3 Ears to Listen
Do you not know that you are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwells in you? If anyone destroys God's temple, God will destroy that person; for the temple of God, which you are, is holy. (1 Cor 3: 16-17)
It's been a year and a half since my stomach cancer (Big-C) diagnosis. It has been a blessing and a life changing journey for me. I’m so thankful for all of your love, prayers, support, inspiring notes, and wouldn’t have made it this far without you! God give me this body with everything in it, the Spirit and the flesh, including Big-C. I keep telling people that God gave me 3 ears to listen: right ear, left ear, and the ear of my heart (St. Benedict of Nursia) I need to listen attentively with my 3 ears. It’s critical!
1) Listening to my DOCTORS with my right ear
2) Listening to my BODY with my lift ear
3) Listening to my SPIRIT with the ear of my heart
I would like to share with you a note was sent to me yesterday. It touched me deeply and hope if my best friend don’t mind me sharing: “TO MY BEST FRIEND-There is no doubt that being in shape spiritually is the most important kind of fitness. But being in shape physically is very important as well. Some people know the Bible well - they pray often and know what to do, but they don't have the physical energy to do anything at all. All three parts of your being - physical, emotional, and spiritual - should be healthy and in sync for you to function most productively. Your body is the temple of the Most High God, and you must honor Him with the care you take of it. Seek a balance and try to be healthy and God-honoring in every part of life.
‘God, thank You for giving me the ability to honor You with my body. Help me to take care of my body and make it a stronger and healthier temple for You in Jesus' name. Amen! JESUS, I TRUST IN YOU!’”
O Blessed Mother Mary, You carried Jesus in Your womb, help us to listen to the voice of your Son. Hail Mary full of Grace….
Peace in Christ,
Father Vincent-Vuong Nguyen