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Whenever we pray in the name of Jesus, even in darkness or loneliness, we share in the life of the whole company of Heaven.
Scripture alone? Holy Scripture is a gift from God. How strange it would be to receive this Word, when it is 'delivered' to us, without acknowledging the Church that wrote it and handed it on - and her Tradition, her Eucharist, her teachers, saints and symbols.
Jesus our God and Saviour prays with us and for us at every Mass, no matter what 'clouds' of sadness or turmoil seem to fill our lives. We can rely on His prayer to the Father on our behalf, in the love of the Spirit.
Jesus our God and Saviour prays with us and for us at every Mass, no matter what 'clouds' of sadness or turmoil seem to fill our lives. We can rely on His prayer to the Father on our behalf, in the love of the Spirit.
Jesus our God and Saviour prays with us and for us at every Mass, no matter what 'clouds' of sadness or turmoil seem to fill our lives. We can rely on His prayer to the Father on our behalf, in the love of the Spirit.
To follow Christ is to climb the 'Holy Mountain' of sanctity described in the Scriptures
If we pray with faith, with the honesty and trust of a child, God always reaches down to us, even if we do not feel His presence
If we pray with faith, with the honesty and trust of a child, God always reaches down to us, even if we do not feel His presence
Just as Our Blessed Lady persevered in hope, in the worst of all times, when her beloved son was dead, so must we all persevere in trust in God, even when our lives seem to be heading for disaster.
We confess our sins at the beginning of Mass, but we must not become despondent about our little failings. Heaven is ablaze with light, and full of joy, right now; and we who join in the Sacred Mysteries join in Heaven's praise.
Christ loves to be with us in Holy Communion, but so few of us greet Him, love Him, or offer to serve Him; many merely stare around, waiting for 'something to happen' in their souls, without any effort or commitment.
Christ loves to be with us in Holy Communion, but so few of us greet Him, love Him, or offer to serve Him; many merely stare around, waiting for 'something to happen' in their souls, without any effort or commitment.
Christ wants us to know that we never suffer alone. He knows and sees our every pain and heartache. He invites us to bring everything to Him in prayer, and to find rest in His presence.
Christ and all the saints rejoice with us at special occasions, for example, when we celebrate a birthday.
Chris sees and admires all the good little things we do for love of Him, as well as our trials and difficulties, as we act in charity to help other people.
Everyone alive is loved by Christ our God. Yet when we are reconciled to Him through sacramental confession, and renewed in love and joy, we are wrapped in His love as His own brothers or sisters or children.
Everyone alive is loved by Christ our God. Yet when we are reconciled to Him through sacramental confession, and renewed in love and joy, we are wrapped in His love as His own brothers or sisters or children.
A person who is cured of smallpox is fervent and joyful as he explains his cure; and so it is when people have their sins forgiven, and are grateful. They are the most fervent in speaking to others about Christ their Saviour.
Everything we think, do and say in our earthly lives can be 'seen' by God. He created us from love, yet He sees all our vices as well as our virtues. He wants us to know that we should keep in mind that we shall all be judged on our behaviour.
God sees, from Heaven, every thought, word and deed of ours. He looks at us with love, even when we sin; yet we need to ask ourselves: "Is this something that should be brought before him? Is it worthy of Heaven?"