Father Marino's Meditations

WORKOUT WEDNESDAY A Midweek Spiritual Workout with Fr. Marino H. Msigala,  OFM Capuchin A MORNING WISH The sun is just rising on the morning of another day, the first day of the new year. What can I wish that this day, that this year, may bring to me? Nothing that shall make the world of others poorer, nothing at the expense of others; but just those few things which in their coming do not stop with me but touch me rather, as they pass and gather strength:   A few friends who understand me and yet remain my friends. A work to do which has real value to others and without which the world would feel poorer. A just return for my work along with personal satisfaction in its accomplishment. A mind unafraid to venture forth even though the trail is yet not blazed. An understanding heart, an open mind, and the strength to serve. A sight of majestic mountains and splendid seas and of something beautiful the individual hand has made. A s

WORKOUT WEDNESDAY A Midweek Spiritual Workout with  Fr. Marino H. Msigala,  OFM Capuchin   I AM THE NEW YEAR I am the New Year. I am an unspoiled page in your book of time. I am your next chance at the art of living. I am your opportunity to practice what you have learned about life during the past twelve months. All that you sought and didn’t find is hidden in me, waiting for you to search it but with even more determination than in the past. All the good that you sought but didn’t achieve is mine to grant when you focus on hope, on the new opportunity to find what you seek. All that you dreamed but didn’t dare to do, all that you hoped but did not will, all the faith that you claimed but did not have—these slumber lightly, waiting to be awakened by the touch of a strong purpose. I am the New Year. I am your opportunity to renew your allegiance to Him who said, "Behold, I make all things new." Revelation 21:5 On this SPIRITUAL WORKOUT WEDNESDAY , gree

WORKOUT WEDNESDAY A Midweek Spiritual Workout with Fr. Marino H. Msigala, OFM Capuchin YOU CAN PERFORM MIRACLES! A young man asked a holy priest if he could perform miracles. The priest answered: If you teach a person to read the Bible, You have opened the eyes of the blind. If you advise a person who is struggling to change, you have healed the paralyzed. If you take a person to Mass with you, You have planted the seeds of Faith. If you lead someone to repentance, You have raised the dead. Now go and perform miracles! On this SPIRITUAL WORKOUT WEDNESDAY , consider which miracle you might perform this week. What other miracles are possible in our daily lives? Ask God for the courage and strength to perform at least one.  

WORKOUT WEDNESDAY A Midweek Spiritual Workout with  Fr. Marino H. Msigala,  OFM Capuchin SPIRITUAL MENU FOR SPIRITUAL HEALTH BREAKFAST Review the daily Mass readings. LUNCH Read a few pages of a spiritual book. DINNER Pray and reflect on the day’s events. DESSERT Meditate on a few thoughts from Scripture. DAILY SNACKS Perform deeds of service. Think virtuous thoughts. Speak words of appreciation. Pray for others. On this SPIRITUAL WORKOUT WEDNESDAY , review your daily menu. How can you make it a spiritual menu?  

WORKOUT WEDNESDAY A Midweek Spiritual Workout with Fr. Marino H. Msigala, OFM Capuchin DUELING VOICES   GOD’S VOICE… Stills you Leads you Reassures you Enlightens you Encourages you Comforts you Calms you Redeems you SATAN’S VOICE… Rushes you Pushes you Frightens you Confuses you Discourages you Worries you Agitates you Condemns you On this SPIRITUAL WORKOUT WEDNESDAY , decide which voice you will listen to. How can you become more attuned to God’s voice?

  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