Colegio Villa Maria, La Planicie, La Molina, Peru Picture by Sister Marie Bernadette, IHM
The Holy Spirit inspired our blog.
Remain in me, as I remain in you, says the Lord;
whoever remains in me will bear much fruit.
The reading from John 15 is the Alleluia refrain before the Gospel reading.
It’s amazing how a few words can convey so much information.
The above is a statement and an invitation for a relationship, and if a relationship is formed, our choice, then there is much to be gained.
I read or heard this reading for years, and until now, I didn’t fully understand what was being discussed.
The first line states God is already in us, and we know this. As Baptized Catholics, we have the Holy Spirit Infused in our Souls. Our Father wanted us, and our Brother created us. We are not a lucky meeting of a random egg and fast-swimming sperm as I had thought for many years.
It only makes sense that God, who wanted us here and now, would not abandon His creation but would be with that creation from the start.
And,
This is what the first line, “As I remain in you,” for me starts when we were born and ends when we Jump on the Hallahajua Train Home to be eternally with God.
The challenge is the first three words, “remain in me,” and the next question has to be
Why?
So we can “Bear much fruit.”
The Fruit God is talking about is Love, Joy, and Peace.
Tim Gray talked about in today’s reflection that we live in turbulent times both in the Christian Churches and our society.
Christians are being mocked in our society for trying to live as Jesus showed us how to live during His lifetime and death on His Cross.
We pray you will realize God has always been with you, and you will choose a better life by imitating His Son, doing the will of His Father, and growing in the Love, Joy, and Peace of the Holy Spirit.
If you want to join Team Jesus, try praying. “This is the day the lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad.”
Sidebar:
In the top part of our Blog, we ask you to join in the battle that has taken place since the birth of Jesus by choosing a better life, that is, living in the “Spirit World.”
What can I do?
Write a comment for all the blogs of A Catholic Moment.
Why,
Your comment encourages the blogger and may help other readers.
Two examples occurred on June 15, 2023
You are 10 years ahead of me, Fred. I find ever more that the relativism, individualism, and absence of absolute truths is wrecking our society in Britain: so sad. Living in ‘the Spirit World’ is amazing.
I confess to having stolen something from you – first thing every morning (and later), thinking of “This is the day ….. “ with a smile.
I look forward to each Wednesday’s ACM. Keep writing them forever (do we still write in Heaven?)
Pip from England 6/15/23
Thank you, Fred. Many views have changed for me since reading your blogs. My view of difficulties, hardship, and even physical challenges. They seem to have taken a back seat to joy, belief, and Holy exuberance. We thank you for bringing out the Holy Spirit in all of our hearts and lives…life’s too short to be grumpy and miserable when the grace and joy of God in Christ Jesus is abundant. Peace, my brother.
Anonymous 6/15/23
You could also consider forwarding Blogs you find interesting. We do it all the time.
We are in a fight; Jesus won. We have to hold the ground that Jesus won through His Crucifixion.
Great news:
God Thoughts 2022 is now available at Amazon in ebook and paperback formats.
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The exciting part about our book is it doesn’t have a beginning or an end in the classic sense. Open the book, stop at a picture, and read the blog after the photo.
Easy!
Picture:
Thank you for posting your email. I am a Sister, Servant of the Immaculate Heart of Mary missioned in Peru. I took this picture while I was walking our dog. These small owls in Peru make their nests in caves in the mountains. Mountains surround us, and I have waited 3 years to see these little guys. Now I see them a couple of times a week. Picture by Sister Marie Bernadette, IHM
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