Friday, January 31, 2020

A Wake-Up Call


                I like to be creative and decorate my own notecards.  I have a few leftover that I was not able to give out this past Christmas.  With pastels for the background, I used calligraphy to write “Now is the Time.”  Talk about having a Christmas card to wake you up!  I didn’t always know why I made some of them like this, but I can also appreciate the challenge I could give to people.  It is a summoning for anyone whose path it crosses, to restart life, real and ready.  And isn’t Jesus’ call to His disciples an example of this?
                He called people to “repent and believe in the Gospel.”  He strengthens our belief by performing miracles and making a difference.  It is my hope that every Christian, including me, always finds time to start over every time we need a “makeover” and build up His Kingdom.

Saturday, January 11, 2020

The Gift of Baptism


            On this blessed Sunday, we see Jesus being baptized by John the Baptist.  As a quick note, it was not necessary, but Our Lord wanted to set an example for us, and the importance of making us Children of God. 
            I have recently read from other sources that it is also important for us to celebrate our own baptisms.  My niece will be celebrating her first anniversary soon, and I intend to also celebrate this precious day, as her godmother.  What can we do to make this day special?  Spending some time with Our Lord in Adoration can allow us to observe this day head-on. 
            Lord Jesus, thank you for instituting the gift of baptism!