The liturgy celebrates the feast of these three archangels who are venerated in the tradition of the Church. Michael (Who is like God?) was the archangel who fought against Satan and all his evil angels, defending all the friends of God. He is the protector of all humanity from the snares of the devil. Gabriel … Continue reading ANGELS & ARCHANGELS
Proud to be a Mother of a Type 1 Diabetic
I cry "every time" I read this because it explains why I was chosen. Honestly, you can apply this to any mother who has children with special needs. Grab a tissue... How God Selects the Mother of a Diabetic Child by Erma Bombeck Most women become mothers by accident, some by choice, a few by … Continue reading Proud to be a Mother of a Type 1 Diabetic
~EXPECT HARD TIMES~
Jesus tells us, in Mathew 10:34-36, “Do not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth; I have not come to bring peace, but a sword. For I have come to set a man against his father, and a daughter against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law; and one’s foes … Continue reading ~EXPECT HARD TIMES~
~THERE COMES A POINT~
There comes a point when we have to acknowledge that it is not solely up to us. God’s grace must be called upon to change a person’s heart. We see in Ezekiel 36:26, “Moreover, I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; and I will remove the heart of … Continue reading ~THERE COMES A POINT~
~THE HARD OF HEART~
When it comes to hearing, understanding and accepting God’s Truths, many people have hard hearts. We see this often when discussing issues of sexual morality. We argue, debate, reason and sometimes lose our tempers with those who disagree with us (the Church) in these areas. What are we to do? Do we keep arguing and … Continue reading ~THE HARD OF HEART~
Carmelites OCDS & The Beatitudes Part 2
The Beatitudes continued... Because the Beatitudes, as everybody, you can read many things and commentaries of the Beatitudes to understand that they are the introduction to the Sermon on the Mount, and Jesus and the Sermon on Plain in Luke. The Sermon on the Mount is very much about the relationship of one to another. Including of course … Continue reading Carmelites OCDS & The Beatitudes Part 2
Carmelites OCDS & The Beatitudes Part 1
The BeatitudesWhat does the catechism of the Catholic Church say about the Beatitudes? There are two numbers in the catechism, number 1716 and 1717. 1716 : The Beatitudes are at the heart of Jesus’ preaching. They take up the promises made to the chosen people since Abraham. The Beatitudes fulfill the promises by ordering them … Continue reading Carmelites OCDS & The Beatitudes Part 1
