languishes for you
...my soul
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
“I disown what I have said, and repent in dust and ashes” (Job 42:6)
Love alone has the capacity for forgiveness when offended and repentance for having offended God, self, others and environment because human beings are made in the image and likeness of
God
Who Is Love.
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A Prayer to Free 1000 Souls from Purgatory
Our Lord told St. Gertrude the Great that the following prayer would release 1000 souls from Purgatory each time it is said. The prayer was later extended to include living sinners as well:
"Eternal Father, I offer thee the Most Precious Blood of Thy Divine Son, Jesus, in union with the Masses said throughout the world today, for all the holy souls in Purgatory, for sinners everywhere, for sinners in the universal Church, those in my own home and within my family. Amen"
(Approved and recommended by M. Cardinal Pahiarca at Lisbon, Portugal, March 4, 1936)
(Approved and recommended by M. Cardinal Pahiarca at Lisbon, Portugal, March 4, 1936)
Monday, January 21, 2013
"My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness." (2 Cor 12:9)
Holy - Holy - Holy Is His Name: A Reflection at the Stable
by -Mary Angela
Nangini
With an open
heart, gently allow Him in;
With a humble
thought give praise to the Child-King
the little child
who leads those of good will;
With joy accept that He who lives there
loves
forgives
is the All of abundance
to those who abandon themselves to Him;
With great Faith in the God become Man
the New Adam:
rest in the graces of Redemption
when yet as sinners
because God so loved the world
that He gave us His Son
His Mercy
His Love
to share Him from the rooftops
and proclaim the Good News
God lives in me
and I in Him
until all come to be
as One.
(Dec. 24 - 2012)
Saturday, January 19, 2013
Holy God - Holy Mighty One - Holy Immortal One
Eternal
Father
by
Mary Angela Nangini
“As
I lay me down to sleep”
I
say the familiar words
of
the Mercy Chaplet
and
my soul is met
Eternal
Father
…and
I hear myself in conversation
I
love saying these words
Eternal
Father
…and
my soul is flooded
with
the warmth of milk and honey
Eternal
Father
having
come through the desert
lost
thirsty
abandoned
an
oasis Eternal Father?
…what comfort
...what peace
Eternal
Father
more
than carved in the palm of his hand
Eternal
Father
more
than resting in the promise of his love
carried
in the womb of His Heart
Eternal
Father!
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
If we accept human testimony, the testimony of God is surely greater.
1 John 5:9-12
9
If we accept human testimony, the testimony of
God is surely greater. Now the testimony of God is this, that he has testified
on behalf of his Son.
10
Whoever believes in the Son of God has this
testimony within himself. Whoever does not believe God has made him a liar by
not believing the testimony God has given about his Son.
11
And this is the testimony: God gave us eternal
life, and this life is in his Son.
12
Whoever possesses the Son has life; whoever
does not possess the Son of God does not have life.
Sunday, January 13, 2013
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Inspiration is to Freedom as Temptation is to Slavery
This poem above is written in response to Fr. Philip Chircop's post
on living life as a bird in or out of a cage:
unlike the bird, the freedom of a human being
on living life as a bird in or out of a cage:
unlike the bird, the freedom of a human being
may be experienced as a "bird-out" of a cage
even when life ensnares us
like the bird in captivity as a "bird-in" that loses its freedom.
Wednesday, January 09, 2013
Tuesday, January 08, 2013
Monday, January 07, 2013
“He who hates the law is without wisdom,/and is tossed about like a boat in a storm” (Sirach 33:2).
Fr. Peter Coughlin gave this acrostic for the word HOLY: Humble - Obedient - Loving - Yielding
My poems respond to the challenge of Being Holy:
My poems respond to the challenge of Being Holy:
Saturday, January 05, 2013
"It is better to be the hammer than the nail."
Tonight I spent a rewarding evening with the women who took me out to the Mandarin for my birthday and the Chinese Proverb cookie I opened said: “It is better to be the hammer than the nail." The closest to this saying is a quote from Emily Dickinson who said: ” “It is better to be the hammer than the anvil.”
I Googled it and the variations are also interesting:
Anyone want to suggest their meaning?
Or give examples of real life situations of the hammer or the anvil?
When is it better?
When is it worse?
Is it true that the hammer is not afraid of the anvil?
When is this true or not?
Are there only 2 choices: the hammer or the anvil?
Are there more choices?
Are these sayings related to "fight or flight" or something else?
When does the anvil last longer than the hammer -or does it?
Here's a similar discussion on Albert Einstein's famous quote:
“If you judge a fish on its ability to climb a tree, it will forever think it’s stupid.”?
I Am the Alpha and the Omega
"I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End." (Rev 22:13)
(Haiku poems also based on the words of Angel Azariah to Maria Valtorta in her book "The Book of Azariah")
God is in charge and in control, even when harm comes our way. Remember Joseph's words to his brothers: "You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done" and in his case it was "the saving of many lives." (Genesis 50:20)
I found this Bible verse second on the list of The 100 most-read Bible verses:
Jer 29:11: For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
No one knows how many lives are saved from eternal death through human suffering offered in prayer with the Power of the Cross.
Friday, January 04, 2013
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Holy Humor
HOLY HUMOR
(author unknown)
(author unknown)
**A father was approached by his small son who told him proudly, "I know what the Bible means!"
His father smiled and replied, "What do you mean, you 'know' what the Bible means?
The son replied, "I do know!"
"Okay," said his father. "What does the Bible mean?"
"That's easy, Daddy..." the young boy replied excitedly," It stands for 'Basic Information Before Leaving Earth..' (This one is my favorite)
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There was a very gracious lady who was mailing an old family Bible to her brother in another part of the country.
"Is there anything breakable in here?" asked the postal clerk.
"Only the Ten Commandments." answered the lady.
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"Somebody has said there are only two kinds of people in the world. There are those who wake up in the morning and say, "Good morning, Lord," and there are those who wake up in the morning and say, "Good Lord, it's morning."
========
A minister parked his car in a no-parking zone in a large city because he was short of time and couldn't find a space with a meter.
Then he put a note under the windshield wiper that read: "I have circled the block 10 times. If I don't park here, I'll miss my appointment. Forgive us our trespasses."
When he returned, he found a citation from a police officer along with this note "I've circled this block for 10 years. If I don't give you a ticket I'll lose my job. Lead us not into temptation."
========
There is the story of a pastor who got up one Sunday and announced to his congregation: "I have good news and bad news. The good news is, we have enough money to pay for our new building program. The bad news is, it's still out there in your pockets."
========
While driving in Pennsylvania , a family caught up to an Amish carriage. The owner of the carriage obviously had a sense of humor, because attached to the back of the carriage was a hand printed sign... "Energy efficient vehicle: Runs on oats and grass. Caution: Do not step in exhaust."
========
A Sunday School teacher began her lesson with a question, "Boys and girls, what do we know about God?"
A hand shot up in the air. "He is an artist!" said the kindergarten boy.
"Really? How do you know?" the teacher asked.
"You know - Our Father, who does art in Heaven... "
========
A minister waited in line to have his car filled with gas just before a long holiday weekend. The attendant worked quickly, but there were many cars ahead of him. Finally, the attendant motioned him toward a vacant pump.
"Reverend," said the young man, "I'm so sorry about the delay. It seems as if everyone waits until the last minute to get ready for a long trip."
The minister chuckled, "I know what you mean. It's the same in my business."
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People want the front of the bus, the back of the church, and the center of attention.
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Sunday after church, a Mom asked her very young daughter what the lesson was about.
The daughter answered, "Don't be scared, you'll get your quilt."
Needless to say, the Mom was perplexed. Later in the day, the pastor stopped by for tea and the Mom asked him what that morning's Sunday school lesson was about.
He said "Be not afraid, thy comforter is coming."
========
The minister was preoccupied with thoughts of how he was going to ask the congregation to come up with more money than they were expecting for repairs to the church building. Therefore, he was annoyed to find that the regular organist was sick and a substitute had been brought in at the last minute.. The substitute wanted to know what to play.
"Here's a copy of the service," he said impatiently. "But, you'll have to think of something to play after I make the announcement about the finances."
During the service, the minister paused and said, "Brothers and Sisters, we are in great difficulty; the roof repairs cost twice as much as we expected and we need $4,000 more. Any of you who can pledge $100 or more, please stand up."
At that moment, the substitute organist played "The Star Spangled Banner."
And that is how the substitute became the regular organist!
His father smiled and replied, "What do you mean, you 'know' what the Bible means?
The son replied, "I do know!"
"Okay," said his father. "What does the Bible mean?"
"That's easy, Daddy..." the young boy replied excitedly," It stands for 'Basic Information Before Leaving Earth..' (This one is my favorite)
=======
There was a very gracious lady who was mailing an old family Bible to her brother in another part of the country.
"Is there anything breakable in here?" asked the postal clerk.
"Only the Ten Commandments." answered the lady.
========
"Somebody has said there are only two kinds of people in the world. There are those who wake up in the morning and say, "Good morning, Lord," and there are those who wake up in the morning and say, "Good Lord, it's morning."
========
A minister parked his car in a no-parking zone in a large city because he was short of time and couldn't find a space with a meter.
Then he put a note under the windshield wiper that read: "I have circled the block 10 times. If I don't park here, I'll miss my appointment. Forgive us our trespasses."
When he returned, he found a citation from a police officer along with this note "I've circled this block for 10 years. If I don't give you a ticket I'll lose my job. Lead us not into temptation."
========
There is the story of a pastor who got up one Sunday and announced to his congregation: "I have good news and bad news. The good news is, we have enough money to pay for our new building program. The bad news is, it's still out there in your pockets."
========
While driving in Pennsylvania , a family caught up to an Amish carriage. The owner of the carriage obviously had a sense of humor, because attached to the back of the carriage was a hand printed sign... "Energy efficient vehicle: Runs on oats and grass. Caution: Do not step in exhaust."
========
A Sunday School teacher began her lesson with a question, "Boys and girls, what do we know about God?"
A hand shot up in the air. "He is an artist!" said the kindergarten boy.
"Really? How do you know?" the teacher asked.
"You know - Our Father, who does art in Heaven... "
========
A minister waited in line to have his car filled with gas just before a long holiday weekend. The attendant worked quickly, but there were many cars ahead of him. Finally, the attendant motioned him toward a vacant pump.
"Reverend," said the young man, "I'm so sorry about the delay. It seems as if everyone waits until the last minute to get ready for a long trip."
The minister chuckled, "I know what you mean. It's the same in my business."
========
People want the front of the bus, the back of the church, and the center of attention.
========
Sunday after church, a Mom asked her very young daughter what the lesson was about.
The daughter answered, "Don't be scared, you'll get your quilt."
Needless to say, the Mom was perplexed. Later in the day, the pastor stopped by for tea and the Mom asked him what that morning's Sunday school lesson was about.
He said "Be not afraid, thy comforter is coming."
========
The minister was preoccupied with thoughts of how he was going to ask the congregation to come up with more money than they were expecting for repairs to the church building. Therefore, he was annoyed to find that the regular organist was sick and a substitute had been brought in at the last minute.. The substitute wanted to know what to play.
"Here's a copy of the service," he said impatiently. "But, you'll have to think of something to play after I make the announcement about the finances."
During the service, the minister paused and said, "Brothers and Sisters, we are in great difficulty; the roof repairs cost twice as much as we expected and we need $4,000 more. Any of you who can pledge $100 or more, please stand up."
At that moment, the substitute organist played "The Star Spangled Banner."
And that is how the substitute became the regular organist!
When you carry the Bible, Satan gets a headache..... When you open it, he collapses..... When he sees you reading it, he faints..... When he sees that you are living what you read, he flees...... And when you are about to forward this message.... He will try and discourage you.. I just defeated him!!! Any other takers?
Thursday, January 03, 2013
Wednesday, January 02, 2013
An Ode To Awe: The Abundance In 2013
May our ode to Awe never cease in 2013 as we see, hear, taste, touch, smell and fully experience the gifts of abundance from our God of Love, Truth, Beauty and Goodness even as we live among the ruins of imperfection, rising above our limitations, finding the eternal source of power in the Eucharist -Manna from Heaven: God becomes one of us, calls us to Oneness.
" I strive to make your hearts like unto mine"
January 02, 2013 Message to Mirjana
"Dear children, with much love and patience I strive to make your hearts like unto mine. I strive, by my example, to teach you humility, wisdom and love because I need you; I cannot do without you my children. According to God's will I am choosing you, by His strength I am strengthening you. Therefore, my children, do not be afraid to open your hearts to me. I will give them to my Son and in return, He will give you the gift of Divine peace. You will carry it to all those whom you meet, you will witness God's love with your life and you will give the gift of my Son through yourselves. Through reconciliation, fasting and prayer, I will lead you. Immeasurable is my love. Do not be afraid. My children, pray for the shepherds. May your lips be shut to every judgment, because do not forget that my Son has chosen them and only He has the right to judge. Thank you."
Medjugorje Message of January 2 - 2013
Evil In Competition With Good: and so it shall be until the end of time
Peace in this New Year 2013 among people of Good will:
Why Good? Why not among those of any will? Because the Good grows out of Love and with Love and in Love while evil has no Love at all. Because evil has no Love, those who embrace it will eventually alienate Love from their true being made by Love and for Love. Good will overcomes evil by not allowing evil to enter or take residence in a heart already full of Love. (Luke 2:14)
I. JESUS AND THE LAW (from the Catechism of the Catholic Church)
#577 At
the beginning of the Sermon on the Mount Jesus issued a solemn warning
in which he presented God's law, given on Sinai during the first
covenant, in light of the grace of the New Covenant:
Do
not think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophets: I have
come not to abolish but to fulfill. For truly I tell you, until heaven
and earth pass away, not one letter, not one stroke of a letter, will
pass from the law, until all is accomplished. Therefore, whoever breaks
one of the least of these commandments, and teaches others to do the
same, will be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever does
them and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven.
"Don't let the many snares of the infernal beast frighten you. Jesus, who is always with you, and who will fight with and for you, will never permit you to be tricked and overcome." St Padre Pio (Correspondence with Spiritual Daughters, Page 51)
"Don't let the many snares of the infernal beast frighten you. Jesus, who is always with you, and who will fight with and for you, will never permit you to be tricked and overcome." St Padre Pio (Correspondence with Spiritual Daughters, Page 51)
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