Coffee With Jesus

Following His Plan

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Craig Harrison's Coffee with Jesus reflections provide a healthy cup of daily inspiration to start your day. Cover art by

As I sit and have my cup of coffee with Jesus, I celebrate this day.  This was the day I was ordained a priest.  I followed Jesus’ voice and call, and He gave me a great journey. I did choose to leave and one day when the truth is out, people may understand my choice, but it really doesn’t matter as I followed Jesus.  But the beauty of this day is my recommitment to serve Christ.  He has carried me through so much and yet has made Himself so present in guiding me in my new life.

We all need to listen to HIS voice.  It may take us places we never dreamed of, but the journey is amazing and freeing.  When we remember who we follow, who guides our life, we can find HIS peace!  So today, I am grateful for all the wonderful people I have served and met on the journey and pray for those who try to destroy God’s plans. It is a great day to celebrate a God who has a plan for each of us. Sending Blessings!

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13 comments

Joan knowlden September 12, 2021 - 4:45 am
I watch you journey through the lives of many people, touching them with love and humor along the way. What a blessing you are to all of us who call you friend
Beverly Camp September 12, 2021 - 6:12 am
Always my priest, always my shepherd. There are somethings that cannot be taken away from you in this life. I thank God for you every day. It’s time to heal ♥️ #HESSTILLMYPRIEST.
Kathleen Zaninovich September 12, 2021 - 6:30 am
Happy Anniversary!
Veronica Gonzales September 12, 2021 - 7:07 am
Good morning Monsignor Craig... 🌞 You're truly a inspiration! 🤗 I always look forward to reading your inspirations each morning... 💜 May you have a wonderful and BLESSED Sunday! 🙏🧡😇🍀🙏💚😇🌻
Dennis lynch September 12, 2021 - 7:20 am
This is my morning coffee it makes a person think about what you have written and realize what we our really have to be thankful for
Bobbie Robison September 12, 2021 - 7:43 am
Thank you for sharing God’s plan.
Jeannie Nelson September 13, 2021 - 11:04 am
Thank you for continuing on your journey to serve….We appreciate you and understand your choice. Follow your heart and faith…you are being guided in the right direction. Sending Love and a wish for many deserved Blessings.
Marta Escobar September 12, 2021 - 8:13 am
Monsignor Craig, please know the thousands of people you’ve positively impacted with your writing, many more by your leadership in and out of church. When I think of what a child of God should look like, I see you! Monsignor Craig, you exemplify what we, children of God should be! You are a TRUE leader, even though you’ve experienced hell on this temporary world, all due to how you’ve been falsely accused by the Diocese. Your journey has brought light to the antiquated system full of lies in our Fresno Diocese, it’s oozing with a concerted effort of trying to hide ugly, dark sinister evil behavior, jealousy, envy and even hatred toward you and others. HE is using you to break down the block walls which hasn’t in the past allowed the light, the truth to be seen. It is crystal clear for those of us who believe in our Father, to see right through this charade. The letter Mr. Brennan wrote, which was read at all the masses caused me to reflect on my own personal nightmare with the Fresno Diocese, with my rape by Father Bert, with the school superintendent, Mona Faulkner and at the time the principal of OLPH, Michelle Michaud. Plus racism, bullying and harassment at my prior employment, in addition a few other key dark items in my life. Unfortunately, my journey brought upon such hurt, anguish, frustration and severe major depression, I tried committing suicide 2 times. Our Father both times told me in advance, “Marta don’t do it, I won’t let you die; I still need you on Earth.” Well, I’m still here, I’m now much much better. Of course it’s a process, and I do regress on days such as this past week, when hatred in the form of racism from my neighbors attack me. I stop, pray and I have learned the hard way, I give HIM all my worries, my problems, my hurt to HIM. I now walk in blind faith, honestly not knowing what tomorrow will bring. I’m not a perfect person, I’ve sinned, I try daily to be a better person than I was the day before. I’m an imperfect person trying to share my gifts while being a child of God. Even though I’m currently unemployed, I know our Father has an amazing exciting journey planned for me. I did start a consulting educational leadership company me2, me squared, prior to covid, but sadly, as many others, covid put a complete halt in my original plan. I too reached out for help and I have hard evidence in the form of emails, letters to our divorce attorneys as yes, the principal of Olph had the audacity to meddle in our extremely private matter - our divorce. So much so, the nightmare caused me to not attend my daughter’s graduation. I CHOSE not to attend, as I would not grant the satisfaction to the Diocese. I haven’t done ANYTHING wrong to the Diocese. I was raped and totally ignored. I sought assistance from Bishop Ochoa and was completely ignored. I have witnesses which saw how a person who was a room parent for 10 years, a OLPH school board member is threatened to stop asking for HELP or her daughter will be expelled. I have my letter to the Bishop begging for help, I receive a letter from Mona Faulkner stating on Fresno Diocese letterhead to stop or my daughter will be expelled, this occurred her 8th grade year. So because I was brought up my rape allegation, in order to silence me, they would expel my daughter who attended OLPH since pre-school. I’ve reached out to Mr. Humphrey, Mr. Edmonton and to Mr. Rodriquez for legal counsel. Enough is enough! The impetus was the letter which was read at all the masses, when I spoke with the attorney’s secretaries, I told them whatever settlement is granted, I will give you a portion, as it was your story, which motivated me to take legal action. A police rape report was recorded many years ago, but Father Bert died. I will put this in writing, any money granted I will give you Monsignor Craig a portion, as what they did to you is as horrific as what was done to me. Both our lives, our professional and personal reputations have been tarnished. I won’t say ruined, as God will have the truth be seen by all! Happy birthday to you on this important day for you - your day giving your life and soul to our Father. So on your birthday, I gift you a portion of any monetary damages. God bless you and keep walking your journey with your head high as we know the truth. 🙏🏽♥️🙏🏽♥️🙏🏽♥️🙏🏽 Dr. Marta E. Escobar Founder, me2, me squared LinkedIn: #martaeescobar Twitter: @martaeescobar Instagram: 1Martaescobar Facebook personal: Martaeescobar Facebook professional: me2, me squared Marta E. Escobar
Frank Sanchez September 12, 2021 - 8:56 am
Jut want you to know what a blessing you have been and still are. God’s continued Blessings.
Mary Tinoco September 12, 2021 - 9:55 am
Good Morning Monsignor Craig, thank you for sharing . I just want you to know your inspirational messages inspire me every day to do better in this world as a Christian . And I’m sure they thousands of people agree with me. Before you came to St Francis many many years ago I didn’t feel I was getting anything out of going to church . I don’t understand some of the priests,,and the ones that I did understand didn’t make any sense. Then you started there and I looked forward to going every Sunday and to WOW also. You are so interesting , you have impacted so many peoples lives and I hope you will always have this Craig’s inspirations site. Last Sunday when they read that letter in church I wanted to get up and yell out to be quiet I was so angry . That is a house of the Lord where people go to worship the Lord . Not to gossip and spread lies about people. I am so disappointed and angry with the Bishop I have no respect for him or anyone else who stands behind this slander. Always remember ALL the people your doing good for and helping just by having this site . Have a Blessed and Beautiful day ♥️🙏🙏
Yvonne Turkal September 12, 2021 - 11:55 am
Thank you for your inspirations. I read them to begin each day so I can focus on what is important. ♥️
Connie S. Cohen September 16, 2021 - 12:58 pm
Monsignor Craig, you will always be a monsignor to me, you have no idea what your daily inspirations have done to me, I always read them no matter what time it is. You have cleaned my soul in a way you wouldn't understand I had so many issues with my life in itself. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. May God always keep you safe and blessed
Ron Cruz November 2, 2021 - 8:59 pm
Happy Anniversary! You have been such an inspiration for many years. Thank you for the uplifting words you have shared over the years. My wife and I are proud to call you a friend.
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