Just for giggles ... I went to check out the video, which led me to click on the link to the distributor's website to see just how "Christian" this bookseller is (as in, everyone is Christian except for Catholics). DO NOT DO THIS! The link in the video (http://www.ChristianBookMix.com) sends you to a marketer's website. Best bet is to do a Google search on the name. Be advised, this company has limitations on what can and cannot be shipped outside the US. Try ordering it locally -- don't do Amazon.
Yes, I wore out my first copy and had to buy a second! O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee!
Yes, peas in the same pod: mercy and justice. The Father was right and merciful to give our first parents the freedom to choose: they were not, nor are we robots. Even after their rebellion, when God was justified to boot them from Eden, He gave us the indescribable gift of His Son. Jesus died for our sins (justice) and in rising, mercifully restored us to be sons and daughters. The two are truly inseparable: mercy and justice! To refuse to surrender our lives to Jesus is to refuse His Mercy and thus for the unrepentant, justice prevails, because the offer of Mercy is rejected. Alleluia! Praise God for His Goodness!
Yeah I am afraid for most people who bother to believe God has become the Sugar Plum Fairy; complete with pink sequined Tutu. The watch word is, 'God won't mind'. But to Fall into the Hands of the Living God is a Dreadful thing..and we all sooner or later, one way of the other Will Fall into the Hands of the Living God. One of the Readings for funerals has touches of this reality. If we need a good kick were it most hurts to help us on our way He won't be slow to do it. He is not the Sugar Plum thing. Hebrews 12:22 An Unshakable Kingdom …21The sight was so terrifying that even Moses said, “I am trembling with fear.” 22Instead, you have come to Mount Zion, to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem. You have come to myriads of angels 23in joyful assembly, to the congregation of the firstborn, enrolled in heaven. You have come to God the judge of all men, to the spirits of the righteous made perfect,…
I love that passage in Hebrews, Padraig. Notice my highlight; we already have our foot in the door! We're already with the angels and the saints before the throne: the Communion of Saints! All because of the Blood, of the demonstrated Love and Mercy of Christ: 24 and to Jesus, the mediator of a new covenant, and to the sprinkled blood that speaks more graciously than the blood of Abel. Ah, the joy to all the above as we gather together for Holy Mass: Hebrews 10:22 Let us draw near with a true heart in fulness of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with clean water. 23 Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering (for he is faithful that hath promised), 24 And let us consider one another, to provoke unto charity and to good works: 25 Not forsaking our assembly, as some are accustomed; but comforting one another, and so much the more as you see the day approaching.
I love the way with Scripture the Holy Spirit leads all to their own lights. I read someone recently who said that the Word of God was one of the Greatest Proofs of His existence.
Hi everyone, something seems to be happening. I feel I am slowly being released from that awful "healer"'s power. I am only beginning to see how much of a strong oppression I was under! Mary is winning the battle.
Good on you Sanctus. Prayers still going up. "Never was it known that anyone who sought Mary's help was left unaided..." St. Bernard.
I seem to have been in some form of hypnotic state unbeknownst for a very long time because of visiting this man. Praying that Jesus can break this bondage or any curses aimed against me. Thanks for the prayers!
Sanctus I was asked for a copy of a prayer card and I posted it here http://motheofgod.com/threads/prayer-card.7435/ Please print the prayer and put one on your front door and back door the prayer has great great protection can I also suggest waking up each morning to the following video just listen to it whilst eating breakfast
Thanks QuD. The only way I can describe what is happening at the moment is a feeling of being total abandoned by God and surrounded by darkness and desolation, but with Our Lady and Saint Michael the Archangel I am getting through this.
Well brother I remember feeling the same for a long time what gave me great encouragement was the words of Pope Benedict when he resigned he said during his pontificate "it felt as if God sometimes had fell asleep at the helm" it struck me deeply if a man as close to God felt this well I must be in very good company.. Embrace your feelings and journey and remember how blessed it is to be tested by God
I'm still praying for you Sanctus, wretched or not! O Mary conceived without sin, pray for Sanctus who has recourse to thee!
It is a terrible suffering to be in that feeling but He has not abandoned you. That is the first rule of this combat. He has not abandoned you. Make acts of abandonment to Him. "Jesus I give you my heart and my soul." It is in the will we make these acts of love when all feeling has fled or tells us all is darkness. He is closest to you when you feel most abandoned. That is one of the paradoxes of Christ. I think it is purification because we are loving with no consolation st all. No reward. It is all in the will. And this strengthens our spiritual muscle and pleases Our Lord very much. I am sure of it.
Then pray like Fr Dolindo "Jesus I surrender everything to you. You take care of it." And keep calling on Our Lady! I will pray for you at Mass this morning.
