W4T (Word for Today) - πληθωρικός - plethoric

W4T (Word for Today) - πληθωρικός – normally used in reference to quantity but can also be used to describe a person with an exuberant or having an overly-grand personality. One can be plethoric in style or physique.

We all want to believe that we add something special to any group or organization of which are a part. This is our ego working to puff us up rather than the call of our Lord to be a servant of all and act with humility. Sometime we are just "too much" or worse, "too full" of ourselves.

Faith, Courage, and Conviction; Honoring Our Mothers

When we think of our mothers, we think of the courage of compassion in the face of bumps and bruises and broken hearts. When we think of our mothers, we think of the conviction to stand up for the truth and her family. When we think of our mothers, we think of the faith they have in Christ and their dedication to nurturing that faith in our hearts. When we honor our earthly mothers, we honor the Divine Mother of God who expressed the traits of a devoted loving mother.

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Nothing Can Keep the Good News of the Resurrection Silent!

In the earliest days of the Church, many miracles were accomplished within the Church by the Holy Apostles. As a result of people witnessing these great miracles, many “believers were increasingly added to the Lord.” (Acts 5.14) In fact there were so many miracles, out of extreme jealousy the religious elite, the high priest and the Sadducees, arrested the Holy Apostles to silence their message. “But at night an angel of the Lord opened the prison doors and brought them out, and said, ‘Go, stand in the temple and speak to the people all the words of this life.’” (Acts 5.19-20) Even the high priest of the temple was not strong enough to silence the Good News of Christ.

During our Great Lenten journey the Church invited us to look inward to reflect upon the state of our soul. We were invited to repent and rededicate our life to Jesus Christ and His Church. At the Paschal celebration last week, we were reminded of the great joy that exists in the message of Christ’s Holy and Glorious Resurrection. I invite you to allow the Light of Christ to shine in your hearts and your homes, and not to rush back to the worldly life.

Today we see the power of Christ’s Resurrection. We see the power of the Gospel in healing and saving the souls of all who believe. We also see the fear of those who reject Jesus Christ and His message of freedom. But the fear and jealously of the nonbelievers has no power over us unless we allow it. The angels of God will assist us in declaring the Gospel to the world and Jesus will bless those who believe. Be strong and speak the truth of Christ because Christ is Risen and there is no fear in the Risen Lord.