"Origins"

Today, for so many, there is a rush to know one's past, where they came from, their ancestry etc. in order to determine, "Who they are," when in Reality that can make no substantial, or beneficial change to their lives, and only serves to satisfy one's Curiosity.

But, To know and understand my "True Origin" is of the utmost importance with regard to my Natural and Spiritual Life.

Having been "Loved into Existance" from Nothing, and that, throughout my Entire life I have been Sustained by my Creator, is to Recognize not only my Importance to God, but to be Offered Adoption as a True Son or Daughter Transcends any and all possible Expectations.

To Contemplate my Origin as a "Child of God", is to begin to comprehend, not only Divine Providence, but His Love as well.

Once I Realize The Truth about my very Existance, not only will I Treasure every moment of my life as a Gift, but also, will be able to see and, more Importantly, understand my True Dignity as one who has Inherited A "Divine Heritage."

My Family History therefore, consists of thousands of years of Saints, Who have Shed Their blood as Heroes for Christ, those Who have lived in a way that have bettered and even Saved Civilizations. Those Who have lived Humble lives, dedicated to Divine Love thereby manifesting Heaven upon this Earth. All of which, instills a Holy Pride in my Brothers and Sisters throughout History, but also as a Descendant I must be inspired to join their ranks in the Continuation of so great a Legacy.

Most Loving and Affectionate Father, may I Never Forget from whence I came, and Always seek to live my Life in ways that add to The Glory of my True Homeland.

God Bless You

"The Eyes to See"

Blessed is The one who looks beyond Created Reality, and rather than be Enveloped by all that is Transitory, Sees with the Eyes of The Soul, The Truth, that Divine Love is behind it All.

It has been said,

"We are already in Heaven, if only we had the eyes to See."

It is a rampant "Spiritual Blindness" that so Disables The Heart of so many, that one will Fanatically Lust after that which Denegrates what Reason and Common Sense would demand. Thus rendering them Incapable of Any True Spiritual Growth, and going so far as to Disparage one's own Humanity, eventually making them into the image and Likeness, no longer of God, but, through their own design, the Image and Likeness of Death.

How Beautiful and Woundrous is This Gift of Life, and those, who live in The Love of God Will Absolutely Treasure that Life at All Stages of Development, whereas those sad souls that have been filled with Fear and Hate, will Never Know True Peace, for their "Self Loathing" will, out of its Misery, extend that Fear and Hatred to those that they encounter along life's path.

I Must, therefore, see Beyond External realities, to that for which it was all Intended, and that is, as a Constant Whitness of Divine Providence and Loving Mercy. Only then, will I be able to look around me and, Through The Grace of God, Really SEE, with The Eyes of Faith, that,

"I am already in Heaven"

God Bless You

"The Spiritual Upheaval"

Once The Holy Spirit enters into The Soul, those things that, at one time gave joy, no longer Satisfy, and The Change is so Profound that The Heart, Turning to God, finds Its Pleasure, no longer in seeking out Transitory Delights, but rather in what used to grieve It.

Thus, The Soul gravitates Toward those Things that were deemed difficult or Impossible to bear, such as Humiliation, the renunciation of "Things" for their own sake, even Prayer and Meditation, which was once considered "Burdensome," is sought out, and even Preferred to the "Noise" of the world and Worldly.

This "Movement" of The Soul, Inspired by God Himself, is The Most Precious of all Gifts of The Spirit, for not Only does it prepare the Soul for the Greatest of Graces, but enables the Mind to See, Clearly Created Reality, including "Time" Itself, in Proper Perspective.

This "Gift" of The Presence of The Holy Spirit within the Soul, must be Guarded Fastidiously, for to disregard it, would be to Enslave The Heart with those things, that not only cannot Save, but have the capacity to Eternally Destroy all the Divinely inspired Good within, and rather than Securing one's Salvation, the Soul ends up Embracing that which will Degrade its Dignity, by reducing it to the image and Likeness of the Dead things that it will eventually crave.

The War that will undoubtedly be waged against this Gift by the World and the Enemy of our Soul, the Devil, must be fought with every tool that God, Our Most Loving and Affectionate Father Has Given us Through His Son.

Beginning with The Sacraments and utilizing every Sacramental at our Disposal, I can, not only Purge my Soul of its attatchments to those things that tie me down, but, along with The Saints, make great strides in The Way of Perfection.

God Bless You

"The Gift or the Giver"

When receiving a gift from another, once received, one should focus their attention, Not on The Gift, but The Giver.

In the same way, it often happens that the Gifts that Our Heavenly Father gives to us, becomes the Focus of our attention rather than A Humble and Grateful Recognition of Their Origin.

And along with The Gift, comes Tremendous Responsibility, for no Spiritual Gift is solely for The,

"Me, Myself and I" which could eventually lead to the sin of Pride. Therefore I, as a Recipient of such Grace must Express a Sincere Appreciation and Continued Love for The Giver.

Most Loving and Affectionate Father, may I Never take for Granted the Multitude of Gifts that I have Recieved and Continually Recieve from Thy Great Generosity. May I Utilize them with the Utmost Reverence and Attention, that by so doing, I will fulfill Thy Holy Will in my regard and Through them, Manifest Your Love and Mercy toward every single Person that You place in my path, for I know that Nothing is just by chance and though I may not completely comprehend, All has a Divine Purpose.

God Bless You

"The Joy of Lent"

In Reality, there is no Trial or Tribulation that can destroy or take away True Christian Joy. For along with Faith this Deep and Enduring Response to Salvation, can Only be damaged by our own Personal choices or, by giving others the power to take it away.

Laetare Sunday shows us, that even amidst the Pennance and Fasting of Lent I must cling continuously to The Interior Joy that comes from Grace and The Knowledge of The Resurrection.

This "Fruit of The Holy Spirit," is a "Personal" Gift that Fills The Soul with Peace and an outlook founded on the Knowledge of God's Merciful Love and Compassion.

And since each of us is Loved by God in a Unique way, this Fruit of The Spirit is derived from that very Unique Love. The more I seek to Know my Beloved Lord, the more Grateful I become, and the More I am able to Comprehend The Gift of Life.

It is by Way of this "Fruit" that I am able to maintain an even keel in whatever circumstances I find myself, be they happy times or Sad, in Sickness and Health, regardless of External influence, I through Grace, will Never Waver in my Resolve to seek out and Fulfill The Holy Will of God in my Regard.

Most Loving and Affectiinate Father, Grant that The Spirit of Joy may Permeate my entire Being and Living Constantly Aware of Your Presence Around me and Within me, that Joy will carry me Into Eternity.

God Bless You