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I am not mean ooooo! just sharing my Sunday with you all.....did i do anything bad?

POPE II: ^ this is wickedness ooo, I'm starving ..Debbie why r u mean choi

Good afternoon my people,hope we attended mass today and we took a message home?
For me, i got to understand that thanksgiving and appreciation to God opens doors for more blessings.
Lunch is ready....eat and enjoy

Sunday 15th December 2013
The Glorious Mysteries
REJOICE IN THE LORD ALWAYS;I SAY,REJOICE.INDEED THE LORD IS NEAR.

First Reading Isaiah 35:1-10
SUMMARY- God himself will come and save you.

RESPONSORIAL PSALM 149

Second Reading James 5:7-10
SUMMARY-Establish your hearts,for the coming of the Lord is at hand.

ALLELUIA,THE SPIRIT OF THE LORD IS UPON ME;HE HAS SENT ME TO PREACH GOOD NEWS TO THE POOR.ALLELUIA

Gospel Reading Matthew 11:2-11
SUMMARY-Are you he who is to come,or shall we look for another?

MEDITATION OF THE DAY
They will see the glory of the Lord,the splendor of our God Isaiah 35:2
Thinking about the Eucharist always brings certain scriptures passages to mind.Maybe,it's a story about the road to Emmaus (Luke 24:13-35). It's a synopsis of the Mass as it describes the way that Jesus energized two disciples as he explain the Scriptures to them and then how he revealed himself when he blessed and broke bread with them.Or what about the story of the multiplication of the loaves (John 6:1-13)?
It;s such an exciting miracle! Jesus blessed bread,gave it to everyone,and satisfied their hunger both physically and spiritually.And who can forget the way St.Paul described the Mass of the first Christian? "The cup of blessing that we bless,is it not a participation in the blood of Christ? The bread that we break,is it not a participation in the body of Christ?" (1 Corinthians 10:16). In every instance, the people who ate the bread were moved.
Their eyes were opened.They caught a glimpse caused of the GLORY OF THE LORD,the splendor of our GOD" Isaiah 35:2. And that glimpse caused them to rejoice.Today's first reading tells how the Isrealites will rejoice over the salvation God will bring them.It speaks about God opening blind eyes and deaf ears.It speaks about weak hands and knees being made strong.It speaks about people overcoming their fears.It speaks about people blooming like the beautiful flower,all because the glory of God is being revealed to them.

Every time we receive the Eucharist,Jesus reveals himself to us and that is a cause for great rejoicing.At every Mass, he comes to set us free from sin.He comes to open our eyes to his love and his glory.He helps us keep our eyes on the PRIZE so that we will one day enter his Kingdom "singing and crowned with everlasting joy" Isaiah 35:10.

JESUS,I REJOICE IN YOUR PRESENCE.COME AND FILL ME,LORD,WITH THE BREAD OF LIFE......AMEN

Remember-Jesus is the bread of life,anyone who desires him will live,without him we are nothing.
MARANATHA.

Pa woky again? naaaaaaaaaa
Be bringing such questions,it helps us know some historic events and more about the early church

Sal C: Yes except the one I fixed.

As for the gift, Pa Woky said he will give it to you.

CONGRATS

did i get the right answers?
where is my gift.......

Sal C: Thanks debbie

Google or not?

d.year 431
e.Council of Ephesus (Third Ecumenical Council)
f.Pope Pius xii
g.Nestorius, Patriarch of Constantinople.

Sal C: Still waiting for your answers here.
No2 a b and c answered.

a.Greek word (it is a great feast in the orthodox church)
b.Virgin Mary
c.Mother of God or birth -giver of God
so where is my gift

Sal C: Still waiting for your answers here.
No2 a b and c answered.

Now they sons are talking
Daughter? odikwa egwu

woky: hav you 4gtn dat you ar my daughter??

Ok, now i understand better

Maria-Goretti:
of cus there are but we dont crave for attention like the male issues.

I have come to notice one thing in this thread....i hear of SONS,GRAND SONS
Please are there no DAUGHTERS here?

please o,my people i have officially started accepting Christmas gifts....
Contact me to get the full list of items to give

December 11th 2013
The glorious Mysteries
Opening prayer-Almighty God,who commands us to prepare the way for Christ the lord,grant in your kindness we pray,that no infirmity may weary us as we long for the comforting presence of our heavenly healer.
FIRST READING Isaiah 40:25-31
SUMMARY- The Lord is strong in power and gives power to the faint.

RESPONSORIAL PSALM 103
BLESS THE LORD,O MY SOUL.
ALLELUIA,Behold the Lord is coming to save his people;blessed are those who are ready to meet him.ALLELUIA

GOSPEL READING Matthew 11:28-30
SUMMARY-Come to me,all who labor.

MEDITATION OF THE DAY
Come to me,all you who labor and are burdened Matthew 11:28
As you ponder today's Gospel reading,imagine Jesus standing before you with outstretched arms,inviting you into his embrace.His eyes are filled with compassion as he says,"i will always love you.I will never stop thinking about you.Did you think that i had rejected you? NEVER! On the contrary,i call you.Come to me."Come you who hide under shame's dark shadow,and let my light shine into your darkness."Come,you who have searched the world for success and been disappointed,for in me your soul will find rest."Come,you who are sick,and let me ease your suffering.Come,you who toil under the weight of addiction,and i will help you shoulder your burden."Come,you victims of violence,and i will give you my protection and peace."Come,you whose marriage is in tatters,and i will strengthen your love with my own."Come,you who have been rejected,for i accept you unconditionally."Come,you who despair of my mercy,for i offer you forgiveness in abundance."Yes,come to me.

Open your heart to me at any time,any hour.I love it when we spend time together and you confide in me."Come to me,for i am true Wisdom.I want to reach you by my word.Open the Scriptures and let me speak to you.Rejoice in my love for you and the whole world!
Come to me,for I am Mercy incarnate.Let me cleanse you in the Sacrament of Reconciliation.Lay down your burden;i have waited so long.."Come to me,for I am the bread of Life.Let me nourish you at the Eucharistic feast.
Come without fear to receive me,your Savior,and i will give you all of myself:BODY,BLOOD,SOUL AND DIVINITY."Come and take my yoke upon you.Learn from me,for I am gentle and humble of heart,and you will find rest for your soul."

JESUS,I AM AMAZED AT YOUR LOVE.HERE I AM,LORD!

AMEN AMEN AMEN.....have a blessed day too

Sal C: The Lord will bless everything you do.
The Lord will defeat your enemies when they attack you. They will attack from one direction, but they will run from you in all direction. Deut28V6-7.

Good morning brethren and do have a blessed day ahead.

I can only see a proud and arrogant fellow here.Who made you a judge or one who condemns others.....you Ukuts gp or whatever your name is.
I can see an attention seeker......who will not live the life he CLAIMS to preach.
I can see a fellow who can not season his words nor bridle his tongue.....whose words doesn't edify.
I can see a faceless fellow,who is not a TRUE CHRISTIAN.....whose results is more discord
I can see a fellow who knows the BIBLE as a book.....

I advice you,retrace your steps and don't cause yourself high blood pressure while you are still here on earth.

My dear,it is your duty to make things work,remember you can also be romantic too and try to apologize as well...the peace move? you can still initiate it at times.That is why you are there to compliment each other.

longthinx: my own wahala with her be say she is not sure of anything until she ask and ask and ask again. Me;My food.... wifey: u want to eat?. Me:yes wifey:shld i bring it now, Me: yes. wifey:its cold should i warm it.... Me: No, Wifey: shld i bring it like that....Me : Yeeeeeeeeeeeesssss oooooooo. Use your discretion and do the needful pllllsssss.

She will not make peace move when we have squabbles, even when she is wrong, she finds a way of turning the issue against me by exhausting my patience, so when i explode and expresses my mind she will claim my words are caustic. Later i'll find myself trying to make peace with her. Since we've been created as husband and wife, apart from saying casual sorry, there is never a romantic apologetic move by her..... it drives me nut each time i find myself having to initiate peace.

Not romantic enough.

Exactly eight years ago today,61 students of the Loyola Jesuit college (LJC) were headed home for the Christmas holidays when the sosoliso aircraft conveying them crashed in Port Harcourt.These students,who had left their school and friends less than two hours earlier,were barely minutes away from re-uniting with their families when the tragedy struck.The crash claimed all the lives on board,expect two ( a student and another passenger) .
It was an overwhelming catastrophe that cast a shadow in the lives of everyone involved and the nation as a whole. Even when we cant understand why those 60 children were taken away from us, we have taken solace in God's words in the bible that His thoughts are not our thoughts,and His ways are not our ways.Today eight years may have passed and the scars are gradually healing but we will never forget our children who left us in the most heart-breaking manner.
At the moment like this we cannot but draw strength from the courage and resilience of Kechi Okwuchi,the only Loyola Jesuit college survivor of the tragic incident,who continues to remind us of the obligation that the living still owe the dead.She has refused to allow the tragedy define her and the future that is still with her reach. For every reason beyond our knowledge those beautiful children came to us;and for reasons also beyond our comprehension,they left us.

MAY THEIR GENTLE SOULS REST IN THE PERFECT PEACE OF OUR LORD....

Is today your own turn? Guess you are looking for a cheap scam
Why is the mod allowing this fellow to post this thing? please do the needful. Thanks

Good morning my people...i am so loving these explanations you guys are giving! adding to my load of knowledge.
Hope we all had a good night rest,thanks be to GOD for today.Have we prayed? Read our bible? Done our devotions?
If not,check the threat on Catholic devotion for your spiritual growth.
Love you all..........have a blessed day ahead.

Still on the issue of PATIENCE...we have been called to be patient with people around us,it wont be easy,but the grace to HOLD-ON is there.
Remember,God has not given up on you,so don't give up on anybody.
Remain Blessed.
MARANATHA.

Tuesday December 10th
The sorrowful Mysteries
First Reading Isaiah 40:1-11
Summary-God comforts his people.

Responsorial Psalm 96
ALLELUIA,The day of the Lord is near;behold,he will come to save us.ALLELUIA.
GOSPEL READING Matthew 18:12-14
SUMMARY- God does not will that the little ones should perish.

MEDITATION OF THE DAY
Like a shepherd he feeds his flocks (Isaiah 40:1)
How do you imagine Jesus would feel as the "good shepherd" of his flock? We have all seen paintings of a sweet,slightly effeminate Jesus cuddling a defenseless lamb. 'In his arms he gathers the lamb,carrying them in his bosom" )Isaiah 40:11. Who wouldn't want to be comforted by such a shepherd? However,the prophet is also aware that the term SHEPHERD refers to the kings appointed to rule God's people. God has no patience with weak,vacillating leaders who quake before their enemies and hasten to make ill-fated military alliances instead of trusting God.
His ideal shepherd "comes with power" and "rules by his strong arm" Isaiah 40:10.

Like David,the shepherd-king,he braves danger to defend his people against predators,especially the spiritual threats posed by the devil,our own fallen nature,or the darkened philosophies in the world. Likewise,Jesus,our Shepherd,doesn't wait anxiously for straining sheep to return.Rather,he arms himself and sets out in search of them. Sometimes his kindness feels like discipline as he cuts the lamb loose,dresses it wounds,and curbs its propensity to wander. But it is still the kindest thing he could do.When we think of Jesus as our Shepherd,it is helpful to admit that we are weak sinners in need of rescuing.

But this shouldn't be an excuse for passivity.Jesus invites us to work with him in restoring a world where he is Lord.He wants us to straighten roads,fill in valleys,level mountains,and smooth rough ground so that more and more people can come to him Isaiah 40:3-4.
So join the Shepherd's search party.Keep your eyes on him as you seek to bring people into contact with him.Be sure to draw on his strength,his gentleness,and his patience because you will need it.And remember: not only are you called to be patient with people but also with the Shepherd,who takes no shortcuts.He has perfect plan, and he will accomplish it in his own time.

PRAYER:THANK YOU JESUS,FOR SEEKING ME WHEN I STRAY FROM THE PATH OF RIGHTEOUSNESS.TEACH ME HOW TO SHEPHERD THOSE YOU HAVE ENTRUSTED TO MY CARE.....AMEN

Awwww, dear i can understand how you feel,but have you tried letting him know how u feel and see those action of his?
Dont take it too hard,lest it creates more issues,.Is it something you can cope with?

thegeorgy: my husband has OCD.(obsessive compulsive disorder)he is too clean and its make me very uncomfortable...as in apart from work the only thing he spend his time doing is cleaning even when i don clean tire.makes my house boring cos i feel he's being a wife and a husband at the same time

Congrats..........but what are u guys still doing here? i know the planet where perfect couples live

hrhobi1: My wife loves me so much and I love her so much and so we love each other so much and we are perfect.

I dont just like it....i cant imagine the smiles on his face whenever he wins.
Screaming like its a live match

cupid4ig: join him then trust me he will love it

1. He likes playing his Play station2 alone......i hate it.

Thank you my dear..i didn't stop ,just that i had some challenges....But all is well now

Ubenedictus: Welcome back debbie, i was surprised when you stopped posting, goodwork

Good morning to all me brethren in the house.....As we step out today have faith that GOD is able to fulfill and answer our prayers. Don't give up or feel bad when things don't always work your way.....remember his WILL for us is good.
PRAYER is our only weapon.
Love you all.
Maranatha

December 9th 2013
Immaculate conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
The Joyful Mysteries.

First Reading Genesis 3:9-20
Summary- I will put enmity between your seed and her seed.
Responsorial Psalm 98
O sing a new song to the Lord,for he has worked wonders.

ALLELUIA Luke 1:28 Hail Mary, full of grace,the lord is with you;blessed are you among women ALLELUIA.
Gospel Reading Luke 1:26-38
Summary- Hail, full of grace,the lord is with you.

MEDITATION OF THE DAY
Imagine the setting: a pure,virginal young woman is presented with a choice from God.Will she obey,or will she choose her own way? In the pristine beauty of the Garden of Eden,Eve chose to disobey God,and with her choice, sin entered in the world. In Nazareth,Mary chose to obey.With her YES to GOD,she became the new Eve and began the undoing of Eve's disobedience,ushering in God's grace and redemption.Her yes reversed Eve's NO.

Each of us is presented with a myriad of choices through out the day. The can bring grace into the world or the can bring discord.Of course,we don't have the benefit of being born without original sin,like Mary.But we are redeemed!. When we are baptized we are cleansed of original sin.Through Christ we also have been blessed with "every spiritual blessing in the heavens" Ephesians 1:3.
So we have all the resources we need to make the right choice.As Mary did,so can we do. In each yes or no we choose,we can bring forth grace into our lives and the lives of those around us,or we can allow sin to damage us. Will we mess up,and will we say no sometimes? Of course. But that doesn't mean we should give up!
If we say no or if we fail even to see the choice in the first place,we can still receive God's forgiveness and restoration.God will always give us another chance. And with every yes that we say to him,his Spirit will strengthen us further for the next choice.And the next one. And the next one.
Maybe the "angel" who presents you with a choice to day will come disguised as a co-worker or as a child asking for a help in the middle of a busy day.Maybe the angel will wear the distressing disguise of a poor or a disagreeable neighbor.Recognize your choice; will you say YES to God and give of yourself to this person? Will you become a bearer of grace to that person?.

REMEMBER-WITH GOD NOTHING,I SAY NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE.
PRAYER-Heavenly Father, you have chosen me and filled me with your grace, help me say yes t your WILL and make a difference in the world around me.......AMEN.

As we step into the new week,let us please be patient with our parents,friends,spouses,boss,elders,neighbors and even those we meet on the way.
Recall how many times you hurt God and go against his WILL,yet he doesn't give up on us or let go of us.....why cant we be the same. Christianity is not in the many words you hear or speak,it is in the ACTION you take.
Remain blessed and have a fruitful week.
Maranatha.

Sunday 8th December
The Glorious Mysteries, Second Sunday in Advent.
First Reading Isaiah 11:1-10
Summary:With righteousness he will judge the poor.
Responsorial Psalm 71.
Second Reading Romans 15:4-9
Summary- Christ came to save all men.
ALLELUIA LUKE 3:4.6.PREPARE THE WAY OF THE LORD,MAKE HIS PATHS STRAIGHT';ALL FLESH SHALL SEE THE SALVATION OF GOD..ALLELUIA.

Gospel Reading Matthew 3:1-12
Summary-Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

MEDITATION OF THE DAY.
[i][/i]Welcome one another,then,as Christ welcomed you Romans 15:7

Jesus sure has a lot of patience,doesn't he?Day in and day out,he puts up with our erratic behavior, especially the way we treat each other. We know that Jesus doesn't like to see us manipulating or deceiving or hurting each other.But he is incredibly patient with us, always holding out hope that we will change and treat each other with love. He never abandons us.He never gives up on us. Think about how Peter tried to convince Jesus not to embrace the cross. Or think about the Last supper.Jesus was about to be arrested and put to death,and what did he hear? His apostles asking where he was going and arguing over which of them was the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. Was Jesus frustrated? Probably..Did he lose his patience?. NO. Now if this is the way Jesus treats us and if Jesus wants us to love one another as he loves us,then we ought to try to have patience with each other.

We ought to try to hang in there with each other,simply because of the way Jesus continues to welcome us.St James tells us that big and small trials will come our way,we need to see them both as issues to resolve and opportunities to grow in our faith particularly as they help us become more patient (James 1:2-3).

As we see these trials as opportunities,we will find ourselves remaining peaceful and even joyful,no matter what the situation.So whenever you face a challenge that tests your patience,try to step back for a moment and say,"Thank you Jesus for being so patient with me.Now give me the grace to be like you."
REMEMBER-PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE,AND IT IS ONLY THE GRACE OF GOD THAT CAN MAKE YOU HAVE IT,OF YOUR OWN YOU CAN DO NOTHING.
Prayer:Jesus help me to be patient with others,just as you are with me.........AMEN

To my brothers and sisters that couldn't attend Mass today...lets go to the catholic devotion and be spiritually blessed.
May this new week bring us joy unspeakable,bountiful blessings and more closer walk with God....Amen