Yearly Archives: 2015

Redemptive Suffering

Posted on October 28, 2015 by veilofveronica

For Eva Vaughan who is suffering from Pancreatic Cancer. Our Lady of Sorrows and Man of Sorrows by Kathleen Carr Jesus says; ‘My daughter, I want to instruct you on how you are to rescue souls through sacrifice and prayer. … Continue reading →

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Joy and Hope

Posted on October 20, 2015 by veilofveronica

“Spread love everywhere you go: first of all in your own house. Give love to your children, to your wife or husband, to a next door neighbor… Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier. Be … Continue reading →

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The Purgatory verse

Posted on October 11, 2015 by veilofveronica

“Now someone approached him and said, “Teacher, what good must I do to gain eternal life?”He answered him, “Why do you ask me about the good? There is only One who is good.*  If you wish to enter into life, … Continue reading →

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Look with eyes of Faith

Posted on October 5, 2015 by veilofveronica

Depiction of St. Dominic and one of his 9 ways of Praying. Although you have not seen him you love him; even though you do not see him now yet believe in him, you rejoice with an indescribable and glorious … Continue reading →

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I saw Christ today

Posted on September 24, 2015 by veilofveronica

“Love is also the fullest source of the answer to the question of the meaning of suffering. This answer has been given by God to man in the cross of Jesus Christ.” ( Saint John Paul the Great – Salvifici Doloris … Continue reading →

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Prayer request on the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows

Posted on September 16, 2015 by veilofveronica

painting by Kathleen Carr “At the cross her station keeping, Stood the mournful mother weeping, Close to Jesus to the last. Through her heart, his sorrow sharing, All his bitter anguish bearing, Now at length the sword has passed.” (Stabat … Continue reading →

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Cross or Burden

Posted on September 14, 2015 by veilofveronica

The cross is the school of love.  – St. Maximilian Kolbe Today is the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross.  Our Pastor spoke today of the difference between a Cross and a Burden. He told the story of a young … Continue reading →

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Into the Desert

Posted on September 13, 2015 by veilofveronica

    Lough Derg, the sacred Sanctuary of St Patrick also known as Purgatory Island Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil. Matthew 4:1 After what has happened to me I … Continue reading →

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Put on the Armor of God

Posted on September 5, 2015 by veilofveronica

“Jesus permits the spiritual combat as a purification, not as a punishment. The trial is not unto death but unto salvation.” St. Padre Pio of Pietrelcina I went to see my Spiritual Director today.  I made my confession.  For those sins I … Continue reading →

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An Encounter

Posted on September 3, 2015 by veilofveronica

“Never be afraid of loving the Blessed Virgin too much. You can never love her more than Jesus did.” –Saint Maximilian Kolbe I had a moment both on Sunday and Tuesday, something that has never happened to me. I was … Continue reading →

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