The Father’s Mercy and Goodness (Ps 139) by Matt Laugeman

28 Aug The Father’s Mercy and Goodness (Ps 139) by Matt Laugeman

Welcome God now with this LIFE Group Devotion (FB), provided by LIFE Runners (FB).  Leaders.  Guest Authors.
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“You have searched me and you know me.” ~ (Responsorial Ps 139) (full readings)
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Matt’s Reflections:  The frustrations we feel as God’s adopted sons and daughters are understandable.  The sadness we feel for our brothers and sisters who walk in darkness is real.  The disappointment and anger we feel as our soldiers battle ever-increasing darkness in our world is deep.  But today’s readings teach us of the Father’s mercy and goodness.  In 1 Thes 2:11-12, St. Paul states, “As you know, we treated each one of you as a father treats his children, exhorting and encouraging you and insisting that you conduct yourselves as worthy of the God who calls you into his kingdom and glory.”  As sinners, let us remember how blessed we are to be called.  Let us persevere and be strengthened by the Spirit of compassion.  Only God Himself is the Judge.  The Responsorial Psalm, “You have searched me and you know me,” says it all.  Even as Jesus’ words in Matthew’s Gospel ignite a fire within us against worldly hypocrisy, only Christ Himself can throw the first stone.  All in Christ for Pro-Life!  God’s peace to all!
* Matt Laugeman is married to his wife Teresa, is father to Jacob and Michael, and is a LIFE Runner.  When his full-time job permits, Matt volunteers as host of “St. Joseph Radio Presents,” a one hour talk show broadcast on EWTN Radio.
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Faith Challenge:  Let your light shine in every dark corner.
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Counter-Culture News: LifeSiteNews, LifeNews, American Family, Vatican, Project Rachel.
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Our Prayers: Prayer to end abortion. LIFE Runners Creed & Patron Saint. Add Prayers. Pray with meals, bedtime, wake up, etc. Consider mid-week Family Rosary (17 min). Let’s pray now.
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Feast Day:  Memorial of Saint Augustine, Bishop and Doctor of the Church.
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Faith Quote: “O Holy Spirit, descend plentifully into my heart.  Enlighten the dark corners of this neglected dwelling and scatter there Thy cheerful beams.” ~ St. Augustine
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Through Christ Our Lord,
Matt
Eph 5:10-14