Give Praise!

People are so different. What is easy for one person can be quite a challenge for another.

This is what makes our world such a wonderful place to live in and be part of the changes that happen each day.

Technology is a good example. At one time, we may have been impressed with how a video worked. Now it's all DVD etc. etc.

And mobile phones. Is there anyone who doesn't have one?

The advancements in the world are nothing compared with the human soul. This is where we can make great progress in learning from one another.

To give praise where praise is due is vital if we are to open our hearts and minds and souls to the beauty of the human race.

Praise one another / Praise God!

PEACE

To be at peace with oneself is a great gift and worth having, no matter what the cost.

Of course there is a price to pay for everything, especially peace of mind. This is where our determination sets in.
How much do we value our peace of mind?
Is it worth fighting for?
Be vigilant. Learn to know when our peace of mind is being disturbed, then fight with humility and honesty and love to protect this wonderful gift, our peace of mind.

By Invitation...

Each day we receive an invitation / we are invited to care and share for each other and the world we live in.

How we respond is very individual. We can care a little / share a little. This is good, yet is it good enough?
When we look at an achiever, in Sports or Art, they don't make progress by doing 'a little'.

The invitation is put to us each day / give a little more / care a little more.
Let's make progress in making this beautiful world a better place to live in.

By invitation...

LOVE !

In a world of such diversity, it's good to be grounded in what matters most, the ability and good will to put love first.

We can fail in so many ways / make mistakes etc. yet all is well if we keep focused on loving.

Measure each day's success by how much we have loved.

Love!

SUCCESS!

Last weekend, my friend and I organised a Retreat to Donegal. We found a wonderful place, La Verna Retreat Centre which is very close to the Franciscan Friary and beautiful beach of Rossnowlagh.

The subject matter was Positive Psychology, linked with Creative Writing.

Our group had quality time to take on board these topics and exercises to put into practise the effects of allowing our creative, positive side to be uppermost in word and deed.

In truth, this is how we stand before God, knowing that we are loved always. We have every reason to be positive and happy.

Perhaps it just takes a little work on our part to bring this reality to the fore-front.

We hope all who attended the Retreat have enjoyed the experience and knowledge shared.

This is what success is all about!

THE PASSION!

We have just looked at the film, THE PASSION. Produced by BBC it is a very moving and truthful presentation of the suffering and death of Christ.

It's difficult not to be in tears as one sees how much Christ was willing to give His life to save us and redeem us from our imperfect ways.

No wonder we hurt when we don't love.

Perhaps today, Good Friday, will be a reminder to us of just how much God loves us.

'No greater love can a person have than to lay down their life for another.'