Father Marino's Meditations

WORKOUT WEDNESDAY A Midweek Spiritual Workout with Fr. Marino H. Msigala, OFM Capuchin A SHORT COURSE IN HUMAN RELATIONS The 6 most important words: I admit I made a mistake. The 5 most important words: You did a good job. The 4 most important words: What is your opinion? The 3 most important words: If you please. The 2 most important words: Thank you! The 1 most important word: We The least important word: I On this  SPIRITUAL WORKOUT WEDNESDAY, review this short course and try to use these 20 most important words when you talk with family, friends, and neighbors this week. What are some other important words that might improve your relationships with others?

WORKOUT WEDNESDAY  A Midweek Spiritual Workout with Fr. Marino H. Msigala, OFM Capuchin WHAT’S IN YOUR SURVIVAL KIT? Science says that we need at least 4 basic elements to survive: Water Air Food Light And look what the Bible tells us about Jesus: I am the living Water. I am the Breath of Life. I am the Bread of Life. I am the Light of the World.   Science is right! We need Jesus to survive…and thrive! On this  SPIRITUAL WORKOUT WEDNESDAY, pack up your survival kit and journey with Jesus. How will you reflect His light to others? How will you share your survival kit so that others can survive and thrive!

WORKOUT WEDNESDAY A Midweek Spiritual Workout with Fr. Marino H. Msigala, OFM Capuchin NO PAIN; NO GAIN Grapes are trampled to make wine.   Coal is compressed to make diamonds.   Olives are crushed to release oil. Seeds are buried to bloom to fruition. When you feel trampled, compressed, crushed, buried… You are in a powerful place of transformation. Get ready for change. Prepare to be a better you. God has a plan for you. Trust His process.   On this  SPIRITUAL WORKOUT WEDNESDAY, get ready, prepare, trust the path, trust your inner light, trust the Holy Spirit, and trust God’s process. Accept the transformation that lies ahead, knowing that God is transforming you into a better version of yourself. Remember, “God saw everything that He made, and behold, it was very good.” Genesis 1:31.

WEDNESDAY WORKOUT A Midweek Spiritual Workout with Fr. Marino H. Msigala, OFM Capuchin PRAYER OF UNKNOWING My Lord God, I have no idea where I am going. I do not see the road ahead of me. I cannot know for certain where it will end. I don't really know myself, and just because I think I am following Your will does not mean that I am actually doing so.   But I believe that the desire to please You does, in fact, please You. I have that desire in all that I am doing. I hope that I will never do anything apart from that desire.   And I know that if I do this, You will lead me by the right road, though I may know nothing about it.   Therefore, I will trust You always, though I may seem to be lost and in the shadow of death.   I will not fear, for You are ever with me, and You will never leave me to face my perils alone.   You are my rock, my anchor, and my reassurance at all times, especially when I have no idea where I am going and cannot see th

WORKOUT WEDNESDAY A Midweek Spiritual Workout with Fr. Marino H. Msigala, OFM Capuchin WHAT’S THE PASSWORD FOR CONNECTING TO GOD?   When God created fish, He spoke to the sea. When God created trees, He spoke to the earth, When God created man, He turned to Himself. Then, God said, “Let Us make man in Our image and likeness.”   If you take a fish out of water, it will die. If you remove a tree from the soil, it will also die. Likewise, when men and women are disconnected from God, they will die. God is our natural environment. We were created to live in His presence. We have to be connected to Him because it is only in Him that life exists.   We recall that water without fish is still water, But fish without water are nothing. Soil without trees is still soil, But trees without soil are nothing. God without man is still God, But man without God is nothing.   On this  SPIRITUAL WORKOUT WEDNESDAY,  know that we are nothing without God. Reme

                                        WORKOUT WEDNESDAY A Midweek Spiritual Workout with Fr. Marino H. Msigala,  OFM Capuchin TAKE A SECOND LOOK Laziness kills ambition. Anger kills patience. Fear kills dreams. Pride kills growth. Anxiety kills peace. Doubt kills confidence. Selfishness kills generosity. Cruelty kills kindness. Despair kills hope. Infidelity kills loyalty. Hatred kills love. Gluttony kills temperance. Jealousy kills trust. Negligence kills attentiveness. Rudeness kills courtesy. Now, take a second look, And read again, right to left. I t pays to take a second look! On this  SPIRITUAL WORKOUT WEDNESDAY , when things get difficult, stop, breathe, and take a second look. The Lord has also taken a second look!  

WORKOUT WEDNESDAY A Midweek Spiritual Workout with Fr. Marino H. Msigala, OFM Capuchin REMEMBER WHOSE YOU ARE WHEN YOU'RE GOING THROUGH A TOUGH TIME, REMEMBER: Everything can and will change. You’ve overcome challenges in the past and you will again. It’s a learning experience and it’s part of life. Not getting what you want can be a blessing in disguise. Allow yourself to have some fun; laughter is the best medicine. Being kind to yourself, you deserve it. Disregard other people’s negativity; counter it with positivity. REMEMBER: You are a child of God. He holds you in the palm of His hand. There is always, always, always something to be thankful for. Count your blessings and thank God for them.   On this  SPIRITUAL WORKOUT WEDNESDAY , make a list of a few things that you are grateful for. Thank God for them. Not everyone is so blessed.

WORKOUT WEDNESDAY A Midweek Spiritual Workout with Fr. Marino H. Msigala,  OFM Capuchin BE THE LIGHT Do not be dismayed By the brokenness In the world. All things break. And all things Can be mended Not with time, As is said, But with intention So, go. Love intentionally. Extravagantly. Unconditionally. The broken world waits in darkness For the light that is YOU. On this  SPIRITUAL WORKOUT WEDNESDAY, remember, "You are the light of the world.” (Matthew 5:14). How will you be the light in the darkness? How will you lighten another’s burden? How will your light show the path?  

WORKOUT WEDNESDAY A Midweek Spiritual Workout with Fr. Marino H. Msigala, OFM Capuchin IF YOU DON’T KNOW, MAKE IT A PRAYER Did you know there’s a prayer called the “I DON’T KNOW” prayer? Just go somewhere quiet And sit at the feet of God And say, “I don’t know.”   I don’t know where to go from here. I don’t know what is happening. I don’t know how to process this. I don’t know what to do with these feelings. I don’t know how to handle this situation. I don’t know if I can survive this. I don’t know when things will change for me. I don’t know how things will end up. I don’t know if there is any help for me. I don’t know if anyone cares about me. Then, with whatever little grain of faith that you have, say, “BUT YOU KNOW.” Just leave it there. God hears your prayer. On this  SPIRITUAL WORKOUT WEDNESDAY, if you know that God knows, say “Amen.” That’s all there is to it!

WORKOUT WEDNESDAY A Midweek Spiritual Workout with Fr. Marino H. Msigala, OFM Capuchin ONE CHANCE AT LIFE; WILL YOU TAKE IT? Life is an opportunity; benefit from it. Life is beauty; admire it. Life is bliss; taste 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; manage 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; nurture it. Life is life; protect it. ~ St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta On this  SPIRITUAL WORKOUT WEDNESDAY, make a resolution to live your best life by appreciating and respecting it as a gift from God. Remember that the gift of life comes with a price tag. How will you repay God for the gift of life He has given you? What will you do with the o