Christ the Good Shepherd - Mysticism and Magisterium Part IV

In the Church of the first four centuries, the most common artistic representation of Christ was that of the Good Shepherd.  By reflecting on the historical significance of this image we might come to a better understanding of the pastoral authority of the Church. Found especially [...] read more

Prepare for the Year of Mercy

Here is the text from the announcement by the Pope:

"Dear brothers and sisters, I have often thought about how the Church might make clear its mission of being a witness to mercy.  It is journey that begins with a spiritual conversion.  For this reason I have decide to call an extraordinary Jubilee that is to have the mercy of God at its center.  It shall be a Holy Year of Mercy.  We want to live this Year in the light of the Lord's words: "Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.  (cf. Lk6:36)"

"This Holy Year will begin on this coming Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception and will end on November 20, 2016, the Sunday dedicated to Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe - and living face of the Fathers's mercy.  I entrust the organization of this Jubilee to the Pontifical Council for Promotion of the New Evangelization, that [the dicastery] might animate it as a new stage in the journey of the Church on its mission to bring to every person the Gospel of mercy.

"I am convinced that the whole Church will find in this Jubilee the joy needed to rediscover and make fruitful the mercy of God, with which all of us are called to give consolation to every man and woman of our time.  From this moment, we entrust this Holy Year to the Mother of Mercy, that she might turn her gaze upon us and watch over our journey."

Be still and know that I am God

Today's post shared from SpiritualDirection.com

ON THE LOVING DWELLING OF JESUS CHRIST ON THE ALTARS OF THE MOST HOLY SACRAMENT

“Come to me, all ye that labor and are burdened, and I will refresh you.”
Matthew 11:28

Having to depart from this world after he had completed the work of redemption, our loving Savior did not wish to leave us alone in this valley of tears.

Read more: http://www.spiritualdirection.com/2015/03/31/dwelling-of-jesus-on-the-altars1md#ixzz3VzxCV

Commitment

Hebrews 10:16 - I will  put My  laws in their hearts, and I will write them upon their minds.

When God did this He wanted to be sure we need not depend on human teaching.  The marriage commitment is of great importance.  God teaches that it is about one man, one woman and God Himself.

"Overwhelm Me with your love"

We so often  say, "offer up your suffering", Jesus  needs our love as much if not  more than our  suffering.  Go to Mass with the intension of loving Him for all He has done for you. Love Him for those who have no love for Him. 

This is the most intense week of our year spend it projecting love on Jesus and all mankind.