Let the faithful rejoice in their glory cry out for joy on their couches,with the praise of God in their mouths, and a two-edged sword in their hands, to bring retribution on the nations, punishment on the peoples, to bind their kings in shackles, their nobles in chains of iron, to execute the judgments decreed for them—such is the glory of all God’s faithful. Hallelujah!
Acts, Chapter 26, Verse 17-18 #faith
17
I shall deliver you from this
people and from the Gentiles to whom I send you, 18 to open their eyes that
they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, so
that they may obtain forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those who
have been consecrated by faith in
me.’
May this nation which
has embraced the power of Satan now open its eyes and turn from the darkness of
socialism and communism and consecrate itself to being servants of the Kingdom
and bring to this nation a new revolution in spirit and faith that supports and
enriches life, liberty and happiness of its people. We like Paul have a mission
to renew the world.
We must be on fire for the Lord.
It is better to smoke in this life than the next!
Great American Smokeout[1] #smoking
The Great American
Smokeout is an informal holiday aimed at encouraging citizens to quit or plan
to quit smoking. Smoking is a habit that involves consumption of tobacco smoke,
which has been shown to cause a variety of cancers, most notably lung and mouth
cancer. Lung cancer is currently the leading cause of Cancer death in the
United States and the most preventable type of cancer worldwide. The Great
American Smokeout is promoted by the American Cancer Society and is held
on the third Thursday of November each year in an effort to reduce cases of
preventable cancers, reduce secondhand smoke and improve the health of all Americans.
Great American Smokeout Facts
& Quotes
·
The holiday began in 1970, when a man in
Massachusetts asked people to give up smoking for one day, and
donate the money saved to the local high school scholarship fund.
·
According to the Center for Disease Control,
smoking is responsible for 1 in 3 cancer-related deaths, and
1 in 5 deaths from any cause. Worldwide, tobacco use causes more than 5
million deaths per year.
·
The Center for Disease Control state that life
expectancy for smokers is 10 years less than that of non-smokers.
·
The Center for Disease Control states that
middle-aged man who smokes, triples his risk of dying from some type of heart disease.
·
More Doctors Smoke Camels than Any Other Cigarette- line used in 1949 commercial for Camel Cigarettes.
Great American Smokeout Top
Events and Things to Do
·
If you are a smoker, call 1-800-QUIT-NOW for
support in quitting. You can also get help from organizations like smokefree.gov and ucanquit2.org.
·
Organize a sporting
event like soccer or softball as a way to have fun and otherwise help smokers
take their minds off of smoking.
·
Talk to someone you know who smokes and
challenge them to quit for the day.
·
Give out sugarless gum to otherwise smokers as
friendly gesture to promote an alternative.
·
Watch movies and documentaries that aim to
uncover the tobacco industry and impact of tobacco addictions:
1) The Insider (1999)
2) Addiction Incorporated (2011)
3) Dying for a Smoke (1992)
4) Smoke & Mirrors: A History of Denial (2000)
1) The Insider (1999)
2) Addiction Incorporated (2011)
3) Dying for a Smoke (1992)
4) Smoke & Mirrors: A History of Denial (2000)
COURAGE FOR THE MODERN WORLD 2017
Authored by Mr. Richard H. Havermale Jr.This book is the continuation of my first book based on more than 365 references in the Bible to fear, dread, and that in fact our God encourages us to "BE NOT AFRAID". To do this we must be in the presence of our Lord and talk to Him. I recommend you develop the habit of spending 10-15 minutes a day with our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel or if that is not available some other quiet place where you can be in the presence of our Lord. Read the daily entry and reflect on it asking our Lord and His mother to talk to your heart and reveal to you the will of the Father and then Do it. The layout of this book is to list and reflect on the books of the bible Sirach through Revelations. In the early part of September my search of the verses dealing with fear and being afraid was completed; so I asked the Lord what do I, do now. After some reflection I realize that the fruit of fear in the Lord is the Theological virtues of Faith, Hope and Love which ultimately results in Peace of the Lord. As a consequence the month of September will deal with Peace, October with Love and the month of November will be reflections on Faith and Hope. After Thanksgiving for the season of Advent and Christmas this work uses a multitude of references that reflect the Christmas season. There are many theologians who state that the eighth deadly sin is fear itself. It is fear and its natural animal reaction to fight or flight that is the root cause of our failings to create a Kingdom of God on earth. Saint John Paul II in his writings and talks also tells us to BE NOT AFRAID. In fear or anger we walk away from God. Our Lord, Jesus Christ taught us how to walk back toward God in His sermon on the mount through the Beatitudes. Each of the beatitudes is the antidote for the opposite deadly sins.
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