BECOMING THE VOICE OF THE UNBORN CHILD!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The unborn child in the womb of the pregnant woman has a right to life, just as anyone of us outside of the womb because life begins at the moment of conception.  It is Almighty God, the origin and author of life, who has the right to give life and the right to end life.   Human life, indeed, is sacred from the moment of conception until natural death.

Pope John Paul II presents a modern Ignatian two standards: the Culture of death (Satan) and the Gospel of Life.  (Jesus, Our Lord and King). … Read more

LITANY OF THANKS FOR “MY” BAPTISM AND GRACES  (Jn. 3:1-21)

Read the encounter between Jesus and Nicodemus and focus on the words: ” Amen, amen I say to you, no one can enter the kingdom of God without being born of water and  Spirit.” (Jn. 3:5). Now call to mind with immense gratitude the spiritual graces God bestowed on you on the day of your Baptism. Turn this meditation into a Litany of Thanksgiving!!!!

1. Freed from the stain of Original Sin; washed clean, purity of soul!

2. Become a son/daughter to God the Father! Truly son/daughter of God!

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JESUS’ BAPTISM IN THE JORDAN:  CONTEMPLATIVE  SCENES. ( Mt.3:13-17)

Utilize your imagination to enter and to become part of this contemplative scene in the life of Jesus. Beg for the grace of intimate knowledge of Jesus, that you love Him more ardently and follow Him more closely.   THE BAPTISM SCENES…..

1. Jesus leaving Mary at Nazareth.  Try to picture and imagine the last moments that Jesus shared with His Mother Mary in Nazareth before His departure.  Imagine the two having a last meal, coffee  together and their conversation. You also are invited! What did they say? What would you say … Read more

PRAYER ESSENTIALS: SILENCE AND AN OPEN HEART
I Kings 19:11-13  ELIJAH ENCOUNTERS THE LORD, WHERE???

1. God cannot be found in the midst of noise….

2. God is found in the silence; He is present in the gentle breeze!

3. Is my life cluttered with useless noises???

4. Could I eliminate excessive t.v, radio,  useless chatter, (gossip)

5.  Maybe  I have  purposely sought out noise because I am afraid to be alone and encounter myself and who God really wants me to be?

*****Meditate on this passage and these points. Have an open, friendly conversation with the Lord. He is … Read more