A work will be praised for the skill of the craftsmen; so a people’s leader is proved wise by his words. A babbler is feared in his city, and the man who is reckless in… More
unpacking
Cuppycake and I enjoy traveling together.
No matter car, plane, or train it’s all about the journey….
or is it the destination in the end?
(Nobody ever seems to remember!)
“It is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters, in the end.” Ursula K. Le Guin
This quote was first painted above our fireplace mantle in our home in 1997, then followed us to our current home in 2014 where it remains today.
My children often tease that it shall be woven into my eulogy one day – mostly because despite having seen this quote the majority of their lives they still continue to mis-quote it.
Which they deliberately know drives me crazy, giggles.
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motive
The Lord ❤️ WILL ❤️ manifest the motives of our ❤️ hearts! ❤️
A reading from the first Letter of Saint Paul to the Corinthians
Brothers and sisters: Thus should one regard us: as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. Now it is of course required of stewards that they be found trustworthy. It does not concern me in the least that I be judged by you or any human tribunal; I do not even pass judgment on myself; I am not conscious of anything against me, but I do not thereby stand acquitted; the one who judges me is the Lord. Therefore, do not make any judgment before the appointed time, until the Lord comes, for he will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will manifest the motives of our hearts, and then everyone will receive praise from God.
1 Corinthians 4:1-5 (emphasis added)
The First Friday Devotions are a set of Catholic devotions to especially recognize the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and through it offer reparations for sins. September’s First Friday’s Mass Readings, such as the one above, could not be more appropriate for the goings-on in our world. I know they spoke directly to my heart! ❤️
Do you ever feel judged, despite your attempt to live a life as a Servant of Christ’s?
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the interview (of everything)
I love God.
I love EVERYTHING about Him.
I seek to know Him.
To love Him.
And to serve Him.
I desire to put Him before EVERYTHING.
I believe in One Holy, Catholic, Apostolic Church.
I believe in its Doctrine.
I follow its Catechism.
All of it.
EVERYTHING.
Do I fail to do this, perfectly?
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