After reading the Gospel today, the word "demoniacs" stood out to me. In the American Heritage Dictionary, the word is defined as Possessed, produced, or influenced by a demon. As I contemplate this word, two thoughts materialized. One, how easily my thoughts or actions can be disrupted when I read or see something outright evil occurring. Two, the need to step up my prayers, bigly! I feel it in my gut, and in my soul . . . God is drawing evil into the limelight for us all to witness. Eyes are opening, even in those I know well who are starting to see the hypocrisy of the Democrat party (shouldn't even be calling themselves Democrats anymore as they are flat out communists/socialists/fascists, or whatever you want to call people trying to ruin our American freedoms and country). Glaringly, there is such a lack of historical knowledge in the young people out there rioting/looting/destroying our properties, landmarks, and churches. Teach your children/grandchildren what America was built on . . . life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. But most importantly, IN GOD WE TRUST. It is the only way to stay sane and assure future generations have a safe place to dwell.
Today's Gospel (Matthew 8:28-34) sounds a little familiar, doesn't it?
When Jesus came to the territory of the Gadarenes, two demoniacs who were coming from the tombs met him. They were so savage that no one could travel by that road. They cried out, "What have you to do with us, Son of God? Have you come here to torment us before the appointed time?" Some distance away a herd of many swine was feeding. The demons pleaded with him, "If you drive us out, send us into the herd of swine." And he said to them, "Go then!" They came out and entered the swine, and the whole herd rushed down the steep bank into the sea where they drowned. The swineherds ran away, and when they came to the town they reported everything, including what had happened to the demoniacs. Thereupon the whole town came out to meet Jesus, and when they saw him they begged him to leave their district.
In Volume One, as Anne was contemplating the Stations of the Cross, her observation highlights the importance of prayer right now:
"During the Stations I looked at the man nailing Jesus to the cross. What kind of man is that? The only word I could think of was wretch. Take away the fact that this was God and we know that. Let’s say this man
did not know the victim’s identity. What kind of man does that to an animal, not to mind a human being? Jesus responded that often men like this are no longer men but have given their souls over to the evil one. They are demons. But even in that level of depravity, if the soul were to stir the smallest bit, and experience a hint of remorse or guilt, Jesus would push His way in and fill that soul with light. Such a soul does not want the light. Jesus also said, 'I will protect you from souls such as these.' One more thought on this. It makes sense to me because we often say that someone is a living saint, like Padre Pio and Mother Teresa. If people can be living saints, I suppose people can also be living demons. Their eternal path is secured before death."
Lay apostles, please stay focused on the fact God is still on the throne and will squash evil like a cockroach in the light! Don't buy into the hatred displayed on TV. Shut it off. Thwart evil. Seek the Truth. Calm your soul.
Thank you, Lord, for Your soothing comfort in prayer and in the Rosary. Please remind me to seek You first when things begin to get to me!
God bless,
Bonnie
Today's Gospel (Matthew 8:28-34) sounds a little familiar, doesn't it?
When Jesus came to the territory of the Gadarenes, two demoniacs who were coming from the tombs met him. They were so savage that no one could travel by that road. They cried out, "What have you to do with us, Son of God? Have you come here to torment us before the appointed time?" Some distance away a herd of many swine was feeding. The demons pleaded with him, "If you drive us out, send us into the herd of swine." And he said to them, "Go then!" They came out and entered the swine, and the whole herd rushed down the steep bank into the sea where they drowned. The swineherds ran away, and when they came to the town they reported everything, including what had happened to the demoniacs. Thereupon the whole town came out to meet Jesus, and when they saw him they begged him to leave their district.
In Volume One, as Anne was contemplating the Stations of the Cross, her observation highlights the importance of prayer right now:
"During the Stations I looked at the man nailing Jesus to the cross. What kind of man is that? The only word I could think of was wretch. Take away the fact that this was God and we know that. Let’s say this man
did not know the victim’s identity. What kind of man does that to an animal, not to mind a human being? Jesus responded that often men like this are no longer men but have given their souls over to the evil one. They are demons. But even in that level of depravity, if the soul were to stir the smallest bit, and experience a hint of remorse or guilt, Jesus would push His way in and fill that soul with light. Such a soul does not want the light. Jesus also said, 'I will protect you from souls such as these.' One more thought on this. It makes sense to me because we often say that someone is a living saint, like Padre Pio and Mother Teresa. If people can be living saints, I suppose people can also be living demons. Their eternal path is secured before death."
Lay apostles, please stay focused on the fact God is still on the throne and will squash evil like a cockroach in the light! Don't buy into the hatred displayed on TV. Shut it off. Thwart evil. Seek the Truth. Calm your soul.
Thank you, Lord, for Your soothing comfort in prayer and in the Rosary. Please remind me to seek You first when things begin to get to me!
God bless,
Bonnie
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