LIFE IN FULLNESS

PART I

           "Those whom the Resurrected Lord wants to come to Him,

                        He sends His Holy Spirit and calls them."

During the public prayer service in the year 1994 I had started a small booklet in my own writing as per public request. One day I was trapped by confusion, regarding the message to publish, sat quietly and asked the Holy Spirit and Mother Mary to guide and set me free from confusion, confessing “My Lord is not the Lord of confusion”.  As per the guidance of  the Holy Spirit, I picked up one petition from the box; I wish to share it to you as it may also lead you to the kingdom of God.

               

"Dear Aunty, when I reached the prayer ground, all my heaviness and travelling tiredness and even my deep sorrows vanishes. During prayer service I get transformed totally as a new person. And also your little magazine is too powerful and it gives life whenever I touch it . I wish to have such life throughout. How can I avail it?"  

Here God says “So then, you gentiles are not foreigners or strangers any longer, you are now fellow-citizens with God’s people and members of the family of God. You too are built upon the foundation laid by the Apostles and Prophets, the corner stone being Christ Jesus himself. He is the one who holds the whole building together and makes it grow into a sacred temple dedicated to the Lord. In union with him you too are being built together with all the other into a place where God lives through His Spirit.” (Eph. 19:22).

   Let me glorify the Lord for the inquisitive queries. Majority of the younger generation aspire to abandon the cosmic powers and from the destructive trap that it withholds and to take refuge in the mystic truth. Through the work of the Holy Spirit many have began to experience the true joy of repentance and renewal has already been done. Praise God!

Dear believers, No hard work is required to enter the kingdom of God. Allow Jesus Christ to be your master and automatically He takes the responsibility of your life. The Lord says, as the branches stay united to the vine, so we are to stay united to Jesus. If one branch is away from the tree it will get dried up, so also, if we are separated from the life giving master, we will become like the cut off branch.

The Bible says “And so we shall all come together to that oneness in our faith and in our knowledge of the Son of God, we shall become mature people, reaching to the very high of Christ’s full stature” (Eph. 4:13).

            When we adorn our Master in the center of our heart, he takes charge of the entire control of our life with our total approval. Trial and tribulations will constantly confront us. There will be numerous instances when our mind will bring back the memories of short lived joy due to worldly lust. In short, if we have a taken a decision to, rebuild our body, a temple of  God, never forget that, Jesus has been affirmed as the corner stone. 

         The Bible tells us,” Since you have accepted Christ as Lord, live in union with him” (Col. 2:6)

Lord Jesus who incarnated as a perfect man was anointed by Holy Spirit, lead to the life full of sacrifices, wherein he stayed for 40 days fasting and praying. similarly a person who has truly encountered Jesus through the Holy Spirit, will also lead to a sacrificial life.

    Here I would like to share about my initial days of renewal life.  I can undoubtedly testify the fact that like Lord Jesus, we too can exist in the proximity and presence of the heavenly father and also the Joy in Holy Spirit.

    It was on 9^th March 1991 that I received new baptism through water (i.e Word of God) and the Holy Spirit during my first retreat. My past life too was deeply involved in prayer. From childhood as per my mother’s teaching I had a habit of offering even little deeds to Jesus Christ. Unconsciously these habits of mine brings more awareness of what I think and do, should please God. Of course, we often commit mistakes; but these consciousnesses helped me to get up soon and do a small penance.

  Though we know God exists everywhere, but we strongly believe that He resides in the church and he comes into our heart whenever we receive Holy Communion. I had lots of queries about the faith mysteries and often suppressed anxieties of mine and the queries used to be rejected if they were to put forward. The nature of seeking these I often loved to stay alone.

Dear believers, but the joy that I experience even today (after 24 years) is marvelous. It was never even expected in my dreams. Never shall I be contented in praising the Lord, the rest of my life for this divine experience which neither can be forgotten nor can vanish away. The first experience of  the in-filling the Holy Spirit, I spent almost six hours in the heavenly glow of his divinity. 

          On the second day of retreat at 9 pm, during the holy mass, reverent priest specially prayed for the in-filling of the holy spirit for retreaters. My open eyes saw a great ball of light coming from far, suddenly my eyes were closed and the same experience lingered on. The queries which I carried on for almost thirty five years of life came out suddenly like a poem. I continued asking silently, Are you my God? Are you the Holy Spirit? Many queries….

         At that time I heard a very soft voice saying “YES, I AM”. Still in my mind I asked if You are the Spirit of God, why don’t you tear the sky apart and come down?  It was my desire that the One who lives in Heaven, should also come from heaven. At the very moment the light disappeared, I tried to open my eyes which as it was, still I could not open my eyes as if it was sealed. There appeared a vision from  the sky filled with dark clouds and the same Divine Light tore the sky apart and came down towards me, I went down from my chair to worship Him. Yet again, my desire began to increase, I said “Holy Spirit, I like to see you in the form of a Dove too…Halleluiah!!! Praise God!!!

   Believers in Christ, at that time, a Dove filled with expressions of inexpressible awe, glory and innocence appeared. It was flapping its wings and flying around me. Closing its wings the Dove stooped down to me. My eyes began to over flow in tears, however even today the Divine anointing fondle strengthens heals and comforts me. 

The Holy Scripture Says, “How much more then, will the Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him”. (Lk. 11:13). 

As the divine strength descended on me, my doubts and queries disappeared forever. I was absolved in peace. I experienced that my heart and entire body were fully burning as though I were placed in a burning oven. But still confusion fear or anxiety did not come into me; instead I was filled with tremendous feeling of peace protection, care and hope that I had never felt before my life.  
                                                                                                              ....TO BE CONTINUED

PRAISES TO THE HOLY SPIRIT 

Holy Spirit, My Father's Spirit,

            Holy Spirit,who helped Mother Mary see her Son on the cross,

Spirit of Love, Spirit of My God, My Lord

Spirit of True Revelation

Holy Spirit, banishing all unwanted things, 

Holy Spirit,who helped my Jesus to die for my sins on the cross.

Holy Spirit, True Guide of life and death,

Holy Spirit,secret door of Lord Jesus' courage

Holy Spirit, Key of riches' bank.

Holy Spirit, Source of Thirst Quenching Well's water,

Holy Spirit, Coal of fire from God,

Holy Spirit, who stops the devil's poison from entering our blood.

PRAYER TO THE HOLY SPIRIT

Holy Spirit-- Omnipotent Spirit of God above,

Make me Thy disciple.

Guide me , illuminate me and sanctify me.

Bind my hands that I may not do evil,

Cover my eyes, so I may not see evil,

Sanctify my heart that evil may not rest within me.

Be Thou my God, Be Thou my Guide

Wherever Thou leadest me,whatever Thou forbidest,

I will renounce and Whatever Thou Commandest in my strength.

I will do . Amen!!

Glory be to the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit!

THE ROSARY

Blessed Virgin Mary to St. Dominic, “One day through the Rosary and the Scapular, I will save the World”

The Prayer of “The Rosary” is most appropriate even of the families, as it is for individuals. The Rosary is the appropriate pattern recommended even by Virgin Mary to establish firm and better family relationships.

            The strength of the family depends upon the unity of the family members. “The family, which prays together, stays together”. Lord descends in the family to unite them as they gather together to pray. 

The Rosary today exists as powerful armor and the rock of refuge for the success of evangelisation. When we faithfully recite the Rosary, it is the incarnation of the son of God, his sufferings, passion, death, resurrection and other important events of the salvation history and the major life instances Virgin Mother who cooperated to this mighty will, which passes through our memories. Hence the prayer of the Rosary is centralized around Christ and based upon the Holy Bible.

            It is when all the People of the community pray together numerous blessings begin to shower upon them. Prayer should be done clearly, proper concentration and with fear of God. It is parent’s responsibility to teach their children to say prayers eloquently. It is always fruitful if we could invite the Holy Spirit and ask his guidance before we begin our Rosary.

The words of Dr. Thomas Acquambis are worth considering…

“When we pray the Rosary, the Heaven Rejoices,  

Those on Earth are amazed,

Satan disappears,

The Doors of Abyss trembles,

All the sorrows vanish away,

The mind regains its calmness and joy,

Hope becomes alive,

The spirit gains tranquility,

Miraculous comfort and protection overwhelms the person completely.”

            The Savior of the world who changed plain water to pure wine at the request of divine Mother will definitely honor and bless those who faithful to his Mother. Hence by standing aloof from the senseless, we shall keep our holy faith stain free. By sincerely praying the Rosary every day we shall flourish in the faith towards our Mother.

Here I would like to share one among numerous blessings I received through Rosary. Being a member of a Catholic Family I am enthusiastic about devotion to Mother Mary.

 On 1^st May 1991, around 8 am as I sat reciting Novena and Rosary, My Lords Love filled in me and I felt so light as if I was lifted up high. My heart and my entire body were burning as if I was melting in a Furnace. Unknowingly I began to praise my lord and my tongue started twisting some different manner and my tears were overflowing continually for hours. Later on I came to understand, through Mother Mary I am blessed with gift of tongue and My Lord embraced me with his burning love.

Praise the Lord!

Blessed Mother always interceding for her devotees! I can assure you, with Rosary you can change the face of your life. By faithfully standing under the banner of love of this holly mother we can obtain the Glorious victory over the evil forces of the world.                                         

                          

   With loving felicitation……

Queen of Rosary, Pray for us!

Our Lady of Fatima, Pray for us!

Immaculate heart of Mary, Pray for us!

Fatima Prayer For Souls

O My Jesus,Forgive as our sins, 

Save us from the fires of hell,

Lead all souls to Heaven,especially

Those who are most in need of Thy mercy.

Blessed are the Holy Wounds,

Of our Lord Jesus Christ,

For they have healed,the pains due to sin,

Blessed is His Most Precious Blood,

Which washes away our iniquities.

Amen!!

                                                         

THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD

                                                                          PSALM 23 

The Lord is my Shepherd, 

I have everything I need 

He lets me rest in the fields of green grass

And leads me to quiet pools of fresh water. 

He gives me new strength

He guides me in the right paths, 

As he has promised.

Even if I go through the deepest darkness, 

I will not be afraid,

Lord, for you are with me.  

Your Shepherd's rod and staff protect me.

You prepare a banquet for me,

Where all my enemies can see me;

You welcome me as an honored guest and 

Fill my cup to the brim.

I know that your goodness and love,

Will be with me all my life;

And your houses will be my home

As long as I live.

GOSPEL OF ST.JOHN

"..... whoever believes in me, streams of life giving water will pour from his heart." (Jn. 7:37)
                                                                                               

Many years ago, a poor farmer lost his farm due to debt. He managed to live by working for other farmer and during that time, he also miraculously saved enough money to buy a little piece of ground. It was a piece of ground that had never been farmed and was full of weeds. But he, being a confident man, a good farmer, felt he could raise crops on any kind of land. 

When he tried to plough, however, he found out why it had never been farmed--- it was filled with rocks. Believing he had made a serious mistake, he was filled with despair.

One day, while walking in the field with a friend, he stooped to pick few stones and handed them to his friend saying, "See, no one can raise crops on these land. It is worthless." The friend looked at the stones very intently and then said, "Do you know what is this stone? It is a precious stone in an unpolished form. You didn't recognize it. This land which you considered worthless may be  worth more than you think."

When the farmer learned to identify the stones and gems, he found that the stony field that he purchased was filled with hidden treasures -- the field was filled with expensive rare stones and gems. 

All he had to do was to learn to recognize, polish and sell them which he did very quickly. Soon the poor farmer became a wealthy man.

The Bible you have in your hand, may at first appear to be a stony field "it's a challenging book but it is filled with rich spiritual treasures of truth, peace, joy, power and new purpose in your life."

Prayer Before Bible Reading: 
Holy Spirit, come with your fire
Holy Spirit, come with your peace, 
Holy Spirit, come with your love, 
Holy Spirit, come with your patience,
Holy Spirit, come with your guidance

Holy Spirit, invisible author of the Holy Bible, teach me how to obtain the grace to believe your teachings. 

Dear Guardian Angel, guard and guide me in Jesus' name I pray. 

Glory to the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit.  Amen!

Let's turn to the Gospel of John- Apostle of Love

                                               Jesus teaches Nicodemus     (John 3)           

Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus a member of the Jewish ruling council. He came to Jesus at night and said, “Rabbi, we know you are a teacher, who has come from God. For no one could perform the miraculous signs you are doing if God were not with him”.

In reply, Jesus declared, “I tell you the truth; no one can see the kingdom of God, unless he is born again’.

“How can a man be born when he is old?” Nicodemus asked. Surely he cannot enter a second time into his mother’s womb to be born. Jesus answered, “I tell you the truth no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of water and the spirit. Flesh gives birth to flesh, but a spirit gives birth to a spirit. You should not be surprised at my saying, you must be born again. The wind blows where ever it pleases. You hear its sound but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the spirit.”

“How can this be?” Nicodemus asked. “You are Israel’s teacher” Jesus said. “And do you not understand these things? I tell you the truth, we speak of what we know, and we testify to what we have seen, but still you people do not accept our testimony. I have spoken to you of earthly things and you do not believe; how then will you believe if I speak of heavenly things? No one has ever gone to heaven except the one who came from heaven - the Son of Man. Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the desert, so the son of man must be lifted up, that everyone who believes in him, may have eternal life.

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, so that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world, to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because he has not believed in the name of God's one and only Son”. This is the verdict: “Light has come into the world but men loved darkness instead of light because the deeds were evil. Everyone who does evil hates the light, and will not come into the light. For fear that his deeds will be exposed. But whoever lives by the truth comes into the light, so that it may be seen plainly that what he has done has been done through God.”

                        John the Baptist testimony about Jesus

After this, Jesus and his disciples went out to the Judean country side, where he spent some time with them, and baptized. Now John also was baptizing at Aenon near Salim, because there was plenty of water and people was constantly coming to be baptized. This was before John was put in prison. An argument developed in between some of John’s disciples and a certain Jew. over the matter of ceremonial washing. They came to John and said to him, “Rabbi, that man who was with you on the other side of the Jordan - the one you testified about - well, he is baptizing, and everyone is going to him”.

To this John replied, "a man can receive only what is given to him from heaven. You yourself can testify that I said, I am not the Christ, but I am sent ahead of him. The bride belongs to the bridegroom. The friend who attends the bridegroom waits and listens for him and is full of joy, when he hears the bridegroom’s voice. That joy is mine, and it is now complete. He must become greater, I must become less."

The one who comes from above is above all, the one who is from earth belongs to the earth, and speaks as one from the earth. The one who comes from heaven is above all. He testifies to what he has seen and heard, but no one can accept his testimony. The men who have accepted certified that God is truthful. For the one whom God has send speaks the words of God, for God! gives the spirit without limit. The father loves the Son and has placed everything in his hands. Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, for God’s wrath remains on him.

                                                       Conclusion 

                                          This is the Word of the Lord, 

                                        Thanks be to Lord Jesus Christ.

GOD OF MERCY

"With God we will gain victory and He will trample down our enemies." 
                                                                                                            (Ps. 60:12)

As per Lord Jesus' instructions, the disciples who were fishermen got into a boat, with full confidence, that they could easily row over to the other side of the lake. They were enjoying the journey, a squall came down the lake, so much that the boat was being swarmed and they were in great danger. Lord Jesus, the great Psychiatrist, reading their mind, stayed in a corner, pretending asleep. 

Are we not among one of the disciples?

Similarly, often at times, we struggle and seek even for the little things that are within our reach. Our strength is like that of the wild lily flower, and we  forget that God, who even before moving His lips, has the power to make the whole globe tremble with fear.  

Many times we assure ourselves that we can reach the shore without any help or support of our Creator who constantly cares for us day and night. 

It would be a wise decision if we could utter goodbye to our over-confidence, ego etc... and be little lenient to our Protector, who safeguards us. 

My dear ones in Christ, even broken family, sickness & pain, financial crises, business failure, wayward children and life partner all these cannot shatter us. In the Holy presence, behind every cross there lies a good plan that is eternal life.

"But strive first for the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." (Matt. 6:33)

"Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you." (1 Pet 5:7)

".....your walls are continually before me." (Is. 49:16)

The Lord cares for everyone personally. The Lord says, "Call to me and I will answer you and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known." (Jer. 33:3)

When you read the Bible regularly in holiness and wholeheartedly recite the prayers, and seek God's Will, your lives will become lustrous. Lord's wisdom and glory will become your ornaments, and many will be amazed by the good deeds that you perform. 

May the good God help you to lift the victory banner.

"There is one road which reaches God ---  and that is Prayer. If any one shows you another, you are being deceived.  St. Teresa of Avila

Praise & Worship to the Most Holy Trinity:

Most Mysterious and Holy Name of God,

Be always praised, blessed, loved and glorified, 

In Heaven, Earth and under Earth

God of Heaven, God of Earth,God of Angels and Archangels,

God of Prophets and Apostles,God of Martyrs and Confessors, 

God of Ancestors and Descendants, We humbly prostrate ourselves before 

Thy glorious Majesty to offer a sacrifice of Praise & Worship.

The Most Name of God be Blessed, Adored and Honored.

Halleluia! Amen

Praise the Lord, All you His Servants, All you who fear Him, 
Both Small & Great, We praise You like a great Multitude,
Like the roar of rushing water, Like loud peals of thunder shouting.

Halleluia! Amen

Let us rejoice and be glad, Let us give Him glory,
Who gave us His beloved One & Only Son Jesus,
Who suffered death upon the cross particularly for,
The atonement of sins of the whole world.

Jesus the giver of meaningful aim in life,
Grant us Your Holy Spirit in abundance,
To spread in these Universe the Love of God,
which beholds a prosperous plan.

Holy Spirit banishing all unwanted things,
And assisting us to have a Faithful Holy Life, 
Come into my Heart !

Triune God Head, May Glory and Honor,
Be Yours Forever. Amen

Veneration:

Holy Cross of Jesus, I adore Thee
Holy Cross of Jesus, I love Thee

Holy Cross of Jesus, I trust in Thee

GOD OF VICTORY

"May the grace of Jesus Christ dwell in you to grasp this short and heart touching wisdom note."

In the ears of this human race in which unfortunate incidents are ever increasing the Lord says, "Listen dear son! dear daughter, do hear, your life is not to be destroyed or to be ended by committing suicide. The One who grants you victory, is with you."

The human mind is always striving hard to reach the topmost position, to get fame, enjoy life by immersing in bodily passions and to gather money. Amidst this busy life, most of the people disregard this gentle voice as unpleasant and aimless. Ultimately they land up in the depth of failure and become lifeless. Even then the saying voice of the Creator, is unimportant to many people.

What is the reason for this? 

In every person's life, right from childhood itself the whole attention of the family itself lies in the numerous ambitions and dreams regarding studies, physical growth and talent. There are only high hopes and positions in the mother who bears a child in her womb.

But what happens? 

When the child grows up, he nurtures different dreams than that of his parents, who's dreams are shattered. After that, there occurs failures in his own liking. He becomes mentally depressed. Someone seems to destroy the air castles that gave him great hope. The business which was done with the aim of only making profits, begins to reap losses. Those who had desired to live a healthy life begin to suffer from incurable diseases.The human mind is self centered and always seeks to obtain worldly comforts, pleasure, honor and fame. It has come to a very pitiable state. 

The Lord says to those who are only pleasing their bodily lust and living in worldly passions, "Do not work for the food that perishes but for the food that endures for eternal life which the Son of God will give you." (John 6:27)

The Holy Bible says, "Man makes plans, God has the last word." (Prov. 16:1)
The deeds of God are imperishable.

In this pages, the Lord desires that I shall share some of the plans that I had in my life. 

Dear Ones, it was the greatest desire in my life to join in any one of the good convent and serve the people who are rejected by the community. 
However, according to His plan, the Lord lead me into a family life. My heart had never liked to go out of India to work. But God sent me abroad. Thus when I desired to continue to live there for some more years and fulfill some of my dreams, Lord packed me to Mumbai by rewarding me as a perpetual patient.  

Being tired of city life, I was planning to live in some remote place in Kerala but the Lord threw me on the shore of the ocean of Word of God. 

As I thought of drowning and ending my life in that sea, just as Jonah was vomited out on the shore, the Lord anchored me to the shore of renewal. 
By giving a new life along with a new heart and spirit and wisdom according to  his plan, the Lord protected and made me a new tree which could bear good fruit. I glorify the Lord for His prosperous and wonderful plan. 

"If  He passes through and imprisons and assembles for judgement who can hinder Him."                  (Job 11:10) 


Yes dear ones, even if we calculate our decisions, truly it is He who leads our steps to goodness. When I reached the shore of renewal, I happened to see a precious jewel which I was seeking right from my childhood. Because it was very precious and since I was seeking it right from my childhood, I desired to make it my own. I had to sell everything that I had gathered till that day, to obtain that valuable jewel. Abandoning everything, in order to buy that valuable jewel, I immediately wrote a letter and informed my life partner expecting encouragement and co- operation. But the lamp of hope in me was put off, as if by strong wind.

 But the Lord, who had superior plans for me, did not let the lamp diminish. 

When in distress, I approached the prayer methods which were a source of refuge to me. By the help of Mother Mary, I was saved from facing many obstacles in my path. The Lord gave me the strength and ideas to write letter to my partner again. 
He fulfills everything according to His will and to His plans in Him; the Lord chooses and anoints us in Him in advance. This Word of God was fulfilled. 

"Compared with the light, wisdom is found to be superior, for it is succeeded by night, but against wisdom evil does not prevail." (Wis 7:30)

The illustrious God's plans lead us into His Divine Will. The Lord in His mercy gave us the anointing of wisdom to win victory over the evil that comes to divert and catch us cunningly. The Lord has molded us in such a way that we are unable to give place to anything in front of God's Highest plan.

The Lord says, "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways my ways. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts."  (Is. 55:8-9)

I never thought that the Lord has so much plans and interest in the life of this little vessel, who is born and brought up devoid of appreciation in an ordinary family. If Lord Jesus, the King of kings has so many plans regarding the least among the worm of  worms then, certainly your life is also a blessed one. The calculations of the Creator are truly incomparable. 

While sitting on the shore of renewal, I experienced and realized that the Lord loves me and made me His own. I also realized that the great love that the Lord pours on those who lead the new life in Jesus Christ is to mould and use them. Among the messages given by the Holy Spirit, undoubtedly the most important Word of God that I consider is,  'In your surrenderance to God, offer your body, organs, talents, faith, desires and plans as a complete sacrifice to God.'

No person should consider that he belongs to himself. Instead he should think that he is an instrument of God. We are clay pots in the hands of the potter who is God, and if we reject Him surely we become liable to be destroyed. Like obedient servants we ought to surrender ourselves
in the Lord's hand.

St. Paul exhorts,"You do not belong to yourselves, but you have been bought with a price."         (1 Cor. 6:20)

Jesus Christ has given His own life for us and made us His own. He taught me in great depth this divine mystery that Lord Jesus died for me on the cross, and for the sake of His love I have to sacrifice my life. 

The Lord does not desire a life according to this worldly fashion. Our Creator does not wish that we become restless devoid of hope, when this world and worldly passions depart away. Standing aloof from this wicked world, if we constantly fight and win against the evil, only then can we be able to obtain the victory prize for rowing our life boat. 

"If  he tears down, no one can rebuild; if he shuts someone in, no one can open up." (Job 12: 14)

May the obedient nature of Jesus Christ and power of listening follow the readers who believe in Him.

Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for Him. (Psalm 37: 7)

Conclusion Prayer: 
Loving Father I believe that you are living in me. Through my ardent faith I can see and feel your wonder works in me. Jesus My Redeemer, you have washed all my iniquities and guilt while I went through this post. Through the ocean of your mercy, you create a new and healthy heart in me. I offer you tons of garlands as a thanksgiving. 
Jesus, My true shepherd, as you say, "My sheep listen to My voice" help me to be a good listener and an obedient sheep . May the triumphed God be adored for ever and ever. Amen!

                                                    Soul of Christ, Sanctify Me. 
                                                      Body of Christ, Save Me 

GOD OF PATIENCE

Way to receive blessings : 

Part II:

The memory of the unconditional forgiveness of Christ even while burning in the sacrifice of sufferings, compassionately prayed for His tormentors, in itself is a sure source of blessing to us. Dear ones, the way in which Christ who was blameless stood adorned with the Crown of Thorns, like a sheep taken to be slaughtered, led even Pilate to sheer astonishment. The cruel plight of the hands which strove for the well-being of all, as it was mercilessly scourged to the stone pillar!
When he bore the wooden cross, which was destined as punishment for those who are cursed, on His Holy Shoulders! Lord Jesus who moved silently in the whit-heat of the midday sun by enduring patiently the rebukes, insults and other inhuman tortures! The pain He endured when He was stretched at full length on the cross and nailed to it. In spite of all this, the way in which before breathing His last, He asks for forgiveness for the sins of His tormentors indeed does move my hardened heart. 

The words He uttered, "Forgive them Father, they don't know what they are doing." (Lk 23:34) By forgetting His own pain and wholeheartedly forgiving the ill deeds of His enemies, seeking for forgiveness of sins of His fellow brethren, granting incomparable love to those who cursed Him, helps each of us to reestablish our snapped relationship with God. All these instances reflect His forgiving love. Jesus Christ asks of us so that His sacrificial death untold mental and physical pain, on the cross may become fruitful that, "You must forgive one another just as the Lord has forgiven you." Lord God says,"The words that you use to impute me are too harsh."

Due to lack of cautiousness or distress, we many a times hoist justifications to our Lord. We may be having a pretty long catalog, with the heading 'Done for Lord'. Lord definitely considers it all. But when we confess our wrongdoings and weakness without any justification, then Lord definitely forgives us. The curse which stands as an obstacle in the path of blessing departs and it disables us to receive his sanity. Hence dear readers, just as Christ accepted us, so also by accepting one another through mutual forgiveness, let us glorify God our loving heavenly Father, who said,"I will be with you."

The Holy Bible clearly states that those who forgive receive God's protection in endless measure.    (1 Sam- 24  ).
We have to forgive one another as the Lord has forgiven us. 
(Col 3)
Bible again teaches, never take revenge, my friends,but instead let God's nature do it. 
(Romans 12)

The Bible which gives us these advises, also says, as to what happens to those who fail to forgive others. 

Initially in Gospel, (Matt 6: 9-15) says that, if you do not forgive  your fellow beings, Lord too will not forgive you and thus it will become impossible to receive Lord's blessings. Those who nurture anger and revenge lose the ability to either hear or understand God's advice. Lack of interest and enthusiasm will develop towards fulfilling all spiritual deeds. The grace of repentance will also be lost. Sacramental life will become merely ritualistic. 

Therefore, Lord instructs us to forgive one another, so as to obtain his abounding mercy, or else, the ability to analyze even one's own sin vanishes. (Sirach 28:3) Gradually the person begins to judge and find faults in others.

Lord asks us, in this momentary earthly journey if man who is short-lived as a mere bubble, nurture revenge within himself, then, who will reprimand his sins? Not only that, Lord will not receive the offerings of such people (Matt 5:23) but, also his prayers will not be answered. 
(Mark 11:25)

The Lord clearly says that, the infinite hard work of such a person will all go futile. If said with more of stress, then it means that, the relationship of that person with God snaps halfway.

We obtain numerous advises from Christ. When clear indication is given to forgive and if we still neglect and ask God for other advises, it is really difficult to obtain one. The Holy Faith thus begins to default. In repeating the wrong doings, the luster of enmity increases, nature of despising others, thought of neglected by others, shamelessness and such other vices gain firm rooting.

The constant guilt feeling of having not given forgiveness and pricking conscience increases so much, that mental distress, sickness, sleeplessness, winds its way into us. The leadership of God in our life gets replaced by three strong powers that is, satan, world & bodily desires and passions. Circumstances wherein little hatred grows into murder, divorce,suicidal attempts are not new. Fear of enemies may lastly lead some to take refuge of evil practices such as black magic and witch craft. Some others make futile attempts to gain over the enemy. 

As days go by, the raising inferiority complex and fear increases and you get thrown into the dark depths of depression. The sorrowful thought that 'now no one can save me' leads one to bad habits such as alcoholism and drugs. Some may visualize shadows of relief in loneliness or sexual sins and delve into it. In short, he will be labelled as a mentally distressed person and numerous physical ailments will begin to reign over him. With this he further realizes that - "no one can receive or help me and salvation is impossible.'

Impure and poison mangled heart, mental and bodily pain and such other discomforts have only one medicine  through Lord Jesus Christ and that is none other than the Living Word of Lord who is alive and abiding with us even today. 

The only medicine prescribed by Father through His Living Word to gain deliverance is nothing but 'forgiveness' alone. Do not forget the fact that this is also a commandment of God. 

Lord's Holy Words say -- "Guard against turning back from the grace of God. Let no one become bitter plant that grows up and causes many troubles  with its poison. Try to be at peace with everyone and live a Holy Life." (Heb.12)

Lord says that my hands are not weak so as not to be able to reach out and save you. (Is. 59: 1-2)

Let the wicked leave their way of life and change their way of thinking. (Is.55) He who drinks may drink no more because Lord will give you strength. His power will enable you to give up all the vices. Whoever nurtures stubbornness and anger have to abandon them and arrive at a compromise. We have to give up our stubbornness, impelling attitude, selfishness, hardness of heart and retreat from them all. Be filled with the Holy Spirit of Lord Jesus Christ who alone is our Redeemer.

Even today many are behind bars of stubbornness, anger, loneliness, guilt feeling. The pitiable state wherein, one can't do the good things even after knowing them! These bound conditions of human mind have curbed his peace and joy. Our evil deeds have broken to pieces the mighty blessings of having a strong relationship  with Lord and living in unity with Christ in the presence of the Holy Spirit. 

Jesus therefore says, " I have been sent by Him to proclaim liberty to the captives and to set free the oppressed." (Lk. 4) He who is righteous and faithful is ever ready to purify and comfort us. By no means will he refuse or despise us.  (Heb. 12) So let's go towards Lord who is the image of truth and peace. May the burning flame of forgiveness enlighten those who are occupied by hurt and sores, those who are craving for peace and those thirsting for indestructible joy and peace.

Our healing and empowerment begins when we surrender our life to Lord Jesus. There is nothing more important in your spiritual life  than to say 'YES' to the Lord, who can set us free. 

Who will take courage to give up his precious life for the sake of his enemies? 
Jesus accepted the sacrificial death, to save us from our destroyer. We can be hundred percent sure that God loves us and will always be with us and all His purpose for our life are for our own good fortune. 

The more we open up and simply allow ourselves to be drawn deeply to his love the more our life will align in the right order. 

Let's whisper a prayer:

Loving Father, unto thy hands, I offer  my heart and soul. I invite you to all the secret chapters of my life. Yes, Merciful Father, may your will be done. Jesus, Son of God, I believe in you and accept you as my Lord and Savior. 

I surrender my life, health, wealth, family, relations, resources, skills, occupation, time management and all my success and failures etc.... especially my emotions of my past, present and future. 
From today on-wards, I totally belong to you. You have given all to me. My Lord, as a thanksgiving, I return all that I gathered in my past. 

What I need from you, is only the knowledge of truth and grace, to follow your teachings in my remaining stay here on earth. Let your unconditional forgiving love overwhelm me and lead me to be a true light for others.  

Thank you for your Living Word that strengthens me to take the right decision. 
Thank you for enabling me to rise out of discouragement and live in peace. Amen!

                                                        Soul of Christ, Sanctify Me. 
                                                        Body of Christ, Save Me 

GOD OF PATIENCE

Way to receive blessings: 

Part I

"May God the source of patience and encouragement, enable you to have the same point of view among yourselves by following the example of Christ Jesus."

The nature of Lord is to forgive. Lord desires to give us this same nature because, Holy Bible says, "Make sure that your endurance carries you all the way without failing, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing." (James 1:4)

Through His Glory, He has given us the very great and precious gifts He promised,so that by means of these gifts you may escape from the destructive lust that is in the world and may come to share the divine nature.
"And so we look forward to possessing the rich blessings that God keeps for his people.He keeps them for you in heaven,where they cannot decay or spoil or fade away." (1 Peter 1:4)
As a  way of  peace, forgiveness is the attribute handed down by our Lord. St.Paul exhorts us that through faith and enduring patience,by not losing our eagerness, we too shall become worthy to receive His promise like our faithful forefathers.

As asked by God, Moses went into the presence of King Pharaoh who was on the constant look out to nab his life.  As he put into practice the quality of patience, God the Father  Himself encouraged Moses and as promised helped him to deliver the people of Israel. Similarly, Lord may ask us too, to approach people who nurture maleficence for us within them. Hence, patience itself, winds its way towards Lord's grace.

Joseph of the Old Testament is an ideal example before us. Due to jealousy, his brothers sold him as a slave. Joseph who had reached Potipher's house in search of refuge, was compelled by his wife to delve into sin. But Joseph who was righteous and God fearing, did not succumb into her force and so she became furious and her false statements led her husband to misunderstand Joseph who was put into the dungeon by him. Joseph who endured everything calmly and patiently, was blessed by God. (Gen.39)

Similarly, we may  also encounter such difficulties from those related to us or our society. We may be falling prey to false accusations. Dear friends, memorizing the life of Joseph in such  moments of pain would be beneficial to us. 

Joseph said to his brothers, "You plotted evil against me,but God turned it into good, in order to preserve the lives of many people who are alive today because of what happened." (Gen 50:20)
Yes dear ones, no matter whatever accusations and insults we may have to face, if we wait patiently then, Lord will definitely grant us upliftment. The greater the extent of endurance, the greater will be the blessings following it. 

Dear ones in Christ, is it sufficient to limit ourselves to just these examples of endurance? Certainly not! The Holy Bible says to us " Be tolerant with one another and forgive one another whenever any  of you has a complaint against some one. You must forgive one another just as the Lord has forgiven you." (Col  3: 13)

Giving a thought to the forgiving love of Jesus Christ will definitely serve as a guideline towards a holy and noble life. The Gospel of St.Luke vividly  describes the behavior of Christ towards Judas who ran forward to kiss Him which was a mere sign for the soldiers to identify Jesus. Looking straight into his eyes, Jesus asked, "Judas, is it with a kiss that you betray the Son of Man?" (Lk 22:48). Similarly, we may be deceived through flattery or some other evil tricks, by those who were dear to us and those to whom we rendered selfless help. In times of sorrow due to discredit, with an attitude similar to that of Christ if we wait patiently for the Lord to intervene, then Lord will surely adorn us with the crown of victory. If we patiently receive the resulting mocking and insults, then Christ our King and Mediator who is seated at the right hand side of the Throne of Glory will surely not abandon His followers. The Holy Scripture says, "This is your hour to act when the power of darkness rules." (Lk 22: 53) Hence do not allow satan to take the upper hand of us. (Eph 4:27)
Because those who thrive in hatred, jealousy and grudge are ruled over by darkness. 

Holy Bible says,"God is love." (1 John 4:16). Hence those deeds devoid of love do not come from God, instead they belong to satan who is the enemy of God. Again the Holy Bible refers "He is not a God of confusion but of harmony and peace." (1 Cor 14:33)

Needless to say, Lord is not pleased with quarrel mongers. Lord is abounding in forgiveness, hence Lord does not reside in him who does not forgive.
These proves that lack of  forgiveness snaps our relationship with God. Instead if we forgive,we shall be able to reside within His Grace.
                                                                                                                               


                                                         Conclusion Prayer:
Abba Father, the greatest forgiver, thanks for opening my mind towards your light, in my thoughts, in my deeds and in my actions.
                                                         Prayer for Repentance:
O! Lord have pity on me  and deliver me. Come to my aid. O Lord do not rebuke me in your anger nor punish me in your fury. I am completely worn out. Have mercy on me. I am completely worn out. Have mercy on me. I am aware that my sins will be punished and mistakes will not go unnoticed. O Lord, give peace to my restless soul. Merciful God,in my present situation, I need a heart yearning for repentance. Grant me the grace so that I can see the seriousness of my sinful situation. Amen.

O Jesus,give us thy Sacred Heart as a pledge of Thy love and place of refuge that we may find there a secure repose during our life and sweet comfort at the hour of our death.

              Sacred Heart of Jesus, we love you.
              Sacred Heart of Jesus, thy kingdom come.
              Jesus meek and humble of heart, 
              Make my heart unto thine. 
              Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us.

GOD'S LOVE

"May the peace of the one who emptied Himself and rose up by winning victory over evil and death,be with you all."

"The word was the source of life,and this life brought light to mankind. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has never put it out. God sent his messenger, a man named John,who came to tell people about the light, so that all should hear the message and believe. He himself was not the light; he came to tell the about the light- the light that comes into the world and shines on all mankind." (John 1:4-9)

Jesus, the son of God, by serving each one of us,humbled himself and walked the path of obedience all the way to death, his life on the cross as a sacrifice and fulfilled the plan for the salvation of mankind.His glorious love is described in the Holy Scriptures.

"Love is patient and kind; it is not jealous or conceited or proud; love is not ill-mannered or selfish or irritable;love does not keep a record of wrongs; love is not happy with evil,but is happy with the truth.Love never gives up; and its faith,hope, and patience never fail. Love is eternal. There are inspired messages,but they are temporary; there are gifts of speaking in strange tongues,but they will cease;there is knowledge but it will pass." (1 Cor 13: 4-8).

These qualities of love were filled in the love of Jesus Christ. It was the same glorious love that Lord Jesus shared with his disciples. It was this unity in love that was reflected in the early church.

It was this Sacred Love that made Jesus, humble and walk the path of obedience. The life of Jesus is an example of humbleness and selflessness. A new hope in your life will be instilled if you will contemplate on the life of Jesus, the son of God,who had to borrow the womb of Mary to be incarnated as a man. Jesus was conceived in the borrowed womb of Virgin Mary, took birth in some unknown person's manger. Through his foster father Joseph,he borrowed the title of a carpenter.

Once during the public ministry being filled with compassion, a desire arose in him to satisfy the hunger of five thousand people. But, our Lord, who had no bread in his hand, borrowed five loaves of bread from a boy and comforted the people.

Dear Ones, from where did the donkey come,which the Lord used for his triumphant journey to Jerusalem? Indeed, it was also a borrowed one. 
When he realized that it was time for him to submit his life  to his Father, Jesus borrowed a house to eat the last supper along with his disciples. Even though he was divine,he did not think that he should try to become equal with God.

"You know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ; rich as he was, he made himself poor for your sake,in order to make you rich by means of his poverty. (2 Cor 8:9)

" Jesus said to him, "Foxes have their holes, and birds their nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lie down and rest." (Luke 9: 58)

What more to say dear ones, even the dead body of Jesus was buried in a borrowed tomb. Without imposing any authority, having gloriously resurrected the Lord says, "I was dead but now I am alive forever more."

Lord Jesus always strove against the selfish ambitions of human beings to make everything His own.
The one who wants to posses everything, that their eyes see and keep imposing authority on everything touched by others are the very ones who create discomfort and dissatisfaction everywhere.

Through his life Lord Jesus reminds us that by establishing peace and obtaining goodness, that if you want your life to be sacred, you should be unselfish and always mindful of your own business. 

"Instead of this,of his own free will he gave up all he had, and took the nature of a servant. He became like man and appeared in human likeness. He was humble and walked the path of obedience all the way to death--- his death on the cross. For this reason God raised him to the highest place above and gave him the name that is greater than any other name." (Phil 2:7-9)


                                                      Prayer For Deliverance:
O! Jesus who loves me constantly and corrects me  at the right time, I offer to you my bad and ill-mannered habits and habituated sins that make me restless. Sprinkle your Precious Blood  and deliver me from my evil habits. Set me free from all problems and sicknesses which are there for generations. Amen.

" Heart of Jesus obedient unto death, make my heart unto Thine."


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DEDICATION TO THE HEART OF JESUS

     "May the gracious and powerful hands of God lead you always"

What a vast increase in total sum of human happiness it would mean if each one of us were to be always just as kind as he could be? Why, Earth would be almost as heaven if all unkindness were eliminated from our lives...

It was such a thought that came to a pious nun during her meditation and which prompted her to start the FRATERNITY OF KINDNESS.

These are it's to observe:

                           1)Try not to think unkindly to others.     
                           2)Try not to speak unkindly of others.
                           3)Try not to act unkindly to others.

As we all know,there is a penalty attached to every violation of the rules,a double penalty which consists of:

A)  Saying a short prayer for the victim of our unkindness.
B) Performing an act of kindness towards that person on the same day.

If the latter is impractical, a short prayer will suffice. The prayer may be as short as 

"MY JESUS,MY MERCY" or "JESUS, MEEK AND HUMBLE OF HEART,MAKE MY HEART UNTO THINE."

Simple, isn't it....How easy....of course!
How happy if we could all join in it.....and what must we do to join ?

Simply make up your mind to be a member and begin to observe the rules. No enrollment is required. Anyone enthusiastic enough to observe the act and spread the FRATERNITY,he will become an "APOSTLE OF KINDNESS." 

The patron and model of 'FRATERNITY OF KINDNESS' is the 'SACRED HEART OF JESUS', burning with love for all mankind.

              Sacred Heart of Jesus, we love you.
              Sacred Heart of Jesus, thy kingdom come.
              Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us.