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10 Sunday Jan 2016

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In God's Hands
Today’s Reading:  John 10:28-29, Isaiah 49:15-16, Isaiah 62:3 Version NIV
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Men let themselves be led by appearances, but God sees and knows the heart. He sees the real reasons why we fight and live. God knows our intentions and does not forsake us in our desire to see his love and forgiveness take over the world.

Every time we stand at the service of good, great and wonderful things happen in our lives. The first is the interior restoration; the second, total contempt for earthly things; and third, a deep and genuine feeling of respect and worship to God.

Every morning, God gives us a new chance to live. According to his divine providence, we are located where we can apply his will, carry out good deeds and spread his love. This is the life that gives us meaning, meaning not by appearance, but by security, not of anxiety but of a hopeful future.

God is watching us and is moved by those who show confidence to leave all our future in his hands. In whose hands is your future?

Ildefonso Torres

Jesus Fountain of Life

13 Friday Nov 2015

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Anxiety - Future
Today’s Reading: John 4:14
Are you part of that group of people who only think about the future? I hope not, because we must work today to build a better future for you and your people.

Daily anxiety and the obsessive notion of riches have affected both the extent and quality of human life. So we face diseases, weariness and anxiety.

Pay attention! When you are not satisfied with anything in life; when money is no longer enough to live; when the fear of failure and the future takes hold of your heart, there will be no joy in life and anxiety will attack your spirit and your body.

Be satisfied with what you have; live with simplicity; do not spend all you earn.

If you live worrying about the future, know that perhaps the future will never arrive. You’ll die tired as if there were no rest in eternity. Work and rest, as needed, earn and spend with balance, this is essential. Live the present as if it were the future because this is sensible.

Always work, but do away with anxiety. Live life! Jesus is the fountain of life. Drink that water and you will never thirst.

Ildefonso Torres

Eyes of Faith

24 Monday Aug 2015

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Today’s Reading: Isaiah 40:31
Trust in God in times of trouble, is like the vision of an eagle. From the heights, she has a vision of the big picture with her powerful eyes. That is why the prophet Isaiah, in times of crisis for the people of God, says: “…but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles.” This is an affirmation of security for those who confronted with problems, difficulties and pain, will not fold, but trust in God.

There is no possibility of knowing the future, or to know what will happen tomorrow. This does not affect our lives when everything goes well, when there is peace within the normal routine of life. But when problems arise and crises afflict our lives, our families; the concern is transformed into anxiety. We do not get to understand the events, the way out that could bring us back the peace and joy. We start to think, moreover, that God forgot about us. You cannot keep thinking about the circumstances of the moment, you should not suffer thinking that the barriers are impassable.

There is suffering and injustice, yet I trusted in God. There is no desperation for those who wait on God and intend to obey no matter the conditions.

Ildefonso Torres

No Pessimism

16 Sunday Aug 2015

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Pesimismo No
Today’s Readings Job 30:26, 14:18-19, Lamentations 3:16-18
Is our world getting better or worse? What do you think? Some say they simply observe what is happening every day to see if the world is improving or worsening. Everywhere we hear about muggings, violence, hatred, poverty, wars, and we suffer in our own selves. All of these make us pessimists.

The pessimists proclaim everywhere that there is no future. Nobody can change our world. No matter who governs or what we do, things will always be the same. No future, and if there is no future, why are we going to care? That pessimistic spirit places humans in a “every man for himself” situation. Each one defending what is their own. Only an unbridled egotism that does not seek to defend the interests of others, but only self-satisfaction and momentary pleasure.

Do not enter into the situation of pessimists. All is not lost, because the future really exists. And although God is in control of all things, we are still accountable to him for our own destiny. These are the two parallel lines that cannot be crossed. One is the sovereignty of God and two, our human responsibility.

If you believe in an eternal, almighty, sovereign God, you know that he will not leave his creation unfinished. Future exists, and in the future there is hope. So, if there is future and there is hope, it is impossible to be pessimistic!

Ildefonso Torres