Give God Permission…

It has been a little more than a month since we lost a wonderful shepherd in our area.

Reality seems to have set in … so it is a good time to ask, have we already lost the sound of his voice… have forgotten the mission that he lived and worked for.
Have we lost the beautiful spirit that drew us to him… the Christ-like spirit.

Today, may we the right time to talk to Jesus and give him permission to do the work that will help you bear fruit for the mission… his mission
Ask him to guide throughout the day, weeks and months ahead.
Let him show you a wound that needs his healing touch, and allow him to touch it.

Pope Francis’ special intention for the month of October is:
Holy Spirit, Help your Church to sustain a loving, listening (synodal) lifestyle in every way.
May we promote the participation, communion, and mission shared by clergy, religious, and the laity.

In the spirit of his intention, this is my prayer:
Lord, I lift up all the faithful in our area!
I am asking you to move in our hearts,
break down the walls that have been built up,
And soften our hearts so we can hear you clearly.
Lord, break every chain, set us free from pride, envy, jealousy,
help us surrender, to give you permission to be Lord of our lives as children of God.

Lord, please send us shepherds,
Shepherds that we will listen to,
and who know you, and love you.
Who will not give up on us.

Glory be to you, Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
Amen

Peace,
DG