Reflection Starter from Father Robert, O.P.

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” - Philippians 4:6-7

“There is a beautiful gospel song called ‘Lean on me.’ When troubles that weigh us down, can you picture yourself letting your tired or worried head rest on the compassionate and loving chest of Jesus! St. Paul captures this sense of trust and comfort in telling us God’s peace giving care transcends all our understanding. He is watching over us and all that concerns us. Despite the brokenness of your lives, we are urged to trust God in the very depths of our being. No matter how desperate your circumstances, we can trust and lean on Jesus. He will still our anxiety and needless worry for we can count on His unfailing love and strength.”

- Father Robert, O.P. (from a recent Daily Inspiration from the Dominican Shrine of St. Jude Thaddeus, Chicago, IL)