Today we also remember Blessed Edward Oldcorne (1561-1606) & Blessed Ralph Ashley (d. 1606), martyred under King James VI & I in the persecutions following the Gunpowder Plot: Martyr-link Echo Oscar & Wikipedia-link Echo Oscar, Martyr-link Romeo Alpha & Wikipedia-link Romeo Alpha.
Scripture of the Day
Personal Reading
The Gospel according to John, chapter twenty, verse two;
The Book of Isaiah, chapter fifty-four.
Mass Readings
The Acts of the Apostles, chapter two, verses thirty-six thru forty-one;
Psalm Thirty-three, verses four & five, eighteen thru twenty, twenty-two;
The Gospel according to John, chapter twenty, verses eleven thru eighteen.
Mass Journal: Week 15
Sunday, 5 April 2015
Reflection by Matthew Kelly
There are certain disciplines that are associated with the lifestyle of an athlete that could also be compared with the lifestyle of a Christian. Athletes abide by certain diets & adhere to certain training regimens. They don't stay out all night partying, because they know they have to wake early the next morning for training. All these are part of an athlete's lifestyle. So it is with the life of a Christian. There are disciplines & practices that must be embraced & respected if we are to walk faithfully along the path of salvation, fulfill our destiny, become better-versions-of-ourselves each day, & enjoy the happiness God wants to fill us with. Your journey with God will require more discipline than any other quest you will pursue in this life.Commentary: That's it, we've caught up to the present as far as concerns the weekly reflections in my DynamicCatholic.com-supplied Mass journal. In the words from the talking picture Spaceballs, "We're in now, now." My intention is henceforth to publish each week's reflection on the Sunday that begins that week.
As my own thoughts are scribbled down during Mass, they are shorter & less carefully composed than Mr. Kelly's reflections.
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