Daily Thoughts 11-30-2017 Romans 10:11-12

"For the scripture says, "No one who believes in him will be put to shame." For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; the same Lord is Lord of all, enriching all who call upon him." Romans‬ ‭10:11-12‬

As I reflect this morning my thoughts go to all the different denominations.  God knows each of their hearts and I know they believe they are doing God's work.  The same Lord is Lord of all.  I wonder are they allowing all of His word to enrich their lives or do they pick and choose based upon their beliefs.  There is so much more than what meets the eyes.  

"Then he said to the disciple, "Behold, your mother." And from that hour the disciple took her into his home." John‬ ‭19:27‬. Jesus gave us His Mother, He didn't just give her to John.  If you are a disciple of Jesus, then Jesus gave you Mary.  Are you following all of God's word or just the ones that don't cause conflict with your beliefs.  Be enriched by the Savior.  Allow Mary to enrich your life as she did her son Jesus.  

Dear Father God, I am blessed this morning to ease into the day, I thank You.  Enrich my life with insight into Your Holy Word.  Remove any bias I may have, I call upon You to enrich me.  I ask Mother Mary to enrich my life.  Bless this day Lord, open my ears so I can hear, open my eyes so I can see and open my mouth so I can praise You.  Amen.  

Mary, Mother of Love, pray for us. 

33 days to morning glory, day 26 reflection 

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Come Holy Spirit living in Mary.   Thank You for the gift of my loving Mother Mary.  

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Daily Thoughts 11-29-2017 Daniel 5:23

"you have rebelled against the Lord of heaven. You had the vessels of his temple brought before you, so that you and your nobles, your consorts and your concubines, might drink wine from them; and you praised the gods of silver and gold, bronze and iron, wood and stone, that neither see nor hear nor have intelligence. But the God in whose hand is your very breath and the whole course of your life, you did not glorify." Daniel‬ ‭5:23‬

Look at me, look at what I have done?  Isn't that what the king was saying when he praised his earthly gods.  Pride and arrogance are not of God.  As you travel about how many kings do you know that live in their own world and do not glorify God.  Each day we are given opportunities to give glory to God.  Do we stand up and honor God, who gives us life.  Our mother Mary recognized where her blessings come from and glorifies God.  "And Mary said: "My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord;" Luke‬ ‭1:46‬  Do you proclaim the greatness of God, she engaged Jesus to get started at the wedding feast of Cana, John 2:1-12, May you follow her lead.  

Dear Lord God, I love You.  You always know what to say and when.  You always know how to reach hearts that are stubborn and arrogant.  May I be a willing participant in Your salvation plan.  Thank You for each opportunity, may I not miss a one of them.  It is You that gives me life and it is You that I want to magnify.  May we each follow the example Your mother Mary gives us and may we follow her lead.  I ask this in the name of Jesus, Amen.  

Mary, Queen of the Holy Rosary, pray for us.

33 days of morning glory, day 25 reflection.
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Come, Holy Spirit, living in Mary.  Remind me to ask for Mary's powerful intercession my times of need. 

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Daily Thoughts 11-27-2017 Psalms 21:2-3

"LORD, the king finds joy in your power; in your victory how greatly he rejoices! You have granted him his heart's desire; you did not refuse the request of his lips. Selah" ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭21:2-3‬

Have you ever tried ignoring the Holy Spirit? How about arguing with Him?  It doesn't work, He will not stop pursuing you until you respond.  Maybe we think God isn't talking to us and He really doesn't want you to do what He is asking. Wrong.  Nothing pleases God more than when we are obedient and respond to Him in the affirmative.  So if God is asking you to do something, my suggestion would be to listen and respond.  What ever you think the excuse is, He will overcome that.  Grant God's hearts desire and yours, be obedient, and be amazed.  What would life be like if the Virgin Mary, would of not responded as she did.   Look what He did with a willing and faithful heart.  

Because someone said "Yes", you get to listen to this song this morning, may it please you as it did Him and us.  

https://youtu.be/Uq8VP9osGrg

Dear Heavenly Father, help us see our joy comes from giving You away, from not hiding our treasure but in sharing it.   You seek to bless us if we would listen to Your call and respond with "Yes".  Lord, it is You I seek to please, You are my hearts desire, You are the Great Prize, May I not cover You up today but share You with joy.  Thank You for the sense of peace and a willing heart today.   Protect each of us and help us realize You will never stop seeking us out, the Shepherds job is not finished until all are within Your care.  Amen. 

Mary, Mother of Love, pray for us. 

Come Holy Spirit living in Mary..   Help me to be faithful to heart-pondering prayer, as was Mary.  

33 days to morning glory, day 24 reflection. 

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Daily Thoughts 11-27-2017 Luke 21:4

"for those others have all made offerings from their surplus wealth, but she, from her poverty, has offered her whole livelihood." ‭‭Luke‬ ‭21:4‬

Black Friday, Cyber Monday, the message we hear this time of year is to consume.  Will that one thing make you any happier, will it bring lasting enjoyment, probably not.  In today's readings it speaks of sacrifice and with holding from one's self.  Happiness isn't found in consumption, it is found in giving of self and self control, to not go beyond ones means.  What gift are you going to give Christ this Christmas season that will get His attention?  Something to ponder this morning.   

Dear Lord God, help me ponder what I can do this season that will make a difference in the life of someone else.  Help me not get weighed down with over consumption of stuff or food.  May I offer from my livelihood and not my surplus.  Help me focus on the coming of Jesus and help others see the joy that He brings with Him.  I ask this in Jesus name, Amen.  

Mary, Spiritual Vessel, pray for us.  

33 days of Morning Glory, day 23 reflection. 

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Come Holy Spirit living in Mary.  Fill my heart with praise to God for giving me Mary as my Spiritual Mother.  

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Daily Thoughts 11-26-2017 Mark 11:9

"Those preceding him as well as those following kept crying out: "Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!" ‭Mark‬ ‭11:9‬

Have you stopped to think why you were created?  Why are you here at this point in time?  Was it just an accident and there really isn't any purpose?  NO!  God has purpose and reason for everything.  We celebrate Christ the King Sunday today.  We were created to Bless God and have dominion over everything on earth, to give honor to our Father in Heaven.   Our lives have purpose as long as we are honoring God.  Be part of the change, it is happening all around you, Bless God today and sing His praises.  He is King and will return, will He find you doing what He created you for?  It isn't to be the best accountant in the world unless you are honoring God with His gifts and singing His praises.   

Dear Lord God, You are the King of my heart, and give you authority and heed Your commands, not always perfectly but with an honest effort.  May we be still today and reflect upon Your creation and enjoy its beauty.  May we tune out the world from trying to interfere with Your plan and may we honor You with the gifts You have given us. I will sing with my life today as best as I know how.  I want to be part of the winds of change that call in Your triumphant return.  I ask this in the name of Jesus, Amen.  

Mary, Queen of Heaven, pray for us.  

33 days of Morning Glory, day 22 reflection. 

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Come Holy Spirit living in Mary.  Have mercy on us and on the whole world.  

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Daily Thoughts 11-25-2017 Luke 20:36

"They can no longer die, for they are like angels; and they are the children of God because they are the ones who will rise." ‭Luke‬ ‭20:36‬

Does death scare you?  We should not fear death for Jesus tells us we can not die.  You believe in Jesus, you walk with Him each day and you try to do the best that you can with whatever God gives you.  Does it not say in the Bible, "Fear not for I am with you", Isaiah 43:5.  It is the unknown that causes us turmoil.  Know this, Jesus conquered death so you too will rise with Him.  If Christ is in you and you believe, it is not possible for Him to die again.  "Our God is a God who saves; escape from death is the LORD God's." ‭Psalms‬ ‭68:21‬.  Be at peace today for God goes before you.  

Dear Heavenly Father, You know our anxieties and You also know how to speak to us.  Help us overcome what causes us fear.  Breath new life into us so we may spread Your word with joy, love and compassion.  Help us see those that are struggling and allow us the opportunity to help.  Bless this day with peace, Bless families that are facing difficult decisions, Bless each of us with Your mercy.  I thank You God for breath in my lungs, may I do Your will today.  Amen.  

Mary, Mother of Peace, pray for us.  

33 days to morning glory, day 21 reflection.  

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Come Holy Spirit living in Mary.  Help me to "be the one" to console Jesus with Mary.  

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Daily Thoughts 11-24-2017 Luke 19:45-46

"Then Jesus entered the temple area and proceeded to drive out those who were selling things, saying to them, "It is written, 'My house shall be a house of prayer, but you have made it a den of thieves.'" ‭‭Luke‬ ‭19:45-46‬

"If anyone destroys God's temple, God will destroy that person; for the temple of God, which you are, is holy." 1 Corinthians‬ ‭3:17‬.  As I think about Jesus cleaning house, I can't help but think it is my heart that is being cleansed.  You are the temple of God, when Jesus enters in, do we give Him authority.  Do we listen to Him and obey Him.  His purpose and that of the Saints is to get us to heaven.  It is us who must decide, do we allow sin to destroy His temple or do we stand with open arms inviting Him in?  Open the doors to your temple and allow Jesus to drive out what doesn't belong there.  

Dear Lord God, my doors are wide open, remove what doesn't glorify You.  Cleanse me from the inside out.  You have created this temple in Your image, restore it to its rightful owner, You.  I give You complete authority.  May we recognize when the thief is trying to enter and may You block Him from soiling Your holy ground.  Make my temple a house of worship all the days of my life.  In Jesus name, Amen.  

Mary, Ark of the Covenant, pray for us.  

Day 20, 33 days to morning glory.  Reflection
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Come Holy Spirit, living in Mary.  Help me to ardently make a Covenant of Consecration with Mary.  

Did Mary not make a Covenant with God when she said yes, who better to help you, other than the Mother of your Savior.  

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Daily Thoughts 11-24-2017 Luke 19:45-46

"Then Jesus entered the temple area and proceeded to drive out those who were selling things, saying to them, "It is written, 'My house shall be a house of prayer, but you have made it a den of thieves.'" ‭‭Luke‬ ‭19:45-46‬

"If anyone destroys God's temple, God will destroy that person; for the temple of God, which you are, is holy." 1 Corinthians‬ ‭3:17‬.  As I think about Jesus cleaning house, I can't help but think it is my heart that is being cleansed.  You are the temple of God, when Jesus enters in, do we give Him authority.  Do we listen to Him and obey Him.  His purpose and that of the Saints is to get us to heaven.  It is us who must decide, do we allow sin to destroy His temple or do we stand with open arms inviting Him in?  Open the doors to your temple and allow Jesus to drive out what doesn't belong there.  

Dear Lord God, my doors are wide open, remove what doesn't glorify You.  Cleanse me from the inside out.  You have created this temple in Your image, restore it to its rightful owner, You.  I give You complete authority.  May we recognize when the thief is trying to enter and may You block Him from soiling Your holy ground.  Make my temple a house of worship all the days of my life.  In Jesus name, Amen.  

Mary, Ark of the Covenant, pray for us.  

Day 20, 33 days to morning glory.  Reflection 

https://youtu.be/CMmHeTs6RsQ

Come Holy Spirit, living in Mary.  Help me to ardently make a Covenant of Consecration with Mary.  

Did Mary not make a Covenant with God when she said yes, who better to help you, other than the Mother of your Savior.  

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Daily Thoughts 11-23-2017 Sirah 50:22-23

"And now, bless the God of all, who has done wonders on earth; Who fosters growth from the womb, fashioning it according to his will! May he grant you a wise heart and abide with you in peace;" Ben Sira‬ ‭50:22-23‬

The turkey is in the oven and now it is just a little quiet time to reflect upon God's word and the past year.   In all my thoughts and pondering I can look back and see God in action, I can see the times we walked together and the times I strayed yet God was  there.   He does foster growth, He challenges us and allows to grow.   There is so much to be thankful for this year.  He is marvelous and wondrous, I am at peace because He is there through all of it.  

Dear Heavenly Father, I thank You for all of Your blessings.  I thank You for family and friends, I thank You for Your gentleness and encouragement to move forward.  I thank You for the fostering and the fashioning that continues.  May I bless you this day with my presence with You in my heart.   Protect all those traveling today, be with those that have no where to go, help those who are grieving, fill them with joyous moments of their loved ones.  Help us see You in our lives and help us move closer to You and be thankful in all thinks.  Help us reflect and sit still.   In Jesus name, Amen.  

Mary, Mother of Divine Providence, pray for us.  

33 days to morning glory, day 19 readings. 

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Reflection

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Come Holy Spirit, living in Mary.  Help to recognize and ponder in my heart all the good you do for me.  

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I pray you have a blessed day and I thank you for your prayers.  God is so so so good!!

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Daily Thoughts 11-22-2017 Luke 19:20

"Then the other servant came and said, 'Sir, here is your gold coin; I kept it stored away in a handkerchief," ‭‭Luke‬ ‭19:20‬

As a child I was baptized into God's Kingdom, He gave each of us the keys to His Kingdom in our baptism and then we grow up in a world that preaches against Him.  What are you doing with your gold coins?   Is it stored away to return to God or are you increasing what was given?  Each day God challenges us to go into the world and share the joy of living a Christian life.  It is in the simple things, a conversation, the sign of the cross, blessings before meals, giving to someone in need, listening to a friend, helping with the kids.  The list goes on and on.  When we are faithful in small things God increases what He gives us.  

"But they said to him, 'Sir, he has ten gold coins.'  I tell you, to everyone who has, more will be given, but from the one who has not, even what he has will be taken away."
‭‭Luke‬ ‭19:25-26‬

We give thanks to Christ and we praise him because he was not ashamed to call us his brothers.

– Lord Jesus, we are your brothers.

Help us to live the new life of Easter,

  so that men may know through us the power of your love.

– Lord Jesus, we are your brothers.

Every day is a proof of your love:

  as you bring us to this new day, make us new in mind and in heart.

– Lord Jesus, we are your brothers.

Teach us to see you present in all men;

  help us to recognize you most of all in those who suffer.

– Lord Jesus, we are your brothers.

May our lives today be filled with your compassion;

  give us the spirit of forgiveness and a generous heart.

– Lord Jesus, we are your brothers.

Mary, Queen of Peace, pray for us.  

Day 18 reading from 33 days of morning glory.  

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Reflection 

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Come Holy Spirit, living in Mary.  Keep me in her most pure and Immaculate Heart. 

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Daily Thoughts 11-21-2017 Luke 19:5-6

"When he reached the place, Jesus looked up and said to him, "Zacchaeus, come down quickly, for today I must stay at your house." And he came down quickly and received him with joy." ‭‭Luke‬ ‭19:5-6‬

Jesus calls another man to Him, yesterday it was the blind man, today it is Zacchaeus.  They both said yes, they both received Him with joy.  I reflect upon this grace of joy and the love that is instilled within each of us to seek salvation.  This is where we find true happiness, following Christ and doing His will.  

I met a young man yesterday who was a Buddhist and reading upon Jesus.  It was only a brief moment but ultimately I said yes to Jesus.  I did what God asked of me in this chance encounter.  We think evangelizing is converting someone, it isn't, we are to be like the two men these past two days and just say yes.  Our Mother Mary said yes and look at what Joy she brought into the world.  Will you say yes today?

Dear Lord God, my heart is full this morning, I bless You and praise You with my "yes" today.  I will receive You with joy today.  Guide me today, lead me today and help me focus only on today.  Forgive me Lord for my transgressions and help me understand what seems like punishment is really only discipline.  You are The Loving Father guiding His Sons and Daughters to eternity.  Praise be Your Holy Name. Amen.  

Mary, Mediatric's of All Graces, pray for us.  

33 days to Morning Glory, day 17 reading.  

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Reflection

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Come Holy Spirit, Living in Mary. Bring me face to face with the love in the Heart of Jesus crucified.  

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1 John 4:4b
"The one that is in you is greater than the one who is in the world."

Daily Thoughts 11-20-2017 Luke 18:37-41

"They told him, "Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.." He shouted, "Jesus, Son of David, have pity on me!  The people walking in front rebuked him, telling him to be silent, but he kept calling out all the more, "Son of David, have pity on me!"  Then Jesus stopped and ordered that he be brought to him; and when he came near, Jesus asked him, "What do you want me to do for you?" He replied, "Lord, please let me see."" ‭‭Luke‬ ‭18:37-41

Jesus knows our pains, our joys, our burdens and what blinds us.  Even though He is close, He waits for us to call out to Him.  He so much wants to give us the cure but we have to ask.  He wants us to draw near.  We have to seek Him and speak to Him.  Each day Jesus draws near, do we listen for Him as He approaches, do we call out and repent, do we ask for what we want Him to do for us?  Or are we the ones in the crowd telling others to be silent, don't make a fool of yourself.  The world is in need of more to speak out, to shout out, Jesus, Son of David, have pity on me!

Dear Lord God, please let me see.  Please let me hear you coming.  Please let me feel Your presence.  Please let me spend time each day with You.  Please call me to You.  Please be patient with me.  Thank You Jesus for giving Your life for mine, a sinner.  May I honor You today with mine.  Amen. 

Mary, Queen of Heaven, pray for us.  

Saint Edmund, pray for us. 

Come Holy Spirit living in Mary.  Help me listen to Jesus's thirst. 

33 days to morning glory, day 16 reading.  

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1 John 4:4b
"The one that is in you is greater than the one who is in the world."

Daily Thought 11-19-2017 Psalms 128:3-4

Blessed are those who fear the Lord

"Your wife will be like a fruitful vine within your home, Your children like young olive plants around your table. Just so will the man be blessed who fears the LORD." ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭128:3-4‬

I am sitting in a hotel this morning watching families stroke by enjoying the surroundings.   I wonder how many are preparing their families for the coming Christ?  Is it more important to get a cup of coffee or go to church.  As I grew up I had a healthy fear of my father, it wasn't fear, it was love.  I wanted to make him proud and do what he asked but I also knew the consequences of not doing it, this was the fear.  If families don't believe it important to raise their children loving God by setting the example, they will realize the consequences for these decisions.  The devil is roaming about seeking to devour those that are weak, He looks for the ones that are hiding their talents.  God wants to protect them but He also allows us free will to make up our minds.   

Dear Lord God, I will not refuse You, I will go where You want me to go, I will do what You want me to do.  I am an instrument in the Masters hands, use me as you please.  Bless families to realize the importance of growing their faith.  Help them see the changing of the world and the talents that they have been given are to be nurtured and grown not left in the dark.  I ask this in Jesus Name, Amen.  

Mary, Mother of the Holy Family, pray for us.  

Come Mary, living in Christ. 

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1 John 4:4b

"The one that is in you is greater than the one who is in the world."

Daily Thoughts 11-18-2017 Luke 18:8

"I tell you, he will see to it that justice is done for them speedily. But when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?" ‭‭Luke‬ ‭18:8‬

Has your faith ever been challenged, do you question God on what He is doing?  I can answer the affirmative to both of these.  But I always come back to the fact that God created the universe, He made us out of dust so I have learned to trust His judgement.  I have learned to turn to Him each day and thank Him for the day ahead.   I let Him deal with tomorrow, I will focus on this day and praise God with my actions.  Not always understanding why but moving forward in faith.  I think this is what God asks of each of us, will you accept His will for you?  If you do then He will find faith upon His return for you are living by it.  

Virgin Mother of God pray for us!

Come, Holy Spirit living in Mary.  Prepare me to give all to the Immaculata for the sake of the Kingdom.  

33 days to morning glory, day 14 readings

https://youtu.be/3n8olS6ulsI

My morning prayer is from the liturgies of the hours. 

God's gift was not a spirit of timidity, but the Spirit of power and love, and self-control. With complete confidence we pray:

– Father, send us your Spirit.

Praise be to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ:

  in Christ you have given us every spiritual blessing.

– Father, send us your Spirit.

By the power of the Holy Spirit, Mary brought Christ into the world:

  through the Church, may Christ be born again today in the hearts of men.

– Father, send us your Spirit.

Father, may your Spirit lead us forward out of solitude:

  may he lead us to open the eyes of the blind, to proclaim the Word of light, to reap together the harvest of life.

– Father, send us your Spirit.

Let our striving for your kingdom not fall short through selfishness or fear:

  may the universe be alive with the Spirit, and our homes be the pledge of a world redeemed.

– Father, send us your Spirit.

Amen!

God is so so good to each of us, praise Him as you start your day!!  God bless

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1 John 4:4b
"The one that is in you is greater than the one who is in the world."

Daily Thoughts 11-17-2017 Galatians 2:19b-20

"I have been crucified with Christ; yet I live, no longer I, but Christ lives in me; insofar as I now live in the flesh, I live by faith in the Son of God who has loved me and given himself up for me." ‭‭Galatians‬ ‭2:19b-20

Did Christ have it easy?  Did He have troubles each day?  I think sometimes we think if we follow Christ our troubles go away.  There are days I believe they get magnified because now I know the difference with living with Him and in Him.  I am more aware of the spiritual war that is going on.  Have faith brothers and sisters, God knows your pains and anxiety, instead of focusing on them, offer your sufferings up to God to ease His pain.  Your redemption is at hand, Jesus willing accepted being nailed on a cross so you may have eternal life.  Trust in our Heavenly Father as Jesus did.  Have a blessed day, God loves YOU!

Dear Father God, I love You!  I thank You today for baring my sins, may I ease Your pain in what ever you give me to deal with.  Your are awesome, You amaze me and You bless me beyond measure.  May I not forget who made me and what my purpose is on this earth.  To know You, To love You and to follow You.   Lord bless those who are suffering and feel overwhelmed, ease their burdens and lighten their load.  Open our hearts and minds to hear You and may we be a valiant warrior in Your army today.  Come Holy Spirit and renew the face of the earth, our redemption is at hand.  

Mary, Queen of Virgins, pray for us.  

33 days of morning glory, day 13 readings. 

https://youtu.be/VhbIcDWdCjo

Come Holy Spirit living in Mary.  Prepare me to be a fit instrument in the hands of the Immaculata. 

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1 John 4:4b

"The one that is in you is greater than the one who is in the world."

Daily Thoughts 11-16-2017 Wisdom 7:24-25

"For Wisdom is mobile beyond all motion, and she penetrates and pervades all things by reason of her purity. For she is a breath of the might of God and a pure emanation of the glory of the Almighty; therefore nothing defiled can enter into her." Wisdom‬ ‭7:24-25‬

Who is it the follows the perfect will of God?  Who was the person in God's Word that was pure and female?  Who did not let anything undefiled enter into her?  Our Blessed Mother Mary.  She is the perfect example of Christian living.  She is the created immaculate conception.  As we are called to be saints and she followed the perfect will of God next to her son, Jesus.  Why would we not unite ourselves to Mary, a Mother always wants the best for her children.  Let the wisdom of God guide you and allow Mary to help you.  

Dear Heavenly Father, Your Word opens up doors within my thinking.  May I bless and honor You today with the knowledge that You provide.  May I continue to listen to the guidance of the Holy Spirit and may I strive to be a saint.  Forgive me Lord, when I fall short and give me comfort in knowing that You love me, even in my faults.  Lord be with those that are enduring hardships, help them see Your love in action and comfort them in their earthly pain.  I ask this in Your most Holy Name, Jesus, Amen.  

Mary, Mother of Wisdom, pray for us. 

33 days of morning glory, day 12 reading.  

https://youtu.be/4dH-tsLYMKA

Come Holy Spirit living in Mary.  Unite my will to the will of the Immaculata, which is one with your will. 

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Daily Thoughts 11-15-2017 Wisdom 6:11

"Desire therefore my words; long for them and you will be instructed." Wisdom‬ ‭6:11‬

Life goes through cycles, it teaches us as we go.   Those that are ready to Learn will learn, those that aren't will learn a harder lesson.  God is willing and always ready to instruct are you ready to learn.  Our hearts desire God, this has been implanted within us by His Holy Spirit.  Will we listen, will we slow down and respond to what we desire..   

Come Holy Spirit and renew the face of the earth, we are Your children.  Help us to mature and be ready to be taught by You.  Increase our desire to know You and Love You..   I praise You today in the middle of Your creation, Thank You for this day Lord God, my heart is ready God, my heart is ready God.  

Mary, Queen of Heaven, pray for us.  

Come Holy Spirit Living in Mary. Renew the face of the earth, so that all creation may return to God. 

33 days to morning glory, day 11 readings..  

https://youtu.be/4cb35nBWQuc

https://youtu.be/rEbGEpq_hmw

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Daily Thoughts 11-14-2017 Luke 17:10

"So should it be with you. When you have done all you have been commanded, say, 'We are unprofitable servants; we have done what we were obliged to do.'" ‭‭Luke‬ ‭17:10‬

Have you ever done all the right things expecting an outcome for doing what you were asked only to find out the outcome was not what you expected.  Our reward isn't here on earth but in Heaven.  We are to do what is asked of us and expect nothing in return.  We are to live a life dedicated to God and expect nothing in return.  We are to live this day and thank God when He gives us another.     The goal is to be an unprofitable servant, always willing and always ready to do what the Master asks.  

Lord, may everything we do this day begin with Your blessing and continue with Your help.  May everything we say this day begin with Your love and continue with Your grace.  May everything we plan this day begin with Your inspiration and continue with Your peace.  Amen.  
Prayer to St. Columban

Lord make me an unprofitable servant this day, willing and ready.  May I act in humility in all that I do and be thankful for the opportunity to be in Your presence.  Lord, may Your Holy Spirit conceive new life within me through Your Mother Mary.  In Jesus name, Amen.  

Mary, Queen of All Saints, pray for us.   

Come, Holy Spirit living in Mary.  Unveil for me the meaning of the Immaculate Conception.  

https://youtu.be/ZfszZKWQ97w

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Daily Thoughts 11-14-2017 Luke 17:10

"So should it be with you. When you have done all you have been commanded, say, 'We are unprofitable servants; we have done what we were obliged to do.'" ‭‭Luke‬ ‭17:10‬

Have you ever done all the right things expecting an outcome for doing what you were asked only to find out the outcome was not what you expected.  Our reward isn't here on earth but in Heaven.  We are to do what is asked of us and expect nothing in return.  We are to live a life dedicated to God and expect nothing in return.  We are to live this day and thank God when He gives us another.     The goal is to be an unprofitable servant, always willing and always ready to do what the Master asks.  

Lord, may everything we do this day begin with Your blessing and continue with Your help.  May everything we say this day begin with Your love and continue with Your grace.  May everything we plan this day begin with Your inspiration and continue with Your peace.  Amen.  
Prayer to St. Columban

Lord make me an unprofitable servant this day, willing and ready.  May I act in humility in all that I do and be thankful for the opportunity to be in Your presence.  Lord, may Your Holy Spirit conceive new life within me through Your Mother Mary.  In Jesus name, Amen.  

Mary, Queen of All Saints, pray for us.   

Come, Holy Spirit living in Mary.  Unveil for me the meaning of the Immaculate Conception.  

33 days to morning glory day 10 readings.  

https://youtu.be/6BbGhigzGGQ

https://youtu.be/ZfszZKWQ97w

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Daily Thoughts 11-13-2017 Luke 17:6

"The Lord replied, "If you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you would say to [this] mulberry tree, 'Be uprooted and planted in the sea,' and it would obey you." Luke‬ ‭17:6‬

God gives us the ability to believe, to receive His message into our being, process the thoughts and then act upon them.  His message must be united with our faith and belief.   When this occurs there is an outcome, a result in our spirit and then a result in the physical.   Ye of little faith, He tells us to believe, to trust in Him and we are to respond.  The idea must be conceived, united  with God and the result is a combination of our faith and the ability of God.  Never underestimate what God is capable of, He does move mountains, He does uproot trees.  These things appear immovable but in reality God and you together can reshape the landscape of your life.  Believe!

Dear Heavenly Father, You are beautiful, You are amazing, You are overwhelming, You are Love.   Help with my unbelief.  You already see the outcome, share a glimpse of that so I may see what you see.   You are greater than any problem that I have. Help me live that joy today so the mustard seed continues to grow.  Watch over Your children this week, answer prayers this week and more than anything save those that are lost, bring them home to You.  Amen.

Mary, The Immaculate Conception, pray for us.  

Come Holy Spirit living in Mary.  Unveil for me the meaning of the Immaculate Conception.  

33 days to morning glory day 9 readings. 

https://youtu.be/vzmkIYiCaXc

https://youtu.be/84Z5pBxtUuk

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Daily Thoughts 11-12-2017 Wisdom 6:14-15

"one who watches for her at dawn will not be disappointed, for she will be found sitting at the gate. For setting your heart on her is the perfection of prudence, and whoever keeps vigil for her is quickly free from care;" Wisdom‬ ‭6:14-15‬

If you look at the saints they contemplated on the mysteries of God.  They spent time each day with God, they developed their discipline a little each day, their lamps and hearts were full.  On the other hand one could just roll into the day and let time slip away not realizing they were missing the purpose of life.  To know God and love God with all your heart, all your soul and all your mind.  Free will allows each of us to choose, will we be like the virgins ready to receive Him or the ones with their lamps half full and caught off guard?

Dear Lord God, Wisdom speaks to each of us.  May we listen to her and be ready for Your triumphant return.  May I seek You in the morning and throughout the day, may I heed Your call and not be anxious about anything.   I thank You for the wisdom and guidance You provide.  I thank You for the love shown thru others, may I share as their innocent little hearts do.  In Jesus name, Amen.  

Mary, Conceived without Sin, pray for us.  

Come Holy Spirit living in Mary.  Make me pure in body and spirit and help me to die to self.  

Day 8 of 33days of morning glory reading.  

https://youtu.be/iBD-RV9mCrQ

Jesus is calling

https://youtu.be/dresvqIg9nA

Have a blessed day

Daily Thoughts 11-11-2017 Luke 16:12

Technically difficulties this morning but God is always Good - All the time!!

"If you are not trustworthy with what belongs to another, who will give you what is yours?" ‭Luke‬ ‭16:12

Are we not all called to follow Jesus?  Is this only on Sundays or does God want us to be like Him 24/7.   I am amazed by some who think nothing of taking advantage of others and they expect God to bless them.  It is Jesus who will be there on the day of judgement, will He see His reflection.  

Dear Lord God, I am not who You want me to be but I know I am closer today than I was yesterday.   Continue to transform me into Your image, guide me today through Your Mother Mary.  Thank You for the graces You reveal, thank You for the blessings this week.  I pray for those that seek riches through ill gain, may they see this does not glorify You.  I ask this in Your most Holy Name, Jesus Christ.  Amen.

Mary, Queen of peace, pray for us.  

33 days of morning glory, day 7 reading.  

https://youtu.be/tT52jdfj2Ww

Come Holy Spirit living in Mary.  Help me praise You for such a quick, easy and secure path to holiness!  Amen.  Hail Mary, full of grace....

https://youtu.be/RERoQ1biLdE

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1 John 4:4b
"The One that is in you is greater than the one who is in the world."

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Daily Thoughts 11-10-2017 Luke 16:8

"Then to another he said, 'And you, how much do you owe?' He replied, 'One hundred kors of wheat.' He said to him, 'Here is your promissory note; write one for eighty.'  And the master commended that dishonest steward for acting prudently. "For the children of this world are more prudent in dealing with their own generation than are the children of light." ‭‭Luke‬ ‭16:7-8

The master knew their debt and am sure wanted paid.  The steward knew he was in trouble for he wasn't doing what he was called to do.  The stewards actions were very self-serving, yet the Master was pleased with the outcome.  Why do we wait to be in trouble before we try and resolve the problem.  If the steward would have focused on his master and not himself, he would of not gotten into that predicament..   Consider what you do for Christ, are they self serving to save yourself or are you doing it for the glory of God?  Do what God calls you to do and do not consider the outcome to be yours.  In reality it isn't you doing it.  

Dear Lord God, all that I am and all that I do, I offer to You through Your mother Mary..   This day belongs to You, I will not count the outcome for that is serving me.  You take care of the robins and what they are to eat, I thank You for taking care of me.  May I be a prudent servant that does not squander Your good gifts today.  I pray for those souls that are lost and do not know You, bring them home Lord so they know the love You have for them.  I ask this in Jesus's name, Amen.  

Mary, Queen of Heaven, pray for us.  

33 days to morning glory, day 6 reading.  

https://youtu.be/8HGgaLgbFbY

Come Holy Spirit, living in Mary.  Help me to give great glory to God by giving all I am and have to Mary.  

https://youtu.be/pxge40A13UA

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1 John 4:4b
"The One that is in you is greater than the one who is in the world."

Daily Thoughts 11-9-2017 Ezekiel 47:12

"Along each bank of the river every kind of fruit tree will grow; their leaves will not wither, nor will their fruit fail. Every month they will bear fresh fruit because the waters of the river flow out from the sanctuary. Their fruit is used for food, and their leaves for healing." Ezekiel‬ ‭47:12‬

"For the temple of God, which you are, is holy." ‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭3:17‬.  What feeds you?  Where do you turn for nourishment and fulfillment?   Jesus is the only one who satisfies and He cleanses from the inside out.  You are the temple, He prepares you to produce the fruit and grow the leaves.  God knows who NEEDS the fruit and who needs the healing.  You are the temple of God, God refreshes the soul and prepares the ground to produce good.   His vine that He nourishes always produces good fruit, it never fails.   Offer up these sacrifices to the ones that only our Holy Family knows who needs help most.   Go be who God is preparing you to be.

Dear Heavenly Father, Your words refreshes the soul, help me invite You in to the inner room so You May prepare me for Your future.  I offer up this day for those souls that need it most, only You know who they are.  I trust in Your Divine Providence, Be my help, my guide, my nourishment so through You, You will produce what benefits Your Kingdom.  Triune God be my all, Triune God be my all, Triune God be my all.  

Mary, Queen of Confessors, pray for us.  

33 days of morning glory, day 5 reading. 

https://youtu.be/-p4GeyGv0nY

Come Holy Spirit, living in Mary, help me be generous in giving all that I have to Mary.  

https://youtu.be/aXcaHf3I2_Y

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1 John 4:4b
"The One that is in you is greater than the one who is in the world."

Daily Thoughts 11-8-2017 Luke 14:33

"In the same way, everyone of you who does not renounce all his possessions cannot be my disciple." ‭‭Luke‬ ‭14:33‬

Have you considered the cost of following Jesus?  There is nothing that you bring with you that Jesus needs other than your heart.  What we posses has been given to us by God and even that isn't enough.  It is supernatural grace that we need, are you prepared to receive it?  Are we willing to renounce all that we are to receive this grace and follow Jesus.  Without laying down our lives we can not be one of His disciples.  Our dependence is not on our possessions but upon God, He will provide all that we need.  With God there is no plan B, you just take what He gives you as long as you are doing your part.   

This is my prayer this morning, Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thine intercession was left unaided. 

Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my mother; to thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me. 

Amen.

Jesus gave himself completely to Mary in the incarnation and we are to imitate Christ.  God trusted Mary to carry Him for nine months, feed and nourish Him.  We are each called to imitate Christ, this includes His love for our Blessed Mother Mary.  

Mother of the Word Incarnate, pray for us.  

Come, Holy Spirit, living in Mary. Help me to give myself entirely to Jesus through Mary.  (As You did)

Reading for day 4

https://youtu.be/LPHsGBK2fOM

https://youtu.be/Q9NBLLIN0bw

Song for today https://youtu.be/RERoQ1biLdE

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YBIC

1 John 4:4b
"The One that is in you is greater than the one who is in the world."

Daily Thoughts 11-7-2017 Luke 14:24

"For, I tell you, none of those men who were invited will taste my dinner.'" Luke‬ ‭14:24‬

All are invited but few will attend.  What are the ways we reject Christ and His teachings.  As you ponder upon this they all come back to sin.  Christ has prepared a place for each of us, each day we choose our path, will we accept His invitation or will we reject it.  Do you reject satan and all his evil works?  Do you believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was born of the Virgin Mary was crucified, died, and was buried, rose from the dead, and is now seated at the right hand of the Father?  Live the life God calls you to, a life free of sin and a desire to please Him.  Ask for help, He will answer you.  

I, (name), a faithless sinner, renew and ratify today in thy hands, the vows of my Baptism. I renounce forever Satan, his pomps and works, and I give myself entirely to Jesus Christ, the Incarnate Wisdom, to carry my cross after Him all the days of my life, and to be more faithful to Him than I have ever been before.  

Come Holy Spirit living in Mary, give me the grace to reject Satan and follow Christ more closely.   

Week 1, day 3 reading

https://youtu.be/sHJDJDCqUN8

Mary, Comforter of the Sick, pray for us. 

The perfect song for today!

https://youtu.be/DlCt9MjtZZk

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YBIC

1 John 4:4b
"The One that is in you is greater than the one who is in the world."

Daily Thoughts 11-7-2017 John 8:31-32

"Jesus then said to those Jews who believed in him, "If you remain in my word, you will truly be my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.." ‭‭John‬ ‭8:31-32‬

Jesus teaches His followers the pathway to freedom..  Have you thought about who taught Jesus?  Was He born with all this knowledge and it came to Him naturally?  I am sure He was born with the desire to know but I believe He had to work at it, He had to sit in quiet contemplation and listen.  His first teacher was His mother and His father.   They brought Him to the temple to be consecrated to God.  It was their responsibility to teach Him the laws of Moses.  They were his first teachers along with the Holy Spirit.  They were the first ones to love Him and Mary was there in the beginning and she was there in the end when He died on the cross.  

Dear Heavenly Father, May Your Holy Spirit guide us to all truth and knowledge of Your Son Jesus.  Help us know Him and love Him more deeply.  May we learn as He learned, may we honor those He loved as He did.  May we build a monument to You in our hearts.  Send us Your Holy Spirit to guide us and teach us all truth and knowledge.  Triune God be my all, Triune God be my all, Triune God be my all.  

Mary, Mother of Love, pray for us.  

Come Holy Spirit, living in Mary, prepare me to give myself fully to living out this true and solid devotion.

Week 1, day 2 Chapter audio 

1/2 https://youtu.be/bA9CUpHALHs

2/2 https://youtu.be/pvEsCJnJNHo

https://youtu.be/fcWL8eRdZh8

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1 John 4:4b
"The One that is in you is greater than the one who is in the world."

Daily Thoughts 11-5-2017 Psalms 93:2, Matthew 23:12

"The LORD is king, robed with majesty; the LORD is robed, girded with might. The world will surely stand in place, never to be moved."
‭‭Psalms‬ ‭93:1‬

"Whoever exalts himself will be humbled; but whoever humbles himself will be exalted." Matthew‬ ‭23:12‬

Look at what began in such a humble setting, our Lord Jesus robed in majesty, laying in a manger.  He never sought to be exalted, all He sought was His Fathers will.   How did these settings define who Jesus was, how did it define the Holy Family?  What about your beginnings,  how has that defined who you are.  All of us came into this world with nothing, what we had growing up was given to us by our parents.  Be thankful for what God provided for you, this makes you who you are, what you do with it will define you.  Do not forget, we all leave the same way so no one is better than the other.  

Dear Heavenly Father, May I never forget where I came from.  May I live my life in the way my parents taught me to live.  You never exalted Yourself and always looked out for others.  May I follow Your example.  I ask my Spiritual Mother Mary, to guide each of us closer to her Son Jesus these next 33 days as we prepare to celebrate Your birth day.  I ask this in Jesus name, Amen.  

Mary, Mother of the Word Incarnate, pray for us.  

Day 1 reading from the book.  

https://youtu.be/XXzQ-Nl7DIw

Come , Holy Spirit, living in Mary.

Help me to make this retreat with generosity and zeal.

https://youtu.be/_hmfqe_8SEI

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YBIC

1 John 4:4b
"The One that is in you is greater than the one who is in the world."

Consecration to the heart of Mary

Morning Guys, I thought I would share this with you this morning.  In this world we need a little extra help in our spiritual journeys who not better to help us than our Blessed Mother Mary, she was the one who gave Jesus a little encouragement on His journey at the wedding feast of Cana.  What did Jesus say, my time has not yet come but He faithfully honored His mother, why not you as well. 

This is something that I have always wanted to do and have started once but never completed it.  This Sunday, November 5 is the beginning of another retreat date and it will end on December 8, the feast of the Immaculate Conception.  The 8th of December is a Friday and Greg Vasut is working on setting up a mass somewhere in the local area for us to get together and maybe have a pot luck dinner afterwards.

Below is some more information for each of you to check out and see if this is something you would like to begin.  

What is Marian Consecration?

What is Marian Consecration? "Yes, if we want to become more fully Christ, then we need to belong more fully to Mary. By going to her a...

33 Days Retreat - The Goal of Marian Consecration

33 Days Retreat Sample Clip - The Goal of Marian Consecration In this clip from the Introduction video of the 33 Days to Morning Glory Retreat, Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC, expl...

33 Days Retreat - The Essence of Marian Consectration

33 Days Retreat Sample Clip - The Essence of Marian Consectration In this clip from the Orientation video of the 33 Days to Morning Glory Group Retreat, Fr. Gaitley, MIC, gets to...

Marian Dates

https://www.animachristiretreats.org/uploads/1/3/3/2/13326764/33_day_schedule_english.pdf 

Below is some resources for you to work with each day.  If you miss a day then just double up the next day, God knows your heart. 

This is what the book looks like if you want to pick it up in a book store or order it.

Week 1 - Reading Materials

http://stjohn23.net/wp-content/uploads/Week-1-Companion-Book.pdf

Week 2 - Reading Materials

http://stjohn23.net/wp-content/uploads/Week-2-Companion-Book.pdf

Week 3 - Reading Materials

http://stjohn23.net/wp-content/uploads/Week-3-Companion-Book.pdf

Week 4 - Reading Materials

http://stjohn23.net/wp-content/uploads/Week-4-Companion-Book.pdf

Week 5 - Reading Materials

http://stjohn23.net/wp-content/uploads/Week-5-Companion-Book.pdf

This is also something that you can do with your spouse, family and friends.  Feel free to share this email with whom ever.   I will be sharing this with my other distribution list as well.  We are all called to share our faith, faith doesn't grow unless you share it and because someone made a comment, it has created this email.  God only knows what this seed will grow to.

God's Blessings upon you and your family.

YBIC Eamon