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“In the early Church there is evidence of a major feast of the Blessed Virgin
Mary celebrated on the 15th of May each year, but it wasn’t until the 18th
century that May received a particular association with the Virgin Mary.”-St. Patrick’s in Tampa.

May 15 is also known as the Feast of the Harvest. People ask Mary to intercede and still ask Mary to intercede for a good harvest. And whether it be  bad weather, insects or disease, crops are easily ruined. And so many farming families have asked Mary to intercede that their crops will be protected, grow and that a large and good harvest will be had.

Also important to know is that the entire month of May is dedicated by many to Mary. Why? Because Mary was chosen above all other women to be Jesus’s Mother. She knew the road would be so hard, but she was obedient anyway! Her faith in God knew no limits, as did her willingness to obey God no matter what! But perhaps most of all, it was Her willingness to love – no matter the cost that made Her a wonderful Mother for Jesus!

Because Her love for Jesus knew no boundaries and helped to comfort and strengthen Him. Just as Her love comforts and strengthens us.

My own faith is richer and deeper because Mary loves me :). And I will always be so grateful for my relationship with Her.

Pray the Rosary.

For Prayer changes things!

During Fatima, Mary warned us that if we did not stop insulting God, WWII would come.  And it did.  And it was even worse than WWI!  And yet our insults to God and our poor behavior have only worsened.  Will there be a WWIII?

We must, as we did then, ask for forgiveness for our sins, repent, pray, “forgive others as we ask to be forgiven”. 

And we must change. Repent means change.  It doesn’t just mean we are sorry for the sins we committed (although of course we are!); it means we are committed giving our best effort to refraining from committing that same sin again.

We must stop insulting God before it is too late!

With the Holy Spirit’s Help-Read the Bible. It tells us how to live a life that is pleasing to God!

And then we can ask the Holy Spirit to Help us to Live it 🙂

And we can Follow Jesus 🙂

“And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie”-Thessalonians 2:11

Video: The recent attacks on Israel have been horrific and are a sin against God. The Jewish People are God’s Chosen People and He loves them in a special way. If there is any discipline that needs to be done, or any change that needs to be made, God ALONE WILL DO IT!

There are many who support Israel in our world, and many who do not. But the Jewish People are God’s Chosen people and if we are truly Christian, we need to love all that God loves-including the Jewish People. ALL of them!

Anyone who does not see that is suffering from a “strong delusion” and we need to pray for them!

Prayer: Please Father, open all of our eyes to see the world as You see it! In Jesus’s Name. Amen!

And remember, Prayer Changes Things!

I often think of Mary with awe! Although we often talk of Jesus’ sacrifice, we don’t talk of Mary’s nearly enough.

As a Mom, I can’t even imagine the horror and pain she endured watching her Son dying on that Cross.  A million thoughts must have raced through her mind and heart.  That she didn’t simply collapse is a testament to her courage and faith, her love for Jesus, as well as our Father’s strength and the Holy Spirit’s Comfort.  It’s was a miracle in and of itself!

Personally, I know I would have collapsed.  Just as I know I would have begged our Father not to allow my Son to die, especially in such a horrific way.  But that was not Jesus’ Will.  He came to save us from our sin, no matter the cost. 

Instead, Mary gave Jesus what He needed most, Her love and her strength, and Her faith in our Father’s Will.  Mary trusted our Father.  She knew God’s ways were, and are, “higher than our ways”. And I am sure she prayed for Jesus! For Mary knew just how important prayer was and is!

Mary gave God Her all and trusted God with the outcome…and that is what we need to do!

As a Mom, the sheer horror of watching my Son crucified would have broken me, but it didn’t break Mary.  Because Her love for Jesus and was that pure and that strong.  And that love helped Her to overcome all.  And for that alone, I will always be grateful to Mary.  Just as I will always hope to be more like her!

Too often, modern day churches seem to argue about Mary’s role in the “church”.  But the truth is – there really is no need for we are all the “church” 

Mary was Jesus’ Mother and one of the best role models we will ever have.  By Her sacrifice alone, she has not only proven Her love for our Father, His Son Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit, but for each of us as well. 

And Jesus loves Mary so very much too, as only a Son can love His Mother.

As for the confusion of “praying to Our Blessed Mother Mary”.  It is not that we are “praying to Mary”, but rather we are asking Mary to pray for us!  And why would we not?

Mary is in Heaven with God and I talk with her every day!  Sometimes simply to thank Her for all she sacrificed for us.  And sometimes to ask her to pray for me or others.  And I know she does, because She loves each of us. 

Mary has enriched my faith and brought me great joy and peace!  She can do the same for you. Happy Mother’s Day Mary, and thank you! 

We need to capture every thought and give it to God. Because thoughts can become feelings and feelings can become actions.

Dwell always on things of God, not on things of this earth!

Prayer: May my every thought be of you Lord. And may I always believe and remember: Prayer Changes Things!

WWIII is coming. It may be six days, six months, six years… But it is coming. Be Ready!

Prayer: Please Jesus, be my Savior today and everyday! Please forgive my sins and unbelief and know that I choose you and ask you to be my Savior and Lord always. In Jesus’s Name. Amen.

May God Bless you and your families and keep you everyone!

And remember 🙂

Prayer Changes Things!

We are what we eat, but we have to choose wisely. We can choose to read the Bible, read a Christian book, watch a happy movie, spend time with those we love, go to church with our family, sit down to a family dinner, spend time in prayer… All of these things can bring us closer to God.

But there are also dark things. Dark movies, TV that uses God’s Name in vain, drinking to much, drugs. Sadly, just turning on the TV can be a dark experience these days and all of these things can pull us away from God.

So remember, choose wisely and remember Prayer Changes Things!

Prayer: Please help us fill our hearts with things that bring us closer to you God. In Jesus’s Name. Amen.

One of my favorite prayers is to ask God to hold on to me, even if I ever fail to hold onto Him.  And God always says YES!  🙂

I think of it as my “insurance prayer”.  I know that I am not perfect, but God IS!  And I know He will always hold onto me 🙂

May God Bless and Keep You In Jesus’s Name!

Prayer:  God, please hold onto me, even if I fail to hold onto You.

And please always remember:  Prayer, In Jesus’s Name, Changes Things!

Good Morning. I wish you God’s Peace. I pray that you will pray for God’s Peace, which only He can give, for each other and yourselves. There are a lot of really frightening things happening in our country and our world right now. But God knows our fears AND our needs. We can be afraid or put our Trust in God. And we can be filled with fear or rest in Jesus and God’s Love for us 🙂

Holy Spirit Rain Down is one of my favorite songs. I love to pray it. The Holy Spirit is our Comforter and Friend, more of the Holy Spirit if exactly what we need right now. May God Bless and Keep you in Jesus’s Name. Amen.

Great “Peace Song”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uW6xcmqfiY4&list=RDuW6xcmqfiY4&start_radio=1

Great Holy Spirit Prayer: “Day 3: Peace. Let us bow down in humility at the power and grandeur of the Holy Spirit. Let us worship the Holy Trinity and give glory today to the Paraclete, our Advocate. O Holy Spirit, by Your power, Christ was raised from the dead to save us all. By Your Grace, miracles are performed in Jesus’ name. By Your love, we are protected from evil. And so we ask with humility and a beggar’s heart for Your gift of Peace within us. The Saints were tempted, attacked and accused by the devil who is the destroyer of Peace. When we are accused by the devil, come to our aid as our Advocate and give us Peace that lasts through all trials! Holy Spirit we ask for the Grace of (Mention your intention here). Amen. Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and enkindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth Your Spirit and they shall be created. And You shall renew the face of the earth. O, God who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant by that same Holy Spirit we may be truly Wise and ever enjoy His Consolations, through Christ Our Lord, Amen.”

Holy Spirit Novena: https://files.dynamiccatholic.com/home/prayer/holy-spirit-novena.pdf

And please always remember, Prayer In Jesus’s Name, changes things!