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"Then He touched their eyes and said, “Let it be done for you according to your faith.”" ~ Mt 9:29 (full readings)
Rosemary's Reflections: In today's Gospel, we hear about two blind men who are cured by Jesus. Let's take note about the question Jesus asked them-- "Do you believe that I can do this?" He's not asking them this to give Himself a pep talk. He is asking them about their faith--Do they truly believe He can heal their blindness or are they just hoping for a 50/50 chance? They answer him with a "Yes, Lord" and can now see. In today's skeptical society where "seeing is believing" through immediate results, it can be hard to be patient for the fruits of our faith. I have had people tell me praying for an end to abortion is a waste of my time. "Nothing's changed and nothing will," they say. But if we truly believe in Jesus, if we put our faith and trust in His ability to end this destructive crime against humanity, He will tell us, "Let it be done for you according to your faith." We can already see what our faith in Jesus Christ and the pro-life movement has done through every abortion mill closing, through every changed heart, through the tiny faces of those saved. It may not be enough according to the eyes of society, but as Christians, we believe this is only the beginning.
Faith Challenge: Are there times when we become a Doubting Thomas rather than the blind men? Don't fold under the pressures of society. Instead pray for strength and believe in His Word. "Blessed are they who did not see and yet believed" (John 20:29).
Sr. Francelle's Devotion: Change.
Counter-Culture News: LSN, LifeNews, Priests for Life, Vatican, Project Rachel.
Our Prayers: Prayer to end abortion. LIFE Runners Creed. Add Prayers. Pray with meals, bedtime, wake up, etc. Consider mid-week Family Rosary (17 min). Let’s pray now.
Feast Day: Blessed Rafal Chylinski
Faith Quote: “May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith.” ~ St. Therese of Lisieux
Through Christ Our Lord,
Rosemary
2 Tim 4:7
* Pray/Fast: Prayer connects us with God’s will & His miracles, changing us & helping others. Fast from things that take your eyes off Jesus. Those who pray together stay together, and close to God!
* Save Unborn (& family): Abortion reality (images)…#1 death cause (22% pregnancies). Prov 24:11 & Jer 1:5. “A great poverty that a child must die that you might live as you wish.” Mother Teresa.
* Evangelize: Make room for unbelievers & re-evangelization of self, by way of prayer (relationship) and following Christ’s example of love (service/sacrifice/mercy). Matt 28:19.
"Then He touched their eyes and said, “Let it be done for you according to your faith.”" ~ Mt 9:29 (full readings)
Rosemary's Reflections: In today's Gospel, we hear about two blind men who are cured by Jesus. Let's take note about the question Jesus asked them-- "Do you believe that I can do this?" He's not asking them this to give Himself a pep talk. He is asking them about their faith--Do they truly believe He can heal their blindness or are they just hoping for a 50/50 chance? They answer him with a "Yes, Lord" and can now see. In today's skeptical society where "seeing is believing" through immediate results, it can be hard to be patient for the fruits of our faith. I have had people tell me praying for an end to abortion is a waste of my time. "Nothing's changed and nothing will," they say. But if we truly believe in Jesus, if we put our faith and trust in His ability to end this destructive crime against humanity, He will tell us, "Let it be done for you according to your faith." We can already see what our faith in Jesus Christ and the pro-life movement has done through every abortion mill closing, through every changed heart, through the tiny faces of those saved. It may not be enough according to the eyes of society, but as Christians, we believe this is only the beginning.
Faith Challenge: Are there times when we become a Doubting Thomas rather than the blind men? Don't fold under the pressures of society. Instead pray for strength and believe in His Word. "Blessed are they who did not see and yet believed" (John 20:29).
Sr. Francelle's Devotion: Change.
Counter-Culture News: LSN, LifeNews, Priests for Life, Vatican, Project Rachel.
Our Prayers: Prayer to end abortion. LIFE Runners Creed. Add Prayers. Pray with meals, bedtime, wake up, etc. Consider mid-week Family Rosary (17 min). Let’s pray now.
Feast Day: Blessed Rafal Chylinski
Faith Quote: “May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith.” ~ St. Therese of Lisieux
Through Christ Our Lord,
Rosemary
* Pray/Fast: Prayer connects us with God’s will & His miracles, changing us & helping others. Fast from things that take your eyes off Jesus. Those who pray together stay together, and close to God!
* Save Unborn (& family): Abortion reality (images)…#1 death cause (22% pregnancies). Prov 24:11 & Jer 1:5. “A great poverty that a child must die that you might live as you wish.” Mother Teresa.
* Evangelize: Make room for unbelievers & re-evangelization of self, by way of prayer (relationship) and following Christ’s example of love (service/sacrifice/mercy). Matt 28:19.
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