18 May 2008

A prayer for Gladys

Almighty God,

I am forever in debt to you for you brought Gladys into my life.
You have given me someone to love unconditionally.
She is ever on my mind, just as you are.
When I think of her, I cannot forget that without you, I would not have her in my life.

I pray that she listens to your calling and lives in your light.
May she always look to you and seek your grace,
Seek your healing love,
Seek your forgiveness.

I pray that you will let her be by my side on this day for she is beautiful.
Her voice brings joy to my heart, because you gave her that voice.
Her touch is warmth.
Her smile is true.
Her laughter is pure music to my ears.

Thank you Jesus
Amen.

17 May 2008

How do I save...someone I love?

Only with the strength gained from Christ's love can we accomplish anything. This is so true. I have heard that the way to salvation is to go to the deepest darkest areas in your life. The times you don't ever want to remember or speak of. In there you will find Christ.

The only way to go to these places is to ask for help. Pray to Christ for his guidance and strength. Let his will take you there.

How do you save someone you love? When you find out someone from your inner circle of family and friends has given up on God or is lukewarm, how do you save them?

I don't think you can. Only the Triune God, Father-Son-Holy Spirit can bring salvation to someone. But this doesn't mean we shouldn't pray. Pray ceaselessly. Pray for their soul. Pray for intercession. Pray for light!

14 May 2008

Abortion

50 million and counting. Evil...evil...evil!

13 May 2008

Evils of this house

Vanity - pride - arrogance - laziness...accepting God's will.

It seemed so easy when I decided to become a Catholic. No problem. Go to Church every Sunday. Read the Bible daily. Don't commit mortal sins. So easy...

Five years later, I look back and see how much I have learned/changed. The Lord's Prayer was something I remembered from my childhood (when we went to Sunday School). "Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done"...will...WILL...WILL BE DONE!

Dear God, thank you for choosing to create me, and give me free will...and that you are one of the choices I can make!

12 May 2008

Humor and Faith

Have I lost my sense of humor? I used to believe the only thing that I was good at was making people laugh. Unfortunately, it was usually at the expense of whoever I was making fun of.

Since becoming a Catholic, I have realized that not only was this terrible, but I am not the "King of Sarcasm"...I am a son of God. Created by the Father...with love...to give love...to everyone.

Not a bad deal.

11 May 2008

Pentecost 2008

To those of us that are baptized, the Holy Spirit is present in our hearts. How incredibly wonderful! Holy Spirit enkindle me with your fire!