Gus Lloyd's Reflections - Latest Comments

Re: Healing Our Children

Christine — Tue, 04 Feb 2014 23:08:40 -0000

My 23 year old son stopped going to church when he was a Senior in High School. Got in with a bad crowd. I pray for him daily. Breaks my heart! I still invite him to come to Mass
. Praying some day he will say "yes".

Re: Healing Our Children

Terri B — Tue, 04 Feb 2014 08:55:32 -0000

This reading is very relevant for me. My daughter was an adult when I came back to the church. She has promised never to go to the Catholic Church -- so she doesn't go to any. I pray for her everyday, but I know all of the things that she is missing.

Re: God at Work

Brian — Fri, 31 Jan 2014 06:26:49 -0000

Gus,
Great points as always! Another thing I took away from the readings today was about how small things can grow into larger things - and that can be true for good AND evil. David's evil acts began as he simply "strolled about on the roof of the palace". He let a potentially small sinful act become larger and larger.
By contrast, the parable of the mustard seed described how something small (and seemingly so insignificant) can grow into something big and provides something positive to others (...it springs up and becomes the largest of plants and puts forth large branches, so that the birds of the sky can dwell in its shade.”).

Re: Our Measuring Stick

Eileen Mechler — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 10:20:14 -0000

"and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us"!

Re: God Sees the Heart

John — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 07:48:43 -0000

Brings to mind the call to "see people as Christ sees them." Very powerful.

Re: God and Defeat

Eileen Mechler — Fri, 17 Jan 2014 10:10:40 -0000

Diddo on the humility being a big one!

Re: Fervent Prayer

Brian — Wed, 15 Jan 2014 08:49:42 -0000

When I hear these readings I think of spending time in deep prayer in front of the Blessed Sacrament. I try to do that regularly - especially when I am faced with a difficult situation or decision. I ask for God's direction and voice.

Re: Hearing and Listening

Debra — Wed, 15 Jan 2014 08:02:34 -0000

Gus I listen to you on the way to work every day and your ministry blesses me. I heard you speak today of listening to God's voice, not just hearing it and it brought to mind a favorite song by Tommy Walker from his album "I Have a Hope" (2008). It is called "Speak to Me" so I have posted a link to the song via Youtube for all your "listeners" to enjoy today. God bless you and your family.

http://www.youtube.com/watc...

Re: Fervent Prayer

Kyle — Tue, 14 Jan 2014 20:07:36 -0000

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Re: Come After Me

Todd — Mon, 13 Jan 2014 12:09:22 -0000

I love too explore the various meanings of phrases and words in scripture. What a great way to stimulate thought. One other take would be like an athlete challenging his team. Come after me...as in.....work on your skills to be more like me. We should follow him, court him, put him first, and try to be like him. Thanks Gus. Not ordinary at all.
Todd.
Kansas.

Re: Messages from Priests About HHS Mandate

Pray4us — Thu, 09 Jan 2014 20:38:21 -0000

What is meant is God is the creator of Life.. He decides when a life is to be created and when that life should be given back to Him.. We often think that we are in control of our lives... But God is on control, we need to strive to follow Him..love our brothers and oursleves and strive to live what he Wants for our lives... Its What HE wants not what We want.. Each one of us struggles with this!

Re: Loving and Lying

Amy — Thu, 09 Jan 2014 09:17:06 -0000

St. John is right. When I ask myself, "Do I love God?" I'm usually not confident with an absolute yes. The truth is, I don't love God enough. But I do know that God's love is greater than mine, so I trust in his grace to bridge the gap and pray that my love will grow.

Re: A Holy Family

Mike from Port Jeff — Sun, 29 Dec 2013 08:42:11 -0000

Beautiful words, Gus

Re: The Blood of Children

Lloyd Mercer — Sat, 28 Dec 2013 11:22:07 -0000

Our congress men and women are so misguided. Maybe we should forward a copy of this Reflection to Nancy Pelosi.

Re: The Catholic Grinch

Jerry — Thu, 19 Dec 2013 21:48:24 -0000

Quite entertaining and frightfully accurate

Re: The Catholic Grinch

Roberta Kalafut — Thu, 19 Dec 2013 09:04:58 -0000

As a fan of Seize the Day, The Catholic Guy and How the Grinch Stole Christmas, I laughed all the way to work yesterday. Thank you!

Re: On Eagles’ Wings

MNJan — Wed, 11 Dec 2013 12:02:09 -0000

This fall I watched a grand eagle 'float' on the breeze - he never flapped his wings, he simply glided along. He rose as the wind swept him up, he circled by simple wing leverage changes. It looked so free and easy. I could only watch for about 10 minutes, but it left me with a fresh view of trusting Christ. We, too, can glide on the Spirit.

Re: Brother Act

Valerie Caulfield — Sat, 30 Nov 2013 09:23:15 -0000

Thanks Gus for always "hitting the nail on the head!" In all families there are levels of dysfunction. Regrettably, in my family I have a sister that does not talk to me & or my other brothers & sister. One of the last things she said to me was that my faith "gagged her." I know with God all things are possible and prayers continue for a conversion iof heart and faith. Thankfully, I have a dear friend as my spiritual mentor and a third order Carmelite community of like minded faith, hearts and souls that are gifts from our Lord. May God continue to bless you and your family as you share with your spiritual family through the medium of radio and written word.

Re: King of Our Lives

Sgpratt — Sun, 24 Nov 2013 14:55:17 -0000

In his homily today, our priest used the Gospel reading to remind us that it's never, EVER too late to find salvation in Jesus.

Re: Thomas Merton Prayer

Ruth — Sat, 23 Nov 2013 07:58:41 -0000

I have now made this prayer a part of my morning meditations with my Lord. I am currently dealing with several issues and this is exactly the words I feel and the needs I have for Jesus. Thank you Gus.

Re: Our Visitation

Caleb — Thu, 21 Nov 2013 07:56:08 -0000

I know it says "just fury", but wasn't Mattathias killing two men breaking a commandment just the same as the men breaking the law that aroused the "just fury"?

Re: Parenting for Eternity

tus — Thu, 21 Nov 2013 03:48:19 -0000

I love the words you chose, "Parenting for Eternity". I hope to remember that phrase, almost like a mantra, in guiding me as a mother. As a pediatrician, I will share those words with my patients' parents too.

Re: Parenting for Eternity

Sgpratt — Wed, 20 Nov 2013 22:33:23 -0000

Not sure I could do what she did.

Re: Heroes of the Faith

Yolanda Avella — Tue, 19 Nov 2013 08:07:01 -0000

Gus, thanks SO much for your dedication and love to all of us and may God bless you and your family. LOVE your morning radio show!

Re: Seeking Wisdom

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