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A Runner’s Thoughts: “When we truly love, we simply love, regardless of the worthiness or value of the object. No wonder that we speak of being “in love,” because it is a state of being more than an occasional, deliberate action. It will often feel like wonder, and our eyes will temporarily wide open and receptive.” (Fr. Richard Rohr, OFM)
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A Runner’s Thoughts: “If the only prayer you said was thank you, that would be enough.” (Meister Eckhart)
A Runner’s Thoughts: “If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember anything.” (Mark Twain)
A Runner’s Thoughts: “But with any obstacle in our lives, there are those moments, despite the setbacks, where there is a glimmer of hope.” (Rebekah Gregory) And we live in the light of that hope…
A Runner’s Thoughts: A prayer to live by – “father, creator of unfailing light, give that same light to those who call to you. May our lips praise you; our lives proclaim your goodness; our works give you honor, and our voices celebrate you forever.” (Psalm Prayer for Sunday Morning Prayer Week I)
A Runner’s Thoughts: “As athletes, we have ups and downs. Unfortunately, you can't pick the days they come on.” (Deena Kastor) And so to in the spiritual life…As people of faith we have our ups and downs and unfortunately you cannot pick the days they come on. All you can do is be faithful and keep on the journey of life!
A Runner’s Thoughts: “Crossing the starting line may be an act of courage but crossing the finish line is an act of faith.” (John Bingham) So remember entering the race of life each day along with prayer makes you feel powerful, and if you keep trying, you can reach any goal and be a true friend of God!
A Runner’s Thoughts: “Poetry, music, forests, oceans, solitude, [prayer]--they were what developed enormous spiritual strength. I came to realize that spirit, as much or more than physical conditioning, had to be stored up before a race.” (Herb Elliott) And we might add after “a race” and “in the living of life!”
A Runner’s Thoughts: “We become what we love, and who we love shapes what we become. Imitating Christ means becoming the image of the beloved.” (St. Clare of Assisi)
A Runner’s Thoughts: “It is not dutiful observance that keeps us from sin, but something far greater: it is love. And this love is not something which we develop by our own powers alone. It is a sublime gift of the divine mercy, and the fact that we live in the realization of this mercy and this gift is the greatest source of growth for our love and for our holiness.” (Thomas Merton)
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Fr. Paul R. Fagan, C.P. "Preacher on the Run!"A thought from time to time about Running and Life! Archives
November 2024
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