Fr. Jim's Jots - FATHER'S DAY - Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time, June 21, 2020

FR. JIM'S JOTS

This weekend we return to Ordinary Time...Yeah!! What I call the "wearing of the Green."  The Easter Season is officially over and now we are called to settle in and enjoy ordinary time and summer.  This is not however, an ordinary time!  Today's reading challenges us to "BE NOT AFRAID."

We surely are worth more than a flock of Sparrows and the Lord can count all the hairs on our head, even the changing color of our roots and the bald spots/heads too.  So trust in the Lord and let go!  Let God love YOU/US,...

...in an effort to trust in the Lord and be not afraid.  The following is a check list for each day or week, whatever You wish.

1.  Wake up and ask the Lord to help you to be kind.  Kindness to yourself and others.

2.  Pray one Hail Mary or Our Father and trust in the Lord.

3.  Let Go and Let God.  Say to the Lord, "I can't do this on my own" but You can, let go, let God.

4.  Light a candle, have a prayer space in your home, read the Sunday Scripture.

5.  Laugh, smile, give someone a compliment and keep and share kindness; it is contagious.

6.  At the end of your day... thank the Lord for your blessings and say one more Hail Mary or Our Father.  Get a good night's sleep; repeat the rest of the week.

"Be not afraid, I go before you always, come follow me, and I will give you REST."

Blessings,

Fr. Jim

PS:  If you would like to chat or celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation, give me a call.

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