Greetings Prayer Warriors,
As I return from Assisi, I am moved by the story of St.
Frances. Denying all of his inheritance
and status, he chose to live a life of poverty and service out of love for
Christ. He became the hands and feet of
Christ and ultimately transformed not just a region, but his Christian way of
life lives on through the Franciscan Order.
Simple acts of love and kindness received can have
transformative power in our lives. In
experiencing these acts, our soul senses the love of Christ radiating through
others and we are somehow changed.
Upon my return from Italy, my husband skipped the curbside
pick-up, parked the car, and came into the terminal to greet me and carry all
my bags. Sigh :) (This is a huge treat for a frequent flier.) Although it wouldn’t have been his choice, he
acquiesced to my desire to attend Mass before heading home. This is sacrificial love at its finest. Christ’s love beaming through, when one
chooses self-denial. This laser of love
overwhelms me and touches my heart.
Perhaps for marriages to flourish, one need not be
paralyzed by the thought of huge self-sacrifice, but instead mobilize oneself with
the offering of small sacrifices for the benefit of their spouse. Indeed, hearts will be changed including your
own.
Lord, infuse us with
your divine grace, so that like you, we may find joy in sacrificing ourselves
out of love for another. Bless each marriage, giving each spouse a greater
capacity to love. Heal our wounds, break
down our walls, and teach us to forgive once and for all. Illuminate our hearts and minds, so that we
may radiate your love in all that we do.
We ask this with most humble hearts.
Amen.
Peace, Joy, and Love,
Janet
Show some love and pass it on!
