Romans, Chapter 8, verse 14-15
14 For those who are led by the Spirit of God are
children of God. 15 For you did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall
back into fear, but you received a spirit of adoption, through which we
cry, “Abba, Father!”
By the sacrifice of Christ, we are the adopted
children of God, who feared none, and by whose sufferings and glory we
share; by reason of the Holy Spirits presence within us. We are thus giving a
new life and relationship with God.
Unconditional
Love
Unconditional
love is known as affection without any limitations, or love without conditions.
This term is sometimes associated with other terms such as true altruism or
complete love. Each area of expertise has a certain way of describing
unconditional love, but most will agree that it is that type of love which has
no bounds and is unchanging. It is a concept comparable to true love, a term
which is generally used to describe love between lovers. Unconditional love is
also used to describe love between family members, comrades in arms and between
others in highly committed relationships. An example of this is a parent's love
for their child; no matter a test score, a life changing decision, an argument,
or a strong belief, the amount of love that remains between this bond is seen
as unchanging and unconditional.[1]
"Read
these counsels slowly. Pause to meditate on these thoughts. They are things
that I whisper in your ear-confiding them-as a friend, as a brother, as a
father. And they are being heard by God. I won't tell you anything new. I will
only stir your memory, so that some thought will arise and strike you; and so
you will better your life and set out along ways of prayer and of Love. And in
the end you will be a more worthy soul."
15.
Matrimony is a holy
sacrament. When the time comes for you to receive it, ask your spiritual
adviser or your confessor to suggest a suitable book. And you will be better
prepared to bear worthily the burdens of the home.
The
other day I watched an old movie about unconditional love on TMC, “Some Came
Running”. There was a one-liner in which Dean Martin states, “There are two
types of women; “those that will take orders and those that will give orders.”
The same could be said about men too. Think about it. Any religious will tell
you that the biggest issue for them is not the sin of the flesh but the ability
to obey. One wonders if this is also part of the failure of many a marriage.
The failure to obey the spirit of unconditional love after the sex is no longer
a major attraction.
Daily Prayer to Saint Ann
O glorious St. Ann, you
are filled with compassion for those who invoke you and with love for those who
suffer! Heavily burdened with the weight of my troubles, I cast myself at your
feet and humbly beg of you to take the present intention which I recommend to
you in your special care.
Please recommend it to your daughter, the Blessed Virgin Mary, and place it before the throne of Jesus, so that He may bring it to a happy issue. Continue to intercede for me until my request is granted. But, above all, obtain for me the grace one day to see my God face to face, and with you and Mary and all the saints to praise and bless Him for all eternity. Amen.
Please recommend it to your daughter, the Blessed Virgin Mary, and place it before the throne of Jesus, so that He may bring it to a happy issue. Continue to intercede for me until my request is granted. But, above all, obtain for me the grace one day to see my God face to face, and with you and Mary and all the saints to praise and bless Him for all eternity. Amen.
Our Father, . . . Hail Mary . . .
O Jesus, Holy Mary, St. Ann, help me now and at
the hour of my death. Good St. Ann, intercede for me.
FOURTH
DAY
Good St. Ann, you offered your pure and holy
daughter Mary in the temple with faith, piety and love. By the happiness which
then filled your heart, I beg you to present me to your Grandson Jesus. Offered
by you, I will be agreeable in His sight.
Kind St. Ann, take me forever under your
protection. Deliver me from the temptations which continually assail me. Above
all, attend me in my last hour. As I lie on my deathbed, be present with your
daughter to console and strengthen me.
Holy Mary and good St. Ann, show yourselves to
be mothers indeed by obtaining for me the grace of a good death. When my soul
goes forth, lead it to God’s tribunal so that, by your powerful help and
intercession, it may obtain a favorable judgment.
Daily Devotions
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Please
pray for me and this ministry
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Please
Pray for Senator
McCain and our country; asking Our Lady of Beauraing to
intercede.
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