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A soul which is surrendered to God in faithful prayer and service is like a magnifying lens through which the white-hot love of God is focussed upon a particular place and time on earth.

A soul which is surrendered to God in faithful prayer and service is like a magnifying lens through which the white-hot love of God is focussed upon a particular place and time on earth.

Jesus crucified waits at the gate of Heaven, with His mother Mary and the holy angels. At our death, He looks for those who bear the marks of the cross and who are weary from His service; those who resemble Him, having persevered to the end out of love for Him.

Jesus crucified waits at the gate of Heaven, with His mother Mary and the holy angels. At our death, He looks for those who bear the marks of the cross and who are weary from His service; those who resemble Him, having persevered to the end out of love for Him.

Jesus crucified waits at the gate of Heaven, with His mother Mary and the holy angels. At our death, He looks for those who bear the marks of the cross and who are weary from His service; those who resemble Him, having persevered to the end out of love for Him.

Jesus crucified waits at the gate of Heaven, with His mother Mary and the holy angels. At our death, He looks for those who bear the marks of the cross and who are weary from His service; those who resemble Him, having persevered to the end out of love for Him.

Jesus crucified waits at the gate of Heaven, with His mother Mary and the holy angels. At our death, He looks for those who bear the marks of the cross and who are weary from His service; those who resemble Him, having persevered to the end out of love for Him.

Our life should be offered to God, entirely, wholeheartedly; for His service and glory. This is what Christ did on earth.

We can try to act towards Christ as this priest acted towards His bishop: alert, and willing at all times to be of service.

We can try to act towards Christ as this priest acted towards His bishop: alert, and willing at all times to be of service.

One of Christ's Gospel promises is that He will pour into our laps gifts, to overflowing, if we are generous and loving in His service. He always keeps His promises, in one way or another.

Christ loves to welcome His friends in Holy Communion. He especially delights in giving consolation and peace to those who are weary in His service, or enduring extraordinary trials for love of Him.

Whoever is willing to abandon prayer to attend to a needy neighbour is, as she reaches out to help, reaching out to Christ, who looks on with love and gratitude. The greatest love for God is shown in doing His Will, whether in prayer or service.

People who live aimlessly without clear goals or commitment to what is good are like petals which fall into a river, are tossed about on the current and eventually swept over a waterfall to be seen no more - unlike those who, in obedience and service before God, have a sure hope of rising up to be with Him forever.

Some of the 'roads' we travel in the Lord's service seem unending; yet we need to be prepared for sudden surprises and changes which He has arranged for us. It's as if we travel through mile upon mile of forest, then are awestruck when the Grand Canyon comes into view.

A man shows real love if he visits his mother and helps her. Yet he also shows love if he makes time to sit with her, in conversation or a compassionate silence. And so it is with us, and Christ; He deserves our adoration as well as our service and work.

Showing Love for Christ: When we show love to Christ's 'little ones' we show love for Christ; yet Christ wants us to know that such service should not be a substitute for showing love directly to Him, in the Holy Eucharist. Every active person needs to find time for prayer and adoration.

Showing Love for Christ: When we show love to Christ's 'little ones' we show love for Christ; yet Christ wants us to know that such service should not be a substitute for showing love directly to Him, in the Holy Eucharist. Every active person needs to find time for prayer and adoration.

A person who repents of sin, goes to Confession, receives absolution, prays and offers penance as the Church requests, and who perseveres in love and service, is eventually drawn into the life and prayer of the Holy Trinity, as if spiralling in a heavenly dance of delight, in known and blissful union.

It is no small matter, that through a break in Apostolic Succession at the Reformation, many Christian leaders have invalid orders. Not being priests, they cannot consecrate bread and wine. They and their followers receive only bread and wine at their Communion Service. It may not be their fault, but they do not receive the transforming food, Christ Himself.