Workout Wednesday with Fr. Marino

WORKOUT WEDNESDAY A Midweek Spiritual Workout with  Fr. Marino H. Msigala,  O.F.M. Capuchin   FAITH DEFEATS FEAR   Faith is the answer to fear. Deep down inside, we are all afraid: Of suffering Or of dying; Or of God’s judgment, Or of the unknown, Or of weakness, Or of our lives slipping out of control, Or of not being understood, Or of not being loved.   We sin because we are afraid. We bully because we are cowards. Faith casts out fear As light casts out darkness. God has shone His light into our world, And it is stronger than darkness. That light is Jesus Christ.   ~ Peter Kreeft, from his book Catholic Christianity   On this  SPIRITUAL WORKOUT WEDNESDAY , pray Psalm 27:1, “The Lord is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid?” Perfect love casts out fear.  Fear is “What if?”  Fait...

WORKOUT WEDNESDAY A Midweek Spiritual Workout with Fr. Marino H. Msigala,  O.F.M. Capuchin WHAT DOES FAITH DO?   Faith doesn’t always take you out of the problem; Faith takes you through the problem.   Faith doesn’t always take away the pain; Faith gives you the ability to handle the pain.   Faith doesn’t always take you out of the storm; Faith calms you in the midst of the storm.   On this  SPIRITUAL WORKOUT WEDNESDAY, keep the Faith and the Faith will keep you.  

WORKOUT WEDNESDAY A Midweek Spiritual Workout with Fr. Marino H. Msigala, O.F.M. Capuchin WHO CAN DOUBT THE REAL PRESENCE?   On the evening of the last day of his October 1995 visit to the United States, Pope John Paul II was scheduled to greet the seminarians at St. Mary's Seminary in Baltimore. It had been a very full day, beginning with Mass at the Oriole Park in Camden Yards, followed by a parade through the downtown streets, a visit to the Basilica of The Assumption, the first cathedral in the country, lunch at a local soup kitchen, run by the Catholic Charities, a prayer service at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in the north Baltimore area, and finally a quick stop at St. Mary's Seminary.     The schedule was tight, so the plan was to simply greet the seminarians while they stood outside on the steps. But Pope John Paul II made his way through their ranks and into the building. His plan was first to make a visit to the Blessed Sacrament. When his wish...

WORKOUT WEDNESDAY A Midweek Spiritual Workout with Fr. Marino H. Msigala, O.F.M. Capuchin 3 THINGS Three things will always bring you peace: Gratitude for what you have; Acceptance of what you cannot change; Hope for what is yet to come. Gratitude, acceptance, hope…the steps to peace. On this  SPIRITUAL WORKOUT WEDNESDAY , be grateful for your blessings, accept your difficulties, and hope that tomorrow will be a better day.  Listen to St. Padre Pio, “Pray, hope, and don’t worry.”  

  WORKOUT WEDNESDAY A Midweek Spiritual Workout with Fr. Marino H. Msigala,  O.F.M. Capuchin IT’S ALL ABOUT YOU God defends you. God forgives you. God supports you. God reforms you. God redeems you. God sees you. God hears you. God loves you. On this  SPIRITUAL WORKOUT WEDNESDAY , consider all that God does for you. Ask yourself what you do for Him. Then, just do it!    

WORKOUT WEDNESDAY A Midweek Spiritual Workout with Fr. Marino H. Msigala,  O.F.M. Capuchin   WILL ANYONE BE SURPRISED? Others don’t know and can’t see what goes on inside: you: your thoughts, emotions, dreams, and motives. Nor can they “see” your inner commitment to Christ.  All they can see is your body and your behaviors—and they will judge what is inside you by what they see happening on the outside. A frown signals concern or disapproval; a smile signals gratitude or welcome; a clenched fist signals hostility or anger. Why does St. Paul tell us to “present our bodies as a living sacrifice”? The reason is simple: how we behave shows others what we are on the inside. We may claim to follow Christ, but if our actions tell a different story, people have a right to question our claim. Our dress, our speech, our habits—all should honor Christ. We must be “blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation.” (Philippians 2:15) ...

WORKOUT WEDNESDAY A Midweek Spiritual Workout with Fr. Marino H. Msigala,  OFM Capuchin JESUS IS WITH YOU Jesus never sends you out alone. Jesus walks behind you. Jesus stands beside you. Jesus goes before you. Whatever your present situation, Be confident! You are never alone. Jesus is always with you. Jesus is with you all ways. On this  SPIRITUAL WORKOUT WEDNESDAY , and anytime that you feel alone, just look behind you and see Jesus; look next to you and see Jesus; look ahead of you and see Jesus leading the way. Jesus is your constant companion and will always be with you in all ways.  “And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.” Matthew 28: 20.  

WORKOUT WEDNESDAY A Midweek Spiritual Workout with Fr. Marino H. Msigala,  O.F.M. Capuchin PRAYER TO THE MOST SACRED HEART OF JESUS O most holy heart of Jesus, fountain of every blessing, I adore You, I love You, I thank You.   With sincere sorrow for my sins I offer You this poor heart of mine, my prayers, works, joys and suffering. Make me humble, patient, generous, and wholly obedient to Your will. Grant, Good Jesus, that I may live in You and for You. Protect me in the midst of danger. Comfort me in my afflictions. Grant me health of body, assistance in my temporal needs, Your blessing on all that I do, and the grace of a holy death. Amen. On this  SPIRITUAL WORKOUT WEDNESDAY , open your heart to the Sacred Heart of Jesus with love, gratitude, and contrition. Remember that every saint has a past and every sinner has a future. Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place my trust in You.

WORKOUT WEDNESDAY A Midweek Spiritual Workout with Fr. Marino H. Msigala, O.F.M. Capuchin   THE JESUS PRAYER   To live in the presence of God throughout the day, pray The Jesus Prayer:   “Lord, Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.”   Pray this short prayer:   As an offering for a particular person or a prayer request.   As a way to distract your mind from temptation and raise it to God.   As a way to focus your attention when you feel anxious, worried, or upset.   On this  SPIRITUAL WORKOUT WEDNESDAY , pray The Jesus Prayer and make it your “go to” prayer in times of anxiety, worry, fear, or loneliness.

WORKOUT WEDNESDAY A Midweek Spiritual Workout with Fr. Marino H. Msigala, O.F.M. Capuchin   3-DAY MIRACLE PRAYER TO OUR LADY OF MT. CARMEL   Oh, most beautiful flower of Mount Carmel, Fruitful vine, Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity.   O Star of the Sea, help me because You are my mother. Oh, Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech You from the bottom of my heart to bless me with your favor. None can withstand your power.   (Make your request)   O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to You. Amen (repeat 3 times)   Holy Mary, I place this cause in Your hands. Amen (repeat 3 times)   On this  SPIRITUAL WORKOUT WEDNESDAY , start a 3-day prayer cycle using the miracle prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Believe, trust, pray, receive.