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Into the Desert

    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

“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

“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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When the Lions come to Devour

“Daniellion” by After Briton Rivière – Manchester City Art Gallery “My God sent his angel and closed the lions’ mouths so that they have not hurt me.  For I have been found innocent before him; neither have I done you any … Continue reading

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Sharing in the suffering of Christ

But rejoice to the extent that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that when his glory is revealed you may also rejoice exultantly. 1 Peter 4:13 August 23, 2015 Abba, Sometimes at night as I am falling asleep … Continue reading

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Believe in Miracles and the Power of Prayer

“Give me an army saying the Rosary and I will conquer the world.” Pope Blessed Pius IX Everyone loves a good miracle, yet I find today so many of us do not believe.  We have stopped expecting the Holy Spirit … Continue reading

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Listening in the stillness

Jesus meek and humble of heart make my heart like unto thine. Abba, Today I will just sit in the stillness and listen to what you have to say. – Your Beloved Beloved, Humility.   In a days time you celebrate … Continue reading

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Another Dream and the Man of Sorrows

Man of Sorrows Painted by Kathleen Carr – http://www.carrfineart.com/ Be sober and vigilant. Your opponent the devil is prowling around like a roaring lion looking for [someone] to devour 1:Peter 5:8 I had another strange dream last night.   I … Continue reading

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Letters to God

Moses and Aaron were among his priests, Samuel also was among those who called upon his name.  They called to the Lord, and he answered them.  In the pillar of the cloud he spoke to them; they kept his testimonies and the statute … Continue reading

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The Intimacy of God

If God so clothes the grass of the field, which grows today and is thrown into the oven tomorrow, will he not much more provide for you, O you of little faith? Matthew 6:30 In my journey of this life, … Continue reading

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