Years ago philosophers were saying, “God is dead!” Now when we read the newspapers or watch news while it happens, many could wonder whether God ever lived. We can lament the violence and lack of values or be concerned even with the lyrics of music youth are plugged into, but only lived faith will make God credible to this world.
Talk is cheap and saying “I believe” and then acting contrary to the Gospel gives a reason to some for not believing or being part of organized religion.
Only through us can God come near–we are the only heart, hands, feet and voice He has. Our lives may be the only Gospel some others ever read.
We need to focus on God and God’s way revealed to us in Jesus, our Way, Truth and Life. God will show us the way to open our hearts/minds to speak to others of God’s love. Our lives will tell what we believe, and sometimes we can use words.
We must be like St. Benedict, who in the trying times of turmoil and decadence of the 5th century, sought and found God in solitude, and prayer, and others in Community.
Are you ready to be a living sign of our faithful and compassionate God?
Join the Florida Benedictine Sisters at Holy Name Monastery in prayer/community/ministry as a retreatant, Oblate, Volunteer or even a vowed member.
Seek God and focus on Jesus! It’s a choice!
For further information contact: Benedictine Sisters of Florida
Holy Name Monastery
P.O. Box 2450
St. Leo, FL 33574
Phone: (352) 588-8320
Website: http://www.floridabenedictines.com/
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