The flames grew higher wider They lashed out of the frame they were in They came for the surrounding material Anything everything they could consume They would consume The men in thick suits could not get close The fire was too hot too strong There was nothing to do but stand back And do what could be done from a distance Time went by The pastor sat on the ground and wept The heat pressed down on him But it didn’t matter It was...
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Defilement When I first thought about this subject matter I couldn’t really get a hold of it. Isn’t every space that exists a sacred space? Hasn’t God created everything, making it so? And then when I sat down to think about it some more, an image came to me. And it led me to see what I really believe about sacred spaces. Now right off the bat, there really is a difference between personal sacred spaces and...
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Glorious Archangel Michael, guardian and defender of the church of Jesus Christ, come to the assistance of the church in this time of need. Guard her leaders with special care, and intercede for them that they may carry out their ministry in peace and joy. Obtain for them the spiritual gifts necessary to be true shepherds of the flocks given to their care. Ask God to give her priests the courage they need to meet the challenges of...
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O glorious Prince of the Heavenly Host, Archangel Michael, defend us in the battle and in the fearful warfare that we are waging against the principalities and powers, against the rulers of this world of darkness, against the evil spirits. Come to the assistance of men, whom Almighty God created immortal, making them in his own image and likeness, and redeeming them at a great price from the tyranny of Satan. Fight this day the battle...
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