Heavenly Father, I come before you as your child, in great need of your help. I have physical health needs, emotional needs, spiritual needs, and interpersonal needs. Many of my problems have been caused by my own failures, neglect, and sinfulness, for which I humbly beg your forgiveness, Lord. But I also ask you to forgive the sins of my ancestors whose failures have left their effects on me in the form of unwanted tendencies,...
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Among the mysterious, wonderful properties of the name of Jesus is the power and property of expelling demons. This property was disclosed by the Lord himself. He said that those who believe in him, in his name they will cast out demons. (Mark 16:17) Special attention must be paid to this property of the name of Jesus, because it is of the greatest importance for those practicing the Prayer of Jesus. First of all a few words must...
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Help us learn, Lord, to occasionally set aside some time to take a good and honest look at ourselves. We want to get into the habit of periodically examining our conscience. How are we doing, Lord? Are we fulfilling the goals, hopes, and dreams we had when we were first married? Are we living the way we thought we would or are we falling short of our original expectations? Have we been communicating openly and honestly, or have we...
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May all that is unforgiven in you Be released. May your fears yield Their deepest tranquilities. May all that is unlived in you Blossom into a future Graced with love. (John O’Donohue)
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When the soul has arrived at true life, and all her actions are referred to the glory of God, she feels herself suddenly stirred by a desire to see what her Spouse is like, asking who and what is he who has become man for her sake? He who has died to save her, and has given himself to her? This Jesus, who on leaving the Earth has left her his sacraments and promised her his Kingdom; this Jesus, ever ready to provide for the needs of...
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