Tagged: heaven
Friars Corner: Jesus returning to heaven gives us hope
Seventh Sunday after Easter: Acts 1:15-17, 20a, 20c-26; Psalms 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20; 1 John 4:11-16, John 17:11b-19 Since the second Sunday after Easter (Mercy Sunday, as Jesus called it) we have been journeying through St. John’s gospel. The first 12 chapters are the book of signs. The second part is the book of glory, 13-21....
Ten reasons to stop beating yourself up
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...
At the hour of my death, call me
Anima Christi: At the hour of my death, call me and bid me come unto thee The seventh of seven meditations on the Anima Christi from Unconditionally, Finding Jesus in the Eucharist By Greg Wasinski When our time is up, will we feel worthy of His love? Anything but a resounding “yes” could make us...
Friars Corner: New Wisdom of Jesus for our life
Wisdom 6:12-16; Ps 63:2-8; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Matthew 25:1-13 Since it is Veterans Weekend, let us pray for all our veterans, their families and all those placing their lives in danger to keep us safe each day. A Chaplet of Divine Mercy might be helpful. Dear Holy Spirit, please help us understand these scriptures in...
One eye in heaven
When the nurse removed the bandage the day after cataract surgery on my right eye, immediately I noticed something strange and beautiful. The walls and medical equipment on the left side of the room were the normal tan tones of the office. The right side of the room was aglow with a brilliant blue-white light....
Got Joy? Latest JOYAlive.net posts 6-2-17
The Surprising Charisms of the Holy Spirit – Nancy Ward writes, How can the Holy Spirit transform your natural talents into charisms? Give you new ways to honor him? His answer may surprise you. Featured Favorite: Holy Spirit Sandwich – The Holy Spirit is the beginning and the end: a Holy Spirit sandwich. I fill in the details...
Got Joy? Latest JOYAlive.net posts 3-31-17
Lent: An Open Spirit– by Amy Wellborn – Who knows what seeds were planted and what she took away. She put everything else aside, came inside and listened. All In: Why Belonging to the Catholic Church Matters – Nancy Ward’s review featured on CatholicMom.com – Pat Gohn writes, “I’m all in when it comes to the...