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God Himself felt for the people of Israel who were slaves to the Egyptians when he said: “I have seen the AFFLICTION of my people and have heard their CRY. I know their SUFFERINGS”(Exodus 3:7). Our lessons today are simple and straightforward.
*One: Sin is Slavery.*
As much as we detest slavery, St. Paul teaches us today that sin by its very nature can be likened to a form of slavery. Just as the Israelites were afflicted and agonized by the Egyptian taskmasters, we are all afflicted as long as we allow sin to dominate our lives.
According to St. Paul: “These things are WARNINGS for us, not to desire evil as they did nor grumble as some of them did and were destroyed by the Destroyer” (1Cor. 10:10).
*Two: Never Underestimate Sin.*
Sin is an affliction, a suffering, a detestable condition, something that makes us live lower than the dignity God desires for us. In fact, in our Gospel passage, we see that not only is Sin a form of slavery, but it is also a calamity and a disaster.
Some persons told Jesus about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. They wanted to know if this disaster was as a result of their sins, assuming that they must have been the worst sinners on earth to deserve such a cruel death.
To their surprise, Jesus said, these victims were not any worse than any one of them (meaning no matter how little our sins are, we too deserve such calamity). Jesus also added a similar instance of the eighteen upon whom the tower of Siloam fell and crushed saying: but UNLESS WE REPENT, WE WILL ALL LIKEWISE PERISH. In this way, Jesus paints a vicious picture of sin as something we must avoid at all costs.
*Three: Is Calamity a Punishment for sin?*
Does God allow bad things to happen to us as a result of our sinfulness? If this is the case, how do we explain the case of Job who was a righteous man yet faced a series of affliction? How do we explain the unfortunate things that happen to us even when we are walking in righteousness? How do we explain the brutal death of Jesus even when He was completely sinless?
The truth is that God does not treat us according to our faults. As the Psalmist says: “He does not deal with us according to our sins, nor requite us according to our iniquities” (Psalm 103:10). Also in Matthew 5:45, Jesus told us that God “makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust.”
This means that good things and bad things happen to both good and bad people not necessarily as a direct punishment for sins. The point Jesus wants us to take to heart is that Sin itself is a calamity just as bad as any other calamity we may experience in life.
*Four: There is Good News.*
The Good News is that we serve a God who CARES for us, a God who FEELS our plight, a God who UNDERSTANDS our struggles and is ever ready to help us. The Good news is that God did not abandon the Israelites, but sent Moses to free them from the hands of captivity. This is really Good News because it means that no matter the extent of our present grip under the captivity of sin, God will not abandon us when we cry to Him.
Just as the Israelites could not save themselves, we cannot do it on our own. Nevertheless, Moses did not force them out of Egypt, their exit came as a result of their own cooperation with Moses. This is exactly what Jesus means when He demands repentance from us.
To repent is to make efforts. Yes, God is interested in the efforts you are making. This is why Jesus gave the parable of the fig tree. For three years, the man who planted the fig tree did not see any fruits and he decided to cut it down. The vinedresser pleaded for more time to dig around it and manure it saying if by next year, it still doesn’t produce fruit, it could be cut down.
What efforts are you making? Have you given up on yourself? Why not dig around your lukewarm heart and apply more manure to your spirituality? The truth is that you really do not have all the time. You do not know when you will take your last breath, Act Now!
*Conclusion: Hate Sin Enough to Flee From it.*
The first key to repentance is to see sin for what it really is. *Develop a strong hatred for sin and never take any sin for granted. The worst thing that can ever happen to you is to trivialize sin, painting it as “normal” or just one of those things.* Remember, the choice is yours to make: Repent or Perish!
Let us Pray: Lord Jesus, grant me the grace of freedom from the captivity of sinfulness, Amen!
*Be Happy. Live Positive. Have Faith. It is well with you. God bless you. (Third Sunday of Lent, Year C. Bible Study: Exodus 3:1-15, Psalm 103, 1st Corinthians 10:1-12 and Luke 13:1-9).
Are you experiencing repeated setbacks, failures, discouragement and/or despair? Divine Mercy will set you free today!! Keep praying as the Divine Mercy cleanse you and your habitat..
O Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, I offer to you today all the pains, struggles, failures, setbacks, discouragement and despair in my life. I join to your most Holy Wounds all the suffering, hardships and humiliations that I endured or enduring, being part of the body of Christ. I offer all the lost and locust years of my life, spent in negativity, despair, rejection and defeat. Today I seek the mercy of the Cross, to break the cycle of failures, neglect and setbacks. O Lord Jesus, I choose today the power of your Divine Mercy, emanating from the Cross, to break those repeated patterns and cycles of setbacks, failures and inequities plaguing my life. Today I claim the Word of God, the word that became life giving flesh, that of Divine Mercy. In confidence I claim the mercy of God promised in Romans **Chapter 9 : 15,16 : “I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion. It depends not on human will or exertion, but on God who shows mercy.” I claim this promise of God’s mercy, to do miracles in my life. Let this mercy from the Cross, pierce and penetrate my bone and marrow, to uplift and completely transform me and my family for generations to come. May your Divine Mercy O Lord Jesus, go before me like an armoured vehicle breaking down and splitting apart - the Jericho walls, the bronze gates, the red seas and the mighty mountains – which is standing my way of growth and transformation. From this very moment Lord Jesus, I choose to walk by faith and not by sight, as I claim the Divine Mercy into every area of stagnation...
O Blood and Water which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fount of Mercy for us, I trust in You..
O Blood and Water which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fount of Mercy for us, I trust in You to break the cycle of bitterness and unforgiveness.
O Blood and Water which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fount of Mercy for us, I trust in You to break the cycle of animosity and resentment.
O Blood and Water which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fount of Mercy for us, I trust in You to break the cycle of sickness and every ailment in my body.
O Blood and Water which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fount of Mercy for us, I trust in You to break the cycle of desolation and hopelessness.
O Blood and Water which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fount of Mercy for us, I trust in You to break the cycle of fear and anxieties.
O Blood and Water which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fount of Mercy for us, I trust in You to break the cycle of panic and agitation.
O Blood and Water which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fount of Mercy for us, I trust in You to break the cycle of aversion and phobia.
O Blood and Water which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fount of Mercy for us, I trust in You to break the cycle of pain and grief.
O Blood and Water which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fount of Mercy for us, I trust in You to break the cycle of constant failures.
O Blood and Water which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fount of Mercy for us, I trust in You to break the cycle of rejection and neglect.
O Blood and Water which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fount of Mercy for us, I trust in You to break the cycle of repeated setbacks abd failures.
O Blood and Water which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fount of Mercy for us, I trust in You to break the cycle of discouragement and despair.
O Blood and Water which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fount of Mercy for us, I trust in You to break the cycle of demotivation and hindrance.
O Blood and Water which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fount of Mercy for us, I trust in You to break the cycle of abuse, addiction and lust.
O Blood and Water which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fount of Mercy for us, I trust in You to break the cycle of hatred and lack of love.
O Blood and Water which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fount of Mercy for us, I trust in You to break the cycle of prejudice and insult.
O Blood and Water which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fount of Mercy for us, I trust in You to break the cycle of dullness and foolishness.
O Blood and Water which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fount of Mercy for us, I trust in You to break the cycle of instability and doubt.
O Blood and Water which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fount of Mercy for us, I trust in You to break the cycle of insecurity and weakness.
O Blood and Water which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fount of Mercy for us, I trust in You to break the cycle of fear and doubt.
O Blood and Water which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fount of Mercy for us, I trust in You to break the cycle of suspicion and distrust.
O Blood and Water which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fount of Mercy for us, I trust in You to break the cycle of uncertainty and imbalance.
O Blood and Water which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fount of Mercy for us, I trust in You to break the cycle of instability and imbalance.
O Blood and Water which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fount of Mercy for us, I trust in You to break the cycle of retardation and curse.
O Blood and Water which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fount of Mercy for us, I trust in You to break the cycle of hindrance and obstruction.
O Blood and Water which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fount of Mercy for us, I trust in You to break the cycle of discontinuation and suspension.
O Blood and Water which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fount of Mercy for us, I trust in You to break the cycle of condemnation and demotion.
O Blood and Water which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fount of Mercy for us, I trust in You to break the cycle of judgement and criticism.
By the power of the Divine Mercy, I now claim the Psalm of Restoration as in Chapter 126 :
1 When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion,[a]
we were like those who dream.
2 Then our mouth was filled with laughter,
and our tongue with shouts of joy;
then it was said among the nations,
“The Lord has done great things for them.”
3 The Lord has done great things for us,
and we rejoiced.
4 Restore our fortunes, O Lord,
like the watercourses in the Negeb.
5 May those who sow in tears
reap with shouts of joy.
6 Those who go out weeping,
bearing the seed for sowing,
shall come home with shouts of joy,
carrying their sheaves.
Mother Mary, Queen of all patriarchs and prophets, intercede for me and all your children, who have recourse to thee. Mother most faithful, Increase my faith to say Yes to God’s plan, as you taught us in your fiat. To accept in faith - the joy, the cross and the ultimate Glory through your son Jesus, in accordance with the will of God. Remind me O Virgin most powerful, that the mighty one, my Lord, El Shaddai, has done great things for me in the past and that his mighty hands will do the impossible for me in the present and in the future. Amen.
Repeat the prayer as many times possible... And may the Power of His Divine Mercy sanctify and build you up, breaking the repeated patterns of failures and sin.
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Will you please pray a decade of the Rosary/ short prayer to support this mission! Thank You & God Bless You!
"Oh heavenly I ask that you give me strength wisdom courage understanding knowledge and prosperity as I go into this court session to day I ask you to stand by my side and help me to hold my head high and I asked you to touch this judge and help him give me a good understand. I ask that you touch his heart and let him hear the righteous words I ask for your protection as I give you the glory that Victory shall be won through you in Jesus name Amen."
Our Father, Who art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy Name. Thy Kingdom come. Thy Will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
Amen.
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Hail Mary, Full of Grace, The Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now, and at the hour of death.
Amen.
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Saint Michael, the archangel, defend us in battle, be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the devil, may God rebuke him, we humbly pray. And do you, O’ Prince of the Heavenly host, by the power of God thrust into Hell Satan and all the other evil spirits who prowl about the world for the ruin of souls.
Amen.
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St. Thérèse of Liseux Prayer From “Story of A Soul”
May today there be peace within. May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith. May you use those gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you. May you be content knowing you are a child of God. Let this presence settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise, and love. It is there for each and every one of us.
Amen.
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Lord, thank you that you are with me right now. Your love surpasses all fear. I give you the anxiety I feel. I surrender all my worries to you. Clear my mind; Calm my heart; Still my Spirit; Relax my being, that, I may always glorify you in everything I write, speak and do.
Amen.
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Jesus, Help Me
In every need let me come to Thee with humble trust, saying, Jesus, help me!
In all my doubts, perplexities, and temptations, Jesus, help me!In hours of loneliness, weariness and trials,
Jesus, help me!
In the failure of my plans and hopes; in disappointments, troubles and sorrows, Jesus, help me!
When my heart is cast down by failure, at seeing no good come from my efforts, Jesus, help me!
When others fail me, and Thy grace alone can assist me, Jesus, help me!
When I throw myself on Thy tender love as Father and Savior, Jesus, help me!
When I feel impatient, and my cross irritates me, Jesus, help me!
When sickness and loneliness overcome me, Jesus, help me!
Always, in weakness, falls and shortcomings of every kind, Jesus, help me and never forsake me.
Thank You, dear Lord Jesus.
Amen.
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Sweet Heart of Jesus, be my love. Sweet Heart of my Jesus, grant that I may always love You more. Heart of Jesus, burning with love for us, set our hearts on fire with love of You. Jesus, meek and humble of heart, make our hearts like Your Heart.
Amen.
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Prayers said. All will be well. Do not fear, the Lord is protecting you. Do not be lonely, your guardian angel is beside you. Be comforted, Mother will watch over you, and the Holy Spirit will guide you.
Amen.
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Prayer Against Depression………….By St Ignatius of Loyola
O Christ Jesus When all is darkness And we feel our weakness and helplessness, Give us the sense of Your Presence, Your Love and Your Strength. Help us to have perfect trust In Your protecting love And strengthening power, So that nothing may frighten or worry us, For, living close to You, We shall see Your Hand, Your Purpose, Your Will through all things.
Amen.
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Let Nothing Disturb You
Let nothing disturb you, Let nothing frighten you, All things are passing away: God never changes.Patience,
Obtains all things, Whoever has God Lacks nothing: God alone suffices.
Santa Teresa de Jesús (Santa Teresa de Ávila)
Amen.
† ** My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. **Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You.
Amen.
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Piarist fathers have taught this short act of Spiritual Communion, popularized by St. Josemaria Escriva:
I wish, Lord, to receive You with the purity, humility and devotion with which Your most holy Mother received You, with the spirit and fervour of the saints.
Amen.
† ** Thank You dear Lord Jesus, always and everywhere, for everything.
Sharing this video to all. Reciting this prayer everyday. Prayer along this video is so wonderful. Very powerful and heart touching. I feel close to Jesus.If we say these prayer from our hearts, it will bring us close to Jesus.I also pray the chaplet for release of Souls.Thanks for this beautiful rosary version of Sister Faustina.God is wonderful! Praise you, Jesus. All glory to the Father!Thanks also to the one who made this very special video. Such a great spiritual help...
St. Peregrine was born in 1260 at Forlì, Italy to an affluent family. He lived a comfortable life as a youth, and politically opposed the papacy. After he experienced the forgiveness of St. Philip Benizi, he changed his life and joined the Servite order. He was ordained a priest, and later returned to his home to establish a Servite community. There he was widely known for his preaching, penances, and counsel in the confessional. He was cured of cancer, after he received a vision of Christ on the cross reaching out His hand to touch his impaired limb. He died in 1345 and was canonized in 1726. He is the patron saint for persons suffering from cancer, AIDS and other illnesses.
Prayer to Saint Peregrine
O great St. Peregrine, you have been called "The Mighty," "The Wonder-Worker," because of the numerous miracles which you have obtained from God for those who have had recourse to you. For so many years you bore in your own flesh this cancerous disease that destroys the very fiber of our being, and who had recourse to the source of all grace when the power of man could do no more. You were favored with the vision of Jesus coming down from His Cross to heal your affliction. Ask of God and Our Lady, the cure of the sick whom we entrust to you. (Pause here and silently recall the names of the sick for whom you are praying) Aided in this way by your powerful intercession, we shall sing to God, now and for all eternity, a song of gratitude for His great goodness and mercy. Amen.
Day 1- Saint Peregrine Novena
O great St. Peregrine,who were yourself converted from a violent and sinful life, grant that those who have strayed from the way of Christ may, like you, be given the grace to repent and amend their ways. Amen. St. Peregrine, pray for us. Say 1: Our Father...Say 1: Hail Mary... Say 1: Glory Be...
Day 2- Saint Peregrine Novena
Good St. Peregrine, who bore the agonies of cancer patiently for so many years, grant us the courage and faith to stand up under our own sickness or weakness. Amen. St. Peregrine, pray for our fortitude. Say 1: Our Father...Say 1: Hail Mary... Say 1: Glory Be...
Day 3- Saint Peregrine Novena
St. Peregrine, as His priest, you dwelt for many years in peace in the House of the Lord. Intercede for us with Him, then, that this troubled world, torn by hatred and violence, may at last know the blessedness of peace with justice. Amen. St.Peregrine, help us bring lasting peace to the world. Say 1: Our Father...Say 1: Hail Mary... Say 1: Glory Be...
Day 4- Saint Peregrine Novena
St. Peregrine, you became a model priestand eloquent preacher. Grant us more vocations in these troubled times. Amen. St. Peregrine, inspire more young men and women to follow in the footsteps of Christ just as you did. Say 1: Our Father...Say 1: Hail Mary... Say 1: Glory Be...
Day 5- Saint Peregrine Novena
O St. Peregrine,just as you were cured from cancer of the body, intercede for us that the cancer of disregard for life may be removed from the world today. Amen. St. Peregrine, pray that the people of the world may heed the teachings of Christ. Say 1: Our Father...Say 1: Hail Mary... Say 1: Glory Be...
Day 6- Saint Peregrine Novena
St. Peregrine,as a youth you led a life of sin. May our Divine Lord grant that your own conversion may inspire our wayward young people today to change their lives as you did and return to Christ. Amen. St. Peregrine, pray for our young people. Say 1: Our Father...Say 1: Hail Mary... Say 1: Glory Be...
Day 7- Saint Peregrine Novena
St. Peregrine,God granted you the grace of a long and fruitful life. Ask Our Lord, Jesus Christ, to lighten the burden of so many of our aged today who are spending their twilight years in pain, sorrow, and loneliness. Amen. St. Peregrine, bring comfort to our aged in their last days. Say 1: Our Father...Say 1: Hail Mary... Say 1: Glory Be...
Day 8- Saint Peregrine Novena
O St. Peregrine,we ask you to heed the anguished cries of those dying from starvation throughout the world today, especially children and old people. Amen. St. Peregrine, pray that relief may come to those who are suffering from hunger and thirst in body and soul. Say 1: Our Father...Say 1: Hail Mary... Say 1: Glory Be...
Day 9- Saint Peregrine Novena
Finally, O good St. Peregrine, we ask that you intercede forthose whom God sees fit to call home. May they die in happiness and peace, confident that they will be with You forever in the presence of Jesus and Mary. Amen. St. Peregrine, pray that we may have strength and comfort in the hour of our death. Say 1: Glory Be...
Say 1: Our Father...
Say 1: Hail Mary...
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Heavenly Father, I Come before you today to ask for a financial blessing to improve my life.
My faith keeps me strong, and I know you will provide for me and the people I love.
I do not seek a large sum of money. I do not trouble you for unneeded comforts or luxury. I only ask for enough money to relieve my financial woes and ease this stress.
Give me the means to do your work, and spread your Love. I have so much to give if only I were allowed the chance.
The season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, most notably by the public imposition of ashes.
The season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, most notably by the public imposition of ashes.
There is a strong biblical base for fasting, particularly during the 40 days of Lent leading to the celebration of Easter. Jesus, as part of his spiritual preparation, went into the wilderness and fasted 40 days and 40 nights, according to the Gospels.
Fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday with only one simple meal during the day, usually without meat.
Refrain from eating meat (bloody foods) on all Fridays in Lent, substituting fish for example.
Eliminate a food or food group for the entire season. Especially consider saving rich and fatty foods for Easter.
Consider not eating before receiving Communion in Lent.
Abstain from or limit a favorite activity (television, movies, etc.) for the entire season, and spend more time in prayer, Bible study, and reading devotional material.
WHAT SHOULD I GIVE UP FOR LENT? MEAT? SWEETS? CHOCOLATE? ICE CREAM? BEVERAGES? MEAT?
Many of us try to be more disciplined for Lent and give up something that we really like. That’s great! Fasting has always been an important tradition of Lent. This year however, let us also consider other things that we can give up.
*Give up complaining* – _ Focusongratitude_
Philippians2:14–15 – ‘Do everything without complaining or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure…’
1Thessalonians5:18 – ‘Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Jesus Christ’.
*Giveupbitterness* – _ Turn to forgiveness_
Ephesians4:31 – ‘Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice’.
Ephesians4:32 – ‘Be kind and compassionate to one another forgiving each other, just as in Christ, God forgave you’.
*Give up worry* – _Trust in God_
Matthew 6:25 – “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life… who by worrying can add a single hour to his life?”
Matthew6:33 – ‘But seek first His Kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well’.
*Give up discouragement* – _ Befull of hope_
Deuteronomy31:8 – ‘The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you: he will never leave you or forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged’.
Isaiah40:31 – ‘But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint’.
*Give up hatred* – _ Returngoodfor evil_
1John2:9 – ‘Anyone who claims to be in the light but hates his brother is still in the darkness’.
Luke6:27 – “But I tell you who hear me; Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you.”
*Give up anger* – _ Bemorepatient_
Matthew5:22 – ‘But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment’.
Proverbs15:18 – ‘A hot tempered man stirs up dissension, but a patient man calms a quarrel’.
*Giveup gossiping* – _Controlyourtongue_
Psalm34:13 – ‘Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from speaking lies’.
Proverbs21:23 – ‘He who guards his mouth and his tongue keeps himself from calamity’.
