If we truly understood the wonder of the Eucharist, we would never miss Mass on those days when the Church asks us to be present. It is through the Eucharist we are given grace to live our lives in a light that gives us a chance to be supremely happy (beatitude) in this life and […]
Do not worry about pleasing others. Focus on being good and achieving wisdom. Then you will please those that see good.
Self-seeking creates disharmony.Selflessness creates order.Order creates peace.Peace creates happiness. Live selflesslyLive happy, supremely happy (beatitude)
Accept with peace,all pain and suffering that comes your way Humble yourself,in everything you do and everything you receive Love faithfully,those things that exist but cannot be seen. If you possess these three qualities, you cannot be evil,and will be on the road to “supreme happiness”.(well, at least pointed in the right direction)
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Do not focus on the circumstances in your life,Share your gifts with those around you. Do not focus on your needs and wants,Share God’s love with those you meet. The love you get from GodIs always greater thanthe love you give to others.
God created us for love, not to acquire stuff. He created us to love Him and one another, not to love the stuff of this world.
Christ’s act of redemption does not end with the forgiveness of my sins. That is the starting point. It is complete when my heart is changed and willing to forgive and serve those who I feel have wronged me. Then, I am happy.
Avoiding temptation is less than half the battle. Doing what is right is what makes one whole. Do not settle for doing everything that is asked, also complete that which is missing. Make love the motivation of all of your actions and you will share God’s happiness.
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