Thursday, September 13, 2018

Love Your Enemies


BEADS OF JOY 09-13-18
“Love Your Enemies”
©2018 James Dacey, Jr. OFS

My Friends,


Today’s Gospel: Luke 6:27-38 (Love of Enemies)
“But I say to you that hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you. To him who strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also; and from him who takes away your coat do not withhold even your shirt. Give to everyone who begs from you; and of him who takes away your goods do not ask them again. And as you wish that men would do to you, do so to them. "If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinner’s love those who love them. And if you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same. And if you lend to those from whom you hope to receive, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, to receive as much again. But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most  High; for he is kind to the ungrateful and the selfish. Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful. "Judge not, and you will not be judged; condemn not, and you will not be condemned; forgive, and you will be forgiven; give, and it will be given to you; good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For the measure you give will be the measure you get back."

Reflection:
This topic and focus is difficult for me. I don’t really have enemies. When I say “don’t really” I am referring to the general enemies; people who want to harm my family, people who wish to take away my freedoms and those threatening me because of my faith. All those enemies are not on a one-on-one personal level with me in my face. An overall general thought of love and forgiveness towards them showers my heart with love when I think of them. I know I am not living in a bubble, if I am then it’s leaking water; because my world is not full of sunshine and roses.

The real enemy I feel the most against these past few years was the cancer Chrissy died from, and the suffering she endured throughout those six years. They are the enemies. So, to be completely honest, when I look at them and remember what cancer and suffering did to my beautiful wife and our family, I hate them. I must embrace both of them. I have no trouble embracing my own suffering and even my own death; I can deal with that and embrace it, but watching someone I love suffer, is extremely difficult. But having said all that and here I am hine sight twenty-two months later, I will embrace the horror of cancer and suffering.

I must admit, this is very difficult. But, as the Lord tells us, let us pray for this enemy. This enemy has brought many tears to me and my family, we don’t fully understand all these things. On a positive note, it has brought us closer to one another and to our faith. So maybe, just maybe there is a glimmer of light here.

Love Your Enemies


(Bonus Video)
The Prodigal Son
w/ Bishop Robert Barron


Pondering these thoughts today: Sometimes our enemies aren’t always people, but illnesses that put us to the test of our faith. That is exactly sometimes what an enemy would do, test the purity of your faith and love and cut you to the core. I embrace this disease and all that comes with it, with a willing heart to find a way to see the positive in it. God knows my heart and He knows what this has already done to my Chrissy and our family.

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!!



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Wednesday, September 12, 2018

Blessed Are You


BEADS OF JOY 09-12-18
“Blessed Are You”
©2018 James Dacey, Jr. OFS

My Friends,



Today’s Gospel: Luke 6:20-26 (Blessed Are The Poor)
“Looking at his disciples, he said:
“Blessed are you who are poor,
    for yours is the kingdom of God.
Blessed are you who hunger now,
    for you will be satisfied.
Blessed are you who weep now,
    for you will laugh.
Blessed are you when people hate you,
    when they exclude you and insult you
    and reject your name as evil,
        because of the Son of Man.
“Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your reward in heaven. For that is how their ancestors treated the prophets.

“But woe to you who are rich,
    for you have already received your comfort.
 Woe to you who are well fed now,
    for you will go hungry.
Woe to you who laugh now,
    for you will mourn and weep.
Woe to you when everyone speaks well of you,
    for that is how their ancestors treated the false prophets.”

Reflection:
Ok, I was originally going to start with another statement. I’ll get back to that shortly. But I came across a much more compelling one. Have you ever been thirsty or hungry before? I don’t mean like you were purposely fasting, and your stomach was growling; or you missed lunch and you couldn’t wait to eat dinner. This is way more different then that.

Now flip this over and pat it down and let’s fill it with Joy. Have you ever had a hunger and thirst for the Lord that was so great and so strong that you just had to: Open your bible, go to Mass, be at Adoration for hours, tell everybody about Jesus, write about Him, sing to the Lord out loud!! Now this Hunger is a hunger that overflows with Joy. And the Joy is Jesus. This Hunger can only be satisfied by Jesus. We must have a hunger and desire of the Spirit that seeks out Jesus our whole life. Do you know what the “Poverty of Spirit” is? It is not what is may sound like, what it is to me is, our Spirit making room in our life to possess God alone and making Him our Greatest Treasure in this life. Our nourishment by which we gain our strength is God’s Word and Love. The “poverty” which brings “sorrow” to me is when I allow my life, that is “my time” to be wasted, away from my Lord.

Fr. Mullally once, ok several times, OK Many Times, told me, “Jim, you need to have other activities and interests in your life other than just your faith.” I was like “WHAT??? NO!!” I’ve shared this in great detail in another recent blog. To me Jesus, our Lady and the Rosary are my whole entire Life. PERIOD! What is the point of this life, if we don’t use it to properly to prepare for our eternal life? Think about this: Why would a person who is studying to be a doctor spend years studying and learning and when it came time for the MCAT exams not care? Of cause they would care and of cause they spend time reading and studying. They have spent part of their life preparing for the MCAT, do you not think they would make sure they would be ready. They would probably eat, drink and sleep MCAT thoughts day and night with excitement. They too would not be 100% certain of the outcome, but they would do all they can to be 100% ready. Ok our future Doctors of The Soul, prepare yourselves NOW for Heaven. We have been granted this time to prepare. Let us use it wisely. See you all tomorrow.

Luke 6:20-26


(DOUBLE BONUS – Insightful)
The Beatitudes Pt 1
w/ Bishop Robert Barron


The Beatitudes Pt 2
w/ Bishop Robert Barron



LOVE YOU GUYS !!!!

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

Today is Wednesday: We pray the Glorious Mysteries:

The Glorious Mysteries

1. The Resurrection (Faith) –Mark 16:1-8
2. The Ascension (Hope) –Luke 24:50-53
3. The Descent of the Holy Spirit (Love) –Acts 2:1-4
4. Assumption of Mary.1 (A Happy Death) –Rev 12:1-6
5. Coronation of Mary (Mary’s intercession) –Judith 15:9-10

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Tuesday, September 11, 2018

Called His Disciples


BEADS OF JOY 09-11-18
“Called His Disciples”
©2018 James Dacey, Jr. OFS

My Friends,


Today’s Gospel: Luke 6:12-19 (The Twelve Apostles)
“In these days he went out to the mountain to pray; and all night he continued in prayer to God. And when it was day, he called his disciples, and chose from them twelve, whom he named apostles; Simon, whom he named Peter, and Andrew his brother, and James and John, and Philip, and Bartholomew, and Matthew, and Thomas, and James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon who was called the Zealot, and Judas the son of James, and Judas Iscariot, who became a traitor. And he came down with them and stood on a level place, with a great crowd of his disciples and a great multitude of people from all Judea and Jerusalem and the seacoast of Tyre and Sidon, who came to hear him and to be healed of their diseases; and those who were troubled with unclean spirits were cured. And all the crowd sought to touch him, for power came forth from him and healed them all.”

Reflection:
Hey! What are you doing here? No really why are you here? Ok, I’ll be more clear in my question: What has God called you to do with your life? Yes, I have asked myself this very question a bazillion times over the past 35 years. There are times I know exactly and then I go through smokey unclear times that I am uncertain. The only certainty is my faith and love for my Lord; but like many of us, the exact precious purpose at times gets foggy. I know I am here to: Love Him, Serve Him, Honor Him and Share Him and I do all I can to do those things every single new day I am given. Not one day goes by that He is not on my mind. Not one day goes by that my heart doesn’t pound harder thinking how much I love Him. Even more now, that I desire the Priesthood.

Look at the chosen twelve, they were simple men. Jesus didn’t pick scholars or elite men who were the well-spoken of His time; on the contrary, He chose ordinary everyday working men that He saw a special quality in. We are just like these men in many ways, who were unable to bring anything to the table to offer, except themselves. So, what’s holding you back from doing the same? Is there anything holding you back from giving Jesus everything you got? Every ounce of love? Every bit of energy? Ideas? The ability to reach out to others? To be His hands in mercy and love to others? Is anything you can do in His Name? I am sure there is a gift He gave you, a “talent” an “ability”. Can you share it? Can it bring Joy to others? Maybe you are a great story teller? Maybe you enjoy building furniture or crafts? Whatever it is you can ask the Lord to show you how you might do this wonderful talent for His Glory, in His Name. Do you know how I started writing? Well I will tell you… You knew this was coming. LOL

I started writing poetry in my High School senior year 1983. I don’t really know exactly what drew me to it, I did and still do love music. Lyric always intrigued me, as do words in sentences and books and stories and I love to read. So, I guess all that combined just got me writing poetry. It was short, to me it was simple, and I wrote dozens every day. Some know about my life, my family, relationships. Then in the Spring of 1983 I met Jesus. And I knew instinctly what I needed to do. Now I indeed to write poems about my Lord and my Love for Him and share them with everyone. Eventually in a very skeleton sort of way, “Beads of Joy” began in typed form monthly. LOL, wow that was way back in the day. I have hundreds upon hundreds of poems about my Love for Jesus, our Lady and The Rosary. Eventually this evolved into writing short reflections, stories, my life, my personal story, the day’s gospel, etc. And here we are today 35 years later. I trust the Lord will lead you to your talent and you will use it for His Glory. Till tomorrow. God Bless you.


Jesus Chooses His Disciples



Bishop Robert Barron on
The Calling of the Disciples


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

Today is Tuesday: We pray the Sorrowful Mysteries:

The Sorrowful Mysteries

1. Agony on the Garden (Sorrow for sin) –Matt 26:36-46
2. Scourging at the Pillar (Purity) –Mark 15:1-16
3. Crowning with Thorns (Moral Courage) –Matt 27:27-31
4. Carrying of the Cross (Patience) –Mark 15:20-22
5. The Crucifixion (Perseverance) –Luke 23:33-46

Thank you Lord for loving us so much…


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Monday, September 10, 2018

Come And Stand Here


BEADS OF JOY 09-10-18
“Come And Stand Here”
©2018 James Dacey, Jr. OFS

My Friends,



Today’s Gospel: Luke 6:6-11 (A Healing on The Sabbath)
“On another Sabbath, when he entered the synagogue and taught, a man was there whose right hand was withered. And the scribes and the Pharisees watched him, to see whether he would heal on the Sabbath, so that they might find an accusation against him. But he knew their thoughts, and he said to the man who had the withered hand, "Come and stand here." And he rose and stood there. And Jesus said to them, "I ask you, is it lawful on the Sabbath to do good or to do harm, to save life or to destroy it?" And he looked around on them all, and said to him, "Stretch out your hand." And he did so, and his hand was restored. But they were filled with fury and discussed with one another what they might do to Jesus.”

Reflection:
Interesting how the Scribes and the Pharisees only focus wasn’t on the healing; but rather on the destruction of the healer. Such hatred and jealously, these men did not live a life where as God was the center of who they were. Well we know that now and Jesus knew that then. On the Sabbath we are to rest and to slumber and regain our strength honoring our Lord. With that said, we are also to tend to others with mercy, especially those in need. If we are true followers of Jesus placing Him first; others in need would come immediately after Jesus.

How are your Sunday’s Special and Holy? I know in today’s world, so many must work; or they are busy cleaning and catching up at home because of working multiple jobs or extreme hours. This leaves the weekend, if you have a weekend to catch up or spend time with family, if you even have anytime with your family. Today’s world is a much different world than the one I grew up in. Sadly, my kids and our younger generation will never ever see it the way we did. The past can be interpreted in a whole bunch of ways and unfortunately depending on how hard your heart is or how your experience was, it can be interpreted differently. But we all have our own story to share.

My childhood was one of joy and family. I remember always seeing respect for Sunday’s, businesses respected Sunday’s, attendance at Mass was standing room only no matter when you went. I was an altar server for many, many, years as a kid, spending most of my Sunday’s on the Altar with the Priests serving Mass. Wonderful memories at Holy Child Church in Eltingville, Staten Island, New York. Our church had many priests growing up and we had many Masses throughout Sunday. I still can remember how jam packed that church always was all day Sunday, every Sunday. Then after Mass we’d usually go to cemetery and visit family and from there go to visit both Grandma (dad’s mom) and then Grandma and Grandpa (mom’s parents). Just a typical Catholic Italian Sunday growing up. I really miss that so much. I really wish I had that, to give to my kids. That would be a real gem, a real legacy to pass down. If you are able to start that, do it!! Talk you all tomorrow.
Luke 6:6-11


(Special Video)
Fr. Philip Dabney, CSsR
Blessed is She Who Believed



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

Today is Monday: We pray the Joyful Mysteries:

The Joyful Mysteries

1. The Annunciation (Humility) – Luke 1:26-28
2. The Visitation (Love of Neighbor) – Luke 1:39-45
3. The Birth of Jesus (Poverty of Spirit) – Luke 2:1-20
4. The Presentation (Purity of Mind & Spirit) – Luke 2:22-38
5. Finding in The Temple (Obedience) –Luke 2:41-50

I simply love Monday mornings, because every morning begins with the Rosary.


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Sunday, September 9, 2018

The Deaf Hear


BEADS OF JOY 09-09-18
“The Deaf Hear”
©2018 James Dacey, Jr. OFS

My Friends,



Today’s Gospel: Mark 7:31-37 (Healing of a Deaf Man)
“Then he returned from the region of Tyre, and went through Sidon to the Sea of Galilee, through the region of the Decapolis. And they brought to him a man who was deaf and had an impediment in his speech; and they begged him to lay his hand upon him. And taking him aside from the multitude privately, he put his fingers into his ears, and he spat and touched his tongue; and looking up to heaven, he sighed, and said to him, "Ephphatha," that is, "Be opened." And his ears were opened, his tongue was released, and he spoke plainly. And he charged them to tell no one; but the more he charged them, the more zealously they proclaimed it. And they were astonished beyond measure, saying, "He has done all things well; he even makes the deaf hear and the mute speak."

Reflection:
Have you ever been in a position in your life where you were begging our Lord, Almighty God, the Angels and the Saints, the Holy Spirit to help you, to heal you (or heal a loved one) or help see you through a most difficult time in your life? I’m talking down on your knees begging, seriously begging, tears rolling, sobbing in your sleep begging. Ok, then you were seriously at the end of your rope. I can fully relate to that, I understand the agony. But, how do we maneuver through that and still function and live and work and eat and cook and clean and do the things we need to with a family and a job and kids and cars and a house to clean. (ok breathe) oh yea and breath through it all!

Well, just know it was not easy for us (my family) and there is no magical formula, but there is a way to lessen the pain of it all. To begin with it is so important to have a vibrant daily prayer life. Ok, wait, let’s understand something before I go any further. I’m not going to type out a list of 1. 2. 3 and poof you will handle everything perfectly well from now on. No! Here’s what I suggest you do, start with prayer and let the Holy Spirit lead you and guide you. Everyone one of us different and every one of us enjoys and is drawn to a different devotion or a different way of worship, and there are so many choices, which is what is so fantastic about our faith.

Don’t only talk to God, start listening for Him. He doesn’t speak to us by way of phone or text, no, He speaks to us within the silence of our hearts. But, we can only hear Him when we are silent before Him. Adoration, if even only one hour a month at your church is a spectacular humbling experience. But like I have shared before, even at home with a cross of the crucified Christ in hand, sit in your room alone in silence staring at the crucified Jesus, for like 10 or 15 or however many minutes you can grab, as often as you can grab it, and you will find peace and answers to many questions, and answers to ones you didn’t even know you had. You know what I mean. I hope this was helpful. 

Mark 7:31-37
(23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time)


How can I improve my prayer life?
w/ Fr. John Bartunek


Pondering these thoughts today: The take away here is simple. Jesus needs to be very alive and very real in our lives every single day. So that when the cancer comes, or the tragedy happens or the love one passes away. You have Him to cling to. He will never ever refuse us, even if we have never turned to Him before; but to always know Him and always love Him, when we do turn to Him in our most venerable times, He is there for us. I just love you guys so much, I hope you enjoy my reflections each day.

LOVE YOU GUYS !!!!

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

Today is Sunday: We pray the Glorious Mysteries:

The Glorious Mysteries

1. The Resurrection (Faith) –Mark 16:1-8
2. The Ascension (Hope) –Luke 24:50-53
3. The Descent of the Holy Spirit (Love) –Acts 2:1-4
4. Assumption of Mary (Grace of a Happy Death) –Rev 12:1-6
5. Coronation of Mary (Mary’s intercession) –Judith 15:9-10

Glory and Honor and Praise to You Lord Jesus Christ!


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Saturday, September 8, 2018

Genealogy of Jesus


BEADS OF JOY 09-08-18
“Genealogy of Jesus”
©2018 James Dacey, Jr. OFS

My Friends,


Today’s Gospel:
Matthew 1:1-16, 18-23 (A Virgin Shall Conceive)
“The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. Abraham was the father of Isaac, and Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers, and Judah the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, and Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram, and Ram the father of Amminadab, and Amminadab the father of Nahshon, and Nahshon the father of Salmon, and Salmon the father of Boaz by Rahab, and Boaz the father of Obed by Ruth, and Obed the father of Jesse, and Jesse the father of David the king. And David was the father of Solomon by the wife of Uriah, and Solomon the father of Rehoboam, and Rehoboam the father of Abijah, and Abijah the father of Asa, and Asa the father of Jehoshaphat, and Jehoshaphat the father of Joram, and Joram the father of Uzziah, and Uzziah the father of Jotham, and Jotham the father of Ahaz, and Ahaz the father of Hezekiah, and Hezekiah the father of Manasseh, and Manasseh the father of Amos, and Amos the father of Josiah, and Josiah the father of Jechoniah and his brothers, at the time of the deportation to Babylon. And after the deportation to Babylon: Jechoniah was the father of Shealtiel, and Shealtiel the father of Zerubbabel, and Zerubbabel the father of Abiud, and Abiud the father of Eliakim, and Eliakim the father of Azor, and Azor the father of Zadok, and Zadok the father of Achim, and Achim the father of Eliud, and Eliud the father of Eleazar, and Eleazar the father of Matthan, and Matthan the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom Jesus was born, who is called Christ.

Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child of the Holy Spirit; and her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to divorce her quietly. But as he considered this, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, "Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit; she will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins." All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet: "Behold, a virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and his name shall be called Emmanuel"(which means, God with us).”

Reflection:
Before I begin I hope you take the time to enjoy the attached video. It is really wonderfully made, not by me of cause. But it is one I think you will enjoy a lot once you see it. Let us begin:

What can we learn by the faith, trust and obedience that Our Lady and St. Joseph have in the Lord God in their lives, that we can have in our life? Well for starters, even when they seem to be spoken to, they do way less talking. One thing I have noticed, and you may have to; they do way more listening. Yeah, I am into the “way” word. LOL! But when they do inquire, it’s short and simple and when their concerns are answered they are satisfied and do as the Lord asked. We can learn a great deal by their example. I often wonder: Why are we of this generation so in doubt of the power and love of God? I know not every single one of us is. I’m not! But so many are. So many question, everything little thing; to do all they can to destroy simple humble beautiful faith.

There is no need to be so cruel and rude to those of us who do believe so devoutly. Honestly, I wish everyone would believe, but if you don’t, well, I will pray for you. I know I don’t for a second know the mind and heart of Almighty God; but I do know this, He does know the mind and hearts of His children (us). So, all we can do is our best to help those we feel led to and pray for those who are led astray. Ok GEAR CHANGE: (always expect the unexpected from me) What does your Spiritual Family Genealogy look like? I’m sure none of us is as impressive as Jesus’ is. Holy Cow, Jesus has every Biblical Legend in it. LOL Ok, we must get an autograph. Time for a selfie. Just kidding. Ok, down to some serious thoughts. Maybe some of us have some very spiritual relatives in our family tree and some of us don’t, well here’s my solution. First off write your story, title it “My Story” ... Not! my story, YOUR story... you know what I mean…

“If you have no Spiritual Ancestral Legacy to share, be the Legacy.” ~me

See what I mean. Make your spiritual life a major significant experience to share with future generations. Write it down! Video record it! Audio record it! Save each significant Joyful Experience! Document Your Journey! And then don’t pass it to your kids or grand kids, I suggest if you can to the best of your ability, pass it to your great grand kids. Or to the furthest generation you are able to in a very special way that will impact their lives so that this incredible legacy of faith will live on for many generations to come… Just an idea. Push it as far forward as you can, with as much detail as you can, being as compassionate and as loving as you can. Be the most loving and memorable Catholic Ancestor in your Family that ever existed. I don’t mean it in a pompous way. LOL! Did I say that? Wow. I mean it in a pious and devout sincere loving way that is genuine and something your future generations won’t be able to put down. Open the doors and let them into your faith my sisters and brothers. Maybe they didn’t listen while you were alive, but long after you are gone; many will be curious of your inner peace and depths of your faith. Much to think about after today, don’t you think. Till tomorrow, Ta Ta. (Made you Smile)

Excellent VIDEO, one I believe you will cherish:


The Genealogy &
Birth of Jesus Christ


(Bonus Video)
I struggle with
distractions when I pray...



LOVE YOU GUYS !!!!

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

Today is Saturday: We pray the Joyful Mysteries:

The Joyful Mysteries

1. The Annunciation (Humility) – Luke 1:26-28
2. The Visitation (Love of Neighbor) – Luke 1:39-45
3. The Birth of Jesus (Poverty of Spirit) – Luke 2:1-20
4. The Presentation (Purity of Mind & Spirit) – Luke 2:22-38
5. Finding in The Temple (Obedience) –Luke 2:41-50

I simply love Saturday mornings, because Saturday like every other day of the week -begins with the Rosary.


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Friday, September 7, 2018

The Days Will Come


BEADS OF JOY 09-07-18
“The Days Will Come”
©2018 James Dacey, Jr. OFS

My Friends,


Today’s Gospel: Luke 5:33-39 (Questions About Fasting)
“And they said to him, "The disciples of John fast often and offer prayers, and so do the disciples of the Pharisees, but yours eat and drink." And Jesus said to them, "Can you make wedding guests fast while the bridegroom is with them? The days will come, when the bridegroom is taken away from them, and then they will fast in those days." He told them a parable also: "No one tears a piece from a new garment and puts it upon an old garment; if he does, he will tear the new, and the piece from the new will not match the old. And no one puts new wine into old wineskins; if he does, the new wine will burst the skins and it will be spilled, and the skins will be destroyed. But new wine must be put into fresh wineskins. And no one after drinking old wine desires new; for he says, `The old is good.'"

Reflection:
Old wine skins, new wine skins? What? Why didn’t they just use bottles? LOL. Oh yea they didn’t have any back then. Wake up Jim (speaking to myself). Just remember I don’t have a format to my reflection, I literally come out of the gate after my prayer time and research time thrilled to be able to share Jesus. Sometimes I get goofy as you see. The whole message is about the Old Testament and the New Testament. Jesus don’t want us to discard the Old, nor does He want us to replace the Old; the purpose of the New is the fulfill the Old. Jesus is the new wine skins. Hello everybody! (me smiling at you)

Let us be eager to grow with the New Testament with an incredible foundation of the Old Testament. There are hidden secrets and treasures throughout the Old Testament that lead us to Jesus, the Old is vitally important to understand; yet in order to grow we need the New Testament to make us stronger as we deepen our faith. It is the New that will take us to eternity, into the arms of Jesus. I have learned through our small bible study how both the Old and the New Testaments have worked together to build our faith. How can you do Calculus without knowing basic addition or subtraction. That’s my analogy. The foundation and Glory of the New Testament is throughout the Old Testament. Knowing both make our faith breath-takingly magnificent. We all should cherish our bibles and really get to know them much better.

Think of this also. Through Jesus in the New Testament, the “new wine skins” are more flexible, they can handle far more pressure and stress than the old can. Jesus has opened our eyes in a calmer, more loving, more forging, more merciful way. The Old Testament was much harsher and stricter to the core of law. Jesus came not to replace the law, but to fulfill it. Jesus came to us in love and died to pay the price that needed to end that debt hanging over us from the Old Testament. That’s my understanding. I didn’t get that from any book or research. I got that through prayer. Jesus was sent by God to wipe the slate clean “the new wine skins” so that all of us can be saved. He died because He loves us that much. I hope that makes sense; in my heart and soul, it does. See you guys tomorrow.


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And His Most Blessed Mother,
Jim (The Rosary Man) Dacey Jr OFS

Today is Friday: We pray the Sorrowful Mysteries:

The Sorrowful Mysteries

1. Agony on the Garden (Sorrow for sin) –Matt 26:36-46
2. Scourging at the Pillar (Purity) –Mark 15:1-16
3. Crowning with Thorns (Moral Courage) –Matt 27:27-31
4. Carrying of the Cross (Patience) –Mark 15:20-22
5. The Crucifixion (Perseverance) –Luke 23:33-46

Thank you Lord for loving us so much…

Rosary Man Jim’s Sorrowful Reflection: http://beads-of-joy-blog.blogspot.com/2014/02/the-sorrowful-mysteries_11.html

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