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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.
God is greater than this world
Posted by Lenny Ricciardelli on 10/20/23
God is greater than this world, and his truth is stronger than all its ideologies. Remember that no matter how we vote, who we agree with or what our background is, we belong to Him alone.
The goodness and mercy of God
Posted by Lenny Ricciardelli on 10/14/23
The goodness and mercy of God are gifts He wants to share with each one of us, but we have to be ready to receive them. Let’s be prepared for whatever the Lord will ask of us this week.