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Spiritual Guidance
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A Word from the Pastor"Rejoice my soul, and give thanks to God for so noble a gift and unique a comfortbequeathed to you in this vale of tears. For as often as you renew this mysteryand receive Christ's body, so often do you enact the work of your redemption,and are made partaker in all the merits of Christ!"
The Imitation of Christ by Thomas A' KempisThese words from one of the great spiritual classics describe the attitude we should have as we approach to receive Holy Communion or make a visit to adore Our Lord in the Most Blessed Sacrament. St. Paul tells us, "For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands..." (2nd Tim. 1: 6)
There is no better way to "Stir up the gift of God" than with the grace we receive from and through the Holy Eucharist. Christ would say at the Last Supper, "This is my body... this is the chalice of my blood of the new covenant poured out for you..." Christ pours himself out to fill us up with his strength and divine virtues, so that we can truly be "Christ-Like".During our 40 Hours Devotions over Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday, we have the opportunity to spend time with the Lord and be filled with his light, love, and power. Like King David in Psalm 95 may we sing the praises of God:"Come, let us sing joyfully to the LORD;
let us acclaim the Rock of our salvation.
Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving;
let us joyfully sing psalms to him."Together, with hearts hungry to be changed and eager to be blessed, let us thank the Lord for the gift of his love and life!
Fr. Francis P. FoleyPastor of St. Gabriel Parish -
Some Bible Passages and Quotes for
Our Inspiration"Love the Lord, all you his saints!
The Lord preserves the faithful but abundantly repays the one who acts in pride.Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for the Lord!"(Psalm 31: 23-24)"When your words came, I devoured them:your word was my delight and the joy of my heart; for Iwas called by your name, Lord, God of Hosts."(Jeremiah 15: 16)"We must learn to be discerning Christians and to honor Christ in the way in whichhe wants to be honored... So give God the honor he asks for, that is give your moneygenerously to the poor. God has no need of golden vessels but of golden hearts."(St. John Chrysostom, 407+)
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Welcome to Our Spiritual Guidance Page.
Weekly messages and prayers from our Pastor, Fr. Francis Foley,
along with poetry and quotes from the saints,
will be posted here! -