Workout Wednesday with Fr. Marino

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.

WORKOUT WEDNESDAY A Midweek Spiritual Workout with Fr. Marino H. Msigala, OFM Capuchin   WHEN YOU… When you pray, GOD LISTENS. When you ask, GOD HEARS. When you listen, GOD SPEAKS. When you believe, GOD WORKS. On this SPIRITUAL WORKOUT WEDNESDAY , pray, ask, listen, and believe. God never fails us. Let’s never fail Him!

WORKOUT WEDNESDAY A Midweek Spiritual Workout with Fr. Marino H. Msigala, OFM Capuchin   WHAT “ROBES” BURDEN YOU? The king once commissioned his tailor to sew a new robe for him.  The tailor worked for months, using the most expensive fabrics, precious jewels, and metallic threads.   When the tailor finished the robe, he took it to the king with great pride and satisfaction, confident that he would be delighted with his work. The king donned the robe and sadly exclaimed, "It's too heavy, warm, and uncomfortable. It is burdensome to wear." The tailor replied, "Your Majesty, greatness often comes with discomfort." The king, reflecting on his life of wealth and luxury, said, "Then perhaps greatness is more of a burden than a blessing." The king ordered another new robe…plain, simple, and unpretentious.  Unburdened by the trappings of greatness, the king found comfort, peace, and joy in the simplicity of his new robe. On this SPIRITUAL WORKOUT WEDNESDAY ,...

WORKOUT WEDNESDAY   A Midweek Spiritual Workout with Fr. Marino H. Msigala, OFM Capuchin HOW TO PRAY THE “I DON’T KNOW” PRAYER Just go somewhere quiet And sit at the feet of God Then, say, “I don’t know.” I don’t know where to go from here. I don’t know what is happening. I don’t know what’s best. I don’t know how to process this. I don’t know which way to turn. I don’t know what to do. I don’t know how to do this. I don’t know how to handle this situation. I don’t know how to get through this. And then… With whatever little grain of faith that you can muster, say, “But You know…” And just leave it there. God hears your prayer. And He will never abandon you. On this SPIRITUAL WORKOUT WEDNESDAY, just remember that even if you don’t know, God does. And He is at your side. Walk with Him.

WORKOUT WEDNESDAY Midweek Spiritual Workout with Fr. Marino H. Msigala,  OFM Capuchin DEPENDS ON YOUR PERSPECTIVE  Laziness kills ambition. Anger kills patience. Fear kills dreams. Ego kills growth. Despair kills hope. Jealousy kills trust. Doubt kills confidence. Hate kills love. Haste kills serenity. Anxiety kills faith. Sadness kills joy. Now reread it in reverse from right to left from the bottom line to the top line. On this SPIRITUAL WORKOUT WEDNESDAY, choose your perspective: top to bottom or bottom to top. Left to right or right to left. Your perspective makes all the difference. Change your perspective and change your thinking. Change your thinking and change your life.