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The Unforgivable Sin

Matthew 12:31-32   Therefore I say to you, any sin and blasphemy against the Spirit shall not be forgiven. Whoever speaks a word against the Son of Man, it shall be forgiven him; but whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit, it shall not be forgiven him, either in this age or in the age to come. In today’s homily, Fr. Matthew mentioned that the sin against the Holy Spirit can come in two forms.  The first is DESPAIR.  This is when we think that our sins are too grave that God will not forgive them so we do not ask for forgiveness.  We do not trust in God’s mercy.  The second is PRESUMPTION.  This is when we think that we do not need to ask God for forgiveness because we believe are doing fine on our own.  We assume that we are good enough and can reach heaven without (seeking) God’s help. Despair and presumption are opposite extremes which can result in the loss of heaven.  The middle ground is HOPE.  We need to acknowledge our sinfulness and approach the Sacrament of Confession. We trus
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Christ's Message

I had written this poem in the year 2000.    The intended audience may never know that these words and this prayer were written for them. I can only hope that they take Christ's message to heart before it is too late. Pax vobi scum.   ~~oOo~~ CHRIST'S MESSAGE The message of Christ is a message of  peace For this to occur, the hatred must cease One has to forgive, one has to forget God knows it is hard, but this goal must be met. The message of Christ is a message of  love He died on the cross then returned up above He told us to love with all of our hearts Our brothers and sisters should be where we start. The message of Christ is a message of  hope Without it I guess, it would be hard to cope We hope to reach Heaven when our work here is done But ask yourself now, has your journey begun? The message of Christ was given to all It is up to each one to respond to his call Many a chance we are given each day Look at Christ's heart, it will show you the way. ~~oOo~~
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5 Finger Prayer by Pope Francis

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During Lent this year, several people sent me different versions this 5 Finger Prayer .   This one s from CATHOLIC.ORG.
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Luminous Mysteries

  The First Luminous Mystery - The Baptism of Jesus 1.  "I am baptizing you with water for repentance but the one who is coming after me is mightier than I."  (Matthew 3:11) 2.  "I am not worthy to loosen the thongs of His sandals."  (Luke 3:16) 3.  "He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire."  (Luke 3:16) 4.  The next day, John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, "Behold the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world."  (John 1:29) 5.  John said to Him, "I have need to be baptized by you, and yet you are coming to me?"  (Matthew 3:14) 6.  Jesus said to him,  "Allow it now for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness."  (Matthew 3:15) 7.  Then he allowed it.  (Matthew 3:15) 8.  After Jesus was baptized, He came out of the water and, behold, the heavens were opened unto Him.  (Matthew 3:16) 9.  And He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove coming upon Him.  (Matthew 3:16) 10.  And a voic
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Glorious Mysteries

1st Mystery:  Resurrection  Intention: Serve God in joyful hope   1.The third day Jesus arose from the dead, defeating death and hell 2. Jesus descended into Limbo to liberate the awaiting Saints 3. Risen Jesus first shared His joy and triumph with his Blessed Mother 4. Jesus appeared to Magdalen, sending her to inform the Apostles 5.  Peter and John ran to the tomb and found it empty, but for the shroud      and head-cloth 6.  Later Jesus appeared to Peter still grieving for his triple denial 7.  At nightfall, Jesus came and stood amid his Apostles saying:     Peace to you, it is I, do  not be afraid 8.  The disciples of Emmaus said: When He joined us on the road and      explained the Scriptures, was not our heart burning? 9.  Eight days later Jesus came again , inviting doubting Thomas to      touch His wounds 10.  Moved by such love from His Master and the bare truth before him,       Thomas exclaimed:  My Lord and My God!   2nd Mystery: Ascencion Intention:  Living with heaven in
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Sorrowful Mysteries

1st Sorrowful Mystery: The Agony in the Garden Intention:  Sorrow for our sins   1. On the eve of His Passion Jesus gave us the sacrament of His Body and Blood 2.  He also gave His New Commandment: "to love one another", to be recognized      as His disciples now and on Judgement's day 3.  Jesus then prayed to the Father: "that all His believers be one" 4.  At the Garden Jesus said: My soul is filled with sorrow even unto death 5.  Jesus fell to the ground and prayed:  Father, if possible, take away this cup from Me      but not My will but Your will be done 6. In this utter anxiety, Jesus blood dripped down like sweat and an Angel came to     strengthen Him 7.  Obeying the will of His Father, Jesus accepted the cup of His Passion 8.  Waking up His Apostles, Jesus said watch and pray to overcome temptation 9.  Judas betrayed Jesus with a kiss and the people He loved seized Him 10. They cruelly bound Jesus and led Him from one judge to another   2nd Mystery: the
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Joyful Mysteries

1st mystery: The Annunciation Intention: purity of heart 1. The Blessed Trinity decreed that God the Son become man to redeem fallen mankind 2.  The Virgin Mary was chosen to be the Mother of Christ the Saviour 3.  The Archangel Gabriel brought Mary the joyful tidings 4.  Mary was alone , absorbed in prayer 5.  The Angel said: Hail Mary, full pf grace the Lord is with you 6.  Mary was disturbed by the meaning of this greeting 7.;The Angel said: Mary, do not fear, you shall conceive by the Holy Spirit, bear a Son, and name Him JESUS 8.   Mary said: I am the handmaid of the Lord, be it done to me as you  say 9.   The Holy Spirit and the power of the Most High over shadowed Mary 10. God the Son became man and lived among us   2nd Mystery: The Visitation Intention: Love and serve our neighbour   1.  Forgetful of self Mary went to visit her cousin Elizabeth 2.  Mary was guided by the Holy Spirit 3.  Mary hastened to Zacarias' home and greeted Elizabeth 4.  At this greeting the Holy Spir
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