Workout Wednesday with Fr. Marino

WORKOUT WEDNESDAY A Midweek Spiritual Workout with  Fr. Marino H.  Msigala,  OFM Capuchin   UNSTOPPABLE The sea couldn’t stop Moses. The wall couldn’t stop Joshua. The giant couldn’t stop David. The whale couldn’t stop Jonah. Danger couldn’t stop Esther. Abandonment couldn’t stop Joseph. Persecution couldn’t stop Jeremiah. Misfortune couldn’t stop Job. Imprisonment couldn’t stop Paul. Grief couldn’t stop Naomi. Death couldn’t stop Jesus. With God, nothing can stop you. “For with God, nothing shall be impossible.” Luke 1:37 On this  SPIRITUAL WORKOUT WEDNESDAY , know that you are unstoppable. Embrace it. Believe it. Live it.     “If God is for us, who can be against us?” Romans 8:31  

WORKOUT WEDNESDAY A Midweek Spiritual Workout with Fr. Marino H. Msigala, OFM Capuchi n AVOID THE REAR VIEW MIRROR Life does not allow us to go back and fix what we have done wrong in the past, But it does allow us to live each day better than our last. On this SPIRITUAL WORKOUT WEDNESDAY , look ahead, look forward, live in the present knowing that you can make tomorrow better than yesterday. 

WORKOUT WEDNESDAY A Midweek Spiritual Workout with Fr. Marino H. Msigala, OFM Capuchin   IF HE IS NOT HERE, WHERE IS HE? The story of the empty tomb is a challenge even today for followers of Jesus. If He is not to be found among the dead, then where?  Where indeed is the Risen Christ to be found?  He is the unrecognized stranger who walks the road, opens minds and hearts, and breaks bread with those who have lost hope.  He is the least among us, looking to us for food, drink, clothing, shelter, and compassion.  He is the shepherd who cares for the helpless and the needy.  He is the relative grieving the loss of a child, the single mother losing medical benefits, the children fearing deportation of a parent.  He is the all too familiar spouse, child, or family member who looks to us for kindness and love.  The Risen One is present when two or three gather in His name. He is among us when we open the Scriptures and tell the stories of God. And if o...

WORKOUT WEDNESDAY A Midweek Spiritual Workout with Fr. Marino H. Msigala, OFM Capuchin JUST DO IT! There is no wrong way to pray. Pray at church. Pray at home. Pray alone. Pray with others. Pray on your knees. Pray standing upright. Pray out loud. Pray in silence. Pray for others. Pray for yourself. Pray at night. Pray during the day. Pray, however,  w henever y ou want... Just do it! Pray! On this SPIRITUAL WORKOUT WEDNESDAY, pray!

WORKOUT  WEDNESDAY A Midweek Spiritual Workout with Fr. Marino H. Msigala, OFM Capuchin   PRAYER OF PROTECTION “I arise today, through… God’s strength to pilot me, God’s might to uphold me, God’s wisdom to guide me, God’s eye to look before me, God’s ear to hear me, God’s word to speak for me, God’s hand to guard me, God’s shield to protect me, God’s host to save me From snares of devils, From the temptation of vices, From all who wish me ill, Afar and near.” ~from the Breastplate of St. Patrick On this SPIRITUAL WORKOUT WEDNESDAY, and every day, trust in God’s protection. Pray Psalm 27:1: “The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?” The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

WORKOUT WEDNESDAY A Midweek Spiritual Workout with Fr. Marino H. Msigala, OFM Capuchin   HE BEARS WHAT WE CANNOT Sometimes, God does give us more than we can bear, But never more than He can bear. We were never meant to live on our own. God’s plan has always been to walk beside us… To be all that we are not. That’s why God tells us to cast our cares upon Him… All our cares, especially those we feel we cannot handle. In this life, we will all have  Struggles, Suffering, Trials, Hardships, Losses, Heartbreak… Just remember: God doesn’t give us What we can handle. God helps us  Handle what we are given. On this SPIRITUAL WORKOUT WEDNESDAY , be at peace and trust that we can handle what we are given because it was given to us from the hand of a loving Father.

WEDNESDAY WORKOUT Midweek Spiritual Workout with Fr. Marino H. Msigala, OFM Capuchin ITE AD JOSEPH…GO TO JOSEPH! St. Joseph is a renowned intercessor for many causes. He is the patron of the Universal Church, families, fathers, workers, expectant mothers, travelers, immigrants, and those praying for a happy death in the grace of God.  St. Joseph aids those who entrust themselves to his patronage and obtains many graces for the souls who petition him. As the foster father of Jesus, he is father to each of us. Go to Joseph in times of need. O GLORIOUS St. Joseph, you have the power to make even things that are considered impossible possible; come to our aid in our present trouble and distress. Take this critical and challenging situation under your particular protection so that it may end happily. (Offer your petition) O DEAR St. Joseph, all our confidence is in you. Let it not be said that we would invoke you in vain, and since you are so powerful with Jesus and Mary, show that your...

WORKOUT WEDNESDAY A Midweek Spiritual Workout with Fr. Marino H. Msigala, OFM Capuchin   SOMETIMES… Sometimes, God takes things from us, To teach us obedience. Sometimes, God allows us to fail, So that we can learn and grow. Sometimes, God doesn’t give us quick answers,  So that we can build our trust in Him. Sometimes, God allows us to suffer storms, To remind us that He is the Lord of the winds. Always and everywhere God has a loving purpose  In all that He does. On this SPIRITUAL WORKOUT WEDNESDAY, remember that despite those times we feel that God is not responding, trust that, in the end, His gifts are always more extraordinary and much better than the blessings that we originally asked of Him. His time is not always our time, but His time is always the right time. Trust Him!

WORKOUT WEDNESDAY A Midweek Spiritual Workout with Fr. Marino H. Msigala, OFM Capuchin   POPE FRANCIS’ ADVICE FOR LENT Fast from hurtful words and speak kind words. Fast from sadness and pursue joy. Fast from anger and embrace patience. Fast from pessimism and cherish hope. Fast from worry and trust in God. Fast from complaints and be grateful. Fast from stress and seek calm. Fast from bitterness and choose harmony. Fast from selfishness and offer generosity. Fast from grudges and reconcile. Fast from talking and listen. On this SPIRITUAL WORKOUT WEDNESDAY , think about the Pope’s Lenten advice. While you may fast from food and drink during this penitential season, you might also consider fasting from behaviors and emotional responses that disrupt your peace of mind and interfere with your interpersonal relationships.  Remember these words of Jesus, “It’s not what goes into your mouth that defiles you; you are defiled by the words that come out of your mouth.” Matthew 15:11.

WORKOUT WEDNESDAY A Midweek Spiritual Workout with Fr. Marino H. Msigala, OFM Capuchin   FAITH DOESN'T... Faith doesn’t Make difficult things easy. Faith makes difficult things possible. Faith doesn’t Take you out of the problem, Faith guides you through the problem Faith doesn’t Eliminate your pain Faith gives you the strength to bear your pain. Faith doesn’t Take you out of the storm. Faith calms you during the storm. Faith doesn’t Take away your fears. Faith enables you to overcome your fears. Faith doesn’t Move God. Faith moves you to trust God even if He doesn’t seem to be moving. Faith doesn’t Mean you have all the answers. Faith means that you believe God has all the answers. On this SPIRITUAL WORKOUT WEDNESDAY , remember that God has a purpose for your pain, a reason for your struggles, and a reward for your faith. Don’t give up. Courage is faith that has said its prayers. Say your prayers and be courageous.