Here is a link to the devotional prayer for Day 2 of the 40 Days for Life: http://40daysforlife.com/docs/fall2012day02print.pdf
Love and respect. Kindness and compassion. Faith, hope and charity. Words every person, let alone every Christian, should exude. But I think some people are becoming confused. Please tell me when berating and derogatory comments became acceptable human behavior when praying for the unborn. Yesterday as we peacefully prayed the Rosary outside the Planned Parenthood facility, most reactions from drivers passing by were positive. But evil always lurks around the corner . . . one young man in an old beat up car circled four or five times around the median with his hand extended out the driver's window flipping us the "bird." Then toward the end of the Rosary, some young girls drove by honking with a sign in their window saying "Up Yours . . . (not sure what the rest of the sign said)." What kind of examples are being set for todays youth? Is this the influence of their parents? Their friends? What is so confusing about good over evil? With so much noise going on in the world, take time to pray for our youth.
Todays Gospel (Luke 9:7-9) shows Herod very confused about who Jesus is . . .
Herod the tetrarch heard about all that was happening, and he was greatly perplexed because some were saying, "John has been raised from the dead"; others were saying, "Elijah has appeared"; still others, "One of the ancient prophets has arisen." But Herod said, "John I beheaded. Who then is this about whom I hear such things?" And he kept trying to see him.
In Volume Three, Our Lady teaches us to seek the good, not be confused, and trust in her Son:
Love and respect. Kindness and compassion. Faith, hope and charity. Words every person, let alone every Christian, should exude. But I think some people are becoming confused. Please tell me when berating and derogatory comments became acceptable human behavior when praying for the unborn. Yesterday as we peacefully prayed the Rosary outside the Planned Parenthood facility, most reactions from drivers passing by were positive. But evil always lurks around the corner . . . one young man in an old beat up car circled four or five times around the median with his hand extended out the driver's window flipping us the "bird." Then toward the end of the Rosary, some young girls drove by honking with a sign in their window saying "Up Yours . . . (not sure what the rest of the sign said)." What kind of examples are being set for todays youth? Is this the influence of their parents? Their friends? What is so confusing about good over evil? With so much noise going on in the world, take time to pray for our youth.
Todays Gospel (Luke 9:7-9) shows Herod very confused about who Jesus is . . .
Herod the tetrarch heard about all that was happening, and he was greatly perplexed because some were saying, "John has been raised from the dead"; others were saying, "Elijah has appeared"; still others, "One of the ancient prophets has arisen." But Herod said, "John I beheaded. Who then is this about whom I hear such things?" And he kept trying to see him.
In Volume Three, Our Lady teaches us to seek the good, not be confused, and trust in her Son:
"My dear souls, dedicated to Jesus, I wish to teach you more about goodness. Goodness
comes from God. All goodness is rooted in heaven and blooms on earth. Your world is filled with a false goodness, that is really malice, disguised. Your world speaks of choice and lauds the choice of the individual. Well, this is fine, if a soul is choosing God. But to choose against the natural order, set down by God, is to bring the wrath of God down upon the world. These people are not working for goodness and their motives are not good. Do not feel compelled to pay homage to the modern concept of good any longer. Instead, ask the Holy Spirit to help you identify true goodness, the kind that is rooted in heaven, and the Spirit will direct you to examples. This same spirit of truth, will uncover the dark motives and malice of those who talk about good and work for bad. Now, do not be confused or concerned. When you see these individuals spouting their lies, you have felt confusion
and suspicion. It is that suspicion I wish to direct your attention to. Pay attention to those feelings and trust a little bit more in your holy instincts. Look at the fruits of various campaigns. Does a certain approach bear good fruit? And by that I mean does it bring souls into a unity with each other and with the Creator? You are not secular, dear ones. Please do not try to be."
Lay apostles, don't let lies and venomous words cause you to doubt God. When someone speaks cruelly or acts secretive, rely on your holy instincts as Our Lady states above. Don't react, pray for the offender. And just remember, What Would Jesus Do?
Thank you, Lord, for patience and compassion for those spouting evil and hate. Please continue to provide me with Your shield of hope and forgiveness.
God bless,
Bonnie
Lay apostles, don't let lies and venomous words cause you to doubt God. When someone speaks cruelly or acts secretive, rely on your holy instincts as Our Lady states above. Don't react, pray for the offender. And just remember, What Would Jesus Do?
Thank you, Lord, for patience and compassion for those spouting evil and hate. Please continue to provide me with Your shield of hope and forgiveness.
God bless,
Bonnie
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