In this episode, we chat about the importance of living in the present moment and recognizing the beauty of ordinary life. In today’s modern world, we are constantly surrounded by distractions and can be tempted to focus on the past or the future and can lose sight of the gifts and graces right in this present moment. We share practical ways we live in the moment, we discuss the struggle of being in the culture, yet living differently from it, and ponder the power of prioritizing people over productivity. We invite you to take the present moment and see how the Lord is working in your life through the people and world around you.

Heather’s One Thing - Healing pilgrimage to France with Jake and Heather and Fr. Nathan Malavolti, TOR 

Sister Miriam’s One Thing - The Twitter Feed of @DanWuori

Michelle’s One Thing - The book: The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer 

Michelle’s Other One Thing - Two recipes: Chili Lime Roasted Cauliflower and Apple Crumble Cheesecake 

Announcement:

Happy birthday to our dearest Sr. Miriam! We love you!

Journal Questions:

• Do I live like a tourist or a pilgrim?
• Do I live like a consumer or a cultivator?
• How does the Lord want to reorder my loves?
• Where in my life do I feel hurried? Am I the source of hurry or is the source external?
• What specific duties of my vocation am I avoiding or too distracted to fulfill?

Discussion Questions:

• What is distracting you from the present moment in your daily life?
• Do you have a favorite way to bring yourself back to the present moment?
• What battles are you fighting that God isn’t asking you to fight that are costing your attention?
• How is my current relationship with my content and media consumption?

Quote to Ponder:

“If we have abandoned ourselves to God, there is only one rule for us: the duty of the present moment.” (Jean-Pierre de Caussade, Abandonment to Divine Providence)

Scripture for Lectio: 

 But strive first for the kingdom of God and his ]righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.“So do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring worries of its own. Today’s trouble is enough for today.   (Matthew 6: 33- 34)

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