everything you could possibly own is temporary and often unnecessary science and technology are full of amazing things but there is a reality of human life which science and technology cannot define in and of itself your discontent in this world may be a sign you were meant for something more than just the here and now … Continue reading When you realize…
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Wisdom…
"There is nothing impossible unto those who believe; lively and unshaken faith can accomplish great miracles in the twinkling of an eye. Besides, even without our sincere and firm faith, miracles are accomplished, such as the miracles of the sacraments; for God's Mystery is always accomplished, even though we were incredulous or unbelieving at the … Continue reading Wisdom…
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With death all will be taken from us, all earthly goods, riches, beauty of body and raiment, spacious dwellings, etc., but the virtue of the soul, that incorruptible raiment, shall remain with us eternally.
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On Despair by St. John of Kronstadt Never despair in God's mercy by whatever sins you may have been bound by the temptation of the Devil, but pray with your whole heart, with the hope of forgiveness; knock at the door of God's mercy and it shall be opened unto you. I, a simple priest, … Continue reading Wise Words…
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From St. John of Kronstadt... "When you are praying alone, and your spirit is dejected, and you are wearied and oppressed by your loneliness, remember then, as always, that God the Trinity looks upon you with eyes brighter than the sun; also all the angels, your own Guardian Angel, and all the Saints of God. … Continue reading Wise Thoughts…
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Faith and love which are gifts of the Holy Spirit are such great and powerful means that a person who has them can easily, and with joy and consolation, go the way Jesus Christ went. Besides this, the Holy Spirit gives man the power to resist the delusions of the world so that although he … Continue reading Wisdom…
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Every day you provide your bodies with good to keep them from failing. In the same way your good works should be the daily nourishment of your hearts. Your bodies are fed with food and your spirits with good works. You aren't to deny your soul, which is going to live forever, what you grant … Continue reading Wisdom…
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you notice a politician, a preacher, the media, a salesperson, a celebrity, anyone in fact, start shouting about a crisis that requires immediate and drastic action do just three things. Step back. Take a breath. Then ask, who gets something out of this? If you do you'll find that nine times out of ten the … Continue reading Whenever…
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A brother said to Abba Poemen, “My heart becomes lukewarm when a little suffering comes my way,” The old man said to him, “Do we not admire Joseph, a young man of seventeen, for enduring his temptations to the end? And God glorified him. Do we not also see Job, how he suffered to the … Continue reading Wisdom…
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