Father Marino's Meditations

  WORKOUT WEDNESDAY A Midweek Spiritual Workout with Fr. Marino H. Msigala, OFM Capuchin HOLIDAY WISH LIST Buy less stuff and make more memories. Be less busy and experience more contentment. Create less stress and enjoy more peace. Avoid chaos and find more calm. Share what you have and be more grateful. Let go of complexity and seek simplicity. On this SPIRITUAL WORKOUT WEDNESDAY , in preparation for Advent, let’s create a wish list of intangible gifts. Make a list of things that will create joy in your life, give you peace and satisfaction, and leave you uncluttered and available for the Divine Invasion at Christmas.

WORKOUT WEDNESDAY A Midweek Spiritual Workout with Fr. Marino H. Msigala, OFM Capuchin   IF YOU…THEN YOU… If you have food in your fridge, Clothes on your back, A roof over your head And a place to sleep, Then you are richer than 75% of the entire world. If you have money in the bank, some in your wallet, And a little spare change Then you are among the top 8% of the world’s wealthy. If you woke up this morning with more health than illness, Then you are more blessed than the million people Who are sick and will die this week. If you can read and understand this message, Then you are more fortunate than the 3 billion people In the world, who cannot read it at all. If you have never experienced the danger of battle, The agony of imprisonment or torture, Or the horrible pangs of starvation, Then you are luckier than the 500 million people who have suffered them. Life is not about complaining Life is about the thousands of reasons To be grateful

WORKOUT WEDNESDAY A Midweek Spiritual Workout with Fr. Marino H. Msigala, OFM Capuchin WATCH YOUR DIET Your diet is not only What you eat. It is also What you watch, What you listen to, What you read, What you do, What do you think about, Who you spend your time with. On this SPIRITUAL WORKOUT WEDNESDAY , think about your diet. Do you need to change your diet? What might you eliminate? What might you add to your diet to make yourself healthier physically and spiritually?

WORKOUT WEDNESDAY A Midweek Spiritual Workout with Fr. Marino H. Msigala, OFM Capuchin   I AM A CHRISTIAN BUT… I often judge others… I gossip about others… I am impatient and impulsive… I fail to trust God’s plan for my life… I sometimes become angry with others… I am bitter about past regrets… I find it difficult to forgive myself and others… I am jealous of others’ success… I don’t pray enough… I am not generous to others… On this SPIRITUAL WORKOUT WEDNESDAY , remember that being a Christian doesn’t mean you’re perfect. It does mean you are striving. It does mean you are living in hope. It does mean God will give you His grace, and that is sufficient for you.

WORKOUT WEDNESDAY A Midweek Spiritual Workout with Fr. Marino H. Msigala, OFM Capuchin A HALF DOZEN PROMISES FROM GOD God’s promises never fail . — Joshua 21:45: “Not one of all the Lord’s good      promises to Israel failed; everyone was fulfilled.” God keeps His promises .  — Deuteronomy 7:9: “Know that the Lord your God is God, the faithful God who keeps his gracious covenant loyalty for a thousand generations with those who love him and keep his commands.” God is always good . — Psalm 119:68: “You are good and do good. Teach me your statutes.”  God is always with me  — Joshua 1:9: “This is my command: be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” God is faithful  — Hebrews 10:23: “Let us hold on to the confession of our hope without wavering, since He who promised is faithful.” God has a plan for my life — Jeremiah 29:11: “For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for

WORKOUT WEDNESDAY A Midweek Spiritual Workout with Fr. Marino H. Msigala, OFM Capuchin   5 STEPS TO BECOME WHO YOU ARE   FIRST It is intention THEN It is action THEN It is practice THEN It is consistency THEN It is habit FINALLY It is simply who you are. On this SPIRITUAL WORKOUT WEDNESDAY , decide on an area of your life that you’d like to change. Think of something you always wanted to do but never had the discipline or courage to try. Then, apply the 5 steps to your goal. Set your intention, do it, practice it, be consistent, form a habit, and then BE WHO YOU ARE .

WORKOUT WEDNESDAY A Midweek Spiritual Workout with Fr. Marino H. Msigala, OFM Capuchin AN ATHEIST’S VIEW OF LIFE I will live my life according to these beliefs God does not exist It is just foolish to think That there is a God with a cosmic plan That an all-powerful God brings redemption and healing to the pain and suffering in the world Is a comforting thought, however It Is only wishful thinking People can do as they please without eternal consequences The idea that I am deserving of Hell Because of sin Is a lie meant to make me a slave to those in power “The more you have, the happier you will be” Our existence has no grand meaning or purpose In a world with no God There is freedom to be who I want to be But with God Everything is fine It is ridiculous to think I am lost and in need of saving. On this SPIRITUAL WORKOUT WEDNESDAY , learn what a Christian’s view of life is. Reread the statement above, but this time, read it from the bo

WORKOUT WEDNESDAY A Midweek Spiritual Workout with Fr. Marino H. Msigala, OFM Capuchin   3 WAYS TO UNDERSTAND LIFE To understand what life is, you have to visit 3 locations: Visit a hospital, And you will understand that nothing is more important, more beautiful, more necessary, more desirable than good health. Visit a prison, And you will see that freedom is the best, most important, most precious, most desirable, most meaningful thing in the world. Visit a cemetery, And you will realize that life is temporary and fleeting, and it is only the good that we have done with our lives that will gain our eternal happiness. On this SPIRITUAL WORKOUT WEDNESDAY , let us pray for the sick, visit the imprisoned, and pray for the dead, knowing that but for the grace of God, we might be hospitalized or imprisoned. Let’s also remember that although our temporary life will end, we live in the hope of eternal life with God in heaven.

WORKOUT WEDNESDAY A Midweek Spiritual Workout with Fr. Marino H. Msigala, OFM Capuchin WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO LIVE LIFE FULLY? The wisdom of Solomon The loyalty of Ruth The strength of Samson The joy of Elizabeth The patience of Job The generosity of Hannah The faith of Abraham The steadfastness of Naomi The insight of Daniel The boldness of Esther The courage of David The fidelity of Sarah The obedience of Noah The leadership of Deborah The forgiveness of Joseph The trust of Rebekah On this SPIRITUAL WORKOUT WEDNESDAY , decide which biblical character speaks to you. Consider that biblical character’s special quality and how it will help you live more fully. Search your bible to find out more about the character you select. What special message does that character have for you?