Yeah, Jesus laid out the spiritual physics and territory for us. We have huge responsibilities to keep clean hearted and light eyed. Our Lady is the prime example of this and she encourages us to love and pray constantly. This how we conquer the world, this is how the first Christians did it.
Matthew 24:7 7 For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places. Mark 13:8 8 Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places, and famines. These are the beginning of birth pain Luke 21:11 11 And great earthquakes shall be in divers places, and famines, and pestilences; and fearful sights and great signs shall there be from heaven.
I think the middle states are getting more of our severe weather this year. We haven't had a whole lot of scary storms here in TX this spring. I'm grateful for that, as it is a great source of anxiety for me and my son...and we are dealing with a lot of health issues these last few months already.
I have found when things get a little rough an extra period of prayer a rosary or two but especially longer periods of prayer in front of the Blessed Sacrament to be the greatest help. But also in times of storm it kind of takes a while to find my sea legs, to spiritually adapt so to speak, To reach deeper peace and calm and joy. I suppose this is only natural for us poor sinners. One thing causes loss of peace a lot and that is to worry too much a bout the future. To battle imaginary dragons that have not happened and may never happen.
Thanks very much for that Padraig. It speaks very much to some business difficulties I’m currently undergoing. Also, I need to remember the old Irish saying, ‘as long as it’s outside the house’!
Someone wrote that we must be strict with ourselves and merciful to others. But a little comapssion towards ourselves is a good thing when times get hard. ..and there will always be storms we can count on it. Life being what it is.
I find myself being strict with the workmen doing my driveway and compassionate towards myself at the moment.
