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		<title>Do not forget that the Lord alone will grant success to all you do in his name&#8230;</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2009 05:14:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nehemiah 2:20 My answer to them was this: &#8220;It is the God of heaven who will grant us success. We, his servants, shall set about the rebuilding; but for you there is to be neither share nor claim nor memorial in Jerusalem.&#8221;
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<p><em>“My beloved, do not forget that the Lord alone will grant success to all you do in his name. Take no glory for yourself, for your every ability and action has its source in me. Therefore, act boldly in my name. Do not be afraid, but walk with your head erect. The shame belongs to those who deny me, mock me, revile me, and hate me. Continue to pray for sinners, my child. You cannot imagine the good I will accomplish if you but surrender your life to me.” </em></p>
<p>Here I am Lord, I come to live in your will. Give me all the graces I need, through the prayers of the Blessed Mother, so that I might always act in your power and in your name to your glory. For the sake of your sorrowful passion, have mercy on all who are far from you. Amen</p>
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		<title>All that you cling to on earth will tether you, tie you down, anchor you&#8230;</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2009 03:23:18 +0000</pubDate>
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Romans 8:13 For if you live according to the flesh, you will die, but if by the spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live.


“My beloved, do you see what gives life? It is Spirit that gives life. Therefore put to death the things in you that are earthly. Do [...]]]></description>
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<p style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;margin-bottom: 0in" align="LEFT"><span style="font-size: small"><strong><span style="font-style: normal">Romans 8:13 For if you live according to the flesh, you will die, but if by the spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live.</span></strong></span></p>
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<p style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;margin-bottom: 0in;font-weight: normal;text-decoration: none" align="LEFT"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%">“<span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif"><span style="font-size: small"><em>My beloved, do you see what gives life? It is Spirit that gives life. Therefore put to death the things in you that are earthly. Do not cling to what cannot save. My child,this teaching is very important. All that you cling to on earth will tether you, tie you down, anchor you. But cut the ties, and you will soar! Then you will see how utterly worthless all you have clung to really is. I am near, my child. Fly to me and you will live.” </em></span></span></span></p>
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<p style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;margin-bottom: 0in;font-weight: normal;text-decoration: none" align="LEFT"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif"><span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-style: normal">Jesus, my light, my life, help me to let go of all that anchors me to the earth. I ask for every grace so that I may fly to you unrestricted. Jesus in Mary, please heal me. Amen.</span></span></span></span></p>
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		<title>Do you see that apart from me, nothing has value?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 03:45:53 +0000</pubDate>
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Philippians 3: 8 For his sake I have accepted the loss of all things and I consider them so much rubbish, that I may gain Christ.
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<p align="left"><strong>Philippians 3: 8 For his sake I have accepted the loss of all things and I consider them so much rubbish, that I may gain Christ.</strong></p>
<p align="left">&#8220;<em>Oh my beloved, do you see that apart from me, nothing has value? But in me, all things gain their true value. Then do not be afraid to lose anything, or everything. Cling to me and you will have more than everything, and you will have it eternally. What is there to cling to here? What you see, what you feel is necessary, this is a speck compared to the joy of eternal union with me. Then do not fear, my child. Whatever comes, know and believe that your Jesus loves you. Cling to me in my Mother. She is with you and she loves you.&#8221;</em></p>
<p align="left">Jesus in Mary, I cling to you. I trust in you to guide me and lead me. Never let me be separated from you for an instant. Jesus I love you. Amen.</p>
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		<title>Those whose hearts belong not to the things of earth, but to the kingdom of God will know peace even in turmoil&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://pelianito.stblogs.com/2009/03/29/those-whose-hearts-belong-not-to-the-things-of-earth-but-to-the-kingdom-of-god-will-know-peace-even-in-turmoil/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 04:06:54 +0000</pubDate>
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Amos 6:11 Indeed, the LORD has given the command to shatter the great house to bits, and reduce the small house to rubble.
&#8220;My child, there is much to come and indeed it is here already. The time of reckoning is upon you. The leveler has been released over the earth. My children must not fear. [...]]]></description>
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<p align="left"><strong>Amos 6:11 Indeed, the LORD has given the command to shatter the great house to bits, and reduce the small house to rubble.</strong></p>
<p align="left"><em>&#8220;My child, there is much to come and indeed it is here already. The time of reckoning is upon you. The leveler has been released over the earth. My children must not fear. I myself will come to the aid of those who call on my name. Those attached to their excesses and earthly comforts will have much anxiety. Those whose hearts belong not to the things of earth, but to the kingdom of God will know peace even in turmoil. <span style="text-decoration: underline">Do not be afraid</span>! I have said this my child in every voice that will carry the message. There is no need for my children to fear. Even if they have to suffer, it will be sweeter than any earthly prize, for the hosts of heaven will descend and assist them. One angel in a fiery furnace was able to keep my servants safe (Daniel 3). How much more will the heavenly host accomplish for those who praise my name without ceasing! Child trust in me and be at peace.&#8221;</em></p>
<p align="left">Lord Jesus I trust in you! Grant courage, strength, and peace to all who call upon your name. Have mercy on us all. Help us to praise your name unceasingly, without fear. Lord Jesus have mercy. Amen.</p>
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		<title>Know that you are called to live a life worthy of eternity&#8230;</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 05:44:57 +0000</pubDate>
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Romans 8:13 For if you live according to the flesh, you will die, but if by the spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live.
&#8220;My child, esteem nothing in this life above your immortal soul. Do not give undue value to what is base and temporary. Live in the Spirit [...]]]></description>
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<p><strong>Romans 8:13 For if you live according to the flesh, you will die, but if by the spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live.</strong></p>
<p align="left">&#8220;<em>My child, esteem nothing in this life above your immortal soul. Do not give undue value to what is base and temporary. Live in the Spirit and all will fall into its proper place. You will begin to use the measuring rod of eternity. With this measure you will quickly see what does and does not register on the scale. The things of this world are weightless, without dimension, when this scale is used. Then know that you are called to live a life worthy of eternity. Ponder these things, my child. You will have great need of the perspective of eternity in the time that is upon you.&#8221;</em></p>
<p align="left">Jesus, Lord, help me to esteem nothing that does not lead to you. My beloved, lead me. Here I am, I come to live in your will. Amen.</p>
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		<title>Cling to me, for I am the only reality in this world of illusions&#8230;</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2009 04:25:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mark 1:14-15 After John had been arrested, Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming the gospel of God: &#8220;This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.&#8221;
&#8220;My child, have no fear. I am with you in this age as in no other. Believe! Believe, my child. I [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p align="left"><strong>Mark 1:14-15 After John had been arrested, Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming the gospel of God: &#8220;This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.&#8221;</strong></p>
<p align="left">&#8220;<em>My child, have no fear. I am with you in this age as in no other. Believe! Believe, my child. I am with you in this age because the power of evil is so strong. But my faithful ones have nothing to fear. The victory is assured. If for a time you have to suffer, count it as nothing, for eternal joy awaits those who are faithful to the end. Cling to me, for I am the only reality in this world of illusions. I am all you have. Cling to me.&#8221;<br />
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<p align="left">Lord Jesus, I repent of all the times I have turned away from you and placed my trust in mere things. I re-consecrate myself to you who alone are my solid reality and my salvation. Jesus I trust in you! Amen.</p>
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		<title>Be satisfied with the Food that comes from above and do not give free reign to your earthly appetites&#8230;.</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Nov 2007 04:49:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ John 4:32 But he said to them, &#8220;I have food to eat of which you do not know.&#8221;
 &#8220;My beloved, be satisfied with the Food that comes from above and do not give free reign to your earthly appetites.  Let the will of God and the Bread of Life sustain you and strengthen [...]]]></description>
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<p align="left"> <font face="Times New Roman, serif"><font size="3"><em>&#8220;My beloved, be satisfied with the Food that comes from above and do not give free reign to your earthly appetites.  Let the will of God and the Bread of Life sustain you and strengthen you against the lusty desires of the flesh.  Use prudently what God has given you, keeping in mind the dignity and purpose he intended.  Pray for strength and lean on me.  I alone can sustain you.&#8221;</em><span><strong>  </strong></span></font></font></p>
<p align="left"> <font face="Times New Roman, serif"><font size="3"><span>Lord my God, well do you know my weaknesses.  I lay them at the foot of your cross and ask to live only and always in your will.  Bread of Life, sustain me for you are merciful and I love you.  Amen.</span></font></font></p>
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		<title>My children who bear my name must be a sign in every age that the kingdom of God is in their midst&#8230;</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Titus 2:11-12 For the grace of God has appeared, saving all and training us to reject godless ways and worldly desires and to live temperately, justly, and devoutly in this age.
 &#8220;My child, you too are called to live temperately, justly and devoutly.  My children who bear my name must be a sign [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p align="left"> <font face="Times New Roman, serif"><font size="3"><strong>Titus 2:11-12 For the grace of God has appeared, saving all and training us to reject godless ways and worldly desires and to live temperately, justly, and devoutly in this age.</strong></font></font></p>
<p align="left"> <font face="Times New Roman, serif"><font size="3"><em>&#8220;My child, you too are called to live temperately, justly and devoutly.  My children who bear my name must be a sign in every age that the kingdom of God is in their midst.  The things of this world are passing away.  Those who cling to them will be lost.  Pray, my child, for all those whose hearts are set on destruction.&#8221;</em><span>  </span></font></font></p>
<p align="left"><font face="Times New Roman, serif"><font size="3"><span>My beloved Lord, have mercy on me, a sinner.  In your mercy hear my prayer for those who cling to what cannot save them.  Blessed Mother pray for us all.  Amen.</span></font></font></p>
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		<title>Work and pray for eternal things&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://pelianito.stblogs.com/2007/06/02/work-and-pray-for-eternal-things/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 03 Jun 2007 03:58:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hebrews 13:14 For here we have no lasting city, but we seek the one that is to come.
&#8220;My beloved, do you see how you must set your heart on eternal things? Everything that serves the body is temporary, but what serves the soul can never be destroyed, for it is held in the heart of [...]]]></description>
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<p align="left"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif"><span style="font-size: small"><em>&#8220;My beloved, do you see how you must set your heart on eternal things? Everything that serves the body is temporary, but what serves the soul can never be destroyed, for it is held in the heart of God. Therefore, my child, work and pray for eternal things. For the things you see are passing away as surely as I am speaking to you here.&#8221;</em><span> </span></span></span></p>
<p align="left"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif"><span style="font-size: small"><span>Lord Jesus, I believe in your presence in Scripture and in my heart. I believe in your words and in the promise of eternity. Help me, O Lord, to lead others to you in spirit and truth. Amen.</span></span></span></p>
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		<title>What folly to worship something that can only serve the body!</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hebrews 13:9b It is good to have our hearts strengthened by grace and not by foods, which do not benefit those who live by them.
 &#8220;My child, it is by grace that you are strengthened.  Food can strengthen the body, but if food is abused it will weaken the soul.  If it is [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p align="left"><font face="Times New Roman, serif"><font size="3"><strong>Hebrews 13:9b It is good to have our hearts strengthened by grace and not by foods, which do not benefit those who live by them.</strong></font></font></p>
<p align="left"> <font face="Times New Roman, serif"><font size="3"><em>&#8220;My child, it is by grace that you are strengthened.  Food can strengthen the body, but if food is abused it will weaken the soul.  If it is worshiped, it will kill the spirit.  What folly to worship something that can only serve the body!  It is the spirit that lives forever and must be safeguarded jealously so as not to lose the eternal reward.  My child, food is necessary, but you must not become attached to certain foods or give them more importance than they merit.  Give thanks to God for his gracious gifts.  Be joyful in the Giver rather than in the gifts.   Then all things will be in their proper order.&#8221;</em><span>  </span></font></font></p>
<p align="left"><font face="Times New Roman, serif"><font size="3"><span>Lord Jesus, I beg your mercy on me for the many times I have given food the love I should only give to you.  I give you thanks and praise for your bounty in nature that gives us foods and spices.  I praise you for your care of all these details and for our taste buds to enjoy your gifts.  May all glory be yours, O Lord, generous and good, Giver of all gifts.  I love you!  </span></font></font></p>
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