Holy Martyrs

"Those who share in Christ's blood have taken their stand with angels, and archangels, and the powers from on high, clad in the royal uniform of Christ with spiritual weapons in their hands.  Yet greater still than that:  They are wearing the King himself!"~~St. John Chrysostom

And so I pray today for all the families of those martyred in the name of our Savior.  Through the pain of their loss they must know that saints were in their midst.  I weep with them.  I thank God for them!  For through their great strength these families are witnesses of courage through the Holy Spirit.

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Thanks be to God!!

Cathy

An Advent Reflection

Still I have neglected this corner of my world. But today as I have read other posts I have come upon one at Poetry, Prayer and Praise that I wish to save here. Ann has posted a wonderful reflection by John Henry Newman.

A Meditation

by John Henry Newman

God has created me to do Him some definite service. He has committed some work

to me which He has not committed to another I am a link in a chain, a bond of connection

between persons. He has not created me for naught. I shall do good.

I shall do His work.

Visit and enjoy the entire offering. Then take time to reflect.

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