Mercy and Forgiveness

In this mortal life mercy and forgiveness are
the part that always leads us to grace.

~Blessed Julian of Norwich~~

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Encouraging words.
Thanks be to God!!

Cathy

Happy 4th of July!

Replica of the first church/cabin Saint Mother Theodora  attended after she arrived at The Woods. 

For it is was also the home of the priest.  He had but a cot in the corner.

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This land was no longer for me a land of exile;
It was the portion of my inheritance, and
in it I hope to dwell all the day of my life.
~Saint Mother Theodore~

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Thanks be to God!!!

Cathy

Words from Saint Mother Theodore

Charity consists in loving sincerely persons 

whose inclinations are most opposed to ours, 

in pardoning those who injure us.

~~Saint Mother Theodore Guerin~~

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Thanks be to God!

Cathy

The Wood of the Cross

There is no wood better to kindle the fire of holy love than the wood of the cross, which Christ used for his own sacrifice of boundless charity.  ~~Saint Ignatius of Loyola!!

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Thanks be to God!!!!

Cathy

Freedom

Let this presence settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love. ~~Saint Therese of Lisieux~~

It occurred to me when I read this quote that those who have never felt the real presence cannot possess "the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love. "  They are sorely lacking in happiness and joy.  I think sometimes that people think that freedom comes from legislators and earthly lawgivers.  In fact the only laws that count are those given on high by our creator. 

Instead of seeing their position as an awesome responsibility, they choose to be tied to an ego that suggests that they are greater than the whole.  In fact, they are only earthly keepers of the trust established by the Father at creation.  I am beginning to see that the story The Devil and Daniel Webster could be more truth than fiction.  And if we continue to let government officials limit our religious freedoms in so many ways then they will have taken away our most essential freedom.  The one the Founding Fathers chose to make NUMBER ONE!  I'd say there is something in that.  Wouldn't you?

So let us pray with Saint Therese that  "[the] presence will settle into [their] bones"and the Holy Spirit will truly be present and the only Guide to aid in the legislation of the freedom of life.

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Thanks be to God!!!

Cathy 

Victory of the Cross

Saint Meinrad Arch Abbey

No one, however weak, is denied a share in the victory of the cross.  No one is beyond the help of the prayer of Christ.  His prayer brought benefit to the multitude that raged against him.  How much more does it bring to those who turn to him in repentance. ~~ Saint Leo the Great

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I take consolation in the love of God and His forgiveness.  

Thanks be to God!!!

Cathy

Christ Renews His Parish

Christ Renews His Parish!! What an incredible adventure!!!!

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Thanks be to God!!!

Cathy