"Jesus said to his disciples: 'I have come to set the earth on fire, and how I wish it were already blazing!'" He was passionate about his mission and anguished as it seemed to move so slowly. We who have suffered injuries know that impatience, that desire to be fully healed and back to normal, as it seems that the healing process drags on and on. Pope St. John Paul II, an athlete, an actor, a man of action as well as a philosopher and theologian had all the components to set the world ablaze and did so till his voice and strength failed him. He told us to "Feat not." and lived it. His motto, Totus Tuus, (all is yours) demonstrated the extent of his desire and expanse of his energy. Just remembering him, we can see the flames burning and hear the wood crackling. Even ten years after his death, and with his recent canonization, we still feel his impact and are moved to let him light our fire. May we take some time today to google some of his words and apply them to our lives. May the flame of his example enkindle new fire in us.
Bro. Rene
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