"Be sure of this: if the master of the house had known the hour of night when the thief was coming, he would have stayed awake and not let his house be broken into." Matthew 24:43
Stay awake! "Be sober and vigilant. Your opponent the devil is prowling around like a roaring lion looking for [someone] to devour." 1 Peter 5:8. We always have to be on guard of our own actions and thoughts. We do not realize how easy we can fall victim to the devil. A lion doesn't roar when he wants to eat you, He sneaks up upon you and then attacks. When we are tired, weary, frustrated, over confident, independent, hurt, our defenses are down. Even the Church scandals can create an opportunity for the thief to break into your house. Take an account of your security system, is it being turned on? Daily prayer as you awake, asking for God's help through out the day, quiet reflection, faithfully attend mass, examination of conscience each day, night time prayer. These all help protect and safe guard your house for you are depending upon God and not self to watch over you. Jesus has already defeated the devil, be sure you have invited Him in and keep Him in for He never sleeps.
Dear Lord God, have mercy upon me a sinner. I see the times I have let my guard down, thankfully You keep me vigilant of the spiritual fight always going on. Thank You for preparing me each day to stay alert, prayers for those who have grown weary may they reignite You within. Prayers for a young family in need, protect them Lord Jesus from the wickedness of the devil. In Jesus name, Amen.
Mary, Mother of Lost Souls, pray for us.
St. 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 thou, O Prince of the heavenly hosts, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan, and all the evil spirits, who prowl about the world
seeking the ruin of souls. Amen..
Stay awake! "Be sober and vigilant. Your opponent the devil is prowling around like a roaring lion looking for [someone] to devour." 1 Peter 5:8. We always have to be on guard of our own actions and thoughts. We do not realize how easy we can fall victim to the devil. A lion doesn't roar when he wants to eat you, He sneaks up upon you and then attacks. When we are tired, weary, frustrated, over confident, independent, hurt, our defenses are down. Even the Church scandals can create an opportunity for the thief to break into your house. Take an account of your security system, is it being turned on? Daily prayer as you awake, asking for God's help through out the day, quiet reflection, faithfully attend mass, examination of conscience each day, night time prayer. These all help protect and safe guard your house for you are depending upon God and not self to watch over you. Jesus has already defeated the devil, be sure you have invited Him in and keep Him in for He never sleeps.
Dear Lord God, have mercy upon me a sinner. I see the times I have let my guard down, thankfully You keep me vigilant of the spiritual fight always going on. Thank You for preparing me each day to stay alert, prayers for those who have grown weary may they reignite You within. Prayers for a young family in need, protect them Lord Jesus from the wickedness of the devil. In Jesus name, Amen.
Mary, Mother of Lost Souls, pray for us.
St. 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 thou, O Prince of the heavenly hosts, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan, and all the evil spirits, who prowl about the world
seeking the ruin of souls. Amen..
Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world. 1 John 4:4b
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