Browsing the 2023 archive of PARISH BLOG - INSPIRATION FOR THE WEEK
God’s timing
Posted by Lenny Ricciardelli on 12/29/23
God’s timing is not always our timing. Sometimes, we have to wait years for the answer to our prayer. Never despair. Remember that God keeps His word.
Sharing the Gospel
Posted by Lenny Ricciardelli on 12/20/23
Sharing the Gospel
Mary and Joseph put all their trust in God. Once they found out what God wanted, they did it. God wanted Mary to have a special baby, and she said "yes" to God. God wanted Joseph to be a good husband and father, and Joseph said ... Read More »
God’s plans are not always what we imagined.
Posted by Lenny Ricciardelli on 12/19/23
God’s plans are not always what we imagined. Sometimes they make us hesitate. Be like Mary. Say “Yes, Lord” — and God will show you that His imagination is better than yours.
God sends a John the Baptist into every person’s life
Posted by Lenny Ricciardelli on 12/15/23
God sends a John the Baptist into every person’s life — someone who prepares His way, who calls out His truth. Look for the John the Baptist in your life. Pray you can be this person for someone else.
Christ is making a journey into each of our hearts this Advent
Posted by Lenny Ricciardelli on 12/05/23
Christ is making a journey into each of our hearts this Advent. Clear away whatever blocks his way. Make straight the path. Invite him in.
God is always closer to us than we suspect
Posted by Lenny Ricciardelli on 11/24/23
God is always closer to us than we suspect. He is in every need we encounter and every person we meet. Never stop seeking His face.
God Entrusts
Posted by Lenny Ricciardelli on 11/17/23
God entrusts special gifts to each of us, but they are not gifts to be hoarded and hidden. Let’s work each and every day to multiply those gifts in the world.
God knows that, sooner or later, we all face a night that is long and dark.
Posted by Lenny Ricciardelli on 11/13/23
God knows that, sooner or later, we all face a night that is long and dark. He has given each of us exactly what we need to make it through. If we keep Him with us, the light will not go out.
Christ turns the way of the world upside down:
Posted by Lenny Ricciardelli on 11/05/23
Christ turns the way of the world upside down: the great become the small and the honored ones become humble. Be small, and you will feel his greatness. Be humble, and you will know the honor of Heaven.
ONLY LOVE CAN CHANGE THE WORLD
Posted by Lenny Ricciardelli on 10/29/23
God became human to show us that only love can change the world. Let’s not just believe in that love — let’s be that love, each and every day.