Holy Moments

09-24-2023Pastor's CornerVery Rev. Robert J. Deehan, VF

Have you read the book, Holy Moments by Matthew Kelly? Our parish has continued to share copies over this past year and many people have ordered their own copies to give away – so impactful has it been to them. The book helps a person explore, what Matthew calls, one’s “soul-potential” by inspiring a person to collaborate with God in everyday life. A Holy Moment is a time when you open yourself to God and make yourself available to Him, setting aside personal preference and self-interest for one moment, and choose to do what you prayerfully believe God is calling you to do.

As more people become engaged in this practice of creating Holy Moments, it has the potential to not only deepen one’s own faith, but it can also spark a movement of holiness and joy in our community and beyond. Consider carrying out one or more of the suggestions below to fill your life with renewed meaning and purpose. Imagine how life-changing this practice could be for frustrated and tired parents; for teenagers who are spiritually disoriented and doubtful; for elderly who are weighed down by the past; for young adults uncertain of the next right step to take. Check out the Holy Moments YouTube Channel to see what other people are doing to create Holy Moments.

+Encourage someone +Go the extra mile +Do something good that you resist +Spend time with something beautiful +Share your best talent +Visit someone who is lonely +Write a letter to someone who believed in you when you were younger +Be fully present in the moment +Do something that feeds your soul +Be compassionate +Find something you do frequently and do it to the best of your ability +Forgive someone who has wronged you +Pick a virtue to guide your day +Astonish someone with your generosity +Ask for help +Clean up a mess you didn’t make +Respond to frustration with gratitude +Do something good for someone who can’t pay you back +Tip generously +Write someone you admire +Do a hobby you love +Call someone just to say I love you +Be civil in an uncivil place +Leave a glowing review +Read a great book +Smile generously +Send a loving text to the first person that comes to mind +Forgo a regular purchase and give the money to charity +Say no to something that isn’t good for you +Anticipate a need +Respond and choose a Holy Moment instead of an unholy moment +Spend time in silence +Ease someone’s burden

God bless you!

Fr. Bob