Life is an opportunity, benefit from it.
Life is beauty, admire it.
Life is bliss, taste it.
Life is a dream, realize it.
Life is a challenge, meet it.
Life is a duty, complete it.
Life is a game, play it.
Life is a promise, fulfill it.
Life is sorrow, overcome it.
Life is a song, sing it.
Life is a struggle, accept it.
Life is a tragedy, confront it.
Life is an adventure, dare it.
Life is luck, make it.
Life is too precious, do not destroy it.
Life is life, fight for it.


Mother Teresa
Catholic Nun, Missionary
Nobel Peace Prize Recipient

New Age Deception is everywhere. Satan is here to gather as many souls as possible and will use every tactic possible. Deception, especially new age deception is rampant. Educate yourself on New Age Deception. Be on the lookout and continue to pray to the Lord our God for protection.

Satan and his demons come to tempt us in our vulnerabilities. They use enticements and deceptions of things falling in the realm of the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, or the pride of life.

Just as Christ sent Satan away by quoting Scripture, so should we.

Be well balanced (temperate, sober of mind), be vigilant and cautious at all times; for that enemy of yours, the devil, roams around like a lion roaring [in fierce hunger], seeking someone to seize upon and devour. Withstand him; be firm in faith [against his onset--rooted, established, strong, immovable, and determined], knowing that the same (identical) sufferings are appointed to your brotherhood (the whole body of Christians) throughout the world. 1 Peter 5: 8-9

Matthew 7:11 (New International Version)
If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!


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Not the goods of the world, but God. Not riches, but God. Not honors, but God. Not distinction, but God. Not dignities, but God. Not advancement, but God. God always and in everything. -- St. Vincent Pallotti

Gifts of the Holy Spirit enable us to live a holy Christian life. The Gifts of the Holy Spirit are:

Wisdom - desire for the things of God, and to direct our whole life and all our actions to His honor and glory
Understanding - enable us to know more clearly the mysteries of faith
Counsel - warn us of the deceits of the devil, and of the dangers to salvation
Fortitude - strengthen us to do the will of God in all things
Knowledge - enable us to discover the will of God in all things
Piety - love God as a Father, and obey Him because we love Him
Fear of the Lord - have a dread of sin and fear of offending God

We praise and thank you Lord!

Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the earth.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be filled.
Blessed are the merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.
Blessed are the pure in heart,
for they will see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called sons of God.
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
"Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.


The Bible, Matthew 5:2-12

Lent is a special time of prayer, penance, sacrifice and good works in preparation of the celebration of Easter. In the desire to renew the liturgical practices of the Church, The Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy of Vatican Council II stated, "The two elements which are especially characteristic of Lent -- the recalling of baptism or the preparation for it, and penance -- should be given greater emphasis in the liturgy and in liturgical catechesis. It is by means of them that the Church prepares the faithful for the celebration of Easter, while they hear God's word more frequently and devote more time to prayer" (no. 109). The word Lent itself is derived from the Anglo-Saxon words lencten, meaning "Spring," and lenctentid, which literally means not only "Springtide" but also was the word for "March," the month in which the majority of Lent falls.

Take a few moments of reflection during lent;

We all have reasons why our hearts are divided. Past injuries and present injustices make it hard to forgive or, perhaps, to seek forgiveness. But forgiveness is not just a suggestion. It’s the only way to real freedom.
Catholic Update - January 2010

Angel’s Love

I’ll pray for you today,
For an Angel to pass your way.
That her arms might hold you,
And that you feel it too.
Sometimes they’re by your side,
But it seems like they hide.
I’ll pray that you’re aware,
And know how much they care.
I’ll pray they softly whisper,
The things you need to hear.
I hope you feel an Angels’caress,
And all her tenderness.
They leave the sweetest memory,
Of how life’s suppose to be.
I’ll pray that you’re aware,
Everyday and everywhere.
That an Angel’s love follows you,
And walks where you do.

Author unknown -

Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that. Hate multiplies
hate, violence multiplies violence, and toughness multiplies toughness in a descending spiral of destruction....The chain reaction
of evil--hate begetting hate, wars producing more wars--must be broken, or we shall be plunged into the dark abyss of
annihilation.

Martin Luther King, Jr.

Please keep all those in Haiti and all their family and friends in desperate need to hear from those in Haiti in your prayers. No one knows why this happens but never lose faith in God for their is always a purpose.

Never forget -

God is in control. He is sovereign ... even in our pain, even in our troubles. Through it all, his love is transforming us, perfecting us, completing us......

Many people will walk in and out of your life, but only true friends will leave footprints in your heart
To handle yourself, use your head..
To handle others, use your heart.
God Gives every bird it's food, but He does not throw it into its nest

Christmas gift suggestions:
To your enemy, forgiveness.
To an opponent, tolerance.
To a friend, your heart.
To a customer, service.
To all, charity.
To every child, a good example.
To yourself, respect.


Oren Arnold - Author

As we all rush about shopping, cooking, baking, going to parties, getting and decorating your Christmas tree etc....stop and remind yourself why you are doing this. This isn't about Santa Clause, getting and giving presents, eating and drinking too much, it is time to give thanks and praise to God for giving us his son, Jesus Christ, to save our souls. Set some time aside to thank God for all you have and ask for continual guidance, forgiveness, protection and graces. Reach out to those in need, if you don't have much to give, sometimes it just takes a smile or a kind gesture. We are all God's people, let us remember that and treat each other with that in mind.
May God Bless you.

I'm thankful for the ability to spend this Holiday season with my family instead of being in Iraq on another tour. I'm thankful I have a wonderful and healthy family who fill my life with laughter and happiness. I'm thankful my hard-working Ducks are 9-2 and playing with a lot of fire.

I'm also extremely thankful for the daily sacrifices of ... every American Soldier out there who won't get a home cooked meal because they are out there keeping us safe and make it so everybody else can. Everybody out there should toast to those American heroes, alive and fallen, before they dig in while watching football and enjoying time with their families. RIP Brandon, wish you were here bro but you'll never be forgotten.

Tony

Last night, I listened to the sound of wind howling through the trees and rain dropping buckets and buckets of water. This went on through out the night and little sleep did I get. As I laid there I can hear branches breaking off of trees landing on our house, pine cones dropping, the wind whipping the branches back and forth and the roar of the unknown left me uneasy and afraid. So you may think what’s a little wind and why so afraid? We all have fears some big some small, in the eye’s of many what you think may be big is small to them and vice versa. Fears of having a job, supporting your family, keeping the family safe, getting sick, getting well, not succeeding, not being smart enough, funny enough, pretty enough…..the list goes on and on. This is when we must turn to God asking for strength to combat our fears. Asking him to walk beside us and help us one step at a time. It isn’t easy but we must remember to “Let Go, Let God”.

“Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid...for the Lord thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee”

Have you ever had a situation where you were thinking about someone that you haven't spoken with in a long time then the phone rings and it is that person? Have you ever had a dream that seemed so real and within the next few days you are experiencing what you have dreamed? Have you ever had such a strong sense that someone is standing next to you or you caught a quick glimpse of something yet you know for a fact there wasn't anyone within sight or around you? Call me crazy if you want but I can honestly say I have experienced this and more. Coincidence? I think not. Everything happens for a reason Think about it!

When I was 18 and living with two other girls in a very small mobile home, barely a 2 bedroom, I was driving home to mom and dads to do my laundry. It was a long country road and I was going too fast, not paying much attention to what I was doing (hey I was only 18)... and I came to an intersection when I heard a horn honk. I looked up and saw a car pull right in front of me. I slammed on my breaks, my car skidded and turned around twice and came to rest 1 to 2 inches away from a very large tree. I sat there in shock when this man runs up to me asking me if I was o.k. I told him yes I am o.k. He then said to me, "thank God you honked your horn". I just shook my head, smiled and off he went. I sat there thinking....I didn't honk my horn... I heard a horn honk but it wasn't mine. There was no one around, just us two. That was my very first experience of knowing it was my guardian angel. I couldn't wait to get home to tell my mom. I am certain it was my guardian angel as there was no one else for miles around. That would have been one ugly head on crash but once the man heard the horn he immediately swierved back into his lane.