October 22, 2026: Feast of Saint John Paul II
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The apple appears appealing
We keep repeating the same mistakes that were committed in the Garden of Eden. God says we can’t have that, the more we think we want it. We don’t realize what we have until we lose it. It’s not the apple that’s tempting, it the tempter who makes it appear sumptuous when it is really sinful. We defiantly say, "God can’t tell us what to do, we do what we want to do". Yet when the evil one tells us what to do, we do it. The evil one says, "God lies", when he is the one who is lying. Don’t listen to liars, they are only seeking to ensnare us. The evil one speaks charmingly and ever so convincingly. “Hey cutie!” the evil one approaches Eve with what will become the worst pick-up line in history, yet apparently Eve falls for it. “Who me?” Eve beguilingly inquires. Knowing full well that it’s only her and Adam in Paradise. And it begs the question, "Where is Adam?" We all want to shout, "Run away from the evil one Eve!" But ...
Personal prayer, reflection, and study on the letter by Marian Casillas, Ed.D. - “We Will Come to You: United in Solidarity with Our Brothers and Sisters in Migration” by Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller
Personal prayer, reflection, and study on the letter by Marian Casillas, Ed.D. “We Will Come to You: United in Solidarity with Our Brothers and Sisters in Migration” by Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller It is stated in the letter that, “We are encouraged to use it for personal prayer, reflection, and study”, and this is what I have set out to do to the best of my God-given ability. Throughout the letter the situation is incorrectly labeled as “immigration enforcement”, when in reality it is “illegal immigration enforcement”. There is a vast difference between legal and illegal immigration, between migrants and immigrants. However, the letter never precisely defines the terms immigrants and migrants, purposefully using them interchangeably, thereby, edifying, enhancing, and elevating further the continuance of conflict and confusion. According to the International Catholic Migration Commission, “An immigrant is a person who moves to a foreign country to live there permanently, while a mi...
God is EVERYTHING
Why seek from the world what the world cannot give? Why wander throughout the world chasing after fleeting fantasies and passing pleasures? Why waste time wishing and wanting what the world has to offer? Those who have God have everything they need. They have so much more than they could ever want or could even imagine. To have God is to have a taste of Heaven here on earth. To have God is to rest in God’s Eternal Love. To have God is to have the most Glorious Gift of all. We all have God, only most of us don’t even know it.
Saved By Christ
Weapons of spiritual warfare Saved by Christ and Safe in His Care Alive and active Internal and external battles Be Bold and Brave Aggressively attack, turn the tables Don’t be wimpy and whiny; be a warrior and win the war
Right relationship with Our Redeemer
Right relationship with Our Redeemer Refuse to rant and rave Rid yourself of the rotten, ravenous resentment rats Resolve resentment - restore relationships
Don't be overwhelmed by emotions
Don’t be overwhelmed by emotions; overwhelm emotions with God’s Truth and God’s Peace Tough times sharpen our trust and draw us closer to God
My Master is Divine Mercy
Explosive anger is drinking poison and expecting the other person to die. The other person doesn’t get hurt or harmed, but you do. The murderous monster is not my master. My Master is Divine Mercy.
Thinking Thankful Thoughts
Thank people pleasantly Actions are appreciated Give thanks for everything to God the Father in the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ through the Power of the Holy Spirit Thank God for ALL His answers Be grateful for spiritual blessings, emotional blessings, physical blessings Hold tightly to thankfulness Grip gratitude tightly Thinking and talking thankfulness
Our Lady Of Valverde / Nuestra Señora De Valverde
Our Lady Of Valverde October 1, 1711 Valverde, Italy Prayer Madonna di Valverde, Virgin eyes full of sweetness You who have chosen this place to your abode here and administer your goodness and mercy, take me under your mantle and teach me the way. Grant me the wisdom of life and increase my faith. Help me to know and love your son, Jesus. Make me an instrument of his love and 'hope' in a more just world. Protect my family and all those who are in need. I pray for the Pope. Welcome the 'desire' of the sick and elderly. Send holy priests and fervent religious to the Church. Give me the strength to fight evil with good. Love you, Oh my Virgin Mary. Amen ************************************************* Nuestra Señora De Valverde 01 de octubre de 1711 Valverde, Italia Oracion Madonna di Valverde, ojos vírgenes llenos de dulzura Tú que has elegido este lugar para tu morada aquí y administras tu bondad y misericordia, tómame bajo tu manto y enséñame...