#MyMassTakeaway: Evangelization

Today’s the 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Find the Mass Readings here: 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time, February 4, 2018

My takeaway:

Thoughts from my blogging friends:

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Some reflection before #mass in my amazing @everysacredsunday journal! Even Jesus had to rise early, before the day got started and people started demanding things of him – “heal my mom’s fever”, “hey, cast out this demon”, “walk on water”, “do all the miracles”. Even Jesus himself had to stop, pause, pray, and consult his Heavenly Father to get his “mission” for the day… to set the intent. To find the purpose for which the Father put him on earth for that day. Are we doing that? Sleep is so so precious for a mama… for anyone for that matter but how much more joyful, fruitful, purposeful would our days be if we consulted our Heavenly Father each morning to set intent, pray, and realigned our purpose for what God has called us to do. I’m a firm believer that we were given exactly the amount of time in a day to get the things God wants us to get done and if there “isn’t enough time in the day” then we’re trying to do more than God wants/needs of us. So who is contemplating waking up even 5-15 min early to chat with God? Before the world starts demanding all the things of us? I know I need to work on it!! 🙋🏼‍♀️ #mymasstakeaway #catholicmom #catholicblogger #catholicgirl #catholicism #gospelaccordingtomark

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This past month has been a discouraging one for me. Our circumstances currently had me moving past my comfort zone to reach out to a path I haven’t taken in years. It is hard not let the opinions of others determine your worth. Rejection is hard and cruel especially when it attacks your person and not just your skill. It was like a fresh breeze at Sunday vigil mass to hear, “All this I do for the sake of the gospel…” The Spirit reminding me of what my work is worth to Him. Father, I offer up my life’s work for the sake of the gospel. Through Christ our Lord. Amen #gracenotperfection #everysacredsunday #mymasstakeaway #morethansparrows #jesusitrustinyou

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Have you noticed a trend with Philomena’s love of her Christmas dress? Despite three other winter Sunday dresses this sequin dress must be worn. Every. Sunday. . The Gospel for the Old Rite today was the sower whose seeds fall on different types of soil, and Father had the *best* reflection on it. . Instead of thinking (as I always have when I read this parable)of ourselves as the good soil in which the Word of God has been planted and is flourishing… we can think of ourselves as the entire field. . Sometimes the field of our hearts is rocky and we aren’t willing to listen to God. . Sometimes our hearts are so busy and distracted with our affairs that we mean well but aren’t making enough time for His seeds to actually flourish in the maze of weeds we haven’t rooted up yet. . And sometimes we *are* the good soil where His Word is planted and we take good care of the seeds and see they grow within us. . Every field needs good tilling. Don’t neglect your soil for long or it will end up full of weeds or rocks before you know it. . #mysundaybest with @rosiehill425 . . #myMasstakeaway with @tojesussincerely . . #Catholiclife #SundayMass #HolyMass #Catholicsofinstagram

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#mymasstakeaway – Today was HARD for me. I felt like the readings and homily were handpicked for me this week. The biggest takeaway for me is the idea that our suffering strengthens us, and we do not not suffer in a vacuum. Our suffering affects those around us in some way, just as their suffering affects us. In confession earlier today, one thing the priest said that spoke to me is how we think it would be so much easier to simply cast off the crosses we bear, but that is Satan’s way. That message, plus the message of the readings and homily, are so linked and so timely. God knew what I needed to hear this week and showed me the way forward. @tojesussincerely @everysacredsunday

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1. It doesn't matter how cute your shoes are – three inch heels and a preschooler don't mix. 2. My job is to get my whole family into heaven. Totally NBD. 3. "He cast out many demons, but he did not permit them to speak." (Translation: The battle is already won, so why am I even worrying?) PS: Notice the lack of shoes 😂 #mymasstakeaway #mysundaybest

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Happy Sunday! 👋🏻 #mymasstakeaway with @tojesussincerely At Mass, our priest encouraged us to invite Jesus into every part of our lives. Tell the Lord, “Come abide with me.” Invite Jesus into your day, your marriage, and your family. ❤️ #mysundaybest with @rosiehill425 We like to match, if you can’t tell. 😁 We started off Mass with both big boys needing to potty in the first 2 minutes (🙄), but then the baby fell asleep for most of Mass, soooo it was a win for the most part! #husbandandwife #praytogether

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Today, Alan gave the kids an F at Mass. They weren’t necessarily loud the entire time (trust me, there was some shouting a few times, ahem Rori), but they just kept leaving the pew and they weren’t listening. I told him, I gave them a C. 😉 For me, I’ve really come to embrace this season of life. They’re currently almost 4 and 2 years old. They cannot sit still, they’re not meant to at those ages. However, that doesn’t mean they’re not absorbing anything or learning. Both kiddos have come to know AND sing the hymns, which makes my heart burst with joy. If we can instill in them, a love for Mass and the Eucharist starting now, I’d say these “F” days are pretty worth it. . . . . . . #holyfamily #mymasstakeaway #catholicmom #catholicmomthoughts #thecatholicwoman

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Too busy to eke out a few minutes to pray, friend? Yeah. I hear you – I do. Totally my inner dialogue! “But have you SEEN my to do list?!?” Ponder this, though. Even Jesus, what with all His saving humanity and all, went out to a deserted place to pray. Today’s #MyMassTakeaway: we have to make time for quiet prayer. • The fruit of our lives, all that comes from our hustle and bustle, is worth nothing in the grand scheme of things if it isn’t an outpouring of God’s work in and through us. Begin with prayer. Work in prayer. Rest – as prayer. Do all things for the sake of sharing the good news. • One of my best Lents came by taking the advice of Bishop Flores (@amigo_de_frodo). One evening, gathered with a handful of college students, he shared that he found even 5 minutes before the Lord in Adoration each day transformed his life. So for 40 days I visited Jesus for at least 5 minutes. He changed me as He always does. • Maybe we can’t make it to adoration or a tabernacle daily. It’s okay. Jesus is with us where we are. Start with 5 minutes. Put down the phone, turn off Netflix, let the baby play solo for a bit, step away from the computer – just start with 5 minutes. Take a deep breath and enter into a conversation with Jesus. If you want the time to be with Him, He will gladly oblige you. ❤️

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Your turn:

I want to know your Mass Takeaway too! Comment with your thoughts on the readings, your pastor’s homily, or anything that struck you during your time at Mass.