Workout Wednesday with Fr. Marino

WORKOUT WEDNESDAY A Midweek Spiritual Workout with Fr. Marino H. Msigala, OFM Capuchin   I PRAYED; GOD ANSWERED   I asked for strength, that I might achieve. I was made weak, that I might learn humbly to obey.   I asked for health, that I might do greater things. I was given infirmity, that I might do better things.   I asked for riches so that I might be happy. I was given poverty, that I might be wise.   I asked for power, that I might have the praise of men. I was given weakness, that I might feel the need for God.   I asked for all things that I might enjoy in life. I was given life that I might enjoy all things.   I received nothing that I asked for, but everything I needed. Almost despite myself, my unspoken prayers were answered. I am, among all, most richly blessed.   On this  SPIRITUAL WORKOUT WEDNESDAY , know that God answers every prayer even if it’s not exactly what was expected. God gives what is needed; not necessarily...

WORKOUT WEDNESDAY A Midweek Spiritual Workout with Fr. Marino H. Msigala, O.F.M. Capuchin   TWO POWERFUL WORDS “If the only prayer you ever said was ‘Thank You’ that would be enough.   ~Meister Eckhart, 13th-century German theologian and mystic On this  SPIRITUAL WORKOUT WEDNESDAY , recognize the profound power and sufficiency of gratitude and just say, “Thank You!”

WORKOUT WEDNESDAY A Midweek Spiritual Workout with Fr. Marino H. Msigala,  O.F.M. Capuchin WISHING YOU ENOUGH… Happiness to keep you content, Trials to keep you strong, Sorrow to keep you human, Hope to keep you confident, Failure to keep you humble, Success to keep you satisfied, Friends to give you comfort, Wealth to meet your needs, Enthusiasm to look ahead, Love to make it all worthwhile, Faith and trust in God That you will always have enough To make each new day better than yesterday. On this  SPIRITUAL WORKOUT WEDNESDAY , thank God for giving you enough.

WORKOUT WEDNESDAY A Midweek Spiritual Workout with  Fr. Marino H. Msigala,  O.F.M. Capuchin EVERY TIME… You remember… Forgive again. Forgiveness is not a one-time action. You must choose it repeatedly, Over and over again - Even if the offense, sin, or hurt Happened years ago. It’s good to be reminded That every time you remember: Choose to forgive again. Forgive for your freedom, Forgive for your joy, Forgive for your peace. Don’t allow bitterness and pride To take root in your heart. Surrender quickly to the Lord And forgive. On this  SPIRITUAL WORKOUT WEDNESDAY , remember that July is dedicated to the Most Precious Blood of Jesus. Know that “without the shedding of the Most Precious Blood of Jesus, there is no forgiveness of sins.” (Hebrews 9:22) Jesus shed His Blood for us. Allow His Most Precious Blood to wash over your heart, and every time you remember, forgive again.

WORKOUT WEDNESDAY A Midweek Spiritual Workout with Fr. Marino H. Msigala, OFM Capuchin   GOT 30 SECONDS? Give them to Jesus! Jesus, thank You for this day. And for all Your blessings: My family, My friends, My home, My health, Thank You for loving me And helping me grow each day. I offer You my prayers, works, joys, and sufferings of this day. Please help me remember the good things in life. Forgive me for the things I did wrong. Teach me to be kind and loving like You. Watch over me today and every day. Bless those I love and those who love me. Fill my heart with the peace and joy only You can give. Help me to trust You and Your plan for me. Be my constant companion. Amen On this  SPIRITUAL WORKOUT WEDNESDAY , and on every day, you have a total of 86,400 seconds available. So, you definitely have 30 seconds! Will you use them to talk to Jesu s? 

WORKOUT WEDNESDAY A Midweek Spiritual Workout with Fr. Marino H. Msigala, OFM Capuchin LET’S RETURN TO A VENERABLE TRADITION When we were school children, we learned about a venerable tradition called the First Friday Devotion. Maybe as adults, we have forgotten it or haven’t thought about it for a long time. June is the month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and it is the perfect time to revisit the promise that Jesus made in an apparition to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque in France in 1674. “I promise you in the unfathomable mercy of My Sacred Heart that My omnipotent love will procure the grace of final penitence for all those who attend Holy Mass and receive Holy Communion on nine consecutive First Fridays of each month. My Divine Heart will be their sure refuge in the last moments of their life.” On this  SPIRITUAL WORKOUT WEDNESDAY , resolve to renew the First Friday Devotion in your prayer life beginning in July. If you keep your resolution, Jesus will surely keep His pro...

WORKOUT WEDNESDAY A Midweek Spiritual Workout  with  Fr. Marino H. Msigala, OFM Capuchin WHAT’S IN YOUR GARDEN? ‘Your soul is a garden And your thoughts are the seeds. You can grow flowers Or you can grow weeds.”                                         ~ Rumi, 13 th Century Poet On this  SPIRITUAL WORKOUT WEDNESDAY , ask yourself, what is growing in my garden? Is it time to till the soil and start anew?  

WORKOUT WEDNESDAY A Midweek Spiritual Workout with Fr. Marino H. Msigala, O.F.M. Capuchin DON'T JUST COUNT THE MINUTES; MAKE EVERY MINUTE COUNT Every minute, someone leaves this world behind. We are all in “the line” without knowing it. We never know how many people are before us. We cannot move to the back of the line. We cannot step out of the line. We cannot avoid the line. So, while you wait in line – Don’t just count the minutes. Make the minutes count. Make memories. Make time. Make your gifts known. Make a nobody feel like a somebody. Make your voice heard. Make the change. Make peace. Make sure to tell your people they are loved. Make sure to have no regrets. Make priorities. Make small things big. Make someone smile. Make up.  Make a difference. Make sure you are ready. On this  SPIRITUAL WORKOUT WEDNESDAY , make every minute count.  

WORKOUT WEDNESDAY A Midweek Spiritual Workout with Fr. Marino H. Msigala, OFM Capuchin WEAR THE FRANCISCAN CROWN The Seven Joys of Mary Rosary, also known as the Franciscan Crown, is a devotion that recalls seven joyful events in the life of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It consists of seven decades of the  Hail Mary , each preceded by an  Our Father , and meditated upon in conjunction with one of the seven joys.  The Seven Joys of Mary are: The Annunciation :  Mary's joyful acceptance of the angel Gabriel's message that she would be the Mother of God.    The Visitation :  Mary's joyful visit to her cousin Elizabeth.    The Nativity of Jesus :  Mary's joy in the birth of her Son, Jesus.    The Adoration of the Magi :  Mary's joy in seeing the wise men present gifts to her baby Jesus.    The Finding of Jesus in the Temple :  Mary's joy in fin...

WORKOUT WEDNESDAY A Midweek Spiritual Workout with Fr. Marino H. Msigala, OFM Capuchin PRAY THE ANGELUS TIMES THREE The Angelus, the angelic greeting that commemorates the conversation between the Archangel Gabriel and Mary at the Incarnation of Jesus, dates back to medieval times. St. Anthony of Padua, a beloved Franciscan saint, strongly recommended that it be recited at 6:00 A.M., 12:00 Noon, and 6:00 P.M. to sanctify each part of the day. The ringing of church bells usually accompanies it as a tangible reminder that it is time to stop and pray. The Angel of the Lord declared to Mary: And she conceived of the Holy Spirit. Hail Mary… Behold the handmaid of the Lord: Be it done unto me according to Thy word. Hail Mary... And the Word was made Flesh: And dwelt among us. Hail Mary... Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God, that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.  Let us pray: Pour forth, we beseech Thee, O Lord, Thy grace into our hearts; that ...