Hello my friends! May the peace of Jesus be always with you! Today's blessings was a wonderful Mass this morning - and the rest of the day a good restful day. It is now 8:02 PM and all's well! I give thanks to our GOD for a warm house now that it's getting colder out, and for all His blessings to us, way to many to remember! Thank you, Jesus, and also thank you for your answers to prayer on the Prayer Request thread! We love you and we thank you!! Praying for you all - for all your needs, and thanks for your prayers for us.
Keep your heart clean by constant spring cleaning. Then there will be a
place
for beauty and peace. Lord, help me to remove carelessness and disrespect
from
my heart and in all things may I celebrate Your love for me.
Scripture for the day:
"What is born of the flesh is flesh, and what is born of the Spirit is
spirit. Do not be astonished that I said to you, 'You must be born from
above.' The wind blows where it chooses, and you hear the sound of it, but
you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone
who is born of the Spirit." ~John 3:6-8
Meditation for the day:
To be attracted toward God and a better life, we can be spirit-guided. There
is a wonderful illumination of thought given to those who are spirit-guided.
To those who are material-guided, there is nothing in God or a finer life to
appeal to them or to attract them. But to those of us who are spirit-guided
there is strength and peace and calm to be found in communion with an unseen
Lord. To those of us who believe in this God we cannot see but whose power
we can feel, life has a meaning
and purpose. We are children of the unseen Lord, and all human beings are
our brothers and sisters.
Prayer for the day:
I pray that I may attain a state of true calmness. I pray that I may live
in quietness and peace.
"God made them male and female... and the two become one body."
Must Not Divide
Unity with our fellow human beings dominates today´s liturgy. We are all of
the sanme stock (Heb 2:11) and can count our Saviour as one of ourselves by
God´s benign decree. The unity of husband and wife is likewise God´s
creation though hardness of heart has led people to ignore this. Even as
they hear about it, the disciples display hardness of heart towards the
children whom Jesus wants to bless. He comments marriage and blesses its
fruits.
PERSONAL PRAYER
Jesus, let my reception of Holy Communion impress upon me the unity of all
humans in you. May it help me to live your life since it is your Body and
Blood. By the strength of this food may I always try to heal divisions, not
cause them, alleviate suffering, not increase it. Help me to be humble
enough to appreciate your love and welcome your Kingdom. Amen.
"God made them male and female... and the two become one body."
Must Not Divide
Unity with our fellow human beings dominates today´s liturgy. We are all of
the sanme stock (Heb 2:11) and can count our Saviour as one of ourselves by
God´s benign decree. The unity of husband and wife is likewise God´s
creation though hardness of heart has led people to ignore this. Even as
they hear about it, the disciples display hardness of heart towards the
children whom Jesus wants to bless. He comments marriage and blesses its
fruits.
PERSONAL PRAYER
Jesus, let my reception of Holy Communion impress upon me the unity of all
humans in you. May it help me to live your life since it is your Body and
Blood. By the strength of this food may I always try to heal divisions, not
cause them, alleviate suffering, not increase it. Help me to be humble
enough to appreciate your love and welcome your Kingdom. Amen.
Everyone Needs Someone
People need people and friends need friends
And we all need love for a full life depends
Not on vast riches or great acclaim,
Not on success or on worldly fame,
But just in knowing that someone cares
And holds us close in their thoughts and prayers-
For only the knowledge that we're understood
Makes everyday living feel wonderfully good,
And we rob ourselves of life's greatest need
When we "lock up our hearts" and fail to heed
The outstretched hand reaching to find
A kindred spirit whose heart and mind
Are lonely and longing to somehow share
Our joys and sorrows and to make us aware
That life's completeness and richness depends
On the things we share with our loved ones and friends.
~ Helen Steiner Rice
PRAYER SEEKING GOD'S LOVE
O God, loving Father, fill me with your infinite love and affection. Let me
remain in your steadfast love. Remove from me the feeling that no one loves
me. Take away from me the sorrowful thought that I am unwanted. I am yours
and yours only. You are my refuge. Loving Father, I acknowledge with
gratitude, in your sending your only begotten Son, Jesus Christ for my
salvation. Jesus, my loving Lord, I praise you, for cleansing me of my sins
and granting me the position of a child of God, through your death on
Calvary. O Holy Spirit, love of God, come and fill me. Let the flame of the
love of God blaze in me without ever dying out. Amen.
Learning From Jesus
If you have forgotten how to love, you might pray -
"Sacred Heart of Jesus, I implore that I may ever love You more and more."
If you are insecure and anxious -
"Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place my trust in You."
If you are sensitive and resentful -
"Jesus meek and humble of Heart, make my heart like Yours."
If you have too little time for others -
"Sacred Heart of Jesus, Thy kingdom come."
For your own sins and mistakes -
"Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on me."
For others -
"Sacred Heart of Jesus. May you be known, loved and imitated."
From the Prayerbook of the Missionaries of Charity (Mother Teresa's Order)
Let us all become a true and fruitful branch on the vine Jesus,
by accepting Him in our lives as it pleases Him to come:
as the Truth - to be told;
as the Life - to be lived;
as the Light - to be lighted;
as the Love - to be loved;
as the Way - to be walked;
as the Joy - to be given;
as the Peace - to be spread;
as the Sacrifice - to be offered,
in our families and within our neighborhood.
Amen.
THE HANDWRITING ON THE WALL
A weary mother returned from the store, Lugging groceries through the
kitchen door. Awaiting her arrival was her 8 year old son, Anxious to relate
what his younger brother had done.
"While I was out playing and Dad was on a call, T.J. took his crayons
and wrote on the wall! It's on the new paper you just hung in the den. I
told him you'd be mad at having to do it again."
She let out a moan and furrowed her brow, "Where is your little brother
right now?" She emptied her arms and with a purposeful stride, She marched
to his closet where he had gone to hide.
She called his full name as she entered his room. He trembled with
fear--he knew that meant doom! For the next ten minutes, she ranted and
raved About the expensive wallpaper and how she had saved.
Lamenting all the work it would take to repair, She condemned his
actions and total lack of care. The more she scolded, the madder she got,
Then stomped from his room, totally distraught!
She headed for the den to confirm her fears. When she saw the wall, her
eyes flooded with tears. The message she read pierced her soul with a dart.
It said, "I love Mommy," surrounded by a heart.
Well, the wallpaper remained, just as she found it, With an empty
picture frame hung to surround it. A reminder to her, and indeed to all,
Take time to read the handwriting on the wall
Author Unknown
Gifts
Not more of light I ask, O God,
But eyes to see what is;
Not sweeter songs,
But ears to hear these melodies;
Not more of strength,
But how to use the power that I possess;
Not more of love,
But skill to turn a frown into a caress;
Not more of joy,
But how to feel its kindly presence near;
To give to others all I have,
Of courage and of cheer.
No other gifts, dear God, I ask,
But only sense to see;
How best to use these precious gifts;
Thou hast bestowed on me.
(Author Unknown)
Everyone Needs Someone
People need people and friends need friends
And we all need love for a full life depends
Not on vast riches or great acclaim,
Not on success or on worldy fame,
But just in knowing that someone cares
And holds us close in their thoughts and prayers-
For only the knowledge that we're understood
Makes everyday living feel wonderfully good,
And we rob ourselves of life's greatest need
When we "lock up our hearts" and fail to heed
The outstretched hand reaching to find
A kindred spirit whose heart and mind
Are lonely and longing to somehow share
Our joys and sorrows and to make us aware
That life's completeness and richness depends
On the things we share with our loved ones and friends.
~ Helen Steiner Rice
PRAYER SEEKING GOD'S LOVE
O God, loving Father, fill me with your infinite love and affection. Let me
remain in your steadfast love. Remove from me the feeling that no one loves
me. Take away from me the sorrowful thought that I am unwanted. I am yours
and yours only. You are my refuge. Loving Father, I acknowledge with
gratitude, in your sending your only begotten Son, Jesus Christ for my
salvation. Jesus, my loving Lord, I praise you, for cleansing me of my sins
and granting me the position of a child of God, through your death on
Calvary. O Holy Spirit, love of God, come and fill me. Let the flame of the
love of God blaze in me without ever dying out. Amen.
Learning From Jesus
If you have forgotten how to love, you might pray -
"Sacred Heart of Jesus, I implore that I may ever love You more and more."
If you are insecure and anxious -
"Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place my trust in You."
If you are sensitive and resentful -
"Jesus meek and humble of Heart, make my heart like Yours."
If you have too little time for others -
"Sacred Heart of Jesus, Thy kingdom come."
For your own sins and mistakes -
"Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on me."
For others -
"Sacred Heart of Jesus. May you be known, loved and imitated."
From the Prayerbook of the Missionaries of Charity (Mother Teresa's Order)
Let us all become a true and fruitful branch on the vine Jesus,
by accepting Him in our lives as it pleases Him to come:
as the Truth - to be told;
as the Life - to be lived;
as the Light - to be lighted;
as the Love - to be loved;
as the Way - to be walked;
as the Joy - to be given;
as the Peace - to be spread;
as the Sacrifice - to be offered,
in our families and within our neighbourhood.
Amen.
THE HANDWRITING ON THE WALL
A weary mother returned from the store, Lugging groceries through the
kitchen door. Awaiting her arrival was her 8 year old son, Anxious to relate
what his younger brother had done.
"While I was out playing and Dad was on a call, T.J. took his crayons
and wrote on the wall! It's on the new paper you just hung in the den. I
told him you'd be mad at having to do it again."
She let out a moan and furrowed her brow, "Where is your little brother
right now?" She emptied her arms and with a purposeful stride, She marched
to his closet where he had gone to hide.
She called his full name as she entered his room. He trembled with
fear--he knew that meant doom! For the next ten minutes, she ranted and
raved About the expensive wallpaper and how she had saved.
Lamenting all the work it would take to repair, She condemned his
actions and total lack of care. The more she scolded, the madder she got,
Then stomped from his room, totally distraught!
She headed for the den to confirm her fears. When she saw the wall, her
eyes flooded with tears. The message she read pierced her soul with a dart.
It said, "I love Mommy," surrounded by a heart.
Well, the wallpaper remained, just as she found it, With an empty
picture frame hung to surround it. A reminder to her, and indeed to all,
Take time to read the handwriting on the wall
Author Unknown
Gifts
Not more of light I ask, O God,
But eyes to see what is;
Not sweeter songs,
But ears to hear these melodies;
Not more of strength,
But how to use the power that I possess;
Not more of love,
But skill to turn a frown into a caress;
Not more of joy,
But how to feel its kindly presence near;
To give to others all I have,
Of courage and of cheer.
No other gifts, dear God, I ask,
But only sense to see;
How best to use these precious gifts;
Thou hast bestowed on me.
(Author Unknown)
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