12 Apr Transformation (Lk 24:35) by Kevin Lowry
Welcome God now with this LIFE Group Devotion (FB), provided by LIFE Runners (FB). Leaders. Guest Authors.
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“Then the two recounted what had taken place on the way and how he was made known to them in the breaking of the bread.” ~ Lk 24:35 (full readings)
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Kevin’s Reflections: Sometimes the presence of Jesus isn’t immediately obvious. Just like the two disciples on the road to Emmaus, we can be downcast as we reflect on the circumstances of life. Yet as we recognize the Lord, our perspectives are transformed. When a child is conceived, his or her presence may not be immediately obvious either. Yet this child will transform the parents – and others – in beautiful ways if we recognize the Lord in the situation and allow ourselves to boldly say “Yes!” to God. Jesus’ mother Mary models this response even under excruciating circumstances, and look at the transformation of humanity that results!
*Kevin Lowry is a husband, father of eight, and convert to Catholicism by way of Franciscan University of Steubenville. He is the author of Faith at Work: Finding Purpose Beyond the Paycheck.
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Faith Challenge: Seek to recognize Jesus in our everyday circumstances and those we meet along the road. In our families, our work, our friendships, our parishes – let’s allow Christ’s presence to transform our lives, especially through the breaking of the bread in the Eucharist.
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Counter-Culture News: LSN, LifeNews, Priests for Life, AFA,Vatican, Project Rachel.
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Our Prayers: Prayer to end abortion, Spiritual Adoption,Alpha Center, Peters family (JP). Add Prayers on ourwebsite. Pray with meals, bedtime, wake up, LIFE Runners, etc. Consider mid-week Family Rosary (17 min). Let’s pray now.
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Feast Day: St. Teresa de los Andes.
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Faith Quote: “I am God’s. He created me and is my beginning and my end. ” ~ St. Teresa de los Andes
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Through Christ our Lord,
Kevin
Romans 5:3-5
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* Pray/Fast: Prayer connects us with God’s will and His miracles, changing us & helping others. Fast from things that take your eyes off Jesus. Those who pray together stay together, and close to God!
* Save Unborn (and families): Abortion (images) is #1 death cause (22% pregnancies). Prov 24:11 and Jer 1:5. “A great poverty that a child must die that you might live as you wish.” Mother Teresa.
* Evangelize: Make room for unbelievers and re-evangelization of self, by way of prayer (relationship) and following Christ’s example of love (service/sacrifice/mercy). Matt 28:19.