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The Solemnity of the Holy Trinity
Yesterday was Father's Day, and I tip my hat to you, Dad, wherever you are in the universe. But, more important to me than Father's Day, was the fact that this was the celebration of the Holy Trinity. And, I wanted to hear and learn more about it. So, I drove more than an hour to get to the Latin Mass, in Ocala, Florida, to witness it for the first ( Read more... ) -
His sighs and groanings are real...
This past Sunday, Catholics celebrated Pentecost - a once-a-year feast, which is nine days after the Ascension of Christ into heaven. Catholics celebrate this feast to commemorate the day God sent his Holy Spirit down on Christ's disciples in the form of tongues, which landed on their heads. The Holy Spirit filled them with a fiery faith and power ( Read more... ) -
My first Bible reading...
A long time ago, I promised to start from the beginning of my spiritual journey, in this life. Along the way, I posted about my earliest memory - my baptism. So, I guess this will count as a continuation of my journey.
In the blog entry of my Baptism, I think I posted somewhere that, when I was about four years old, I had a memory of my Baptism - ( Read more... ) -
His labored breathing
It was the middle of the day, on New Year's Eve. At 3 o'clock, during the Holy Hour of Mercy, I entered the little chapel, where I often go to pray. Nobody else was there because there was a sign on the door that said the chapel was closed. And, this relieved me. I so yearn to be alone when I pray. I often think it is a requirement although I ( Read more... ) -
Detachment
(The Beginning)- 11/22/18
When first I asked my Lord to free me of attachments, I was suddenly bombarded with the clear perception of several “ending relationships.” The endings, though painful, were swift and final - save one. The “one” was really only a test, though at the time, I did not know it. And it seems to have been saved. My friendship ( Read more... ) -
The Holy Spirit appears in confession
On October 29, 2018, I chose to drive to the church where I've been going for confession. It was a Friday. On Fridays, I have adoration in the little chapel, where I pray, from 3 to 4 p.m. So, I arrived around 4:30 and waited in line for my turn.
When I entered the confessional, I asked the priest to hear my sins, which were many. And, I was most ( Read more... ) -
Contemplatio...
While visiting my friend, Sue (who I mentioned in the blog entry entitled: "My Baptism - the memory didn't escape me)," we prayed the Rosary together, which was a powerful and grace-filled session that actually started my day.
And, now that I had been firmly indoctrinated in the "Lectio Divina," Augustine Institute Production series on Formed. ( Read more... ) -
From the beginning...
Late last night, I watched a 30-minute prayer session on Formed.org, which talks about "Lectio Divina," a style of prayer that not only allows us to talk to God but also to listen to Him -- to hear and read His Word.
After listening to this segment, I decided it was time for me to pick up my Bible again and read, while also looking for some kind ( Read more... ) -
The Blue Laser Lights...
"Make us glad, for the days when you afflicted us,
for the years when we saw evil." Psalm 90:15
from the Website of Catholic Bishops, scripture readings.
At or about the same time I saw the vision of a large beam-of-light open up in the darkness, on August 10, 2018 (see the blog entry called, "God, the Father,") I also began seeing blue laser ( Read more... ) -
The thoughts that lead me...
Scary as this feels, it also feels, to me, like God wants me to share my story. Even as I go along this mysterious path that has been so-well-laid-out for me, I shudder to wonder what people are saying as they read my story. I fear to know what's in the minds of those who know me in real life. And, I tremble to think what they might say about me ( Read more... )