27 Oct Glory Revealed (Rom 8:18) by Alice Chapman
“I consider that the sufferings of this present time are as nothing compared with the glory to be revealed for us.” ~ Rom 8:18 (full readings)
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Alice’s Reflections: Sometimes it’s almost overwhelming to contemplate all of the suffering that exists in this earthly life. Every day, the news and social media bombard us with stories of injustice, war, terrorism, and evil. The recent news of Planned Parenthood’s sale of fetal tissue and organs harvested from abortions is just another heartbreaking and incomprehensible example of this. But Paul reminds us in today’s reading that no matter how bad it seems right now, God’s plan for humanity will come to fruition; He will reveal His glory and it’s going to make everything we’re dealing with now seem like nothing at all. And we can see glimmers of that glory even in every day acts of kindness, justice, and love for our neighbor. We can see it in every woman who courageously chooses life for her baby. Recognizing God in those things can renew our faith that all will come together according to His plan and in His time.
* Alice is a public health officer in the U.S. Air Force and is stationed at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia. She and her husband Glenn have a son, Thomas..
Faith Challenge: Take some time today to reflect on the ways God is revealing His glory in your life, perhaps even amidst challenges and suffering you may be experiencing right now.
Counter-Culture News: LifeSiteNews, LifeNews, American Family, Vatican, Project Rachel..
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Our Prayers: Pray LIFE Runners Creed to End Abortion. Add Prayers. Pray with meals, bedtime, wake up, unceasingly. Consider mid-week Family Rosary (17 min). Let’s pray now.
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Feast Day: St. Frumentius
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Faith Quote: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths.” ~ Provers 3:5-6
Through Christ our Lord,
Alice Chapman
Jer 29:11-13
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