Workout Wednesday with Fr. Marino

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.