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MJ-1214: December 2014

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12-1/2014

Being Faithful to Advent.
You will be disrupted, but you will miss it later.
We can’t rush Christmas.

Incorporate your advent routine into your daily life.

WATCHFUL PRAYER
PRAISE GOD

This is a sacred time of year filled with blessings.



REPENT
of all offense.
Bosses, co-workers, employees, spouses, children, family, significant others, random people, the government, lawyers.

How do you know if you have repented?
If we acknowledge the offense and ask
God to remove it and repent, is that enough?

Why do we take it back?
Or do we?

Is that just the evil one trying to push it back upon us?


12-2/2014

VALUE

Open your eyes and see Jesus around you and in the Eucharist.
He is here.

Open Your Ears.
Open Your Eyes.
Open Your Heart.

“Call a spade a spade, but not a big spoon.”


12-2/2014

FASTING

The Lord will Provide.

When you experience spiritual hunger and thirst,
sometimes reaching out to others can satisfy that.


“If I let go of these thoughts as they invade my mind and my peace, but they then return when stuck in my face again — does that mean that I still harbor them? Or, s that just a lie from the evil one to steal my peace?”

You are in control God, take this attack
and thoughts away from me, I pray.


12-5/2014

EXPECTANT JOY

Jesus helps us see the good in the world.
We need to open our hearts to Him.

He will make us whole.

“Maranatha” means “Come Lord Jesus”
This is how people would greet each other in the early faith.


12-7/2014

Prepare the Way of the Lord!

Spiritual Deserts
What Kind?

Broken Relationships
Grief

Health Concerns
Impatience
Judgement & Criticism

We can’t be in denial.
Have courage and strength to go there.
Ask the Lord where your desert is and encounter Him there.
Ask to experience Him, His Love and Healing.
He will bring an oasis to you.


12-8/2014

Nothing is Impossible for God.

Mary is close to God.
We can go to her in confidence for her intercession.

“May it be done to me, according to Your Word.”

GREAT FAITH


12-8/2014

Today at the Holy Mass, Jesus gave me Himself in a special way.
I am so thankful!

Before I fell asleep, He told me that He would take care of me.

My response … “I TRUST IN YOU LORD. THANK YOU.”

God is So Good.


12-14/2014

Rejoice in the Lord Always!

PRAY WITHOUT CEASING.

He is Faithful.


12-15/2014

Labeling Ourselves & Others is Control.

By what authority do you label?
Who is in charge of you?

We have the greatest authority — FREE WILL

You have the authority to make choices.
God will give you signs and means,
if you surrender your authority to Him.
(Your will.)

Jesus, You are there for me in the Eucharist.


12-16/2014

IT’S NOT TOO LATE!

Being human is not an excuse, but a reality.
You always have time to change your mind.

Devotions
Charity
Reconciliation

Begin a New.
IT’S NOT TOO LATE.

Thank You Jesus <3


O Antiphons
Octave before Christmas: December 17th-23rd

Liturgy of the Hours

O Sapientia = Oh Wisdom
O Adonai = Oh Sacred Lord
O Radix Jesse = Oh Root of Jesse
O Clavis David = Oh Key of David
O Oriens = Oh Rising Sun
O Rex Gentium = Oh King of the Nations
O Emmanuel = Oh God with Us

Take one each day and ask God, see how it applies to your life.
How, Where, What and Why


12-18/2014

HOLY SPIRIT’S POWER

Our best is yet to come.
The Holy Spirit can translate God’s will into our life.

Allow Him to work in your life.

Your will have surprise in your life.
Behind things you will see the hand
of the Holy Spirit guiding your life.


12-19/2014

We have a commission in this world — if we follow it
— we will be set apart.

God is omnipresent.
He knows our hearts desire.
He knows everything.

In the eyes of God, nothing is too late.

The coming of Christ restores all things.
Believe in the divine intervention.

FAITH + GRACE GO TOGETHER.


12-21/2014

What are We Preparing?

We are preparing out bodies — the temple,
for Christ to reside in.

PURIFICATION [at the temple]
They lit the menorah for 8 days.

We are meant to be temple of God’s Love & Spirit.

LIVE THE BEATITUDES.

Continue to prepare and make worthy your soul.


12-22/2014

SPIRITUAL COMPLACENCY

What are you looking for spiritually?
We will never be out done with generosity.

How open are you to receive His gifts?

THE LORD HAS MORE FOR YOU
THAN YOU CAN EVEN IMAGINE.

Bring your openness of heart.


12-23/2014

GOD HAS A PLAN FOR EACH OF US!

He tries to keep us on the path,
sometimes He puts a prophet in your way.

God can speak to us in our confusion or despair.

We thank God for giving us His son in our midst.

RECONCILE WITH OTHERS
PROCLAIM THE GOOD NEWS
ACCEPT THE MESSAGE & CHANGE YOUR LIVES

“It
‘s all about the heart.”


12-25/2014

God trusted us with His son,
and He provided people to care for Him.

He wants us to hold Jesus — even today.
To hold Him in your heart and in the hearts
of people around us.

Everything will be okay.
God has his arms around you.

He loves us everyday, not just today.

Care for Him and Love Him.


12-26/2014

[Feast of Stephen]

Death can never separate us from the love of God.

Your call is different from your ministry.
Your first call is to be with Jesus.

We are entrusted to share the Word.
The message comes from God — not us.

Commit yourself to God.
Ask for forgiveness.

“Into Your hands, I commend my Spirit.”

Face yourself.
Repent.
Ask for mercy and move ahead.

In every misfortune, is a blessing in disguise.


12-28/2014

It is in family that we are called
to work out our salvation.

PUT ON LOVE

If you don’t have graces, ask for it.


12-29/2014

Christmas Octave = 8 Days

Bring you gifts to the Christ Child.

Lay down the gift of our patience … 

Lord, I give you my patience.
I trust that your promises will be fulfilled.


12-30/2014

Come to the Christ Child and Bring Him
the Gift of Prayer.

FAST & PRAY

We are called to persevere in prayer.

God is always here.
Whether He manifests Himself or not.

Don’t pray to experience good feelings.
Thank God for them if you receive them.

WE PRAY FOR GOD DESERVES IT.

Make your first prayer = THANKSGIVING.

God, I Thank You. Jesus, Thank You.

MASS IS PRAYER.

Prayers of Thanks are Powerful.
— The Eucharist is All About Thanks —

He is never out done in generosity.


12-31/2014

Today, bring the Christ Child His Word
and a Desire to Know His Word.

The Word made Flesh.
[Jesus]
Find your path to the Word.

THANKS BE TO GOD.
Praise to You Lord Jesus Christ.

THIS YEAR,
COMMIT TO READ THE SUNDAY
GOSPELS AHEAD OF TIME.


 

MJ-1114: November 2014

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11-2/2014

FEAR

— The promise of Christ —
Life is changed, not ended.

What do you believe?
Death is Not the Final Chapter.

God Wants Us with Him for Eternity.
Pray for ourselves and others.
Assist people with your love.
Live in the Hope.

Everyone in Heaven is a Saint!


YOUR TESTIMONY IS THE BEGINNING OF YOUR MINISTRY.

Ministry is a form of revenge on the enemy.
🙂


Everything is a possibility.
Nothing is too hard for Jesus.

HE CAN DO EVERYTHING.
Trust Him.


11-3/2014

Humbly Regard Others as More Important than Yourself.

How often do we interact with the poor,
not from a distance?


11-4/2014

We are called to be tender-hearted.
“Attitude of Christ”
Obedience + Humility

Empty Yourself.
LIVE IN THE PRESENT.


11-5/2014

Examine What Causes You Fear.

The Lord IS my light and salvation, my refuge.

What is the ONE THING you would ask Jesus, 
if He were right in front of you?

What are you seeking in this life?

Do we trust God?


11-9/2014

Water Nourishes.
Waves Heal.

We are the temple.
The Church is His Father’s House.

May the Divine Assistance be with Us Always.


11-10/2014

FORGIVENESS

“And if he wrongs you 7 times in one day and returns to you
7 times saying ‘I am sorry.’ You should forgive him.”
[Luke 17:4]

Reconciliation.
Heed the call to forgive.

How quick are we to forgive?
How quick are we to ASK forgiveness?

Acknowledge the wrong we have done
and acknowledge when someone asks for forgiveness.

Bring the one who offends you to the Lord.


11-11/2014

Set Apart for God.

The Gospel Sheds Light.

Some people don’t see that they do evil.

Reject worldly and ungodly ways.
Don’t Gossip.
Don’t Excessively Drink.


11-12/14

Follow what God writes on your heart.
God is greater than any laws we can enact.

What a great gift freedom of will is but, a great responsibility.
Our consciences must be well-formed.

Trust in God if He is leading you somewhere else —
even to the point of losing your life.

This is obedience.


11-16/2014

“Share Your Faith!”

Invest Your Gifts for the Glory of God’s Kingdom.

They are precious.

Use them and give them away for His glory!
— The Gifts of the Spirit —

[Matt 13:45-46]
“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls,  who, on finding one pearl of great value,
went and sold all that he had and bought it.”

— The Gift of Faith is the Greatest —
Given freely for the building of the Kingdom on Earth.


11-17/2014

SPIRITUAL SIGHT

Jesus asked, “What do you want me to do for you?”
Why did he ask this question?

Blindness in scripture is sometimes associated with lack of faith.

What would we ask Jesus about our own spiritual sight?
Can we see with the eyes of Christ?

People say, “Why can’t you see it my way?”
What if God said that to you?


11-18/2014

LISTEN TO GOD.
FOLLOW HIS GPS.

The #7 is talking about Perfection.

Don’t be lukewarm.
If you have an issue, speak about it with love.


11-19/2014

12 Tribes of Israel — 12 Apostles
24 Elders
7 Burning Torches

A sea of glass like crystal (Altar)
4 Evangelists (Seraphim Faces)

Revelations can be read like a mass.
True prophesy is a sign of the times not a prediction of the future.

Revelations is not meant to be a future telling book.
This is against contemporary thought, because it 
takes away our free will.


11-21/2014

PRAY FOR GRACE TO COME

When we become Christians,
we declare war against the world and the evil one.

In the spirit realm, if you stand firm,
he will lose the fight.

When you do the work of God,
you meet with opposition — spiritual and physical
sometimes you are rejected from your own family.

SHARE YOUR FAITH.


11-23/2014

EXAMINE YOUR PRIDE.

It can blind you from seeing Jesus.

Who has power over your life?


11-27/2014

What Demands Our Loyalties?

What are the objects of our striving?

WHAT COUNTS IN THE END?


11-30/2014

[There are 1440 minutes a day. Give 6 to God.]

WAITING

Wait, the time will come.
Retailers take advantage of our impatience.

We know that God can do it,
but we struggle with whether He will do it in our time.
OUR TIME IS NOT GOD’S TIME.

LEARN HOW TO WAIT.

Waiting is sacred.
There is a blessing if we learn how to wait.
Prepare yourself spiritually for this Christmas.
It will come 🙂

Tell the world to wait. Give time to God.
IT WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE.


 

MJ-1014: October 2014

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10-27/2014

REST
Give Thanks to God.
Pay Attention to God.
Pray for Him.
Imitate God.
“Live in Love”

Be Literal – Rest on the Sabbath.


10-28/2014

A ZEALOT …
Does Not Compromise His Faith.

Pray before you make a decision — so that you get a word from God.
Jesus prayed the night before choosing His disciples.


10-29/2014
CLARITY + DEPTH
Words Describe.
What Words Would You Use to Describe God?

The Lord is Faithful.
Never Denies.

Never Betrays.


10-31/2014
We need to grow more and move in the SPIRIT.

Become an Apostle Wherever You Go.

God will bring what He starts to completion.