Thursday, March 30, 2017
Joshua, Chapter 10,
Verse 25
Then Joshua said to them, “Do not be afraid or dismayed, be firm and steadfast. This is what the LORD
will do to all the enemies against whom you fight.”
Joshua, the warrior of
God, had just defeated the five Kings of Jerusalem and had all of the soldiers
put their foot on the Kings neck as a sign of victory over evil. Additionally
it showed how God had personally empowered each of them to overcome evil and
they are not to be afraid or intimidated.
Joshua defeated 5 Kings
is the number significant?
The number 5 symbolizes God's grace,
goodness and favor toward humans and is mentioned 318 times in Scripture. Five
is the number of grace, and multiplied by itself, which is 25, is 'grace upon
grace' (John 1:16). The Ten Commandments contains two sets of 5 commandments.
The first five commandments are related to our treatment and relationship with
God, and the last five concern our relationship with other humans.[1]
Additionally in the
Rosary there are five daily meditations on the life of Christ where the
faithful pray a decade of Hail Mary’s.
Aids
in Battle [2] Know the nature of devils
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What a terrible revolution in their whole being:
In their intellect, no thoughts but of crime! In their will, no love but for
evil!
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There is no repentance for the angels after
their fall, just as there is no repentance for men after death.
·
Christ gave the Devil power over Himself so that
he might be tempted and led into danger and persecuted even to the point of
death, so that He might in this way liberate us from the Devil’s power.
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In the Book of Genesis we find a precise
description of lie and falsification of the truth about God, which Satan (under
the form of a serpent) tries to transmit to the first representatives of the
human race: God is jealous of his own prerogatives and therefore wants to
impose limitations on man (see Gn 3: 5). Satan invites the man to free himself
from the imposition of this yoke by making himself “like God.”
National Doctor's Day[2]
National Doctor's Day
commemorates the nation's doctors, who have dedicated themselves to public
service by helping to ensure the good health of US citizens. Doctors are
qualified and licensed individuals who practice medicine of all forms. They
include many types such as physicians, surgeons, specialists, anesthesiologists
and pediatricians, who dedicate their lives to helping, healing and curing the
sick and needy. President George W. Bush designated March 30th as National
Doctor's Day on October 30, 1990 in an effort to celebrate the sacrifices and
contributions made by our nation's doctors. National Doctor's Day is observed
on March 30th every year in the US.
National Doctor's Day Facts &
Quotes
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The red carnation is the symbolic flower used
for this holiday. It is often placed on the gravesites of deceased
physicians.
·
Eudora Almond, wife of Dr. Charles Almond, celebrated
the first Doctor's Day in Winder, Georgia on March 30, 1933.
·
According to a study by AAMC, the average cost
of attending a US Medical school as a nonresident is about $50,000 per year.
·
People pay the doctor for his trouble; for his
kindness-they still remain in his debt. - Seneca, ancient Roman
philosopher.
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A good physician treats the disease; the great
physician treats the patient who has the disease. - William Osler, Canadian
physician and founder of John Hopkins Hospital
National Doctor's Day Top Events
and Things to Do
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Order a gift for your doctor. Find
something related to medicine such as a spine keychain or even a basket of
fruits shaped like bones.
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Send a personal Thank You Note to your doctor
letting them know you appreciate him/her.
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Place a red carnation on a deceased physician’s
grave.
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Drop by your doctor's office with a free lunch
or a snack in appreciation of their dedication towards your health.
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If you haven't been for a checkup in a while,
get one. Your doctor will be happy that you came in.
Devotions/Prayers
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