Yup. No two ways about it. God is Awesome. A good friend of mine from Nigeria, Fr. Basil, always has us say God is good all the time and All the time God is good when he says the Mass. God is good and as often as we go about our daily lives and do not realize or think that he is with us in all that we do and say sometimes he just has a way of subtly reminding us.
Long ago and far away, before I was a revert to Catholicism (not that I was ever that far away from it) I remember reading that there are signs in life that show you that you are on your correct life path. I am pretty sure it is some type of new age thing and I probably read it during that phase of my life when I dabbled in it for a moment or two. Sometimes I do still question my existence, just like every other person on the planet does at one point or another (actually existence is the wrong word to use for this ponderance; I think vocation may be a better one for it). Yesterday my co-adorer and I were bad girls again, bad, bad, bad but we did not start it. The woman that comes in to check on the fresh flowers in front of the altar started it by asking us for some donations to ship supplies to Fr. Basil*s parish in Nigeria. But Diane and I got into a discussion afterward about our vocations in this life. It is the vocation of the flower lady to come into the Perpetual Adoration Chapel every week to make sure the flowers are fresh and beautiful for our Lord, and that the room is clean and the candles burning well. Diane (also a revert) is pretty close to what we refer to as a Savant when it comes to the Mystics of the Church. She has read everything there is to know about their lives, their visions, the messages and she is definitely a fount of information for all things where mystical saints are concerned. She and I talk often on the phone about all types of things but have not spoken over the last few weeks so that is where our chatting came from yesterday.
Our last conversation, about 2 weeks ago though, freaked her out a little. We were talking about (I believe) her job, which is in an office. Out of the blue I asked her about her scapular that she wore and what her daily devotion was while wearing it. I am pretty sure it was at this point I could hear her mouth drop open because I heard the uncertainty in her voice as she asked me why I had asked her that? How did I know that she was wearing one? Well obviously I can see it outlined on her back through a white blouse or sometimes the cords on her neck. But she still could not believe that I had asked her that question. It seems that she had been praying recently, very recently, for God to show her the way to grow closer to His Mother Mary. Diane just bought the scapular and put it on her neck and did not know that when you wear one you are supposed to do certain prayers or a rosary every single day (the full five-decades of the rosary). She was speechless, but God worked through me to teach her how to become closer to his Mother, through the daily rosary. She still shook her head yesterday and said I could not believe you asked me that. Now Diane has a new vocation and she loves it and she is growing closer to Mary with each prayer that she utters and with each bead that flows through her fingertips.
My vocation? Well, I hope and pray that I am doing it well, because this is a big part of it, writing these words. Meeting those that may or may not come to church at the flea markets and fairs and sharing these beautiful products with them. Hearing their life experiences and sometimes even comforting them when they break down and relate extremely personal details of their lives. Praying daily and often and telling others to do the same. Listening. Sharing. Caring. The website, its Prayer Page and Our Community Page, our Facebook Page and this humble blog all created by me for you with just my aging brain and fingers and A LOT of inspiration and guidance by the Holy Spirit. Glory Glory Gifts is more than a vocation to me; it is my life and my joy to share Jesus with every person that I meet whether it be on-line, on the phone or in person.
May today there be peace within. May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith. May you use those gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you. May you be content knowing you are a child of God. Let this presence settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love. It is there for each and every one of us.
A perfect prayer and thought for any person regardless of faith to contemplate every single day.
Peace,
Mare
Long ago and far away, before I was a revert to Catholicism (not that I was ever that far away from it) I remember reading that there are signs in life that show you that you are on your correct life path. I am pretty sure it is some type of new age thing and I probably read it during that phase of my life when I dabbled in it for a moment or two. Sometimes I do still question my existence, just like every other person on the planet does at one point or another (actually existence is the wrong word to use for this ponderance; I think vocation may be a better one for it). Yesterday my co-adorer and I were bad girls again, bad, bad, bad but we did not start it. The woman that comes in to check on the fresh flowers in front of the altar started it by asking us for some donations to ship supplies to Fr. Basil*s parish in Nigeria. But Diane and I got into a discussion afterward about our vocations in this life. It is the vocation of the flower lady to come into the Perpetual Adoration Chapel every week to make sure the flowers are fresh and beautiful for our Lord, and that the room is clean and the candles burning well. Diane (also a revert) is pretty close to what we refer to as a Savant when it comes to the Mystics of the Church. She has read everything there is to know about their lives, their visions, the messages and she is definitely a fount of information for all things where mystical saints are concerned. She and I talk often on the phone about all types of things but have not spoken over the last few weeks so that is where our chatting came from yesterday.
Our last conversation, about 2 weeks ago though, freaked her out a little. We were talking about (I believe) her job, which is in an office. Out of the blue I asked her about her scapular that she wore and what her daily devotion was while wearing it. I am pretty sure it was at this point I could hear her mouth drop open because I heard the uncertainty in her voice as she asked me why I had asked her that? How did I know that she was wearing one? Well obviously I can see it outlined on her back through a white blouse or sometimes the cords on her neck. But she still could not believe that I had asked her that question. It seems that she had been praying recently, very recently, for God to show her the way to grow closer to His Mother Mary. Diane just bought the scapular and put it on her neck and did not know that when you wear one you are supposed to do certain prayers or a rosary every single day (the full five-decades of the rosary). She was speechless, but God worked through me to teach her how to become closer to his Mother, through the daily rosary. She still shook her head yesterday and said I could not believe you asked me that. Now Diane has a new vocation and she loves it and she is growing closer to Mary with each prayer that she utters and with each bead that flows through her fingertips.
My vocation? Well, I hope and pray that I am doing it well, because this is a big part of it, writing these words. Meeting those that may or may not come to church at the flea markets and fairs and sharing these beautiful products with them. Hearing their life experiences and sometimes even comforting them when they break down and relate extremely personal details of their lives. Praying daily and often and telling others to do the same. Listening. Sharing. Caring. The website, its Prayer Page and Our Community Page, our Facebook Page and this humble blog all created by me for you with just my aging brain and fingers and A LOT of inspiration and guidance by the Holy Spirit. Glory Glory Gifts is more than a vocation to me; it is my life and my joy to share Jesus with every person that I meet whether it be on-line, on the phone or in person.
If you ever wonder if your vocation in life is taking you on the right path, here is a beautiful prayer that St. Theresa taught us. It is perfect for any person to say, not just those that believe in the saints.
May today there be peace within. May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith. May you use those gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you. May you be content knowing you are a child of God. Let this presence settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love. It is there for each and every one of us.
A perfect prayer and thought for any person regardless of faith to contemplate every single day.
Peace,
Mare
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