Accept people as they are
A story is told about a soldier who was finally coming home after having fought in
Vietnam.
He called his parents from San Francisco.
"Mom and Dad, I'm coming home, but I've got a favor to ask. I have a friend I'd like…
Never Say Never
Your heart is never so out of tune you cannot sing a new song.
Your light is never so tiny a spark it cannot ignite and burn strong.
Your laughter is never so hollow it cannot burst at the seams.
Your spirit is never so broken y…
The Gossip
A woman repeated a bit of gossip about a neighbour. Within a few days the whole community
knew the story. The person it concerned was deeply hurt and offended.
Later, the woman responsible for spreading the rumor learned that it was com…
THAT'S GOD
Have you ever been just sitting there and all of a sudden you feel like doing something
nice for someone you care for... THAT'S GOD... He talks to you through the Holy Spirit.
Have you ever been down and out and nobody seems to be arou…
The Rose & thorns
A certain man planted a rose and watered it faithfully and before it blossomed, he
examined it.
He saw the bud that would soon blossom, but noticed thorns upon the stem and he thought,
"How can any beautiful flower come …
Center of the Bible
This is awesome ....thought you might find this interesting
What is the shortest chapter in the Bible?
Answer: Psalms 117
What is the longest chapter in the Bible?
Answer: Psalms 119
Which chapter is in the center of the …
If u feel down
if you feel down
and all alone
if your world is all but gone
just look up to
the sky above
and know you have a friend
if you feel down
and feel betrayed
and your friends have left you cold
just pray to God
for the strength
to h…
One Man
One man, kneeling
alone in the night
Blood and sweat mix
outflowing in fright
Kneeling, praying
prone on the grass
“From my lips, Father,
let this cup pass.”
One man, standing
scorned, flogged, and beat
Harsh words still echo
there in the…
Here we go:
Blessing of Burdens
''And He said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in
weakness" Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of
Christ may rest upon me."
2 Corinthi…
Ermm could I please ask on behalf of us who don't know what "teh phili competition" is could you please enlighten us ;D? Is it something to do with Philidelphia (do I get a golden star ;))
Yes, the Holy Communion is given for us for the forgiveness of sins, and for he replenishment needed in our lives of sin, in order to help is in our spiritual lives.
pray for me
joe
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Also when females are menstruating I think, and when we have not attended the Holy Liturgy i…
Also when females are menstruating I think, and when we have not attended the Holy Liturgy itself (though this is down to the priest, and is malleable)
pray for me
joe
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I agree with you...deacons these days are so irresponsible!! when in fact they should be role models for other people, and thank you for the info ilovesaintmark...it was…
aem581
The answer is right there in the Bible in Matthew 24 - Jesus speaks of the end of the world and the signs...... thats all thats necessary - God gave us this information and told us it "is not for you to know the times and dates" We will neve…
This topic has served its purpose - Severus is right and i'm a 100% with him.... unwanted speculation about an answer that will never be found and will not help us either - we should ask first for God's mercy and grace to aid us in our struggles and…