If you haven't heard Claire is a huge Giant's fan. And, this passion of hers has sparked interest in becoming a sports writer. As a result she has begun her own blog about the Giants, the season, and baseball from her own perspective. If you have time and are interested check out her blog.
http://roundthediamond.blogspot.com/
Claire's health is very good and we do appreciate your prayers.
Murray Clan 13!!
Story of Soul...reflection
So, I finally completed "Story of a Soul" by St. Terese of Lisieux. I was able to complete the book during a silent retreat last week. What a gift from God. In it love. I was most impressed with her trust and simplicity. Although she struggled with doubts of God's existence at the end of her life. For a majority of her time as a Carmelite she had simple and complete faith and hope in her Divine Spouse Jesus and His undying love for her. She wanted to be that Love for others.
She wrote: "You know perfectly well that I can never hope to love my Sisters (the cloistered nuns she lived with) as You love them unless You, Yourself love them in me...I love it because it is my assurance of Your desire to love in me all those whom You command me to love....Should the devil draw my attention to the faults of any one of them (the sisters) when I am seeking to increase this love in my heart, I call to mind at once her virtues and her good intentions. I tell myself that though I may have see her fall once there are probably a great number of times in which she has won victories; which in her humility she has kept to herself.... What may appear to me to be a fault may even be an act of her virtue because of her intention."
As I persevere through Lent, it is so very easy for me to see the worst in others. This is a particularly difficult time given the political climate and the blatant persecution of Religious Freedom. However, we must keep in mind charity and I know and I to keep mindful of my own sinful prejudices and judgements of others. I pray to St. Terese and my Guardian Angel to help me in this struggle and I ask for your prayers as well and will keep you in prayer as we move toward Easter.
She wrote: "You know perfectly well that I can never hope to love my Sisters (the cloistered nuns she lived with) as You love them unless You, Yourself love them in me...I love it because it is my assurance of Your desire to love in me all those whom You command me to love....Should the devil draw my attention to the faults of any one of them (the sisters) when I am seeking to increase this love in my heart, I call to mind at once her virtues and her good intentions. I tell myself that though I may have see her fall once there are probably a great number of times in which she has won victories; which in her humility she has kept to herself.... What may appear to me to be a fault may even be an act of her virtue because of her intention."
As I persevere through Lent, it is so very easy for me to see the worst in others. This is a particularly difficult time given the political climate and the blatant persecution of Religious Freedom. However, we must keep in mind charity and I know and I to keep mindful of my own sinful prejudices and judgements of others. I pray to St. Terese and my Guardian Angel to help me in this struggle and I ask for your prayers as well and will keep you in prayer as we move toward Easter.
Listen to Jesus' voice in the desert of Lent, Pope tells Christians :: Catholic News Agency (CNA)
Here we are, halfway through Lent. At this halfway point we ask "is it still of time of holiness and reflection?" The Holy father calls us to that holiness. "Listen to Him."
Listen to Jesus' voice in the desert of Lent, Pope tells Christians :: Catholic News Agency (CNA)
Listen to Jesus' voice in the desert of Lent, Pope tells Christians :: Catholic News Agency (CNA)
Michael is Student of the Month!!
Michael was selected student of the month at American Shaolin Kenpo!! Way to go Michael!!!
March Students of the Month:
AKIRA D. MICHAEL M.
BAILEY C. JEREMIAH B.
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