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Re: A Thread For Catholics by Nobody: 8:17am On Oct 15, 2014

SalC:
He will cover you with his feathers and under his wings you will find refuge, his faithfulness shall be your shield and rampart. Ps 91:4

Today we are praying for Nnekamezor

We pray that all our prayers for you today will find favour in the sight of God through Christ our Lord.

Good morning brethren and do have a blessed day ahead.

Amen... Hv a blessed day as well

Re: A Thread For Catholics by Nobody: 8:18am On Oct 15, 2014

Syncan:
Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you.....Isaiah 41:10.

As we pray together for you today, may He keep you close to His side always.

Amen

Re: A Thread For Catholics by Nobody: 8:32am On Oct 15, 2014

Ubenedictus:
This is the mid synodal document, it is purposely ambigous. It can be read both ways and i had a hard time determining whether it is simply pastoral care or if there is something lurking under.

www.zenit.org/en/articles/synod14-full-text-of-relatio-post-disceptationem

i am really grateful this isn't the final document, if it were...i would be having a real interpretation problem.

Matthew 16: 18-19
"18 And so I tell you, Peter: you are a rock, and on this rock foundation I will build my church, and not even death will ever be able to overcome it. 19 I will give you the keys of the Kingdom of heaven; what you prohibit on earth will be prohibited in heaven, and what you permit on earth will be permitted in heaven.”

The above is the statement from the Master himself and I take it very literally.

I have gone through some of the arguments and declarations from those who have shown a healthy interest in the current synod and I sense that a number of you guys are AFRAID!!!

If the Church decides to allow divorced and remarried couples partake in Holy communion, which by the way supports divorce indirectly, who are we to say NO!!! The Church gives an order to the faithful and Heaven accepts that order. This is the implication of what Jesus revealed.

I see no reason why we allow ourselves to be overtaken by fear. The Church belongs to Jesus. Let him do whatever he wills with it. If he wants the Church to go back to the time of Moses where divorce was permitted, so be it.

Every Catholic should pray but the reality is that our prayers does nothing with respect to whether Jesus decides to guide his Church or not. He promised to be with his Church irrespective of our prayers.

I have this strong feeling that the document released will not be significantly different from the final outcome. I believe the Church has made the following decisions (though I may be wrong):

1) Divorced couples who are not re-married will be allowed to receive the Holy communion if the divorce is no 'fault' of theirs.
2) Divorced couples who are re-married will not be permitted but they can still enjoy some level 'community' life with the Church.

The extract below pretty much sums up the mind of the synod:

"Jesus Himself, referring to the primordial plan for the human couple, reaffirms the indissoluble union between man and woman, while understanding that “Moses permitted you to divorce your wives because your hearts were hard. But it was not this way from the beginning” (Mt 19,8. In this way, He shows how divine condescension always accompanies the path of humanity, directing it towards its new beginning, not without passing through the cross.

Divorced people who have not remarried should be invited to find in the Eucharist the nourishment they need to sustain them in their state. The local community and pastors have to accompany these people with solicitude, particularly when there are children involved or they find themselves in a serious situation of poverty.

In the same way the situation of the divorced who have remarried demands a careful discernment and an accompaniment full of respect, avoiding any language or behavior that might make them feel discriminated against. For the Christian community looking after them is not a weakening of its faith and its testimony to the indissolubility of marriage, but rather it expresses precisely its charity in its caring."

Re: A Thread For Catholics by dragon2(m): 9:06am On Oct 15, 2014*

^^^^ Oga do you know the history and teachings of the Church?
Sir, there is no divorce in the catholic church.
As your writing shows our lord brought a new-way for us to follow concerning marriage in the new testament.Are you suggesting we abandon him and his new testament teachings and go back to the old testament and jewish laws?

"Whoever divorces his wife and marries another commits adultery against her; and if she divorces her husband and marries another, she commits adultery" (Mk 10: 11- 12).
Are we suggesting that a sin based on moral behaviour is no longer a sin? What next? Adultery is not a sin? Neither Fornication or murder?
In the 1980 Marriage Synod of Bishops, Pope John Paul II clearly answered this question by saying:

"...the Church reaffirms her practice, which is based upon Sacred Scripture, of not admitting to Eucharistic Communion divorced persons who have remarried. They are unable to be admitted thereto from the fact that their state and condition of life objectively contradict that union of love between Christ and the Church which is signified and effected by the Eucharist...Reconciliation in the sacrament of Penance, which would open the way to the Eucharist, can only be granted to those who, repenting of having broken the sign of the Covenant and of fidelity to Christ, are sincerely ready to undertake a way of life that is no longer in contradiction to the indissolubility of marriage. This means in practice, that when, for serious reasons, such as for example the children's upbringing, a man and a woman cannot satisfy the obligation to separate, they "take on themselves the duty to live in complete continence, that is, by abstinence from the acts proper to married couples."

Marriage is indissoluble.
Rather lets repent, turn away from sin and the master will receive us.

Re: A Thread For Catholics by titoetal(m): 4:42pm On Oct 15, 2014*

Our Redeemer promised not to leave us orphaned, the Holy Spirit is our advocate, councillor and comforter.

Dear Nnekamezor, may the Lord grant that the Holy Spirit will be your source of strength in weakness, hope in despair, light in dark moments, wisdom in moments of doubt and above all fruitfulness (good fruits) through Christ Jesus - Amen.

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Re: A Thread For Catholics by Nobody: 6:41pm On Oct 15, 2014

titoetal:
Our Redeemer promised not to leave us orphaned, the Holy Spirit is our advocate, councillor and comforter.

Dear Nnekamezor, may the Lord grant that the Holy Spirit will be your source of strength in weakness, hope in dspair, light in dark moments, wisdom in moments of doubt and above all fruitfulness (good fruits) through Christ Jesus - Amen.

Amen... Thank u

Re: A Thread For Catholics by IFY124(f): 7:47pm On Oct 15, 2014

God I commit Nnekamezor into your hands. Be her guide and protector. Teach her to love you more, and grant all her heart desires, amen

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Re: A Thread For Catholics by Nobody: 7:53pm On Oct 15, 2014

IFY124:
God I commit Nnekamezor into your hands. Be her guide and protector. Teach her to love you more, and grant all her heart desires, amen

Amen, daalu so

Re: A Thread For Catholics by Nobody: 9:56pm On Oct 15, 2014

Thanks everyone for ur lovely prayers for me today. May our good Lord bless u all immensely & may all ur heart desires be granted... Amen

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Re: A Thread For Catholics by SalC: 6:23am On Oct 16, 2014

If you say, “The Lord is my refuge,” and you make the Most High your dwelling, then no harm will befall you, no disaster will come near your tent. Psalm 91:9-10

Today we are praying for IFY124

We pray that all our prayers for you today will find favour in the sight of God, through Christ our God.

Good morning brethren and do have a glorious day ahead

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Re: A Thread For Catholics by Rich4god(m): 7:14am On Oct 16, 2014

@IFY124... May you days be long and may all the blessing, grace and providence that comes from our heavenly father locate you and you families... Good mrnin all...

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Re: A Thread For Catholics by Syncan(m): 9:59am On Oct 16, 2014

IFY124:
I choose 16th. Cc Salc

The fruit of your womb will be blessed, and the crops of your land and the young of your livestock—the calves of your herds and the lambs of your---Deut 28:4

As we unite in prayers for you today, blessings of the Lord shall follow you and not depart.

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Re: A Thread For Catholics by wonda26(m): 1:29pm On Oct 16, 2014

Ify124

I pray that the blessings of Psalms 20 and 121 be made manifest in your life. . through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Have a great day.

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Re: A Thread For Catholics by iykmon: 2:26pm On Oct 16, 2014

SalC:
Today being the first day of October and the commencement of the annual october devotion, it will be nice to carry everyone along in this year's devotion.

This is how it's going to be ......

1) You indicate you interest to be part of it.

2) You get any number ranging from 2-30

3) The number given to you represents the day the brethren will pray for you and any special intention (if you give us any)

4) Assuming your number is 15, it means we will pray for you on the 15th of Oct, and depending on the number of those who showed interest, we may have to pray for more than one person on thesame date.

5). Everyday, we announce the names of those to be prayed for.

6)On the day you will be prayed for, you can come around and say a thing or two and drop any special intention you want us to pray for (if any)

7) Everyone in the house has a duty of praying for those whose names were announced for the day,

The prayers, could be, novena, rosary, visitation to the blessed sacrament, mass, etc
8 Today being 1st, we will pray for the Pope's intention while on the 31st we pray for our country Nigeria.

God bless you as you Join us to pray or be prayed for

GLORY TO JESUS......
Please forgive me if your name was omitted, you are still very eligible to be part of this.

I choose 10....pray for the gift of children

Re: A Thread For Catholics by SalC: 2:40pm On Oct 16, 2014*

iykmon:
I choose 10....pray for the gift of children

Thanks for indicating interest, but the date you chose is past already so we will pray for you on 29th. Your prayer point is noted, remain blessed.

Re: A Thread For Catholics by modestdude(m): 3:21pm On Oct 16, 2014

Nnekamezor i pray that the Lord will fulfill all your heart desires today and give you the grace to do exploits. May He grant you peace of mind, happiness and joy. Songs of victory and testimonies shall fill your mouth, as He send his Angels to guard your ways, your going out and your coming in, through Christ our Lord. Amen

Re: A Thread For Catholics by titoetal(m): 4:06pm On Oct 16, 2014

IFY124 dear, may the Lord who knows your heart desires even more than you do continually bestow His providence on you, that you will never lack in wisdom, knowledge and understanding in your daily live through Christ Jesus - Amen.

Otito diri Jesu Kristi!

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Re: A Thread For Catholics by IFY124(f): 6:29pm On Oct 16, 2014

Thank you my dear friends for praying for me. I pray that the Good Lord will answer all these yours prayers for me. May God grant you all ur heart desires, through christ our Lord; Amen

Re: A Thread For Catholics by Nobody: 7:29pm On Oct 16, 2014

modestdude:
Nnekamezor i pray that the Lord will fulfill all your heart desires today and give you the grace to do exploits. May He grant you peace of mind, happiness and joy. Songs of victory and testimonies shall fill your mouth, as He send his Angels to guard your ways, your going out and your coming in, through Christ our Lord. Amen

Amen.. Thanks a bunch

Re: A Thread For Catholics by Kamsified: 7:48pm On Oct 16, 2014

Ify124 may The Lord bless, keep, guide & favour you this day and all d days of your life, through Christ our Lord. Amen

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Re: A Thread For Catholics by Kamsified: 7:49pm On Oct 16, 2014

nnekamezor:
Thanks everyone for ur lovely prayers for me today. May our good Lord bless u all immensely & may all ur heart desires be granted... Amen

Remain blessed sunshine

Re: A Thread For Catholics by Nobody: 7:50pm On Oct 16, 2014

good evening everyone

Re: A Thread For Catholics by SalC: 9:23pm On Oct 16, 2014

KiddaBlingzz:
good evening everyone

How was your day?

Re: A Thread For Catholics by Nobody: 9:35pm On Oct 16, 2014

Kamsified:
Remain blessed sunshine

tnx n u too

Re: A Thread For Catholics by jnrbayano(m): 9:40pm On Oct 16, 2014

SalC:
How was your day?

Re: A Thread For Catholics by SalC: 9:42pm On Oct 16, 2014

jnrbayano:

Smiling Bayano how have you been?

Re: A Thread For Catholics by jnrbayano(m): 9:43pm On Oct 16, 2014

Nnekamezor,

May God's blessings never cease in your life. Amen.

Hope you had a nice day today.

Re: A Thread For Catholics by Nobody: 9:46pm On Oct 16, 2014

SalC:
How was your day?

my day was fine. thanks. yours?

Re: A Thread For Catholics by jnrbayano(m): 9:46pm On Oct 16, 2014

SalC:
Smiling Bayano how have you been?

Very solid. cool

How are you too?

Re: A Thread For Catholics by Nobody: 9:47pm On Oct 16, 2014

jnrbayano:
Nnekamezor,

May God's blessings never cease in your life. Amen.

Hope you had a nice day today.

Amen!... Yeah i had... I hope ur day was gud as well...

Re: A Thread For Catholics by jnrbayano(m): 9:51pm On Oct 16, 2014

nnekamezor:
Amen!... Yeah i had... I hope ur day was gud as well...

Glad.

My day was super

Re: A Thread For Catholics by SalC: 9:55pm On Oct 16, 2014

KiddaBlingzz:
my day was fine. thanks. yours?

Mine was fantastic

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