Back to work, back to reality...Work almost back in full swing. Some clients still on holiday, lucky them. Next week, they get my torture. Lucky me! hehehe.
What did I learn this week? Well, my wife has been reading the daily reflections in the car as I drive her to work. Kinda like our prayer time together, which keeps me from swearing at the other drivers.
One reflection that I thought is worth this post is taken a few days ago. The gospel talked of Jesus calming the storm when it got too rough for the disciples. The reflection was not so much about questioning our faith level, but more of picturing Jesus riding the storm with us. Immediately, my thoughts were in sync with the reflection: Jesus does not take the storm away from us. He wants us to ride the storm with him because it is necessary for us to struggle, and overcome our storms in life. The good thing we have is Jesus as our companion, to whom we can turn to for strength, direction and focus.
This weekend, we celebrate Baptism of the Lord. The acclamation itself says: THIS IS MY SON, THE CHOSEN ONE, LISTEN TO HIM.
O Lord, help us to focus on YOU. Give us strength to ride the storm with you. Lord, no matter how tough it gets, help us to trust in YOU completely, for we know you are always with us. Give us direction and purpose, that the things we do will please YOUR FATHER, OUR FATHER. And when it is all over, we wait for the angels and saints to witness YOU, MARY our mother, and OUR HEAVENLY FATHER welcome us into the throes of heaven.
Deliver us, Lord, from every evil, and grant us peace in our day. In your mercy, keep us free from sin, and protect us from all fear and anxiety, as we wait in joyful hope for the coming of our savior, Jesus Christ...For the kingdom, the power and glory are YOURS, now and forever. AMEN.
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