Category: mercy

good guidance

Published on by Dawn Marie4 Comments

He who heeds discipline shows the way to life, but whoever ignores correction leads others astray.

Proverbs 10:17

Picture the sheep being guided by the shepherd. When it begins to wander, the shepherd will gently use his rod to steer it in the right direction. If the sheep still doesn’t correct itself, the shepherd will have to use more force. Occasionally, the sheep might get completely off course, and this could distract other sheep who will easily follow the wrong path.

This is how the Bible likens our spiritual journey. 

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blessing the darkness

Published on by Dawn Marie9 Comments

Some people might say that we find God only when we need Him. Simple words, but true. It’s like looking for the light switch in a dark room. No one goes searching for it until the sunlight has gone. Similarly, darkness can impel our search for God.

I could ask the darkness to hide me and the light around me to become night – but even in darkness I cannot hide from you.

Psalm 139:11-12

Genelle Guzman-McMillan was the last survivor pulled from the wreckage after the destruction of the World Trade Center in 2001. Genelle tells the story about flirting with faith but choosing to live without it. Then, on September 11, her world fell apart and she found herself in complete darkness, buried alive under a mountain of rubble.

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pelican

Published on by Dawn Marie3 Comments

“Our hearts were made for thee, O Lord, and they are restless until they rest in thee.”

St. Augustine

Our family has a fond appreciation for the Pelican.

My Mary’s garden showcases a favorite plaster depiction and our eldest son treasures a carved wooden Pelican he has had since he was about 10 years old. This carving has remained with him during adolescence, his years at West-Point; as well as, throughout his military travels. He received it, all those years ago, while on holiday visiting his grandparents in Florida and grew up believing his grandfather hand-carved it.

Fulton Sheen gave the lesson many times on the importance of the Sacrament of the Eucharist. In the spirit of my recent post(s) regarding the Beautiful Eucharist and its importance in our Catholic Faith I would like to share the following lesson Fulton Sheen gave on the nourishment we receive from this divine gift. When our Blessed Lord saw a very hungry crowd, He said, I am sorry for the multitude for they have nothing to eat. What He gave them on that occasion is the subject of this lesson.

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