Meditation Minute

My Dearest Brothers and Sisters in Christ:

Book 4 Chapter 16: That We Should Reveal Our Needs to Christ and Ask His Grace

“I come to You for remedy and I pray to You for consolation and relief.”

In my desire to receive Christ, I develop a deep longing for Him.  It is in this longing that I must humble myself before Him. It is on my knees that I find the strength to ask Christ for help.  Last night prior to Adoration, Father discussed the idea of pride versus humility.  He showed us a picture of Pope Francis on his knees in confession.  It is in this posture that most would assume is a position of weakness.  But for Catholic Christians, this is a position of strength.  It is in this position that we realize that He is God and we are not.  It is in this position that we surrender ourselves to His mercy and grace.  When we surrender our self to Christ, He will reach out, help us and comfort us.  I kneel before Him, “destitute and naked, begging for His grace and imploring His mercy.”  What better way to surrender yourself to the power and strength of the arm of God. Christ feeds the hungry beggar and inflames our heart with the fire of His love.  It is in His love that we will find the strength we need to battle Satan and free ourselves from the traps of this world.  He will give us the patience and the courage that we need to go into battle.  It is through Christ that all our needs are provided.  It is He who provides the daily bread that nourishes our body.  Therefore, we should lift up our eyes to heaven and cry out for His help and implore His mercy.  It is in Christ alone that we will find eternal happiness and joy.  He is the ultimate source of happiness. Last night in Adoration, we were called to abandon ourselves, to open our arms and to accept Christ.  Father said it was in our posture that we either receive Him with open arms or reject Him by closing ourselves off. 

A Simple Prayer

O Lord, “How marvelous it would be if I were to be completely inflamed by You and die to myself, for You are the eternally burning and never-failing fire, a love which purifies the heart and enlightens the understanding!”

Yours in Christ

Michael Marcon