Tag: peace

fire of God’s love

Published on by Dawn Marie1 Comment

Jesus says things that can sound rather harsh. He said, “I came to bring fire to the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled!” and “Do you think that I have come to bring peace to the earth? No, I tell you, but rather division!” This teaching from Our Lord can be difficult for us who see Jesus as the Prince of Peace. It is easy to see why His words can be very confusing because we usually think of Jesus as bringing peace and love, right?

To understand what Our Lord is teaching us, it is important to know what He means by using words like “fire” and “division.” When Jesus talks about “fire,” He’s not necessarily talking about a destructive fire that burns things down. Instead, Our Lord is talking about the fire of God’s love and truth. The Lord’s fire, like we see above His Most Sacred and Passionate Heart, burns brightly to change hearts and the world for the better. God’s fire can purify motives and helps us to see what is truly important and to live according to His ways. The fire of God’s love purifies like gold in the fire which burns away what is not of God…the lies, the ugliness, the sins.

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the goodness and power of God

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“God wants the humble souls, who love Him and, therefore, pray to Him, to govern the world through the goodness and power of God.
He wants them to save and sanctify souls and to bring about the kingdom of divine love in them.” KW 1302

St. Maximilian Kolbe

Heavenly Father I come before you with a heart full of gratitude for the precious gift of family and I place them all in Your hands. Fill them with Your grace and mercy. Bless them with your holy presence. May they walk in obedience to your Word. Keep them safe. Surround them with your chosen people. Remove everything that is causing stress and worry and I pray for fresh anointing, healing, and deliverance on their life. I ask that You surround our home with Your divine protection, love and peace.

Thank you for blessing me with loved ones who share in life’s joys and burdens. May your presence be felt in every conversation, every moment, and every decision that we make together. Guide us in strengthening our bonds, Lord. Help us to be patient, kind and understanding, especially during times of challenge. Grant us the wisdom to nurture each other with grace and compassion. Fill our hearts with forgiveness, and let love reign in our home. We pray for your abundant blessings over our family, for health, happiness and peace. Help us to grow closer to You and to each other in everything we do. May our home be a place where Your love is reflected, and your light shines brightly in our lives.

All glory and honor is Yours! Amen.

The secret of joy is Christ in me – not me in a different set of circumstances.

Elisabeth Elliot

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timing matters

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After the death of our dear Pope Francis on Easter Monday and his funeral and burial at St. Mary Major, the Cardinals gathered in the Sistine Chapel to prayerfully elect the next Pope.

Mere days before I was to depart for my 30 Day Spiritual Exercises’ Study at Broom Tree in Irene, South Dakota, during the Papal Conclave on May 8, 2025, white smoke billowed from the raised chimney announcing to the world, “Habemus Papam, We have a Pope!” The Holy Spirit’s work was complete, and the College of Cardinals had selected the next Successor of St. Peter.

Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost was elected the 267th Pope who took the name Leo XIV.

The first American-born Pope!

I know all of this is old-news to most! But heaven sends messages, and dates are not accidental, especially in major events like the election of a new Holy Father. Which is why I am giddy over a few discoveries on the matter & couldn’t wait to share them with you!

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