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Michelle MC
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I'm sorry to hear that. I will pray you find a job very soon. Please don't lose faith in God. Like the saying goes, "when God shuts the door, He opens another window" or something to that point anyway.
I'm sorry to hear that. I will pray you find a job very soon. Please don't lose faith in God. Like the saying goes, "when God shuts the door, He opens another window" or something to that point anyway.
Christiano
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I'm a believer. I'm a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
I'm a believer. I'm a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
MJJ_luv1991
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My mom is home from her hip replacement surgery! I've been taking good care of her.
My mom is home from her hip replacement surgery! I've been taking good care of her.
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Welcome home You are sooo right, the complexity of creation (not only the human body) is nothing short of amazing. Michael put it so beautifully and brilliantly in Planet earth - this world of ours is no mere speck of matter in a mindless void.
Nice to have ya around, welcome
Good girl, Jaye *claps* Keep it up and keep your chin up about the work thing. I recently read something really nice - there are three answers God gives to our prayers: yes, not now, i have something better for you in store. Hang in there soldier and you'll see, something better will come along :cheeky:
After a rather extensive fast, as we approach the end of the month dedicated to the Holy Heart of the Lord, we celebrate today two of the greatest apostles of the Church – Saint Peter, the Rock on which the Church stands and Saint Paul – the Apostle of the Gentiles. Although in the beginning they have had their doctrinal differences, their love for Christ reconciled them in the spreading of the Good Word and they were further united by their sacrifice in the eternal city of Rome. What both of these apostles teach us is the Lord's Mercy knows no bounderies – Peter denied the Lord three times, but he was still considered worthy of having the keys to heaven, Paul attended the martyrdom of the first Christian saint – Stephen and persecuted Christians before being not only blinded by the Lord's light, but awaken on the road to Damascus.
What Saint Peter, Saint Paul, Simon of Cyrene and the thieves on either side of Jesus symbolize are each and every one of us. When we sin we all are Simon denying the Lord, Saul perscuting our brothers in faith, the stranger doubtful and reluctant to help the Lord and the thief demanding proof of the Lord's divinity. When we forgive and when we love, we are Peter and Paul defending the faith, the stranger who became the friend who shares the burdain of the Cross and the sinner who finds salvation at the very last moment, showing us all that is never too late to call on the Lord and on His Mercy and His forgiveness.
Here is a picture showing both apostles done by El Greco (Spanish master of Greek origin as the name aptly suggests, belonging to el siglo de oro of Spanish culture, known for his unique style of angular faces, sumber tones and often vertical alignments).
Earlier this year, during the Easter season i was blessed to go on a pilgrimage to Rome on the footsteps of Saint Peter, Saint Paul and John Paul II and to Turin to see the Holy Shroud. Let me tell you all – these are experiences any believer who has the time and the means ought to live. Saint Peter's square and the Basilica have got to be my favorite places in the world, not that i've seen the entire world hahaha. But i really feel at home there; if i could have, i would have fallen asleep on one of the benches in the chapels of the church. Although some might be overwhelmed by the sheer size and magnificance of the cathedral, i felt it a very safe, warm and familiar place to which my soul connected deeply.
There are few experiences as light and as enjoyable as enjoying the warm April breeze and sunshine and having a cheeseburger, sharing the last crumbs of it with pigeons in Piazza San Pietro whilst sitting on the stairs around Bernini's columns (which seem to surround the square in a loving embrace), all of it whilst watching people pass by and grandparents playing with children. Truly awe inspiring moments i highly recommend to anyone.
And since i mentioned the Shroud, i have to recall „The Passion of the Christ” movie which I saw in its entirety recently for the first time in a few years. I know i have mentioned the movie before in this thread, but i couldn't help but be overwhelmed by its sheer brilliance.
Beyond the amazing awareness which it brought people about the Lord's Passion and the praise that it deserves, this movie is a brilliant piece of art. Mr. Gibson did a superb job of directing, truly supreme craftmanship – the slow motions, the music and the punctuation of certain sounds, the memory insertions and the references to some of the most important moments of the Gospels, the exaggerated features of some of the characters to point out their character, the wealth of symbolism which the movie was permeated with....truly amazing piece of art.
All the actors – of all nationalities and differing degrees of fame or lackthereof – were truly brilliant: Jim Caviezel, Maia Morgenstern, Monica Bellucci, the entire cast.....true professionals who in spite of their differences, especially when it comes to the faith and the Church, came together for a once in a lifetime project which has helped so many people find their way (back) to Christ. God bless them all.
One of the scenes charged with most symbolism is the picture of the tools used to torment and to crush the Lord, tools which became, as the Holy Cross itself, instruments of our salvation. It reminded me of another brilliant piece of art put in the service of the good Lord - the Forgiven paiting by Thomas Blackshear II.
Deeply emotional is also the Pietá moment with Mary holding Jesus' lifeless body – it was as though Michelangelo's sculpture had come to life or a sacred paiting had become a picture in motion. Sooo heartbreaking and sooo true – the absurd silence of death, the presence of the Holy Spirit because of the wind, Mary's faithful suffering, the disciples' pain....
The entire movie is nothing short of amazing – from the very start with the threatening music warning of the incumbing torture and the full moon to the “I make all things new” encounter between Mary and Jesus along the Via Dolorosa.
The ending is beyond words. The tear of the Father falling from the sky, the emptiness of hell and the dispair of the enemy at the realization that it had been defeated...
….the Lord's triumphant exit from the tomb with the proper acompanying music....awesome moments, truly awesome.
Before i close this verrrry long post with some beautiful music, let me quote some of the most beautiful words ever written by Saint Paul in Romans 8. These words contain the greatest reassurance of all – NOTHING in all of creation can ever separate us from the Lord's love.
..We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him,who have been called according to his purpose.....
If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare His own Son, but gave Him up for us all—how will He not also, along with Him, graciously give us all things?...
Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword?...No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.
For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons,neither the present nor the future, nor any powers,neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
And as i promised, a musical finish – earlier today i was thinking of the phrase Blessed is he who cometh in the name of the Lord (Baruch Haba B'Shem Adonai) – a Psalmist quote used during mass for the Hallelujah chant. I found a truly brilliant version on youtube. I hope you will all enjoy it. Deepest apologies for the length of my post.
Oh, Blood and Water which gushed forth from the Holy Heart of Jesus as a fountain of salvation for us I trust in You. JESU, UFAM TOBIE.
God bless you everyone
Welcome home
You are sooo right, the complexity of creation (not only the human body) is nothing short of amazing. Michael put it so beautifully and brilliantly in Planet earth - this world of ours is no mere speck of matter in a mindless void. Nice to have ya around, welcome
My mom is home from her hip replacement surgery! I've been taking good care of her.
Good girl, Jaye *claps* Keep it up and keep your chin up about the work thing. I recently read something really nice - there are three answers God gives to our prayers: yes, not now, i have something better for you in store. Hang in there soldier and you'll see, something better will come along :cheeky:
After a rather extensive fast, as we approach the end of the month dedicated to the Holy Heart of the Lord, we celebrate today two of the greatest apostles of the Church – Saint Peter, the Rock on which the Church stands and Saint Paul – the Apostle of the Gentiles. Although in the beginning they have had their doctrinal differences, their love for Christ reconciled them in the spreading of the Good Word and they were further united by their sacrifice in the eternal city of Rome. What both of these apostles teach us is the Lord's Mercy knows no bounderies – Peter denied the Lord three times, but he was still considered worthy of having the keys to heaven, Paul attended the martyrdom of the first Christian saint – Stephen and persecuted Christians before being not only blinded by the Lord's light, but awaken on the road to Damascus.
What Saint Peter, Saint Paul, Simon of Cyrene and the thieves on either side of Jesus symbolize are each and every one of us. When we sin we all are Simon denying the Lord, Saul perscuting our brothers in faith, the stranger doubtful and reluctant to help the Lord and the thief demanding proof of the Lord's divinity. When we forgive and when we love, we are Peter and Paul defending the faith, the stranger who became the friend who shares the burdain of the Cross and the sinner who finds salvation at the very last moment, showing us all that is never too late to call on the Lord and on His Mercy and His forgiveness.
Here is a picture showing both apostles done by El Greco (Spanish master of Greek origin as the name aptly suggests, belonging to el siglo de oro of Spanish culture, known for his unique style of angular faces, sumber tones and often vertical alignments).
Earlier this year, during the Easter season i was blessed to go on a pilgrimage to Rome on the footsteps of Saint Peter, Saint Paul and John Paul II and to Turin to see the Holy Shroud. Let me tell you all – these are experiences any believer who has the time and the means ought to live. Saint Peter's square and the Basilica have got to be my favorite places in the world, not that i've seen the entire world hahaha. But i really feel at home there; if i could have, i would have fallen asleep on one of the benches in the chapels of the church. Although some might be overwhelmed by the sheer size and magnificance of the cathedral, i felt it a very safe, warm and familiar place to which my soul connected deeply.
There are few experiences as light and as enjoyable as enjoying the warm April breeze and sunshine and having a cheeseburger, sharing the last crumbs of it with pigeons in Piazza San Pietro whilst sitting on the stairs around Bernini's columns (which seem to surround the square in a loving embrace), all of it whilst watching people pass by and grandparents playing with children. Truly awe inspiring moments i highly recommend to anyone.
And since i mentioned the Shroud, i have to recall „The Passion of the Christ” movie which I saw in its entirety recently for the first time in a few years. I know i have mentioned the movie before in this thread, but i couldn't help but be overwhelmed by its sheer brilliance.
Beyond the amazing awareness which it brought people about the Lord's Passion and the praise that it deserves, this movie is a brilliant piece of art. Mr. Gibson did a superb job of directing, truly supreme craftmanship – the slow motions, the music and the punctuation of certain sounds, the memory insertions and the references to some of the most important moments of the Gospels, the exaggerated features of some of the characters to point out their character, the wealth of symbolism which the movie was permeated with....truly amazing piece of art.
All the actors – of all nationalities and differing degrees of fame or lackthereof – were truly brilliant: Jim Caviezel, Maia Morgenstern, Monica Bellucci, the entire cast.....true professionals who in spite of their differences, especially when it comes to the faith and the Church, came together for a once in a lifetime project which has helped so many people find their way (back) to Christ. God bless them all.
One of the scenes charged with most symbolism is the picture of the tools used to torment and to crush the Lord, tools which became, as the Holy Cross itself, instruments of our salvation. It reminded me of another brilliant piece of art put in the service of the good Lord - the Forgiven paiting by Thomas Blackshear II.
Deeply emotional is also the Pietá moment with Mary holding Jesus' lifeless body – it was as though Michelangelo's sculpture had come to life or a sacred paiting had become a picture in motion. Sooo heartbreaking and sooo true – the absurd silence of death, the presence of the Holy Spirit because of the wind, Mary's faithful suffering, the disciples' pain....
The entire movie is nothing short of amazing – from the very start with the threatening music warning of the incumbing torture and the full moon to the “I make all things new” encounter between Mary and Jesus along the Via Dolorosa.
The ending is beyond words. The tear of the Father falling from the sky, the emptiness of hell and the dispair of the enemy at the realization that it had been defeated...
….the Lord's triumphant exit from the tomb with the proper acompanying music....awesome moments, truly awesome.
Before i close this verrrry long post with some beautiful music, let me quote some of the most beautiful words ever written by Saint Paul in Romans 8. These words contain the greatest reassurance of all – NOTHING in all of creation can ever separate us from the Lord's love.
..We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him,who have been called according to his purpose.....
If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare His own Son, but gave Him up for us all—how will He not also, along with Him, graciously give us all things?...
Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword?...No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.
For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons,neither the present nor the future, nor any powers,neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
And as i promised, a musical finish – earlier today i was thinking of the phrase Blessed is he who cometh in the name of the Lord (Baruch Haba B'Shem Adonai) – a Psalmist quote used during mass for the Hallelujah chant. I found a truly brilliant version on youtube. I hope you will all enjoy it. Deepest apologies for the length of my post.
Oh, Blood and Water which gushed forth from the Holy Heart of Jesus as a fountain of salvation for us I trust in You. JESU, UFAM TOBIE.
God bless you everyone
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Darth Sidious
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It's time to bump the best thread on this board. Blessings to you all.
It's time to bump the best thread on this board. Blessings to you all.
MJJ_luv1991
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Blessings to you as well! My mother is recovering nicely. Hopefully, she'll be off the walker and onto a cane on Friday!
Blessings to you as well! My mother is recovering nicely. Hopefully, she'll be off the walker and onto a cane on Friday!
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My little brother got back from confirmation camp yesterday. He got interested in church things. I was very glad to here that from my brother.
My little brother got back from confirmation camp yesterday. He got interested in church things.
I was very glad to here that from my brother.Michelle MC
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Welcome to the forum and to this thread.
I believe Jesus is the Saviour of my life and I'm so glad to meet so many Christians here
Welcome to the forum and to this thread.
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I believe Jesus is the Saviour of my life and I'm so glad to meet so many Christians here
Hey karom! Welcome to forum!
Welcome from me too. Lots of good folks here.Welcome to the forum and to this thread.
ChrissyBrown
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Welcome
Welcome
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I was hoping that all Christians could pray for Mel Gibson at this difficult time. He is not blameless but his enemies are taking advantage of the situation. Please pray for Mel.
I was hoping that all Christians could pray for Mel Gibson at this difficult time. He is not blameless but his enemies are taking advantage of the situation. Please pray for Mel.
MJJ_luv1991
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I am struggling again. I need a lot of prayer.
I wish it could just stop and I could just be strong in what I believe in and a lot of other things.
I am struggling again. I need a lot of prayer.
I wish it could just stop and I could just be strong in what I believe in and a lot of other things.
CatherineChicago
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Yes.
Mel Gibson is his own worst enemy.
Yes.
Mel Gibson is his own worst enemy.
Michelle MC
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I think he was an actor, but he directed "The Passion of the Christ".
I'm praying for him.
Jaye I'm praying for you as well.
I think he was an actor, but he directed "The Passion of the Christ".
I'm praying for him.
Jaye I'm praying for you as well.
Earth_Song1
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Sorry I have been MIA! been so busy! I hope you all are well.
Sorry I have been MIA! been so busy! I hope you all are well.
Darth Sidious
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I'm okay. You are the heart and soul of this thread. Your absence is keenly felt. Hope everything's going well with you.
Earth_Song1
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I am fine, thanks! Just busy working and running a fan site for Carol Burnett.
I am fine, thanks! Just busy working and running a fan site for Carol Burnett.
ChrissyBrown
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G'day everyone. Hope you are all well xx
G'day everyone. Hope you are all well xx
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hey guys its been, i hope you all are doing great
hey guys its been, i hope you all are doing great
MJJ_luv1991
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Hey all! Hope you are all well. I move back to school in almost 2 weeks...
Please continue to pray for my recovery. My mother is doing great also.
Hey all! Hope you are all well. I move back to school in almost 2 weeks...
Please continue to pray for my recovery. My mother is doing great also.
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I'll keep praying.
Hope you're all fine. I'm doing fine, I have premier tomorrow and then we have one show after that and then that play is over and then we start rehearsing that play we had earlier this summer again.
During this project (where we have premier tomorrow) I got many new good friends. I'm so happy about that.
I'll keep praying.
Hope you're all fine.
I'm doing fine, I have premier tomorrow and then we have one show after that and then that play is over and then we start rehearsing that play we had earlier this summer again. During this project (where we have premier tomorrow) I got many new good friends. I'm so happy about that.
No-Body
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Nice to see everyone doin' the round E.S, Darth, everybody.....
It's always nice to make new friends. I'm very happy for ya.
And...pay a visit to the F1 thread sometime soon when u can lol.
I would now like to share with you all a couple of reflections from Jack Hayford. I know i've done this before. I think they are worthy reminders of God's abounding mercy. They are especially relevant for those going through a rough time.
He who has began a good work in you will complete it. (Phillipians 1:6)
All of us know what it means to lose. In one form or another, we've all tasted the bitterness of loss. We've all held the ashes of once-lovely dreams and felt them as they slip through our fingers. But it is a constant in God's economy: what is lost may be reinstated, what is wasted may be recovered and what is broken may be restored! Above all expressions of His love, God, at His heart, is a Redeemer – a Restorer!
Neither death nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come...shall be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Jesus Christ our Lord. (Romans 8:38-39)
Only God can so graciously, yet wondrously reverse circumstances caused by our own failures. The Holy Spirit is able to recover, reclaim, restore, renew and rebuild whatever has been broken. He will bring full restoration to your life, your personality, your character, your mind – to whatever part of you has been crushed, bruised, broken, stained, tarnished or ruined. He can do that and He will. He will do that even when some of the material is the broken pieces of the life you bring.
Since the feast of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary is approaching here is a beautiful rendition of Schubert's Ave Maria by the amazing Andrea Bocelli. I know there are doctrinal differences between the branches of Christianity when it comes to the devotion to Virgin Mary, but it ought to be understood by all that our devotion to her is Christ-centered. Mary is blessed among women because she is the Mother of God.
Another beautiful song which Andrea made famous together with the equally amazing Celine Dion is The Prayer. I came across this wonderful performance featuring the brilliant Josh Groban with David Foster accompanying them on the piano and i thought it was too good to keep only for myself.
God is good, He is the greatest. His love and mercy endure forever.
Sancta Maria, Mater Dei, ora pro nobis, peccatoribus nunc, et in hora mortis nostrae. Amen
Nice to see everyone doin' the round
E.S, Darth, everybody.....Will be doin' that Jaye. Glad to hear about your mom.
Hope all is going/went well with your premiere. All the best with all your plays.I'll keep praying.
Hope you're all fine.
During this project (where we have premier tomorrow) I got many new good friends. I'm so happy about that.
It's always nice to make new friends. I'm very happy for ya.
And...pay a visit to the F1 thread sometime soon when u can lol.
I would now like to share with you all a couple of reflections from Jack Hayford. I know i've done this before. I think they are worthy reminders of God's abounding mercy. They are especially relevant for those going through a rough time.
He who has began a good work in you will complete it. (Phillipians 1:6)
All of us know what it means to lose. In one form or another, we've all tasted the bitterness of loss. We've all held the ashes of once-lovely dreams and felt them as they slip through our fingers. But it is a constant in God's economy: what is lost may be reinstated, what is wasted may be recovered and what is broken may be restored! Above all expressions of His love, God, at His heart, is a Redeemer – a Restorer!
Neither death nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come...shall be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Jesus Christ our Lord. (Romans 8:38-39)
Only God can so graciously, yet wondrously reverse circumstances caused by our own failures. The Holy Spirit is able to recover, reclaim, restore, renew and rebuild whatever has been broken. He will bring full restoration to your life, your personality, your character, your mind – to whatever part of you has been crushed, bruised, broken, stained, tarnished or ruined. He can do that and He will. He will do that even when some of the material is the broken pieces of the life you bring.
Since the feast of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary is approaching here is a beautiful rendition of Schubert's Ave Maria by the amazing Andrea Bocelli. I know there are doctrinal differences between the branches of Christianity when it comes to the devotion to Virgin Mary, but it ought to be understood by all that our devotion to her is Christ-centered. Mary is blessed among women because she is the Mother of God.
Another beautiful song which Andrea made famous together with the equally amazing Celine Dion is The Prayer. I came across this wonderful performance featuring the brilliant Josh Groban with David Foster accompanying them on the piano and i thought it was too good to keep only for myself.
God is good, He is the greatest. His love and mercy endure forever.
Sancta Maria, Mater Dei, ora pro nobis, peccatoribus nunc, et in hora mortis nostrae. Amen
Earth_Song1
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Hi all!!!
Hi all!!!
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Hah, Shabuya. Yesterday was probably the first time this season I really watched whole race from first lap to the last lap and I decided to post to F1 thread today.
Our premier and show after it went fine. After shows we had party and I was drinking first time in long time. I was a bit drunk in the end of the evening and I was at home like 3 AM. Then I went to bed. Wow, dramatic after party, gotta say.
But yeah. I also had practise yesterday for that another play after F1 race. It went kinda well. I just felt like I need one day off because last week was pretty hard anyway. Today I have it. Later this week (starting tomorrow) I have four shows. Great.
Hah, Shabuya.
Yesterday was probably the first time this season I really watched whole race from first lap to the last lap and I decided to post to F1 thread today.Our premier and show after it went fine. After shows we had party and I was drinking first time in long time. I was a bit drunk in the end of the evening and I was at home like 3 AM. Then I went to bed. Wow, dramatic after party, gotta say.
But yeah. I also had practise yesterday for that another play after F1 race. It went kinda well. I just felt like I need one day off because last week was pretty hard anyway. Today I have it.
Later this week (starting tomorrow) I have four shows. Great.