'll take Friday the 13th every week.
A good day starts with a good night of sleep.
Focus on the areas you can influence.
November 14th
Milestones come and go, it's the daily interaction that matters.
Personal growth helps transition you from one phase of life to the next.
Believe in your future.
November 15th
Don't waste time, once it's gone you won't get it back.
Much has already been accomplished, but there's still much left to do.
Be who you are.
November 16th
Enjoy the quiet sounds of a house at rest.
Allow yourself to step back from a difficult situation to gain perspective and reassess your course.
Share positive comments.
November 17th
When you're enjoying the moment, sometimes you wish the song would never end.
A burden can easily be a privilege depending on your perspective.
Don't complain, offer suggestions.
November 18th
Hardwork often leads to good luck.
Recommit to your core principles.
Enjoy the sound of rustling leaves.
November 19th
What you do, determines how you're remembered.
It's not about making the time for something, it's about having the time.
Appreciate another perspective.
November 20th
Where do you draw your strength?
Get sleep as if your day depended on it.
Build community.
November 21st
Help someone feel better
Your light, helps to outshine the darkness.
Marvel in the glory.
November 22nd
Time, health and love. Whether you're blessed with one, two or three of them, appreciate what you have.
Take time to recuperate.
When a goal's within reach, push harder.
November 23rd
A budget reflects your priorities.
Support those around you.
Pursue life.
November 24th
Say "thank you" to those who believe in you.
Experience allows you to reduce the urgency of many situations.
Be the person you hope others to be.
November 25th
Enjoy the sun on your face and wind in your hair.
Stay focused on your goals.
Be open to new experiences.
November 26th
Focus on your blessings and allow things you seek to happen in their own time.
Support the ideas of your partner.
After raking leaves, enjoy jumping in the pile.
November 27th
Seek wisdom to know when the time is right.
Push yourself when you have the opportunity to reach a goal.
Appreciate the symbols you encounter.
November 28th
Finds things to cheer for, rather than things to root against.
Once you achieve a milestone, keep moving forward.
If faith could be proven absolutely, it would be fact, not faith.
November 29th
Seeing the first Christmas lights of the season, puts you in the holiday mood.
Always be willing to help, especially those closest to you.
Are you growing or are you dying?
November 30th
Count your blessings each day.
More is typically accomplished early in the day rather than late.
It takes perspective to listen first and speak second.
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Prepare for exciting things to happen.
Intelligent people can and often do come to different conclusions on the same issue.
Never underestimate the challenges life affords.
November 2nd
Allow things to slow down.
Few decisions can be made, based only on one criteria.
Keep working towards your goals.
November 3th
It's great to begin a day well rested.
Transitions are filled with both challenges and opportunities.
Harness your energy.
November 4th
Preparing for the future never ends.
Enjoy fulfilling your responsibilities.
Enjoy special occasions.
November 5th
Set aside time for the things you enjoy.
"Someday" eventually comes.
You can't work towards the future, while focusing on the past.
November 6th
Joyful is not a word commonly used anymore, but it begins to describe the anticipation of getting to meet your child for the first time.
If you're always planning for tomorrow, it's hard to enjoy where you are.
Don't complain about a situation if you aren't going to play your part to improve it.
November 7th
Enjoying delicious food that is healthy, is beneficial in both the short and long terms.
Be diligent with the details, but keep in mind that not everyone shares your urgency.
Enjoy the sound of the garage door opening and somebody coming home.
November 8th
Posting the events and images that you come across, especially things that are happening to someone else, is not the same as living your life.
Goals allow you to recognize accomplishments, while also determining what else needs to be done.
Make it happen.
November 9th
Babies, weddings and funerals, 3 life events that bring families and friends together.
Being a quick study allows you to effectively manage new situations.
Push yourself.
November 10th
Be aware of others.
People going through transitions remember how you treat them.
Prioritize your day.
November 11th
It's not everyday that you get to meet someone who will change your life forever.
Waking up early jump starts your day, staying up late prolongs it.
Enjoy an afternoon nap.
November 12th
Grace can alter for the better, even the best of plans.
A life well lived means being able to see things in new ways.
Appreciate the people working behind the scenes.
November 13th
An engagement, a new born and a two day old...I'll take Friday the 13th every week.
A good day starts with a good night of sleep.
Focus on the areas you can influence.
November 14th
Milestones come and go, it's the daily interaction that matters.
Personal growth helps transition you from one phase of life to the next.
Believe in your future.
November 15th
Don't waste time, once it's gone you won't get it back.
Much has already been accomplished, but there's still much left to do.
Be who you are.
November 16th
Enjoy the quiet sounds of a house at rest.
Allow yourself to step back from a difficult situation to gain perspective and reassess your course.
Share positive comments.
November 17th
When you're enjoying the moment, sometimes you wish the song would never end.
A burden can easily be a privilege depending on your perspective.
Don't complain, offer suggestions.
November 18th
Hardwork often leads to good luck.
Recommit to your core principles.
Enjoy the sound of rustling leaves.
November 19th
What you do, determines how you're remembered.
It's not about making the time for something, it's about having the time.
Appreciate another perspective.
November 20th
Where do you draw your strength?
Get sleep as if your day depended on it.
Build community.
November 21st
Help someone feel better
Your light, helps to outshine the darkness.
Marvel in the glory.
November 22nd
Time, health and love. Whether you're blessed with one, two or three of them, appreciate what you have.
Take time to recuperate.
When a goal's within reach, push harder.
November 23rd
A budget reflects your priorities.
Support those around you.
Pursue life.
November 24th
Say "thank you" to those who believe in you.
Experience allows you to reduce the urgency of many situations.
Be the person you hope others to be.
November 25th
Enjoy the sun on your face and wind in your hair.
Stay focused on your goals.
Be open to new experiences.
November 26th
Focus on your blessings and allow things you seek to happen in their own time.
Support the ideas of your partner.
After raking leaves, enjoy jumping in the pile.
November 27th
Seek wisdom to know when the time is right.
Push yourself when you have the opportunity to reach a goal.
Appreciate the symbols you encounter.
November 28th
Finds things to cheer for, rather than things to root against.
Once you achieve a milestone, keep moving forward.
If faith could be proven absolutely, it would be fact, not faith.
November 29th
Seeing the first Christmas lights of the season, puts you in the holiday mood.
Always be willing to help, especially those closest to you.
Are you growing or are you dying?
November 30th
Count your blessings each day.
More is typically accomplished early in the day rather than late.
It takes perspective to listen first and speak second.
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Sunday, March 29, 2009
God Loves You
This is a prayer written in 2008 by Liz and Andrew Curran for the Bellarmine Chapel St. Vincent de Paul conference to convey a theologicial message that people of faith hear frequently, but those who are doing everything they can just to make it might not hear as often. The goal was to help connect the people we visit to God using a prayer.
God Loves You
God is our loving Creator, who has a unique and incredible plan for each of us. You can feel God's presence; it is the feeling that comes from your gut, saying "You are not alone."
When we suffer, God suffers. The time we need God's love the most is in our darkest and most painful moments. In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus says, "Come to me all you who are weary and find life burdensome and I will refresh you."
But how do we take the first step? Prayer helps us make the journey. No matter who you are, God hears your prayers. Whether the words are simple or fancy, what's most important is that they come straight from the heart.
You truly are a miracle of God.
"For I know well the plans I have in mind for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare, not woe! Plans to give you a future full of hope."
- Jeremiah 29:11
Where do you most experience God's love - go there often.
God Loves You
God is our loving Creator, who has a unique and incredible plan for each of us. You can feel God's presence; it is the feeling that comes from your gut, saying "You are not alone."
When we suffer, God suffers. The time we need God's love the most is in our darkest and most painful moments. In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus says, "Come to me all you who are weary and find life burdensome and I will refresh you."
But how do we take the first step? Prayer helps us make the journey. No matter who you are, God hears your prayers. Whether the words are simple or fancy, what's most important is that they come straight from the heart.
You truly are a miracle of God.
"For I know well the plans I have in mind for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare, not woe! Plans to give you a future full of hope."
- Jeremiah 29:11
Where do you most experience God's love - go there often.
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