Fear not! Stand your
ground, and you will see the victory the LORD will win for you today.
2 Maccabees, Chapter 8, Verse 12-13
When Judas learned of Nicanor’s advance and
informed his companions about the approach of the army, 13
those who were fearful and those who lacked faith in
God’s justice deserted and got away.
Nicanor had plans to
after the defeat of Judas to enslave the Jews as a tribute to be paid to the
Romans. The slave traders follow Nicanor like vultures in wait for a meal. Judas’
troops were outnumbered by 3 to 1 due to some of Judas’ army deserted in
advance of the enemy selling whatever property that is left but the faithful
prepared for battle.[1]
Battle Ready[2]
Before our Blessed Lord
began his public work He went into the desert to pray and fast for 40 days.
Before He endured His passion and death on the cross He was in the Garden of
Gethsemane consumed in prayer. The example of Christ is clear. Repeatedly the
scriptures point out that Jesus prayed constantly. If, He who is the Son of God
took prayer so seriously and made it a necessity, then who are we to not see
the importance of this powerful connection with God. Prayer is essential to be
prepared for the battles we face in this world. It is essential in order for us
to have the strength to stand up against the forces that seek to destroy the
Catholic Church and/or anything that is ordered, true and holy. One of the most
important forms of prayer for every warrior of Christ is the ROSARY. Over and
over again we hear from popes, saints and even the Blessed Mother herself (in
Church approved apparitions), to make the ROSARY a disciplined part of our
daily life.
"Get my weapon." - St. Padre Pio, speaking
about the rosary
National Tequila Day[3] another
Hedonistic holiday--Note: Humility and its source know that all goodness comes
from the Spirit of God and not this spirit.
National Tequila Day is dedicated to recognizing Tequila, a distilled
alcoholic beverage made from the blue agave plant and the main alcohol in a margarita.
Blue agave plants produce sugars such as fructose, which are ideal for
preparing tequila. The plant only grows in the rich and sandy soil of
Jalisco, Mexico at altitudes of 1,500 meters. To make tequila, the heart or piña of the plant is removed when the plant is approximately 12 years old, and weighs around 40-90kg. The heart is then heated to extract sap which is fermented and distilled into tequila. According to history, the Aztecs created fermented beverages from the agave plant prior to arrival of Spaniards in 1521. The origins of National Tequila Day are not well understood, however, it appears that National Tequila Day began to emerge around the late 1990s. This holiday is celebrated every year on July 24.
Today
is my millennial daughter Nicole Patience’s (Victorious Patience) birthday;
hopefully she is eating cake and not slamming shots! I ask your prayers.
"Vaya
con Dios, mi amor"
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