I came across the following which is attributed to Blessed Pope John XXIII as I was organizing the documents on my computer. I'm not sure where I found it but I copied it and hung it near my desk for future reference as I think it is something that will be helpful to refer to frequently.
1. Only for today, I will seek to live the livelong day positively without wishing to solve the problems of my life all at once.
2. Only for today, I will take the greatest care of my appearance: I will dress modestly; I will not raise my voice; I will be courteous in my behavior; I will not criticize anyone; I will not claim to improve or to discipline anyone except myself.
3. Only for today, I will be happy in the certainty that I was created to be happy, not only in the other world but also in this one.
4. Only for today, I will adapt to circumstances, without requiring all circumstances to be adapted to my own wishes.
5. Only for today, I will devote ten minutes of my time to some good reading, remembering that just as food is necessary to the life of the body, so good reading is necessary to the life of the soul.
6. Only for today, I will do one good deed and not tell anyone about it.
7. Only for today, I will do at least one thing I do not like doing; and if my feelings are hurt, I will make sure no one notices.
8. Only for today, I will make a plan for myself: I may not follow it to the letter, but I will make it. And I will be on guard against two evils: hastiness and indecision.
9. Only for today, I will firmly believe, despite appearances, that the good Providence of God cares for me as no one else who exists in this world.
10. Only for today, I will have no fears. In particular, I will not be afraid to enjoy what is beautiful and to believe in goodness. Indeed, for twelve hours I can certainly do what might cause me consternation were I to believe I had to do it all my life.
Bl. Pope John XXIII
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Thoughts on Mother Theresa and Marriage
I read somewhere that when Mother Theresa was a child and her father came home, her mother would always drop whatever she was doing and immediately go to greet her husband with a smile.
I've also heard that Mother Theresa told her sisters to not let it be said that a married woman loved her spouse more than they loved Jesus their spouse.
These two things seem to be related to one of the things that Mother Theresa is fond of talking about: smiling at God--even when you don't feel like it.
There are a few things that come to my mind:
1) Isn't it amazing how much we can learn from a celebate nun about how to love our husbands?
2) That how much we love our husbands is directly related to how much we love God; and how much we love God is related to how much we love our husbands.
3) How much of an influence M. Theresa's parents love for each other must have had on teaching her about how to love God and others.
4) It is important for me to love my husband in such a way that my children understand what it is to love and be loved. This means smiling at my husband--even when I don't feel like it. This is how to set an example of holiness.
Mother Theresa, pray that those of us living the vocation of marriage learn how to love truly and deeply.
I've also heard that Mother Theresa told her sisters to not let it be said that a married woman loved her spouse more than they loved Jesus their spouse.
These two things seem to be related to one of the things that Mother Theresa is fond of talking about: smiling at God--even when you don't feel like it.
There are a few things that come to my mind:
1) Isn't it amazing how much we can learn from a celebate nun about how to love our husbands?
2) That how much we love our husbands is directly related to how much we love God; and how much we love God is related to how much we love our husbands.
3) How much of an influence M. Theresa's parents love for each other must have had on teaching her about how to love God and others.
4) It is important for me to love my husband in such a way that my children understand what it is to love and be loved. This means smiling at my husband--even when I don't feel like it. This is how to set an example of holiness.
Mother Theresa, pray that those of us living the vocation of marriage learn how to love truly and deeply.
Monday, July 12, 2010
Monday Morning Musings
Right Now It has been a while since I have read blogs or written on my blog so I thought Monday Musings would be a good place to start. It is 4:00 in the afternoon and raining. It seems like the overcast days far outnumber the sunny days. This is frustrating as I got a new clothesline this summer and it seems like I hardly ever get a chance to use it.
This past weekend Saturday I organized my "office" shelves and got a lot of other things done. Sunday morning hubby and I sat outside in the backyard (there was some sunshine in between the rain) and watched the two little ones play. It was nice. In the afternoon we went to latin mass where there was quite a good crowd for the first time in a long time. Was it due to the time change from 3:00 to 1:30? I know I prefer the new time.
For Sunday Supper Hubby made a most delicious meal of Indian Food. Really good!
Some Plans for the Week Hopefully finish the online application for refinancing our house. If it goes through we would be paying the same montly payment but it would be a 15 year loan instead of a 30 year. Clean the mold off the basement walls. We finally got a dehumidifier and it works great. It doesn't smell musty anymore! Maybe play some music.
If I can find some time to myself I want to spend some time reading blogs and maybe writing a post too. I would also like to work on my just barely started beginning knitting project--a dishcloth. It's mostly for practicing purl and knit stitch. I'm expecting it to be very imperfect.
Special prayer intentions Always or my dad who who lives in a nursing home about an hour away and who we try to visit every month or two. And also for many in my family who have left the church.
Something that makes me smile
Big brother with little sister
For more Monday Musings see Nadja at Patch O' Dirt Farm.
This past weekend Saturday I organized my "office" shelves and got a lot of other things done. Sunday morning hubby and I sat outside in the backyard (there was some sunshine in between the rain) and watched the two little ones play. It was nice. In the afternoon we went to latin mass where there was quite a good crowd for the first time in a long time. Was it due to the time change from 3:00 to 1:30? I know I prefer the new time.
For Sunday Supper Hubby made a most delicious meal of Indian Food. Really good!
Some Plans for the Week Hopefully finish the online application for refinancing our house. If it goes through we would be paying the same montly payment but it would be a 15 year loan instead of a 30 year. Clean the mold off the basement walls. We finally got a dehumidifier and it works great. It doesn't smell musty anymore! Maybe play some music.
If I can find some time to myself I want to spend some time reading blogs and maybe writing a post too. I would also like to work on my just barely started beginning knitting project--a dishcloth. It's mostly for practicing purl and knit stitch. I'm expecting it to be very imperfect.
Special prayer intentions Always or my dad who who lives in a nursing home about an hour away and who we try to visit every month or two. And also for many in my family who have left the church.
Something that makes me smile
Big brother with little sister
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