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Minute Meditation – Meek and Humble Heart

Quote from St. Katharine Drexel: “And here is the passive way—to be filled unto the fullness of God. The passive way—I abandon myself to it, not in a multiplicity of trials, extraordinary penances accomplished, practices of great works—but in peaceful abandonment to the tenderness of Jesus, which I must try to imitate, and by being in constant union with his meek and humble heart.”

A saint-inspired challenge: Next time you begin complaining about why your parish, neighborhood, or community isn’t doing something about a problem, pray for guidance on how you can become part of the solution.

—from the book Sisterhood of Saints: Daily Guidance and Inspiration
by Melanie Rigney

//Franciscan Media//

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Problems are NOT the Problem!

Problems are NOT the Problem! – Matthew Kelly

“What problem are you experiencing today? What is it trying to teach you?

Every problem that occurs in our lives comes to teach us a lesson. The lessons can be understood only in relation to our essential purpose, which is to become the-best-version-of-ourselves. Every time you encounter a problem, ask yourself:

What can I learn from this situation?
How can this help me to become a-better-version-of-myself?
What particular virtue can this problem help me to grow stronger in?

Problems are opportunities to build character. The problems that we encounter each day give us a chance to abandon our egos and our overindulged personal preferences in order to grow in flexibility and patience. Problems are one of the time-tested paths to personal growth. The most significant periods of growth occur for most people when they are faced with problems. In fact, many of us ignore the need to grow until we are faced with problems.”