Tag: Eternity

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Minute Meditation – The Mirror of Eternity

St. Clare of Assisi wrote to Agnes: “Place your mind before the mirror of eternity!” We may wonder how we can do that. We may wonder how to calm our minds enough to see the reflection of Divine Love. One way is to breathe slowly and breathe again slowly, and breathe again deeply. Focusing without too much effort, just breathe again, again, and again. Believe that the Loving Presence thrives on stillness. Stillness blossoms into adoration. Adoration longs for Loving Presence. With longing, place our minds before the mirror of eternity. The world today can be blessed by those who breathe a peaceful vibration into the atmosphere. A “distraction” could be calling us to take what is coming to mind and bless it so that we can place it before the mirror of eternity. We must breathe now––breathe again and again. We must be still…and place our minds before the mirror of eternity.

—from the book  Eucharistic Adoration: Reflections in the Franciscan Tradition 
by the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration

//Franciscan Media//

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What to Do When You Get Interrupted

An interruption is anything that takes our attention away from our primary task. We may think our days are filled with interruptions: people cutting us off in traffic, a slow internet connection, etc. But in order to truly be interrupted, we have to have a primary task. We live in a world that is constantly trying to distract us, so much so that if we really start to think about what our primary task for today is, we may not be able to come up with one. What if we lived every day with the primary task of strengthening our relationship with Christ, and hedging our way towards eternity in Heaven? Today, Fr. Mike explains the purpose interruptions have in our lives, and how they can even guide us back to our primary task of reaching Heaven.

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Daily Devotion – Beyond Words

“I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago – whether in the body … or out of the body I do not know … [who] heard inexpressible words, which a man is not permitted to speak.” – 2 Corinthians 12:2-4 NASB

Paul described how an unnamed man (whom many believe was Paul himself) was “caught up to the third heaven” (v. 2). This must have been amazing!

Paul’s account is filled with mystery. He did not know how this had happened, or if the man was in or out of his body. He could not describe what Heaven was like. What he saw was “inexpressible” and could not be repeated.

Certainly Paul realized that Heaven is a place of the extraordinary, the indescribable, and the overwhelming. Pondering this experience, he realized how often people boast about themselves or their abilities. But after seeing Heaven, he became keenly aware of his own limitations versus God’s greatness.

Paul realized that no one could boast about anything except our own weaknesses. Everything we have is a gift from God. We owe everything to Him.

Let this glimpse of Heaven encourage you! Remember, Jesus said He was going to “prepare a place for you.” He “will come again and receive you to Myself, that where I am, there you may be also” (John 14:1-3).

If Jesus is your Lord, you will spend eternity with Him. You will see that indescribable place and hear those inexpressible words.

You can prepare for that glorious day right now. Humble yourself before God. Seek Him. Worship Him. Don’t boast in yourself, but rather dedicate your life to serving Him.

Prayer

Father, thank You that I will spend eternity with You! I humble myself before You. Use me for Your kingdom and glory. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Extended Reading

2 Corinthians 12