Catholic For Life

- Praising God any and everywhere. - Bold in Faith. - Empowered by the Holy Spirit

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So, yesterday, articles like this were blowing up social media.

The article quotes him as saying, “If someone is gay and he searches for the Lord and has good will, who am I to judge?"

Now, everyone is so, so excited about it. I first found out about the article when I saw a facebook status...

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Just a selection of the many apparitions of Mother Mary 

1531, Guadalupe, Mexico—On a hill outside Mexico City, the Blessed Mother appeared four times to a recent convert to Christianity, Juan Diego. Mary proclaimed herself “the Mother of the true God who gives life" and left her image permanently upon Diego’s tilma or mantle. 

1830, Paris, France—In the chapel of the Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul, Mary showed herself three times to novice Catherine Laboure (age 24). Laboure said she was commissioned by the Virgin to have the medal of the Immaculate Conception or “Miraculous Medal" made in order to spread devotion to Our Lady. 

1846, La Salette, France—Six thousand feet up in the French Alps, Mary is believed to have come to Maximin Giraud (age 11) and Melanie Calvat (age 14) while they tended sheep. Her appearance in sorrow and tears called for conversion and penance for sins. 

1858, Lourdes, France—At the Grotto of Massabielle, the Virgin showed herself 18 times to Bernadette Soubirous (age 14). Under the title “the Immaculate Conception," she called for penance and prayer for the conversion of sinners. 

1871, Pontmain, France - Mary appeared on a farm to Eugene (age 10) and Joseph Barbadette (age 12) and Francoise Richer and Jeanne-Marie Lebosse, students at the nearby convent school. Mary’s message was written on a banner that unfurled from her feet: “But pray my children. God will hear you in a short time. My Son allows Himself to be moved by compassion." 

1879, Knock, County Mayo, Ireland—During a pouring rain, the figures of Mary, Joseph, John the Apostle and a lamb on a plain altar appeared over the gable of the village chapel, enveloped in a bright light. None of them spoke. At least 15 people, between the ages of 5 and 75, saw the apparition. 

1917, Fatima, Portugal—While tending sheep, Lucia de Santos (age 10) and her two cousins, Francisco (age 9) and Jacinta Marto (age 7), reported six apparitions of Mary, who identified herself as “Our Lady of the Rosary." Mary urged prayer of the rosary, penance for the conversion of sinners and consecration of Russia to her Immaculate Heart. 

1932-33, Beauraing, Belgium—Mary is believed to have come 33 times to the playground of a convent school to five children (ages 9-15), Andree and Gilberte Degeimbre and Albert, Fernande and Gilberte Voisin. Identifying herself as “the Immaculate Virgin" and “Mother of God, Queen of Heaven," she called for prayer for the conversion of sinners. 

1933, Banneux, Belgium—In a garden behind the Beco family’s cottage, the Blessed Mother is said to have appeared to Mariette Beco (age 11) eight times. Calling herself the “Virgin of the Poor," Mary promised to intercede for the poor, the sick and the suffering. 

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We are citizens of heaven, where the Lord Jesus Christ lives. And we are eagerly waiting for him to return as our Savior. (Philippians 3:20)

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Accepting the will of God isn't always easy. However, have faith that whatsoever God brings to you, He'll carry you through

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A woman who deliberately destroys a fetus is answerable for murder. And any fine distinction between its being completely formed or unformed is not admissible among us.

St. Basil the Great

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Hey, you! Your life may be hard! But you're not alone. Jesus is standing there with you, holding you, nurturing you, comforting you. He's there with you, bearing with you every step of the way. You are not alone. 

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I am with you always.

-Mat 28.20

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” My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness…” (2 Corinthians 12:9, NIV).

Everyone has days when they feel weak or times when they feel overwhelmed. But God has given us His grace to carry us through these difficult times and empower us to move forward in victory.

Scripture says God’s grace is sufficient. The word sufficient simply means competent, enough or qualified. That means you always have whatever you need by His grace. You will never face anything that God’s grace cannot empower you to move through. We serve a God who is more than enough, and His grace is more than enough, too! Anytime you feel weak, remember, when you rely on His grace, that is when you are at your strongest. When you feel like you can’t go on, that’s when He will carry you by His grace.

Today, remember, no matter what you may be facing, you’re not facing it alone. You are not without hope, you are not without resources, and you are not without answers because His grace is sufficient! His grace is all you need to be equipped to move forward into His victory.

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