"Beads of Joy" by RosaryManJim: Your Sins Are Forgiven

BEADS OF JOY 07-05-18

“Your Sins Are Forgiven”

My Friends,

Today’s Gospel: Matthew 9:1-8 (The Healing of a Paralytic)

“And getting into a boat he crossed over and came to his own city. And behold, they brought to him a paralytic, lying on his bed; and when Jesus saw their faith he said to the paralytic, "Take heart, my son; your sins are forgiven." And behold, some of the scribes said to themselves, "This man is blaspheming." But Jesus, knowing their thoughts, said, "Why do you think evil in your hearts? For which is easier, to say, `Your sins are forgiven,' or to say, `Rise and walk'? But that you may know that the Son of man has authority on earth to forgive sins" -- he then said to the paralytic -- "Rise, take up your bed and go home." And he rose and went home. When the crowds saw it, they were afraid, and they glorified God, who had given such authority to men.”

Reflection:
Do you have in your heart, a real desire to be healed? Jesus wants to heal all of us. I believe that with all my heart, even those dying go through a healing process along the way. Chrissy suffered horribly at all different times through her six years of having stage 4 lung cancer. But with that said, she also had moments of joy and healing. Her diagnose was in May of 2010, she as written off to die by her doctors, twice that year. By God’s hand she didn’t, she beat death. Then years continued, and the chemo was taking its toll and in February of 2013 we were told by her Oncologist, that she wouldn’t live long enough to Christmas that year. She did!

Doctors may know medicine and reading a chart, but they DO NOT know the Will of God. Anyone who looks up and learns about the exact cancer Chrissy had; finds that most people once diagnosed with Stage 4 of it, barely live a few months, most never exceed two years. And only a very few ever go six years with this horrible disease. I’ve always admired Christine’s strength and ability to tolerate pain and never complain; but this was a fight she was battling to win. Throughout all of this not once did she ever put her sword down. She was not going to surrender. Instead, Chrissy would smile with a half grin and swallow the pain and keep up with us for the most part. She always told me, she doesn’t want sympathy.

Jesus won’t ever refuse anyone seeking a healing; it’s just that we must trust in His Will, as to how that healing may happen. Chrissy was blessed, she had time to make things right with God and everyone and herself. And that she did. She and I talked about so many things the days I was home after my strokes. In-fact let me so bold to say, that the pain I suffered watching her suffer, began it’s healing AFTER I had my two strokes. Because it was only then that I had unlimited access to my Baby-Cakes. Being with her 24/7/365, hugging her and kissing her and cuddling with her every single chance I had; and most especially telling her while looking deep into her eyes (sometimes in shared tears) that I love her with all my heart, meant so much to her and to me. I may still have my moments where my heart leaks tears; but I have learned that in suffering, while suffering, there is healing. I am in a much better place now, ready to start my life again.

Jesus Forgives and Heals a Paralyzed Man

Confession Explained

Pondering these thoughts today:
-Do you really want Jesus to heal you?
-Do you wish to be forgiven and set free from guilt?
-How much of a grip does your addiction have upon you?
(Monthly confession as Fr. Larry Richard’s says,
“It’s good for the soul.”) Consider it...

LOVE YOU GUYS !!!!

Your brother in Christ Jesus
And His Most Blessed Mother,
Jim (The Rosary Man) Dacey Jr OFS

Today is Thursday: We pray the Luminous Mysteries:

The Luminous Mysteries

1. The Baptism of Jesus (Matt 3:13-17)
2. Wedding Feast of Cana (John 2:1-12)
3. Proclamation of the Kingdom of God (Mark 1:15)
4. The Transfiguration (Mark 9:2-13)
5. Institution of the Holy Eucharist (Matt 26:17-30)

Glory and Honor and Praise -Lord Jesus Christ!!