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on September 27th, 2025 at 20:23
It opened!
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on September 27th, 2025 at 20:22
John J, I believe that praying to our loved ones can help us. I also like to pray to deceased clergy and religions that I have known for their assistance and it has also helped with my intercessions. (I couldn’t get you reply to you comment to open on my iPad.)peace and blessings,jim
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Sally
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on September 27th, 2025 at 14:26
The folly of this world, especially evident in the illusion of those who appear to be succeeding as they wallow in the false luxury of materialism, is that it is base carnality to try to find meaning apart from God. Do not be deceived by self pity cloaked in worldly bling.Today, too many with itching ears are deceived by those using Christ as a façade for political gain. God addresses much of this in the Bible in the Book of Ecclesiastes. By turning to God through His Word we are never alone. Solitude is a great blessing as God equips us to quiet our hearts and minds while protecting us from distractions. It is through this at-one-ment with God that He strengthens, refines, and matures our character to prepare us as His plan for our lives unfolds. Courage and patience do not come easily but are virtues given by grace. Pray for those gifts. Gratitude is the greatest way to shift our perspective. Be thankful for the free will God gives us to focus on His goodness, even in small blessings—the vision to see Heaven in a wildflower. That is free will.
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Monalisa H.
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on September 27th, 2025 at 14:04
St. Vincent de Paul, pray for us
St Vincent de Paul, please pray for us! May we be united in Christ our Lord and follow your example to be the keeper of our brothers and sisters. We…
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on September 27th, 2025 at 12:08
Charity
Charity originally meant caritas or agape, the kind of love that "wills the good of another" (Thomas Aquinas). Today, most people think it means a handout. St Vincent de Paul…
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on September 27th, 2025 at 9:26
Lord I offer up all the fighting (which you know I don't like) and all the back stabbing that goes on around and in our home. This is not a "safe place" for anyone to live. especially for me. What's worse we have a baby living here listening to everything that goes on. I worry he will think this is normal life. I shall do all I can to accept the horrible living conditions. I love you dear Lord, and thank you for all you have given me. You ARE my safe place always and everywhere. Amen.
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rudolfo t.
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on September 27th, 2025 at 8:13
Divine Mercy
We follow the saints holding to the faith that their lives will give us a greater opportunity of following Christ through faith, hope and charity.
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hazcompat
posted in Personal Reflections
on September 27th, 2025 at 7:33
Joy beyond all joy!
He is now so accustomed to that Divine presence, that he receives from it continual succors upon all occasions. For about thirty years, his soul has been filled with joys…
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Jere
posted in Personal Reflections
on September 27th, 2025 at 6:21
My Creator, I offer myself to you, today
Creator-You are all there, waiting patiently for me as I live out this next 16 hours. Relieve me of the bondage of self, take away my difficulties, the ones especially…
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Ana A.
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on September 27th, 2025 at 4:05
Ana A. on Morning Prayer - Memorial for Saint Vincent de Paul, Priest on September 27th, 2025 at 3:49
My dearest beloved , merciful Lord,Have mercy on us,poor sinners. Blessed the poor of this earth. I beg of you,mercy for them. Amen!
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Peter R.
posted in Personal Reflections
on September 27th, 2025 at 3:53
Ask the master of the harvest
God turns the worldly expectations upside down. The world wants the rich, and the powerful. But God uses the seemingly "foolish" or "weak" for His purposes: ‘God chose the weak…
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Luke
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on September 26th, 2025 at 19:57
Restful and Peaceful night
Dear Lord,Protect my family. Bring them peace. Come Holy spirit and guide my soul, my mind, and my heart. Lift me in your gratefulness. Amen.
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