DAY 2 Read Luke 24:36-49 (Jesus appears to the apostles). Notice how the risen Christ greets his friends, and us, with the gift of peace. Where in your life do you wish for peace? In what situations can you give the gift of peace?
Now again this lesson asking about Peace and my wish for peace is always seeking a greater expression of Divinity throughout our experience and lives. NOT JUST my own! I requested peace for this home and have been pleasantly surprised about how things turned out yesterday with the MMM, and suddenly having the extra cash required.
And similarly the first thing that jumps out at me from this next Lesson Verse is Jesus responding to the "Questions of the Heart." Of course, it's always about the focus and power of the Holy Spirit residing in the Heart. And again this is what every experience has been about for me this week. Everything I am doing and working on or thinking about is here at this same point about the power and focus of LOVE from my heart.
I really thought is was powerful about how Jesus “ate before them.” Like with Emmaus, it was about breaking bread and here again eating fish. I’m certain this has something to do with the Prophecies and/or the Jewish traditions. Something about BEing in the physical body needing food is really fundamental to
“it is written” and these disciples being
“witnesses” to this experience that he shared with them.
Interesting, this makes me curious about my blogs and recordings and all the efforts I go through to update these Apple, Adobe, and Google technology tools to provide me greater ease in sharing these deeper messages and insights before me. Of course, I begin my day with the Prayerline where Jesus encourages me to share the Renounce and Command :
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You got me, as usual. . . Yes Healing Ministry, Dr. A told me to call Harriet and we just chatted on the phone for 10 minutes . . As noted above she recommended this school. . . And I know it’s time for me to start healing people. I’ve seen so many people getting close to me that are resonating in that vibration. I’ve even had encounters with babies again. And I explained that to the counselor this week, how babies always see JESUS inside of me. It’s happened all my life for a baby to see Jesus, and I know that’s what they saw. Because I share Jesus and I share this Love that is so real . . . that babies always know!
I’ve always Felt like they were looking over my head, over My shoulders or really just looking straight through me. It’s really wonderful because I see the wonder in their eyes and they smile. It’s always so beautiful . . . . Then, writing through these lessons, I remembered the experience of how the babies would always respond to me In Waldwick United Methodist Church and the nursery ladies asking me to come back and volunteer every week and it is always so beautiful!!
What are you feeling now? It’s really nice of you to copy in these lines for us. Like taking the red pen with your paper journal . . . You accept and acknowledge how much we desire to share and be with you. Now again skipping sleep tonight so you can complete these tasks we have outlined for you. And you know you can do anything, so skipping a meal or a night never slows you down at all.
You got me. 10:44pm. Yes I seem to be getting ready for some serious storms. My tarp blew apart outside and I've got the tie things down better.
DAY 3 Repetition. Who or what gives me joy?
I realize my ultimate joy has become a sharing and doing things with Jesus. The morning bike ride has gotten so intense and so focused. After my accident I’m sore all over the place, but I don’t care, because I need to get out for the Sunrise and I need to get out for Mass. I would do the same prayers with the sunshine two or three times if I could. I love every minute of it. I’m trying to say “Hello from my heart” again as I’m riding; it’s just totally bliss completely. It's really singing to the birds, and loving every second of these experiences, and Jesus is always consoling me and encouraging me to keep going and doing more and more every moment, knowing how Jesus makes everything work just right along with God.
DAY 4 Read John 20:19-23 (Jesus appears to the disciples). Notice how Jesus meets the disciples amid their fears and gives them the comfort of the Spirit in such an intimate gesture. The Spirit liberates them from their fears and sends them out of their locked room to a world in need. What fears do you face? Where do you experience the comfort of the risen Christ? Are you experiencing a sense of mission at this point in your retreat?
It's really remarkable every moment as I know I can do more and more in this direct experience with Jesus. And I'm really fearless about it. As I know it's all just perfect . . . Now at 11:33pm of course, why else would you stop me to write again. And now more than ever there is a stronger focus, stronger clarity, stronger peace in this love experience with you! I've cleared out my fridge tonight. Larry worked with Leslie and then gave me some cash so I could go shopping and I got all I needed to make New chicken soup. New steak, new lamb, and a new fruit salad. Yes my fridge was empty yesterday, so I decided to clean it out.
Started with five jars of chicken soup stuff in a big pot with a whole chicken. Yes this cleaned out my freezer. Remade the Golden Milk all ready too . . . And now all we need is to finish the fruit salad, so when that's all done, what is next for me. Thank You Dear Lord Jesus Christ, I Love You Dear Lord Jesus Christ . . . . You are really the best ever!
Oh yes, Read John 20:19-23 and feel the Joy of this Purple Heart here with Jesus Breathing on me again now, as He sends me forward to do and share what is best with Him! So now again; I drop a picture in, to make the screen space big on my iPad. Yes it gets big enough for me to use my pen again. It's really remarkable how powerful every moment is for me, as my writing needs another picture from this next verse.
What are you Up to now?
DAY 5: Read John 20:24-31 (Jesus appears to "doubting Thomas"). Notice how compassionately Jesus deals with doubts, which are a natural part of a faith journey. Periods of doubt and questioning can lead to a stronger, more deeply held faith. The key is to keep the conversation going with the Lord, as you have been doing throughout your retreat and as Thomas does with Jesus. Can you relate to Thomas's doubting? Can you say with him the great proclamation of faith that concludes this Gospel story: "My Lord and my God!"
DAY 6: Read John 21:1-19 (Jesus appears to Peter and the disciples). Imagine yourself in this very dynamic scene. Can you feel the disciples' excitement and wonder and Peter's enthusiasm? Listen to the intimate dialogue between Jesus and Peter. Imagine Jesus saying the same to you. Notice the command that Jesus leaves Peter. How are you called to"feed" and "tend" to others?
DAY 7: Repetition.
You got me, as I know this conversation keeps going, and going, and going, and I just love how strong and clear You are telling me that my fasting and sleep doesn’t matter, cause I’m with You and that means everything will be fine with me whether I’m ready for it or not. Like Thomas, having Your reassurance is so powerful and Joyful. Yes, we all doubt sometime whether we know it or not! Each moment with You gets us more focused and clear … accepting my place and time this moment with you in critical. I choose to be in Joy, I chose to accept this Love and Peace with Jesus. Sitting here continuing all that Jesus brings to me!
DAY 5: Read John 20:24-31. This verse where Thomas asked to touch and see only what Jesus Himself could provide. This powerful experience in 8 days Bringing PEACE, brings me so much intimacy with Jesus. Then I’ve always felt this power of believing so strongly "without ever seeing" Jesus . . . But the Beauty and Joy He shares in all my experiences come through so strongly that I know His presence and BELIEVE so deeply and confidently, since it’s just wonderful to see so much of His Handiwork in all parts of my life . . . That I might have a Full Life and a Glorious experience where I focus on the Love of God's Will, submitting always to His Direction, where I obey in silence and step into things with Trust, not even knowing what could be next.
What are you feeling now?
It’s really wonderful to be here with You. I got more peace and beauty here than ever before. The ease in writing every day I share is so much more and again as I'm listening to Bishop Barron speak about the same experiences that I have and see every day:
https://institute.wordonfire.org/st-benedictWhat are you feeling now?
I know about these experiences that You got for me each and every day. And I know this next day will be deeper and stronger than the last. And to hear Bishop Barron now is perfect as I experience so many things he's describing, which really confirms my challenges as God Continues to Lead and Guide all who Listen!
DAY 6: Read John 21:1-19This is always so remarkable for me as I work there and write there and now back again here with an iPad and the pencil and I'm delighted to see how I added these pictures from the weekly Masses already here to create the perfect “writer space” for me to use now, and again I try to speak and share something very unique and powerful as I know I must. And this Bible verse reinforces what I've already shared about how Jesus called his friends to
“come and see” to take bread and enjoy with the risen Christ. Then three times Jesus asked Peter about
love enough to
feed His sheep. Like his returning three times, and then eating with them three times. There is always a very strong regular feeling and experience here. I'm always writing about this same consistent synchronicity that follows me with all my work and actions with Jesus.
And now again, I have the distinct opportunity and pleasure to write and share very clearly and strongly about my direct experience. I noticed I was at the SEEL Lesson for day 7 now with a repetition again. What has repeated over and over was having this direct experience WITH Jesus, beyond the imaging and external grasping but a very real personal experience.
We are seeking that you express more about this deeper feeling and understanding that you got!
Yes, I know I get so much of a strong feeling from these daily Mass readings that always remind me of this awesome relationship and experience with God. Like, here again at the right where I highlighted my experience of having so much already and I am always given more and more all the time. And I understand this deeper and deeper in my heart as I've written earlier where I could feel the love of my heart overpower everything.
Wow, I’m really feeling like there is so much I still need to do. I meet with Dr A tomorrow, and have an interview with the City to take over special projects. Of course, all I’ve ever done is special projects and to be called into an interview today will be interesting. Yesterday, I woke up with a sore thought and I’ve been in bed coughing ever since. Yes, I’ve tried to sleep and have taken Nyqual a few times, which is really the only medicine I’ve even taken.
Anyway, I also see this “sick in bed” makes more and more time to write again and share. And I remember feeling my Heart fill up with the Joy and Love that I’ve recognized bubbles over in my voice.
And this time I was in church where I can’t really just say whatever I want. And then I noticed the bone in the center of my chest springing-up again. I’ve noticed this before with the High Vibrations of Joy and Love. Course, what comes to mind now is the first time I noticed it at the James Twyman Mayan Calendar ending celebration in Asheville, OR. I was behind the scenes recording video and bumped into one of the indigenous presenters who was equally charged with Love adn Joy at that moment and I tapped on his bone that strung out, after we hugged, to go my own and he laughed acknowledging the deeper understanding.
What are you feeling now?
What is really powerful and remarkable now is knowing and accepting how much I've developed my soil here in St. Pete… yes taking from the Mass reading here at right and it's not only the awesome soil and plants I tend outside which grow and shift almost daily. But also the incredible opportunity I have to do more in my community and home. I know it's always about Jesus, and I know learning and teaching others about plants and seeds is really what I'm doing now more than ever.
More clear than ever in this Mass reading is where I added the text box at the bottom to write in more. Like the questions about sharing more of the
word of God where the “Well-ordered Life” falls in line with the Will of God!
What are you feeling now
What a great time I get downstairs to eat my hot soup and relax as I restart the Word on Fire on the Pivotal Players to continue in my studies. Yes, as this link above shows I’m listening to the story about Saint Ignatius who created these SEEL lessons I’m doing now.
What are you feeling now
What is more remarkable than ever is the Joy and Love I feel knowing that I’ve stepping more strongly into the Will of God. I mean, literally this moment.
What are you feeling now
Well I’m sitting in Kahwa’s where I just met with another conscious soul. Course Paul just left too, and greeted me as he’s leaving. He said the Palladium, that he’s run for years, is about to close for a complete over-haul. Course he mentioned they are still fundraising for this and I teased that he gets the year-off while the work gets done. NOT! Usually refurbishing means more work than ever. But he looks good and happy.
Wow, and this Mass reading to the right here speaks of sharing the glorious freedom in the Creation Itself. . . Wow, that’s all that I spoke about sitting here with my coffee.
What are you feeling now
Wow, I just read what I wrote above and how “paul left” and sharing the conscious creation with Phillip. . . Yes I know I always share too much. And I guess it’s important for me to go back to this Mass reading where we have seen and shared the “firstfruits of the Spirit” which is about Joy, Love and Peace. . . . So now we are getting ready for Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness and Self-Control.
ALLELULIA!
What are you feeling now The traditional Gifts of the Spirit list is rooted in the Book of Isaiah (11:2-3) and expounded upon by theologians like St. Thomas Aquinas. They include: [1, 2]
- Wisdom: The ability to judge rightly about matters of faith and see life from God's perspective.
- Understanding: Deepens one's grasp of the truths of faith and the mysteries of God.
- Counsel (Right Judgment): Helps discern the right moral choice in confusing or difficult situations.
- Fortitude (Courage): The strength and endurance to remain faithful to God, particularly in times of trial.
- Knowledge: Enables one to see the value and purpose of created things in relation to God.
- Piety (Reverence): Fosters a deep, loving devotion and respect for God as our Father.
- Fear of the Lord (Wonder and Awe): A profound respect for God's majesty and a fear of separating oneself from His love.
Ok this daily reading where he who hears the Word and Understands it comes to Bear Fruit. . . And I know the Fruit of the Spirit and then these Gifts of the Spirit are equally important.
What are you feeling now
What is more remarkable than anything was sharing with Dr. A this morning and realizing how important it was for me to request God’s Perspective. I remember when I first started it wasn’t about asking for wisdom or truth, it was just to “SEE what God SEEs” so I could understand His deeper meaning and purpose in the challenges and events in my life. And again now, I realize how blessed I am. . . For even when I saw These Wonders of God, and did not understand or comprehend their impacts and meaning, I still trusted and stepped forwards in the guidance and Will of God to do whatever I needed to do in any moment.
What are you feeling now
What is so funny whenever i copy a few lines like this to get the format right in my blog. . . . You love to surprise me, in never editing a word and bringing me back again and again to the power and focus on Your Mercy. . . Like NOW in this last Purple Heart I’ve highlighted and marked: I have Trusted in thy Steadfast Love in my Heart and shall rejoice in Thy Salvation and I will Sing to the Lord, because he has dealt Bountifully with me!
What are you feeling now
Thank You Dear Lord Jesus Christ, I Love You Dear Lord Jesus Christ, Thank You Dear Lord Jesus Christ, I Love You Dear Lord Jesus Christ, Thank You Dear Lord Jesus Christ, I Love You Dear Lord Jesus Christ, Please lend Your Strength, Love, & Wisdom to Learn and Share Your Abundance More Fully! Amen.
