Nothing is so strong as gentleness, nothing so gentle as real strength.
- St. Francis de Sales
- St. Francis de Sales
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Spiritual Help From Jesus - The Wiles of the Devil
"...The Devil, that old enemy of yours, tries by every means he can to obstruct your desire to do good, and to lure you away from:- From the Imitation of Christ by Thomas A Kempis. Chapter 6: On the Testing of a True Lover.
- any kind of devout exercise; honouring the Saints, for example,
- devout meditation upon my sufferings,
- profitable recalling of your sins,
- keeping watch over your heart,
- and your firm resolve to advance in holiness.
Many are the evil thoughts he slips into your mind, to fill you with weariness and disgust, hoping so to entice you from prayer and reading good books.
A humble confession is abhorrent to him, and he would make you give upon Communion if he could. Do not believe him; pay no attention to him, however, often he spreads out his crafty nets to catch you.
When he suggests evil and filthy thoughts, tell him they are his , not yours.
Speak to him like this:
- 'You filthy spirit, be off with you!
- Blush, you wretch! How utterly filthy you are putting stuff like that in my ears!
- Away from me, you traitor, you monster of evil, you shall have no hold upon me.
Jesus will be beside me, like a valiant warrior, and you will stand there confounded. I would rather die, rather undergo any kind of torment, than give in to you. So keep quiet and hold your tongue; I'm not going to listen to you any more, however often you try annoying me...' "
Pray to End Abortion - 35th Anniversary of the Legalization of Murder
Protectress of the Unborn
Listen, put it int your heart, my smallest child that the thing that frightened you,
the thing that afflicted you is nothing:
Do not let it disturb you...
Am I not here, I who am your mother?
Are you not under my shadow and protection!
Am I not the source of your joy?
Are you not in the hollow of my mantle,
in the crossing of my arms?
Do you need something more?
- Our Lady of Guadalupe 1531
"A child of God who is helpless and trusting boundlessly in His mercy has the power of the Creator Himself at his disposal."
-S.C. Biela, In the Arms of Mary
From In the Arms of Mary
Please pray to end abortion.
Please pray for the people marching for life in Washington, D.C. EWTN is covering it live
Remember today, January 22nd is a day of pray and fasting.
Jean has the details
Later today, my family will join hundreds of pro-life folks at the Hawaii State Capitol for the annual March and Rally for Life. Please pray that our appearance will change the harden hearts of our legislators and politicians.
Monday, January 21, 2008
Sunday, January 20, 2008
2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Jn 1:29-34
John the Baptist saw Jesus coming toward him and said,Source: USCCB
“Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world.
He is the one of whom I said, ‘A man is coming after me who ranks ahead of me because he existed before me.’ I did not know him, but the reason why I came baptizing with water was that he might be made known to Israel.”
John testified further, saying, “I saw the Spirit come down like a dove from heaven and remain upon him. I did not know him, but the one who sent me to baptize with water told me, ‘On whomever you see the Spirit come down and remain, he is the one who will baptize with the Holy Spirit.’
Now I have seen and testified that he is the Son of God.”
Saturday, January 19, 2008
Friday, January 18, 2008
Caution: Do Not Remove the Holy Water During Lent
Fr. Daren explains why this custom is so contrary to the observance of Lent.
The intention, I think, was good and was to help people repent of their sins by attempting to get them to focus on their baptism, but, as I have said before, they removed the very thing that helps us to focus on our baptism. I can’t say that I even once remembered baptism when I could not find the holy water. I was, instead, irritated by the fact that the holy water was gone and began to think ill of those in charge (which should have led to repentance rather quickly but often didn’t). The logic was flawed and, as is so very often the case these days, the thought was not carried out to its completion...
First Amendment Doesn't Apply to Pro-Lifers
H/T to Lois.
Woman jailed for refusing court-required psych examHawaii Right to Life blog has article and video from World Net Daily
Ordered tested after conviction for sidewalk counseling at abortion business
Fine Art Friday
I've noticed that on Fridays many blogs participate in Poetry Friday. It's a wonderful opportunity for a person who really doesn't care for poetry like yours truly, to read some lovely poetry. But I am an art-lover and was happy to spot this new Friday theme on Exspectantes's Blog Fine Arts Friday. BTW, I owe my love of art, especially the Italian Art of the Early Renaissance, Renaissance and the Post-Impressionists to my art history professor, Dr. Karl Lunde. He made art-history come alive in his lectures.
The artist I select for today will be Sandro Botticelli, March 1, 1444/45 – May 17, 1510.
The Annunciation
The Birth of Jesus
Madonna and Child
and the very popular and well-known
Birth of Venus
The artist I select for today will be Sandro Botticelli, March 1, 1444/45 – May 17, 1510.
and the very popular and well-known
Thursday, January 17, 2008
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