December 29th Feast of the Holy family
Jesus, as we end this year, let us see the power of love that exists
in the human family that should be like Your Holy Family.
We all have our faults and failings, but they can be given to You, so
that we can be free to love those who gave us life and took care of
us as children.
Let us see that our parents did the best they could where they were at.
And let us pray for them to come and find the love that You have for all
families.
Jesus, help all children, especially those who had difficult childhoods,
and give them the grace to forgive.
Let this next year be a year of peace and love and forgivness.
Amen and Amen.
Thank you Lord, for loving us totally.
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One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday HEROD IN YOUR HOME
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"Herod is searching for the Child to destroy Him." -Matthew 2:13
Modern-day "Herods" are still searching for children to destroy them. These Herods gain
entry to the home right under the nose of the parents, who are paralyzed or asleep on the
watch. Once the new Herods gain access to the home, they soon attempt to take over
formation of the children in that home.
This week, a priest told me that St. Teresa of Avila prophesied in the sixteenth century
that evil would come into every home through a black "box." There are many such "boxes" in
the modern home. Video games and cartoons often immerse children in violence. The child is
gradually de-sensitized to human suffering, which can lead to violent attitudes and
behaviors. Television is a major point of entry for modern Herods. Yes, there are godly TV
channels and programs. Yet Herod constantly lurks, a mere thumb-click from infiltrating
the child's mind and soul. Herod works through the Internet, "prowling like a roaring lion
looking for someone to devour" (1 Pt 5:8). Herod enters a child's soul through his ears.
Children listen to pagan music with ungodly lyrics for hours through black "boxes" such as
i-pods, smart-phones, etc.
Parents, create a holy home environment. With God on your side, you can more than
counteract the culture of death. Evict Herod from every room of your home. Welcome Jesus to
take Herod's place. Make Jesus the Lord of your home. Your house is His, and He wants it to
be "full" (Lk 14:23) of love and faith.
Prayer: Father, give parents the strength to "test everything; retain what is good"
(1 Thes 5:21). May parents be holy in their conduct (1 Pt 1:15) so evil has no foothold in
the home.
Promise: "Over all these virtues put on love, which binds the rest together and makes them
perfect." -Col 3:14
Praise: "Give to the Lord, you families of nations, give to the Lord glory and praise" (Ps 96:7).
Monday "A CERTAIN PROPHETESS"
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"There was also a certain prophetess, Anna by name, daughter of Phanuel of the tribe of
Asher." -Luke 2:36
Tuesday KNOW JESUS OR NO JESUS?
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Heavenly Father thank you for all the blessings, please guide us with your Holy spirit, Lord
today is my duty please give us strength to read the message well and spread the good news,
we ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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Please join in prayer and offer all our sufferings from the year ending that we would see
through our difficulties the Blessings that have been bestowed upon us.pray the prayer Jesus
taught His Disciples; the Our Father.throughout the day.. Thank you and God Bless.
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FOR THE HEALING OF AMBROSE JIMOH MEDAIYEDU
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For the spiritual, emotional, and physical safety of our daughter EB. Thank you, Lord.
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Lord, Never in my life have I felt so completely and utterly alone. I am a grieving mother.
You know the truth that SB was not the driver in the accident that took her life 2 1/2 years
ago. The driver and the 2 witnesses have never gone to law enforcement with the truth. I am
asking that Your Holy Will be done, and that SB has justice in this life or the next. And I
ask that I be given the grace to accept it. Most of all, please forgive SB for any 16 year
old girl mistakes she may have made and take her into Heaven with you, if she is not already
there. Thank you, Lord.
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Fear is useless. LORD please look kindly on the petitions posted and all the requests said
silently in our hearts. LORD thank you for this day and please forgive this sinner. LORD
please help those that our considering abortion today. LORD may you send someone to help
them. For those that have had an abortion LORD would you guide them to ask and receive
forgiveness. Thank you
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THE FAMILY
DARK FUTURE
A society that neglects children and marginalizes the elderly severs its roots and darkens
its future... Caring for our little ones and for our elders is a choice for civilization.
And also for the future, because the little ones, the children, the young people will carry
society forward by their strength, their youth, and the elderly people will carry it
forward by their wisdom, their memory, which they must give to us all.
"PATHWAYS FOR GROWTH"
Spousal and familial love also clearly reveals the vocation of the person to love in a
unique way and forever, and that the trials, sacrifices and crises of couples as well as of
the family as a whole represent pathways for growth in goodness, truth and beauty.
A COMPLETE GIFT OF SELF
In marriage we give ourselves completely without calculation or reserve, sharing everything,
gifts and hardships, trusting in God's Providence. This is the experience that the young
can learn from their parents and grandparents.
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