The joy of conversion, Christian community, and the Catholic faith
Click on these links to enjoy this week’s highlights on JoyAlive.net: Ten reasons to stop beating yourself up: Ten reasons to stop beating yourself up From New Evangelizers: The Praying Mantis New Evangelizers: The Praying Mantis From Father Bob Hilz, TOR: Friars Corner: Am I committed to be in Jesus, the true vine? Friars Corner:...
Forgiveness happens when you surrender your natural desire for revenge. Reconciliation is the tranquility that results from right order.–St. Augustine I’m big on forgiveness to ward off revenge. I can eventually forgive anyone—except myself! How do I forgive myself for my angry outbursts against those I love dearly? For the little acts of revenge I...
A visit by Pope Francis! – Silva Volčič writes, “None of us who woke up in Chicco Ark community expected to shake hands and talk with Pope Francis later that afternoon.” Grief, Joy and Alleluia! – The joy of my soul was struggling to believe our grief-stricken family would survive to love one another more...
Genesis 18:20-32; Ps 138:1-3, 6-8; Colossians 2:12-14; Luke 11:1-13 Please continue to pray daily a Chaplet of Divine Mercy for the conversion of our country. And continue to pray for the conversion of all terrorists and a greater outpouring of God’s merciful love on all his children on earth. Thank you in Jesus holy Name....
Eight reasons God’s mercy helps us forgive ourselves – How do I surrender my natural desire for revenge? How do I ask for and receive God’s mercy to forgive myself for my failings? Stormy day at the beach? – Featured on NewEvangelizers.com – Nancy Ward compares a stormy day at the beach to consolations and desolations...
