By almost any metric, the persecution of Christians is at an all-time high. Martyrs abound in Africa and Asia. Religious practice is under assault in Mexico and Nicaragua. Arson and vandalism against churches are on the rise in the West.
And yet, we know that, amid such suffering and persecution, Jesus stands triumphant as a countersign to the violence, intolerance and hatred in the world. Jesus calls his followers to embody the mercy, nonviolence and love for enemy he showed at his crucifixion. Our triumph is found in imitating him, not attacking our persecutors.
Beautiful, Vicky. Thank you.
I would be very comfortable in your home; Vickie G. Thank you for your comment today. After Palm Sunday Mass I will be swapping out last year's palms with the new ones. Bill L.
Vickie G…I saw myself in your home, and truly peace filled, sitting at your dining room table! Your words ALWAYS touch my soul, thank you. Praying that God’s tender mercy continues to fill your home with His healing love for all who live there and visit! Made my day to see your return!❣️
Amen.
Jonathan, what a great prayer and words for all to work on! Thank you! Blessings to all the LFF, especially those with extra needs these days. May God hold us all in his hands for love and safety always as we spread his word. May the Holy Spirit fill the hearts of all to guide us to a heavenly earth.
Bring us peace and guide us to love. Amen!
AMEN!
All we need is Love as the Beatles said but also compassion for others and to ask forgiveness for our own sins God be with us all Amen Amen Amen
Jeremiah was in a very dangerous and hurtful situation :-( *** Friends becoming enemies and persecuting Jeremiah in Jeremiah 20:10, “I (Jeremiah) hear many people whispering, “There is terror on every side!” Bring charges against Jeremiah! Let’s bring charges against him!” All my friends are waiting for me to slip. They are saying, “Perhaps he will be tricked into making a mistake. Then we’ll win out over him. We’ll get even with him.” *** It happened because Jeremiah couldn’t help himself but to talk about God Who gave him the message of fighting and trouble in Jeremiah 20:8-9, “Every time...
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Reconciliation and love is what the world needs everyday. With all the violence of hatred, people being impatient with one another, the lack of respect for the color of your skin, arrests of innocent people, the long lines of people at the airports; with the wars and lack of food, water chaos and darkness. There are opportunities to answer the call of God to reconcile the differences and discover creative ways to love our neurons as we do ourselves. Blessings everyone as we begin to enter Holy Week.
AMEN!!! Pray, pray, pray! and live and spread the word of God each day
Amen Scott
Amen
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Regarding the image of the day—I have a very large framed portrait of the Divine Mercy in my kitchen/dining area. Nothing, nothing captures people’s attention like this picture. Baptist friends have come to my home and admired it and it gives me an opportunity to share the significance and the intricacies of my Catholic faith. He watches over me when cooking, eating, playing games at the dining table, and He reminds me no matter what kind of day I’m having He’s there in the midst of it. Would I know this without that portrait, absolutely. Would I stop to appreciate...
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