peace of soul

Pope Francis said that “Do not be afraid!” is the message of the Church.

It is true that stalwart messengers of hope may be scorned and scoffed at by those who “celebrate your pain,” but that is no reason to back off. Instead, it is an additional spur to increase hope and joy, especially in the company of others who are united in making the world a more peace-filled, hope-filled place.

Search your soul, Pope Francis often said, for that quiet peace that comes from knowing you are surrounded and protected by God’s love.

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quiet

A silent soul is strong; no adversities will harm it if it perseveres in silence. The silent soul is capable of attaining the closest union with God. It lives almost always under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. God works in a silent soul without hinderance.

St. Faustina Diary (477)

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20 x 3 = 23 (?)

When you’re 20 you care what everybody thinks, when you’re 40 you stop caring what everyone thinks, when you’re 60 you realize no one was ever thinking about you in the first place!

Winston Churchill

23

Written & performed by Emily Kelly through Songfinch.

A special song written for a special man’s special (birth)day.

(You do the math.)

Lyrics:

23

You captured my heart

With your quick wit and humor 

We were just kids when we said, “I do”

And all these years later I’m still so in love with you 

You built a business from the ground up

While I raised our family with Gods love

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