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Well helloooooooo my fellow readers. I went on break last week, and now its time to come back swingin'! There has been one thing on my mind lately, and that's Jesus and the story about Lazarus because it has the shortest sentence ever..."Jesus wept." What does that mean? Jesus wept? Of course He wept, but why? Jesus' weeping proves to us that He is True Man with real bodily functions( tears, blood, eating, drinking, etc.) This shows that His emotions, and actions are real, and not an illusion. Jesus' humanity wept for Lazarus while His divinity raised him. He also wept for the sorrow, compassion, and sympathy for all of mankind. He had rage against the tyranny of death over mankind. He also wept because death is naturally horrifying. When is the last time you've wept? Why did you weep? What did you do to get over that bridge? I cry all the time. Tears are healthy. They prove that your human, and that you have feelings. I cry about little things like dog commercials, cute children's things, and childhood memories, but I also cry about big things like conversion of hearts, housing the poor, curing the sick, begging for mercy and grace, and any of my personal intentions. I am not for certain how to get over that bridge. We are surrounded by sorrow everyday. It hurts. I'm going through something right now, and the best thing to do in situations like these is to offer up and bear your daily cross. God doesn't give you more than what HE KNOWS you can handle. I am typing this crying, and getting lost in meditation. Jesus is the best medicine anyone can ever prescribe. He is more helpful than what we make Him out to be. He knows what we go through and what are going through on a daily basis. He understands when other don't, He doesn't judge. I had a dream the other night that I was trying to blow kisses to Jesus, and He got them little did I know. I feel asleep, and just when I did Jesus came and kissed my forehead. That is a sign to me because that means He never leaves us in horrible situations He becomes even closer when things happen. The Lord has truly blessed you all, and has blessed me. He gave me the gift of writing, and led me on the path of Catholicism, and helped me put my amazing gift to use. He has blessed you all as well because you guys are the reason I write what I write, and you guys are spreading the news and telling others about my site. We are blessed with more than what you think. Just always remember bear your daily cross, and live for Christ. Prayer Of The WeekDear Father God, Thank you for giving me another day to live because tomorrow is not promised. I want to thank you for the gift of emotion and compassion. Thank you for allowing me to not be perfect so, I can get closer to you. Even though I am going through problems right now help me to pray for others also in midst of all of my chaos. I love you, and please bless every person, every heart, every mind, and every soul, each day of my life, so that we may be in closer unity with you.
Amen. I think everyone has been attentive and positive for the past month and a half, so this is a good time to take a break! Ill still be posting "Saints of the Day" but there will not be a blog today or Friday, but everything will start again next Monday! Have a nice break you guys! Death and Grievance is topic that we all try to avoid, but it happens each day. We are nervous because we never know who will be “called home” next. This is a difficult topic to write or talk about because it hurts on so many levels, but it something that needs to be spoken about. It changes a person’s attitude or activities all together. Everything you thought you knew about a person can change in a flash of an eye. It is a private moment that you should be thinking about yourself and how to keep your sanity, but others tend to focus on others and are still selfless. Sometimes it’s okay to take grievance time for yourself. You can’t bottle everything away because in the end you’ll explode and trust me I’ve been there, and done that. This is bittersweet because someone just left your life, but at the same time they are joining union with God The Father Almighty, and He is going to take away all of their worries, pain, and agony. Something’s are meant to happen to show that there are better things coming your way. That He is about to send His blessing upon you. Your lost loved one is watching you in Heaven, and is there every step of the way not physically, but spiritually. Being humble will definitely put you in a place of relaxation, and in perfect union in being open to all things. There aren’t words that can profess the extent of sorrow, but these make beautiful stories one day to tell your children one day. You can tell your children that in losing someone you gained something. God truly shows us who’s God, and proving that life is a precious gift, and that we should live everyday like it’s our last, and without regrets. Losing a person is the worst feeling in the world. It reminds of Mary when she felt as if a dagger had pierced her heart. It hurt her that much knowing the Son she had raised was to fulfill God’s plan by dying on a cross to redeem us all. Going through the grievance process is like walking the Via Dolorosa. You’re trying to adjust to life in wake of losing someone…its difficult, but the best thing to do is to offer it up. Offer it up and pray HARD! Prayer and meditation are the best solutions. I know it won’t bring people back, but it will keep them alive inside your mind, heart, and soul. If you are the person who is trying to make things easier on mourning families I thank you because it truly takes a lot of strength, time, and patience. It isn’t an easy task. I’ve been there and done that I know how it feels. You want to do so much for them, but the most you can actually do for them is comfort them, and send prayers. You must be as positive as possible, and make sure they stay on track, and succeed in life. In Revelation 21:4 its says “And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.” “The Lord is close to the broken hearted….” Just remember as long as you live you will always have favor with God, and He will grant you miracles when you least expect it. Family is suppose to stick together in this test not disband. It is the time for all to be consoling one another, and this should be the strongest way to strengthen your relationship as a family. God is here and ever-present don't ever feel like He has done you wrong because in the end He knows your mind and will protect you. He has a set plan for each and everyone of us that only He and Him alone knows about. All we can do is be lively and follow God. “The Prayer” by Celine Dion & Josh Groban I pray you'll be our eyes And watch us where we go And help us to be wise In times when we don't know Let this be our prayer As we go our way Lead us to a place Guide us with your Grace To a place where we'll be safe La luce che tu dai I pray we'll find your light Nel cuore restera And hold it in our hearts A ricordarci che When stars go out each night L'eterna stella sei Nella mia preghiera Let this be our prayer Quanta fede c'e When shadows fill our day Lead us to a place Guide us with your grace Give us faith so we'll be safe. Sogniamo un mondo senza piu violenza Un mondo di giustizia e di speranza Ognuno dia la mano al suo vicino Simbolo di pace e di fraternita La forza che ci dai We ask that life be kind E'il desiderio che And watch us from above Ognuno trovi amore We hope each soul will find Intorno e dentro a se Another soul to love Let this be our prayer Let this be our prayer Just like every child Just like every child Needs to find a place, Guide us with your grace Give us faith so we'll be safe E la fede che Hai acceso in noi Sento che ci salvera Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, Blessed are they who mourn, for they shall be comforted Time is a physician that heals every grief. Come, ye disconsolate, where're you languish, Every evening I turn my worries over to God. He's |