Mary

We know that Mary is a true intercessor. I imagine there are times when Jesus looks at me and shakes his head.... "When will Jimy learn?" When Jesus gets impatient with me, Mary reminds Him that He too was like me.... "Jesus, Your heart was in the right place when you disappeared and went back to the temple when you were 12; but you should have told me or your dad Joseph. Don't forget Cana when I told you to fix the problem with the wine. You weren't fully respectful of me. I was patient with you. You need to be patient with Jimy."

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Remember that only when we are in communion with Jesus are we capable of patience like His.

Catholic Worship

If you want to know how to worship, just take inventory of the gifts, blessings and Grace God showers on you. Be sincere and genuine in your thankfulness, and you will not be able to stop worshiping God.

The Miracles in Haiti

Maison Fortuné Orphanage in Hinche, Haiti.

If you want to see God's miracles in action, then you should visit http://mfofoundation.org/home/default.asp

Thoughts on Faith and Learning to Rest

Real rest is not the absence or cessation of work, exertion, or activity, but the presence, peace and refreshment of being with The Father.

Pay attention to your faith and take care of it; don't ever take it for granted.

Lack of faith is the beginning of anxiety; anxiety begins with the growth of unbelief. Trying to fix something on your own is not noble. Rely and rest your issues solely with God, not yourself.

Faith is very visceral and a powerful force in your life. Do not get involved with faith unless you are willing to have your life constantly changed.

Priest are Heroes

During my daily walk I was thinking and praying about the Priest situation in the Church as a follow up from the trip to Greece and Turkey. Priests need to be trained/retrained in bringing Scripture to life. Right when the first light was shinning on the Mercy Seat (Trees), God reveals in his question, “Do you not think that it is possible for me to raise up Priests when I want to? For 2000 years I have guided the Church thru good times and bad times; and it still remains.”

All this meant was: We need to make Priests heroes again! If this happens then young men will want to become priests. Their families would support them in this. (In my travels I have been collecting rocks form holy places. Now I understand why.)

God then led me to the Scriptures about Jesus when he entered into Jerusalem and everyone crying out “Hosanna to God in the highest; blessed is Him who comes in the name of the Lord…” This is when Jesus was entering into his Spiritual position as High Priest. The Chief Priests told Him to quiet them down. Jesus responded that the stones would cry out. John the Baptist said that God could raise up children of Abraham from the stones.