In Christ, we are all united as brothers & sisters

[KiwiBliss]

Due to circumstances, minority groups continue to fight against each other to be heard, understood, & accepted for who they think they are. They look at out-groups as being judgmental, ignorant, & ethnocentrism. ~Yet when we let Christ influence our lives, we should know that nothing else matters than to love & serve Him by loving our neighbors as ourselves; loving each other as brothers and sisters in Christ- no less.

It bothers me to see people within minority groups complaining about what others have done to them, yet we have the choice to listen to such ridicule opinions or not. Rather than accepting their life experiences as learning experiences to grow in faith, hope, & love in God, they let misconceptions, negative behavioral tactics sink into the wounded soul more; creating imaginative barriers between one another without doing something about it. Do people not realize that these pessimistic words+actions aren’t from God! God created us all unique & loves us unconditionally. We were all created to love & serve Christ- His Son, by following His teachings which involves loving our neighbor as ourselves; loving one another as brothers and sisters in Christ.

Why not step outside of those minority comfort zones & take a leap of faith (listen & be obedient) that Christ knows us more than we know ourselves; His will WILL be done. Stop trying to nurture the fleshly self that feels abused/wounded & accept that Christ is with us always- He already accepts & loves us. If we all step outside of ourselves to experience helping one another thru Christ’s teachings only, life would be simpler, satisfying, & fulfilling.

~Please join me in saying Novenas for all ‘oppressed’ minority groups- that they stop living for themselves & start living for Christ honestly. And for all of us- that we strive to help each other thru Christ’s teachings by holding each other accountable as brothers and sisters in Him who sets us free to love purely thru faith, hope, & love. The best counselor/teacher/psychologist out there is the Holy Trinity (Father, Son, & Holy Spirit)- as 3-in-1, all 3 know everything & how to nurture & deepen the beautiful soul we have within us.

Making personal time with Christ (thru prayer, spiritual reading, volunteering, etc) is the best decision I’ve ever made- I encourage my fellow brothers & sisters to substitute fleshly selfish desires for selfless desires. Christ died for our sins out of love. It’s our turn to die to self & be instruments of His peace. The world is a big mess, but with acts of kindness it doesn’t have to be. With Christ, we live by faith, not by sight. ~

 

[LoveMercyGrace]

offering a General Prayer composed in German by St. Peter Canisius, which begins:

“Almighty and eternal God, Lord, heavenly Father. Look with the eyes of your gratuitous mercy at our sorrow, misery and distress; have mercy on all Christian believers.”

Amen.

 

[tawny]

Praying with all for all.

 

[pollylodges]

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.

†

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.

†

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.

Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb Jesus.

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.

Amen.

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[ChibiViolet]

Praying…

 

[Luz_Maria]

Praying . . . and the prayer of apology and thanksgiving because of forgetfulness to say “thank You” to Our Lord for all the blessings He pours. . . . The thread could also be closed before we know it and I want to get the “thank You” in.

Act of Hope and Confidence in God
St. Claude de la Colombiere

My God,
I believe most firmly that You watch over all who hope in You,
and that we can want for nothing when we rely upon You in all things.
Therefore I am resolved for the future…to cast all my cares upon You.
People may deprive me of worldly goods and status.
Sickness may take from me my strength and the means of serving You.
I may even jeopardize our relationship by sin, but my trust shall never leave me.
I will preserve it to the last moment of my life, and the powers of hell shall seek
…… in vain to grab it from me.
Let others seek happiness in their wealth and in their talents.
Let them trust in the purity of their lives,
the severity of their mortifications,
in the number of their good works,
the enthusiasm of their prayers,
as for me, my Rock and my Refuge, my confidence in you fills me with hope.
For You, my Divine Protector, alone have settled me in hope.
“This confidence can never be vain. No one, who has hoped in God, has
…… ever been confounded.”
I am assured, therefore, of my eternal happiness,
…… for I firmly hope in it and all my hope is in You.
“In You, O loving God, have I hoped: let me never be confounded.”
I know too well that I am weak and changeable. I know the power of
…… temptation against the strongest virtue.
I have seen stars fall and foundations of my world crack;
…… these things do not alarm me.
While I hope in You, I am sheltered from all misfortune,
…… and I am sure that my trust shall endure,
…… for I rely upon You to sustain this unfailing hope.
Finally, I know that my confidence cannot exceed Your generosity, and that I
…… shall never receive less than I have hoped for from You.
Therefore I hope that You will sustain me against my evil inclinations,
…… that You will protect me against the deceitful attacks of the evil one,
…… and that You will cause my weakness to triumph over every hostile force.
I hope that You will never cease to love me and that I shall love You unceasingly.
“In You, O loving God, have I hoped: let me never be confounded.”

That Our Lord may please send His Angels to protect those traveling to and
…from class. We pray to the Lord. Lord hear our prayer.
Lord, please help all involved know that each is on Your Palm. We pray to the
…Lord. Lord hear our prayer.
Our Lady of the Snows, pray for us.
Our Lady of the Pillar, pray for us.
Our Lady of Guadalupe, pray for us.
St Claude de la Colombiere, pray for us!
St. Isidore, pray for us.

Apology and Thanksgiving Prayer
Heavenly Father,
Creator of all and source of all goodness and love,
please look kindly upon us,
as we ask for forgiveness for not giving You thanks.
Please receive our heartfelt apology for the lack of gratitude.
Remind us at all times that You are always worthy of our thanks.

Thank You, Heavenly Father,
for all the graces and blessings
You have bestowed upon us:
our faith and religious heritage;
the Priests who bring us the Sacraments;
our life, food and shelter;
our health, the love we have for one another;
our family and friends.
Thank You for those things You so generously give us
…and of which we are not even aware.
Dear Father, in Your infinite generosity, please grant us the grace of having
…less “give me” and more gratitude throughout the coming
…years so that we may be aware that anything from You is good
…for You turn the “bad” into blessings for us.
Please Lord, grant us the grace of not forgetting that we can thank You
…over and over again for the same gift – and if we
…forget, may our Guardian Angel remind us.
Thank You, Lord.
I Love You, Lord.
Amen… …by Luz María

Hail Mary,
full of grace,
the Lord is with Thee,
blessed are 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 our death.
Amen.


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)

Luz María