Father Marino's Meditations

WORKOUT WEDNESDAY A Midweek Spiritual Workout with Fr. Marino H. Msigala, OFM Capuchin JUST A THOUGHT When you get What YOU want That’s God’s DIRECTION .   When you don’t get What YOU want That’s God’s PROTECTION. God answers every prayer. He says, “Yes.” He says, “No.” He says, “Not yet.” He says, “Wait.” He says, “Are you kidding Me?”   On this  SPIRITUAL WORKOUT WEDNESDAY, think about the prayers you prayed. Do you think they were answered? How were they answered? Consider whether you received God’s DIRECTION or God’s PROTECTION .

  WORKOUT WEDNESDAY A Midweek Spiritual Workout with Fr. Marino H. Msigala, OFM Capuchin WHAT IS LIFE? “Life is an opportunity; benefit from it. Life is a beauty; admire it. Life is bliss; taste it. Life is a dream; realize it. Life is a challenge; meet it. Life is a duty; complete it. Life is a game; play it. Life is costly; care for it. Life is wealth; keep it. Life is love; enjoy it. Life is a mystery; know it. Life is a promise; fulfill it. Life is a sorrow; overcome it. Life is a song; sing it. Life is a struggle; accept it. Life is a tragedy; confront it. Life is an adventure; dare it. Life is luck; make it. Life is precious; do not destroy it. Life is Life, fight for it.” ~ St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta On this Spiritual Workout Wednesday, ask yourself what life is to you. How much do you value life? Why do you value life? What do you do to make the best of the life you have? How can you make your life better for yourself and others?

 

WORKOUT WEDNESDAY A Midweek Spiritual Workout with Fr. Marino H. Msigala, OFM Capuchin DO YOU WANT TO FAST THIS LENT? In the words of Pope Francis   Fast from hurting words and say kind words. Fast from sadness and be filled with joy. Fast from anger and be filled with patience. Fast from pessimism and be filled with hope. Fast from worries and have trust in God. Fast from complaints and pursue gratitude. Fast from pressure and be peaceful. Fast from bitterness and be content. Fast from selfishness and be of service to others. Fast from grudges and be reconciled. Fast from speaking, be silent, and listen. Fast from all that is not of God and rest in His embrace. On this  SPIRITUAL WORKOUT WEDNESDAY , consider these questions: What must you give up, fast from, this Lent to become the best version of yourself this Easter? What fasting challenge will you shoulder as your personal cross as you share in the cross of Christ?  

WORKOUT WEDNESDAY A Midweek Spiritual Workout with Fr. Marino H. Msigala, OFM Capuchin   RECOGNIZE YOUR VALUE… NO MATTER WHAT   A Christian motivational speaker started off his seminar by holding up a $20 bill and asking his 200 students, “Who would like to have this $20 bill?” Hands started going up.   He said, “I am going to give this $20 to one of you, but first, let me do this.” He proceeded to crumple up the dollar bill in his hand. He then asked, “Who still wants it?” Still, the hands were up in the air.   “Well,” he replied, “What if I do this?” And he dropped it on the ground and started to grind it into the floor with his shoe. He picked it up, now all crumpled and dirty. “Now, who still wants it?” Still, the hands went into the air.   “My friends, you have all learned a very valuable lesson. No matter what I did to that $20 bill, you still wanted it because it did not decrease in value. It was still worth $20.”   Sometimes in our live

WORKOUT WEDNESDAY A Midweek Spiritual Workout with Fr. Marino H. Msigala, OFM Capuchin 6 RULES OF LIFE Make peace with your past So, it won’t disturb your present. Let time heal your wounds Give time a chance. Take charge of your own happiness No one else can do it for you. Avoid judging others You have no idea what their life journey involves. Stop thinking too much Sometimes, it’s okay not to know the answers. Smile broadly and often You don’t own all the problems of the world. On this SPIRITUAL WORKOUT WEDNESDAY , consider these 6 rules of life and write your own number 7 that might be most meaningful to your life. Maybe it’s about patience, forgiveness, generosity, or kindness. Which life rule will you abide by this week?

WORKOUT WEDNESDAY A Midweek Spiritual Workout with  Fr. Marino H. Msigala, OFM Capuchin KEEP YOUR FORK! A young woman who had been diagnosed with a terminal illness and had been given three months to live decided to get her things in order. She contacted her pastor and reviewed her final wishes with him. After discussing the details of her funeral plans, the pastor was ready to leave when the woman said, "There's one more thing. I must be buried with a fork in my right hand.” The pastor was puzzled, but the woman explained, "My grandmother once told me this story, and from that time on, I have always tried to pass along its message to those I love and those who are in need of encouragement. She said, “After most dinner celebrations, the waiter often says, ‘Keep your fork.’   That was my favorite part because I knew something better was coming, like velvety chocolate cake or deep-dish apple pie. Something wonderful was about to happen!” So, I want people to see m

WORKOUT WEDNESDAY A Midweek Spiritual Workout with Fr. Marino H. Msigala, OFM Capuchin PRAYER…SIMPLY SPEAKING WITH JESUS When the pastor arrived to anoint Johnny, his elderly parishioner, he noticed an empty chair beside his bed. The priest thought that the chair was for him and thanked him. But Johnny explained that it was not. "All my life, I never knew how to pray. Often, I heard others talk about prayer, but it went right over my head. I finally gave up." Johnny continued, "Until one day four years ago, a friend said to me, "Johnny, prayer is a simple matter of having a conversation with Jesus. Try this. Sit down, place an empty chair in front of you, and imagine Jesus sitting there with you. Remember, He promised, 'I will be with you always'. Then speak to Him just like you're doing with me." "So, I tried it, and I liked it so much that I do it for a couple of hours every day. I'm careful, though. If my family saw me talking

WORKOUT WEDNESDAY A Midweek Spiritual Workout with Fr. Marino H. Msigala, OFM Capuchin   THE KNOT PRAYER Dear God, Please untie the knots that are in my mind, my heart, and my life. REMOVE the have-nots, cannons, and do-nots that hinder me. ERASE the will nots, may nots, ought nots, and might nots that inhibit me. RELEASE me from the could nots, would nots, and should nots that restrict me. And most of all, dear God, please remove from my mind, my heart, and my life all the AM NOTS that I have allowed to hold me back. Especially FREE me from the thought that I am not good enough. On this SPIRITUAL WORKOUT WEDNESDAY , pray that the knots that bind your life become loosened. Be mindful of the knots that entangle you. Begin the new year with KNOWS , not KNOTS . KNOW that you are good enough. Our Lady, Undoer of Knots, pray for us!

WORKOUT WEDNESDAY A Midweek Spiritual Workout with Fr. Marino H. Msigala, OFM Capuchin WHEN I SAY, "I AM A CHRISTIAN." When I say ~ I am a Christian I'm not shouting, "I am saved." I'm whispering, "I get lost" That is why I chose this way. When I say ~ I am a Christian, I don't speak of this with pride. I'm confessing that I stumble And need someone to be my guide.   When I say ~ I am a Christian, I'm not trying to be strong. I'm professing that I am weak And pray for strength to carry on.   When I say ~ I am a Christian, I'm not bragging about success. I'm admitting I have failed And cannot ever pay the debt.   When I say ~ I am a Christian, I'm not claiming to be perfect. My flaws are too visible But God believes I'm worth it.   When I say ~ I am a Christian, I still feel the sting of pain. I have my share of heartaches Which is why I seek HIS name.