Ladies, let go of what you can’t change. If he can’t open a door for you; If he can’t reply to your texts; If he can’t keep his word; If he can’t make a conversation lasts; If he can’t be sincerely. LET.IT.GO.
LESSONS
Don’t take for granted who and what you have in your life.
Get out there!
Go and get out there! Go out your comfort zone. Take risks. Learn new things. Enjoy life and have fun!
Hungry for Adventure
To go away is to have an adventure. You go away so that you can come back. So that you can see the place you came from with new eyes and extra colors. And the people there see you differently, too. Coming back to where you started is not the same as never leaving.
Nothing is Impossible
DAILY REFLECTION95of366days: NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE
“Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord.” (Luke 1:38)
According to theologians, Mary must be about 12-16 years old when Angel Gabriel appeared to her. She is young and may have not fully understood what the angel told her, but still, she courageously said yes to God. At the very young age, Mary was able to say yes to God. She did not allow her fears and worries to stop her from accepting God’s call. At the very young age, Mary was able to make a difference in the lives of mankind.
How about you? How courageous is your faith to the Lord? Will you dwell in your fears or will you dwell in the promise that the “Lord is with you”?
Today, let us make that bold step and give our courageous yes to the Lord. Let us dwell in His promise that He is always with us. Let us surrender everything to Him. Let us not fear nor worry, for nothing is impossible to Him.
Today is Divine Mercy Sunday
Divine Mercy Sunday
The second Sunday of Easter is also known as the Divine Mercy Sunday. This was declared by Pope John Paul II in April 30, 2000 in response to the wishes of the Christian faithful. The desire for this celebration was expressed by our Lord to Saint Faustina as can be found in her Diary (Entry No. 699): “My daughter, tell the whole world about My inconceivable mercy. I desire that the Feast of Mercy be a refuge and shelter for all souls, and especially for poor sinners. On that day the very depths of My tender mercy are open. I pour out a whole ocean of graces upon those souls who approach the fount of My mercy. The soul that will go to Confession, and receive Holy Communion on this day shall obtain complete forgiveness of sins and punishment…”
On this day, the faithful are given the opportunity to gain plenary indulgence given the following conditions:
I. The usual conditions for every plenary indulgence:
• sacramental confession [according to previously issued norms, within abut 20 days before or after]
• Eucharistic communion [according to previously issued norms, preferably on the day, or the days before or after]
• prayer for the intentions of Supreme Pontiff [certain prayers are not specified]
II. The specific conditions for this Indulgence on Divine Mercy Sunday:
in any church or chapel, in a spirit that is completely detached from the affection for a sin, even a venial sin, take part in the prayers and devotions held in honour of Divine Mercy
or, in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament exposed or reserved in the tabernacle, recite the Our Father and the Creed, adding a devout prayer to the merciful Lord Jesus (e.g. Merciful Jesus, I trust in you!”)
A partial indulgence, granted to the faithful who, at least with a contrite heart, pray to the merciful Lord Jesus a legitimately approved invocation. [e.g. Jesus I trust in You. My Jesus mercy. or any other approved invocation]
Those who cannot go to church or the seriously ill can do the following to gain indulgence: totally detesting any sin, the intention of fulfilling as soon as possible the three usual conditions of confession, communion and prayers for the Holy Father, recite the Our Father and the Creed before a devout image of Our Merciful Lord Jesus, pray a devout invocation to the Merciful Lord Jesus (e.g. Merciful Jesus, I trust in you).
If it is impossible to do even this: with a spiritual intention unite with those carrying out the prescribed practice for obtaining the Indulgence in the usual way and offer to the Merciful Lord a prayer and the sufferings of their illness and the difficulties of their lives, with the resolution to accomplish as soon as possible the three conditions prescribed to obtain the plenary indulgence.
Source: https://www.ewtn.com/devotionals/mercy/summary.htm
What is Black/Holy Saturday?
What is Black/Holy Saturday?
Holy Saturday is the final day of Holy Week, the final day of the traditional 40 day Lenten Fast, and a part of the Triduum, and commemorates Jesus lying in the tomb until his resurrection on Easter Sunday.
Holy Saturday, Sabbatum Sanctum in Latin, is the last day of Holy Week, and the 40th day of the traditional Lenten fast, although Lent has ended liturgically on the evening of Holy Thursday. The evening of Holy Saturday begins the third and final day of the Paschal Triduum.
In the Western Church, no Masses are celebrated on Holy Saturday, and the day is ultimately a sparse time of reflection on Christ’s death and burial in anticipation of the Great Vigil of Easter (Paschal Vigil). The vigil usually begins the night of Holy Saturday, lasting until Easter morning. Very little happens on Holy Saturday, that is until the beginning of the Great Paschal Vigil.
There is deep symbolism for Christian reflection on Holy Saturday. On this day, the Church waits at the Lord’s tomb, and meditates on His Passion and Death and His descent into Hell. With prayer and fasting we await His glorious Easter resurrection. Mary is also a Holy Saturday symbol. According to Catholic tradition, Mary represents the entire body of the Church. As she awaited in faith for the victorious triumph of Her Son over death on the first Holy Saturday, so we too wait with Mary on the present Holy Saturday. This faithful and prayerful symbolic waiting has been called the Ora della Madre or Hour of the Mother.
Source: http://www.churchyear.mobi/site/holysaturday.html
No to Sin
DAILY REFLECTION74of366days: NO TO SIN
” ‘I am completely trapped,’ Susanna groaned…’Yet it is better for me to fall into your power without guilt than to sin before the Lord.’ ” (Daniel 13:22, 23)
Let us be a “Susanna” – a person with deep faith and conviction. A person that will not give in to sin. Let us be a “Daniel” – a courageous person who will speak for the Lord. A person that will stand in evil’s way and will open up the eyes of those blinded by it.
To be a Susanna and a Daniel is not easy. We cannot do it on our own. Let us allow the Holy Spirit to guide us. He will direct our deeds towards the right path.
New Beginning
DAILY REFLECTION73of366days: NEW BEGINNING
Go, and from now on do not sin any more. (John 8:11)
Jesus is the new beginning. He is the breathe of fresh air. He is the new covenant. He makes things new by doing things differently. When He forgave the adulterous woman, He showed us that God’s love is beyond the established laws. He showed us that there is hope for sinners and that a new beginning awaits anyone who decided to repent.
In this lent season, let us leave our past behind. Let us repent and start anew. Let us allow God’s merciful love to transform us. Let us start a new beginning.
Conviction
DAILY REFLECTION
72of366days: CONVICTION
Nicodemus is brave to ask a question but not brave enough to make a stand for Jesus. He was silenced by the insulting response of the Pharisees and did not make any further clarifications nor justifications.
Let this reminds us to be firm with our belief and stand for Jesus. Let us be His brave soldiers, proclaiming His mighty name to the ends of the earth. Let us not be silenced by non-believers. Let us speak for Jesus. Let us work for Jesus.
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