It is not enough to simply ‘talk the talk.’ And how do we know if we are actually doing this? John goes on to tell us “…if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence in God.” For myself, this can be hard. Our deeds need to be reflections of our love for each other and our love for God. We must act in accord with our true intentions. The first, from 1 John, could be a slogan for a shoe company, if you substitute “exercise” for “love.” For John the answer is simple. In our readings for today, however, we have two good examples of how we can change ourselves, our lives, and the world around us. And, still other say there is no hope, that your habits are part of your nature and that is set. Some simplify the process to just developing more willpower. Some people advocate elaborate systems for setting reminders and establishing rewards.
Readings for january 5 2017 how to#
At this time of year there is no lack for advice on how to turn your life around. Many lament how difficult it is to change bad habits or how challenging it is to cultivate good ones. Most articles or reflections around this time (mine included) mention something about resolutions and how they are going. So, here we are, five days into the New Year. STUDIES IN PASSIONIST HISTORY AND SPIRITUALITYĬhildren, let us love not in word or speech but, in deed and truth.īut Nathanael said to him, “Can anything good come from Nazareth?” Philip said to him, “Come and see.” Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward him and said of him, “Here is a true child of Israel.” John 1:47-47.A Day in the Life of Senior Passionists.Journey into the Mystery of Christ Crucified.Proclaiming Our Passionist Story (POPS).Opening Mass of the Passionist Jubilee Year.
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