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Our Lady of the Holy Rosary — St. Richard Catholic Church
7500 SW 152nd Street, Palmetto Bay, FL 33157
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05-26-2019 "Fully Human, Fully Divine"
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4-28-2019 Being Led by the Holy Spirit
04-21-2019 The Way to Abundant Life
04-14-2019 Suffering is a Reality of Life
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03-31-2019 Lectio Divina
03-24-2019 The Daily Examen
03-17-2019 Stations of the Cross
03-10-2019 Just Pray!
03-03-2019 Preparing for and Participating in the Season of Lent
02-24-2019 Embracing and Living the "Theological Virtues"
02-17-2019 Practice and Live a Virtuous Life
02-10-2019 Care for God's Creation
02-03-2019 Stewardship
01-27-2019 Call to Family, Community and Participation
01-20-2019 The Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers
01-13-2019 Subsidiarity
01-06-2019 What Are Your New Year's Spiritual Resolutions?
Journey of Faith Archive 2018
12-30-2018 "Let There Be Peace On Earth And Let It Begin With Me"
12-23-2018 Let the "Light of The World" Shine Through Us
12-16-2018 "Take Time to Step Back From Our Hectic Lives"
12-09-2018 "Everyone Has Something to Give to Help Others"
12-02-2018 "Hear My Voice and Open the Door"
11-25-2018 Solidarity
11-18-2018 "Wiping the Mirror Clean"
11-11-2018 Seeing Through Eyes of Nondual Consciousness
11-04-2018 Our Right and Responsibility to Vote
10-28-2018 Living the Way of Nonviolence
10-21-2018 Anger is not the Way
10-14-2018 Stop Domestic Violence Now
10-07-2018 The Right to Life
08-19-2018 A Consistent Ethic of Life
08-12-2018 Reject the "Throw-Away" Culture
08-05-2018 We are Called to "Unity"
07-29-2018 Being Present to Each Moment
07-22-2018 Seek First to Understand
07-15-2018 The Common Good
07-08-2018 Charity and Justice
07-01-2018 All Human Life is Inherently Sacred
06-24-2018 Seven Themes of CST
06-17-2018 Origin Modern Catholic Social Teaching
06-10-2018 Choose Life for Yourself and Others
06-03-2018 Called to Relationship
05-27-2018 The Journey Continues
05-20-2018 The Tenth Commandment
05-13-2018 The Ninth Commandment: Purity of Heart
05-06-2018 Eighth Commandment: Tell the Truth
04-29-2018 The Seventh Commandment: Do Not Steal--Act Justly
04-22-2018 The Sixth Commandment: Marital Fidelity
04-15-2018 The Fifth Commandment: Promote the Culture of Life
04-08-2018 The Fourth Commandment: Strengthen Your Family
04-01-2018 The Third Commandment:Love the Lord's Day
03-25-2018 The Second Commandment-Reverence God's Name
03-18-2018 The First Commandment-Believe in the True God
03-11-2018 Life in Christ - Part Two
03-04-2018 Life in Christ - Part One
02-25-2018 Sacramentals and Popular Devotions
02-18-2018 The Sacrament of Matrimony
02-11-2018 The Sacrament of Holy Orders
02-04-2018 The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick
01-28-2018 The Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation
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01-14-2018 Confirmation: Consecrated for Mission
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12-31-2017 The Celebration of the Paschal Mystery of Christ
12-24-2017 Jesus Taught Us to Pray
12-17-2017 God Calls Us to Pray
12-10-2017 Our Eternal Destiny
12-03-2017 "Mary, the Mother of God"
11-26-2017 The Four Marks of the Church
11-19-2017 The Church-Reflecting on the Light of Christ
11-12-2017 Receive the Holy Spirit
11-05-2017 The Saving Death and Resurrection of Christ
10-29-2017 The Good News
10-22-2017 Creation of Humans
10-15-2017 "I Believe"
10-8-2017 Faith - Our Response to God's Revelation
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09-10 and 09-17-2017 The Human Quest for God
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Marriage and Related Issues
Marriage Preparation
Declaration of Nullity (Annulment)
Religious Education
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Religious Education Calendar
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ADOM Sacramental Guidelines
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Journey of Faith
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Mass & Pastor's Messages (Video Replay)
Photos
Easter Sunrise Mass (Video)
Other Videos
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Altar Servers
Arts and Environment
Baptism Preparation
Bible Study Group
Bible Study (Spanish)
Biblical Cenacal of the Holy Rosary
Boy Scouts
Children's Liturgy
Council of Catholic Women
Couples for Christ
Cub Scouts
Divine Mercy Apostolate (Apostolado de la Divina Misericordia)
Divine Will ("Divina Voluntad")
Easter Sunrise Mass
Ejercicios Espirituales en la Vida Diaria (EEVD)
Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist
FE (Families Evangelizing)
Fully Engaged
Healing Ministry
Helping Hands
Hospitality/Usher
International Food & Art Festival
"Jesus Vive" Catholic Charismatic Renovation
Knights of Columbus
Lectors
Legion of Mary
Legion of Mary (Spanish)
Men's Prayer Night Cap
Middle School Youth Group ("God's Squad")
Music Ministry
Prayer and Life Workshops
Praying of the Rosary
Respect Life
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
Saint Vincent de Paul Society
Third Order of the Most Holy Trinity and of the Captives
Journey of Faith
Archive - Journey of Faith (USCCA & CST)
Journey of Faith Archive 2019
05-26-2019 "Fully Human, Fully Divine"
05-19-2019 "Five Steps to a Fuller Life"
05-12-2019 "Ways to Give Meaning to the Word God"
05-05-2019 "Thoughts Matter"
4-28-2019 Being Led by the Holy Spirit
04-21-2019 The Way to Abundant Life
04-14-2019 Suffering is a Reality of Life
04-07-2019 Centering Prayer
03-31-2019 Lectio Divina
03-24-2019 The Daily Examen
03-17-2019 Stations of the Cross
03-10-2019 Just Pray!
03-03-2019 Preparing for and Participating in the Season of Lent
02-24-2019 Embracing and Living the "Theological Virtues"
02-17-2019 Practice and Live a Virtuous Life
02-10-2019 Care for God's Creation
02-03-2019 Stewardship
01-27-2019 Call to Family, Community and Participation
01-20-2019 The Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers
01-13-2019 Subsidiarity
01-06-2019 What Are Your New Year's Spiritual Resolutions?
Journey of Faith Archive 2018
12-30-2018 "Let There Be Peace On Earth And Let It Begin With Me"
12-23-2018 Let the "Light of The World" Shine Through Us
12-16-2018 "Take Time to Step Back From Our Hectic Lives"
12-09-2018 "Everyone Has Something to Give to Help Others"
12-02-2018 "Hear My Voice and Open the Door"
11-25-2018 Solidarity
11-18-2018 "Wiping the Mirror Clean"
11-11-2018 Seeing Through Eyes of Nondual Consciousness
11-04-2018 Our Right and Responsibility to Vote
10-28-2018 Living the Way of Nonviolence
10-21-2018 Anger is not the Way
10-14-2018 Stop Domestic Violence Now
10-07-2018 The Right to Life
08-19-2018 A Consistent Ethic of Life
08-12-2018 Reject the "Throw-Away" Culture
08-05-2018 We are Called to "Unity"
07-29-2018 Being Present to Each Moment
07-22-2018 Seek First to Understand
07-15-2018 The Common Good
07-08-2018 Charity and Justice
07-01-2018 All Human Life is Inherently Sacred
06-24-2018 Seven Themes of CST
06-17-2018 Origin Modern Catholic Social Teaching
06-10-2018 Choose Life for Yourself and Others
06-03-2018 Called to Relationship
05-27-2018 The Journey Continues
05-20-2018 The Tenth Commandment
05-13-2018 The Ninth Commandment: Purity of Heart
05-06-2018 Eighth Commandment: Tell the Truth
04-29-2018 The Seventh Commandment: Do Not Steal--Act Justly
04-22-2018 The Sixth Commandment: Marital Fidelity
04-15-2018 The Fifth Commandment: Promote the Culture of Life
04-08-2018 The Fourth Commandment: Strengthen Your Family
04-01-2018 The Third Commandment:Love the Lord's Day
03-25-2018 The Second Commandment-Reverence God's Name
03-18-2018 The First Commandment-Believe in the True God
03-11-2018 Life in Christ - Part Two
03-04-2018 Life in Christ - Part One
02-25-2018 Sacramentals and Popular Devotions
02-18-2018 The Sacrament of Matrimony
02-11-2018 The Sacrament of Holy Orders
02-04-2018 The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick
01-28-2018 The Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation
01-21-2018 The Eucharist
01-14-2018 Confirmation: Consecrated for Mission
01-07-2018 Baptism: Becoming a Christian
Journey of Faith Archive 2017
12-31-2017 The Celebration of the Paschal Mystery of Christ
12-24-2017 Jesus Taught Us to Pray
12-17-2017 God Calls Us to Pray
12-10-2017 Our Eternal Destiny
12-03-2017 "Mary, the Mother of God"
11-26-2017 The Four Marks of the Church
11-19-2017 The Church-Reflecting on the Light of Christ
11-12-2017 Receive the Holy Spirit
11-05-2017 The Saving Death and Resurrection of Christ
10-29-2017 The Good News
10-22-2017 Creation of Humans
10-15-2017 "I Believe"
10-8-2017 Faith - Our Response to God's Revelation
10-1-2017 Handing on the Faith
09-24-2017 God Comes to Meet Us
09-10 and 09-17-2017 The Human Quest for God
09-03-2017 Overview of Our Journey of Faith
Adult Faith Formation Resources
Lenten Resources 2021
Journey of Faith Archive
Journey of Faith Archive 2019
Journey of Faith Archive 2018
Journey of Faith Archive 2017
Church Office Websites
Scripture Resources
Catechism and Understanding Catholicism Resources
Prayer and Spiritual Practices
Liturgical Resources
Sacrament Resources
Catholic News Services
Catholic Social Teaching
Music Selections
Books and Other References
Social Services and Other Charitable Resources
Advent and Christmas Spiritual Resources 2020
Health Care and End-of-Life Planning Resources
Forming Consciences For Faithful Citizenship (USCCB)
07-29-2018 Being Present to Each Moment
12-30-2018 "Let There Be Peace On Earth And Let It Begin With Me"
12-23-2018 Let the "Light of The World" Shine Through Us
12-16-2018 "Take Time to Step Back From Our Hectic Lives"
12-09-2018 "Everyone Has Something to Give to Help Others"
12-02-2018 "Hear My Voice and Open the Door"
11-25-2018 Solidarity
11-18-2018 "Wiping the Mirror Clean"
11-11-2018 Seeing Through Eyes of Nondual Consciousness
11-04-2018 Our Right and Responsibility to Vote
10-28-2018 Living the Way of Nonviolence
10-21-2018 Anger is not the Way
10-14-2018 Stop Domestic Violence Now
10-07-2018 The Right to Life
08-19-2018 A Consistent Ethic of Life
08-12-2018 Reject the "Throw-Away" Culture
08-05-2018 We are Called to "Unity"
07-29-2018 Being Present to Each Moment
07-22-2018 Seek First to Understand
07-15-2018 The Common Good
07-08-2018 Charity and Justice
07-01-2018 All Human Life is Inherently Sacred
06-24-2018 Seven Themes of CST
06-17-2018 Origin Modern Catholic Social Teaching
06-10-2018 Choose Life for Yourself and Others
06-03-2018 Called to Relationship
05-27-2018 The Journey Continues
05-20-2018 The Tenth Commandment
05-13-2018 The Ninth Commandment: Purity of Heart
05-06-2018 Eighth Commandment: Tell the Truth
04-29-2018 The Seventh Commandment: Do Not Steal--Act Justly
04-22-2018 The Sixth Commandment: Marital Fidelity
04-15-2018 The Fifth Commandment: Promote the Culture of Life
04-08-2018 The Fourth Commandment: Strengthen Your Family
04-01-2018 The Third Commandment:Love the Lord's Day
03-25-2018 The Second Commandment-Reverence God's Name
03-18-2018 The First Commandment-Believe in the True God
03-11-2018 Life in Christ - Part Two
03-04-2018 Life in Christ - Part One
02-25-2018 Sacramentals and Popular Devotions
02-18-2018 The Sacrament of Matrimony
02-11-2018 The Sacrament of Holy Orders
02-04-2018 The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick
01-28-2018 The Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation
01-21-2018 The Eucharist
01-14-2018 Confirmation: Consecrated for Mission
01-07-2018 Baptism: Becoming a Christian
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07-29-2018 Being Present to Each Moment
07-29-2018 Being Present to Each Moment
Our Lady of the Holy Rosary-St. Richard Catholic Church
July 29, 2018 - SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SAFE RELEASE OF LEAH SHARIBU AND OTHERS WHO ARE HELD CAPTIVE BECAUSE THEY REFUSE TO RENOUNCE THEIR CHRISTIAN FAITH
"Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love.”
"If you judge people, you have no time to love them.”
St. Mother Teresa
"BEING PRESENT TO EACH MOMENT"
What are you thinking about right now?
We are created as a union of body and spirit, endowed with a mind that gives us the ability to think, to analyze, to imagine, and to reflect on our thinking. Our body exists only in this present moment, but our mind may be somewhere else, such as in the past or in the future.
Most of our unhappiness and debilitating emotions arise from our self-centered mind talking non-stop about our hurts, injustices, regrets, sins, and “what ifs” from our past, or the anxieties, fears, and worries that arise when we think about our future. With regard to the past, Jesus says our sins are forgiven (Lk 7:48). As to the future Jesus says, “Do not worry about tomorrow; tomorrow will take care of itself” (see Matthew 6:34). Rather, we are called to live each moment by trusting in God’s love and mercy to sustain us. For in God “we live and move and have our being” (Acts 17:28).
Thoughts of the past or future are just illusory images created in our self-centered mind that prevent us from experiencing God’s loving presence in each and every moment. It is through non-judgmental awareness of the present moment that we can experience the eternal reality, depth, presence and love of the living God who is “I AM,” and to live each moment to its fullest as God in-tends for each of us. It is in the present moment that we can begin to see our self, others, and the world as God sees—through eyes of love, truth, beauty, goodness, compassion, and mercy.
As you plod through your daily routine, are you aware of the presence of others, and the miracles and wonders of God’s creation? Do you see the least of our sisters and brothers who are hungry, homeless, poor, sick, thirsty, imprisoned, or strangers? As Jesus teaches, God is present in each of them and what you do for any of them, you do for God (Mt 25:40). Rest assured, such people are present to us throughout the day, but if we are not present to that moment we will not notice them. Or, we may see or hear them, but our self-centered mind begins to judge them, or imagines different reasons why we should ignore them, or even rebuke them.
Each moment of our life is open to the possibility of a new beginning. We have the ability and freedom to choose when, where, on what, or on whom we focus our attention. The way we think can transform the way we live and, in turn, the way we live can transform the way we think. It is in the present moment that the Spirit can transform our life and the lives of others as we journey together towards each new moment. We just need to let go of our self-centered thoughts and surrender to God’s presence and love, truth, goodness, beauty, compassion, and mercy manifested in each present moment.
Reflect on Your Experience
Where do you usually live your life—in the past, in the future, or in the present moment?
What can you do to let go of your self-centered thoughts and surrender to God’s presence and love, goodness, beauty, compassion, and mercy in the present moment?
"Living in the Present Moment" (Fr. Mike Schmitz)
"The Power of the Present Moment"
"Live in the Now"
"Living the Present Moment"
"The Grace Potential of the Present Moment"
"Live the Now Moment"
"Living in the Present Moment" (Mother Angelica)
"Be Still My Soul"
"Blessings"
"Great Are You Lord"
"Freedom and the Present Moment" (Fr. Jacques Philippe)
"How You Can Live in the Present Moment"
"Living the Present Moment - The Wisdom of Archbishop Fulton Sheen"
"The Sacrament of the Present Moment"
"Healing in the Present Moment"
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