A quote by St. Catherine of Siena that struck me recently was this;

“Start being brave about everything. Drive out darkness and spread light.                                                                                                                                                                                Don’ look at your weaknesses.                                                                                                                                                                                              Realize instead that in Christ crucified you can do everything.”

The practical, simple wisdom here is profound.

To me this means NOW. Start– begin from this moment forward, no excuses.

Be brave, know your dignity, know to whom you belong, and Who that is. God, the Almighty, the Miracle Maker. God and Father,Provider, and Merciful One. The Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and end. Perfect love casts out all fear.

Everything! No issue to small or inconsequential. The big, messy, complicated. Everything!

Drive our Darkness and Spread light– “The light from a single candle can dispel the darkness.” Be that ligh. LET Christ’s light shine through us. That light is joy, kindness, a smile to a stranger and friend. It is given instead of returning an insult, or unkind word or action. By flavoring the world and letting that light shine we help transform the world.

Focus not our weakness, for in our weakness Christ is strong.

In Christ crucified you can do anything, all things are possible with God. ALL things! Do I believe it? Cause if I don’t, then I won’t accomplish much of anything.

Fear not, do not be afraid, I AM here.