Tuesday, November 20, 2018

I Restore It Fourfold


BEADS OF JOY 11-20-18
“I Restore It Fourfold”
©2018 James Dacey, Jr. OFS

My Friends,


Today’s Gospel: Luke 19:1-10 (I Give To The Poor)
“He entered Jericho and was passing through. And there was a man named Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector, and rich. And he sought to see who Jesus was, but could not, on account of the crowd, because he was small of stature. So, he ran on ahead and climbed up into a sycamore tree to see him, for he was to pass that way. And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up and said to him, "Zacchaeus, make haste and come down; for I must stay at your house today." So, he made haste and came down, and received him joyfully. And when they saw it they all murmured, "He has gone in to be the guest of a man who is a sinner." And Zacchaeus stood and said to the Lord, "Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have defrauded any one of anything, I restore it fourfold." And Jesus said to him, "Today salvation has come to this house, since he also is a son of Abraham. For the Son of man came to seek and to save the lost."

Reflection:
A rather curious title for today’s scripture, don’t you think? It’s not my own personal expression, nor is it something I am saying we must do. Rather it is simply an excerpt from today’s scripture, a true reflection of the words we read today. But in all honesty, it isn’t only something for Zacchaeus to be saying, but it should be for us as well. There was something exciting about Jesus to Zacchaeus that made him climb that sycamore tree to see Him; and when He came to his house, Zacchaeus changed dramatically. We’ll never fully know, or will we? We know how excited we individually feel about our love for our Lord; well, Zacchaeus had a change of heart by being in Jesus’ presence. He went from being a selfish, money hording, stealing tax collector; to being a man who wanted to make amends with everyone he offended and stole from. He even wanted to help the poor, how admirable.

There are many people in this world like Zacchaeus. Yes, there are many who are like him before and after his transformation. But who are we? If Jesus decided today to drop in to your home uninvited, how would you feel? Would you be ready for Him to see and know the things you/we do in the privacy of your/our home? And if so, who would be ready to give them up or make amends with those we may have offended or hurt by our actions? None of us will ever be perfect, by no means, we are all sinners. But, if we keep ourselves busy in the Lord, we will stay distracted in His work so that we won’t fall in trap of selfishness and greed and worldliness that so many fall into.

Staying busy in the Lord is far more easier than one might think. Simply get yourselves involved with daily scripture readings and a daily devotion (like the rosary) and you’d be surprised how consumed your time can become. Once you do that, pray for creativity and the joy of the Lord to help guide you. Then add daily Mass when you can, weekly Confession and weekly Adoration. Also, the greatest joy I found is going to a handful of different churches in your area, ones that are ten minutes away and ones that are even thirty minutes away. Through the years I have found this to be a most wonderful variety of peace in my life. I get to see different people in different communities, I get to travel to different places, I simply love this habit of mine. On my wall over my desk I have six churches I randomly go to. Yes, I still wish to add more. Spice is the variety of life, it is true, even in the spiritual realm. Stay busy in the Lord and use the drive time for prayer, singing spiritual songs, contemplation. I have found the drive time to be such a relaxing blessing. I am praying that you to find this wonderful peace in staying busy in the Lord. Talk to you tomorrow.

Zacchaeus the Tax Collector



St. Faustina and 7 Tortures of Hell
w/ Fr. Mark Goring, CC



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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, November 19, 2018

Have Mercy On Me


BEADS OF JOY 11-19-18
“Have Mercy On Me”
©2018 James Dacey, Jr. OFS

My Friends,


Today’s Gospel: Luke 18:35-43 (Healing of a Blind Beggar)
“As he drew near to Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging; and hearing a multitude going by, he inquired what this meant. They told him, "Jesus of Nazareth is passing by." And he cried, "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!" And those who were in front rebuked him, telling him to be silent; but he cried out all the more, "Son of David, have mercy on me!" And Jesus stopped, and commanded him to be brought to him; and when he came near, he asked him, "What do you want me to do for you?" He said, "Lord, let me receive my sight." And Jesus said to him, "Receive your sight; your faith has made you well." And immediately he received his sight and followed him, glorifying God; and all the people, when they saw it, gave praise to God.”

Reflection:
How determined are you to get Jesus’ attention? Even with so much opposition and fear amongst family and friends? Do you still persist regardless? In today’s gospel, Jesus reveals something important to us. If we are determined and persistent, even under opposition we can still reach out to Jesus and get His attention and a healing. Never give up hope! Never consider it to be too late to reach out to Jesus! It’s never too late and no matter what, our Lord will never abandon us. Sometimes it does take bold courage.

Have you ever encountered that one time in your life when the chips were down, and you really needed our Lord? When you thought for sure that the whole world was against you? Many of us have been there. Many of may still be there. My sisters and brothers do not give up hope, simply reach out with faith and hope and Jesus will reach back and grab you. I understand how it feels when it feels like you are all completely alone. It is then that our Lord is truly with you. Do not allow the influences of the world around you to convince you there is no God. Faith and trust in Jesus and God’s Will, will help give you the strength to forge forward.

Sometimes our faith can be super strong, and it feels like God just isn’t listening to us. And we ask, “Why Lord, what did I do, why are you ignoring me??” This is me now talking about my own experiences. I found out through my own life that is was then that Jesus was closest to me and it was then that I needed to listen and trust, rather than speak. During these toughest of times I had to put all my faith and trust in God’s Will for my/our lives. And that was not easy to do. Even though I knew down deep in my heart that His Will shall be done and that He would indeed make all things new again, I admit I was still scared, but in a trusting way. I hope that makes sense. I never ever gave up my faith or my hope in our Lord. But I knew that I had to stay bold and persistent in my faith and hope and love for Him; no matter what the outcome would be. Yes, we all seek a healing when we are suffering or a loved one is suffering; but in our faith and trust we must also accept that in His Will that may not be what is in store for us and we must accept that. I must continue to be grateful and thankful and embrace God’s Will in my life and believe you/me I do! So, be strong and bold and persistent in your faith my sisters and brothers. Talk to you again tomorrow.


Daily Reading for Monday
November 19th, 2018


Bishop Robert Barron on
The Advent Revolution



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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, November 18, 2018

Rosary Man Jim


BEADS OF JOY 11-18-18
“Rosary Man Jim”
©2018 James Dacey, Jr. OFS

My Friends,


Wow, now I get the chance to share about one of the most precious parts of my life. I am ever grateful that the kids at St. Patrick's Church, gave me the title "Rosary-Man", that couldn't sum up my life more perfectly than that. Those little beads represent more than a "Hail Mary" or an "Our Father" in my life. Each bead draws me ever so much closer to my Lord. Each bead with His mother's help draws me ever so much closer to my Lord. Each bead with the Holy Spirit's help draws me ever so much closer to my Lord. Are you starting to see a pattern? LOL. These fantastic little beads mean so much to me; not the actual beads (of cause you understand), but the fact is, that they draw me ever so much closer to Him. I always have my Rosary Beads with me. Because I do spontaneously prayer the Rosary. Way back when I was in business with my dad, I literally did just that, almost like an addiction, I would secretly, every chance I got, I prayed the Rosary. And long before Pope John Paul II added the Luminous Mysteries, I use to pray additional decades for many scriptures from the Gospels. Celebrating our Lord's mysteries, miracles and parables. I consider my life fully dedicated to the JOY of the Rosary, hence the name “Beads of Joy” began so many years ago.

Now many of you know, many of the secrets that give me the overflowing endlessly abundant Joy that I am always talking about. With that said, let it be known that it's these beads that hold the greatest percentage of where it all comes from. "Beads of Joy" are just that to me. If I had to grab onto one thing (possession) and in the end have nothing else, I would make sure I had my rosary beads. I am a very simple person, I still have the very first set of rosary beads, my mom got me in 1983, and yes, I do use them on occasion. I also treasure the very first mission rosary beads I ever made in 1989 (those are the ones I wear and use every single day). Those two sets of beads are so precious to me. If you were to see them, you'd think they were a hundred years old from all the wear and tear and all the years they have been around. Yet I cherish them. They represent as of now, my 35-year journey to our Lord and our Lady, by my side. There is something about "Rosary Beads" that sparks a tremendous amount of Joy in my heart and in my soul. I simply see them as my link to my Lord and His Precious Mother.

So am I addicted to the Rosary? I think so, but I think of it in a good way. I am addicted to how wonderfully special it is to chat with Jesus and His Mother every single day. And I think the most special part of the Rosary, is when I get to share the joy of it with others and pray the Rosary with them. My life is fully 100% devoted to spreading the Joy of these fantastic fabulous precious beads and to tell everyone about how beautiful our Lord's mother is. I shall have on my tombstone, "Beneath this ground, the Rosary Man is buried. - Free rosaries available on the left side of the tombstone." LOL... Ok, maybe a little insane, I guess. I really don't care if no one knows my birth name, I am so honored that the kids at my church (St Patrick's - Milford, PA) gave me that name. For all of you who don't know the story. Many years ago, we had a Rosary Maker's Guild (couples, families, kids), and I coordinated all the supplies, and did all the shipping. Well, all that was pretty much done through the sacristy, but because of the popularity of it all, we always had friends over our home, swapping out supplies and even in the church parking lot. Well the kids always referred to me as "The Rosary Man". I fell in love with that title, so I adopted it way back then, and still from time to time now and then, hear someone call me the Rosary Man.
My tendencies at times always draw me to the mysteries. Meaning that I look at life through the eyes of the Rosary, hence through the Gospel. Did that make sense? I know it didn't fully, sorry, I just like making up words and phrases. I really wish that you to have the same type of crazy love Joy, that I have over the Rosary. It is the most incredible feeling every single day. Jesus is the absolute center of every single thing I do, in my prayers, my thoughts, my writings, etc. And I find that the Rosary keeps me right on track each and every day. Many a times, I have prayed a decade of, "Jesus, I trust in You." I hope y'all don't think I am weird with all this, but this is who I am. "The Rosary Man."

Revised from September 3, 2010


How Rosary Man Jim
Began His Rosary Ministry
( it all began in 1983 )


Beads of Joy
Rosary Ministry's Purpose...


Rosary Children Song
Video with lyrics



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, November 17, 2018

Find Faith on Earth


BEADS OF JOY 11-17-18
“Find Faith on Earth”
©2018 James Dacey, Jr. OFS

My Friends,


Today’s Gospel: Luke 18:1-8 (Persistent Prayer)
“And he told them a parable, to the effect that they ought always to pray and not lose heart. He said, "In a certain city there was a judge who neither feared God nor regarded man; and there was a widow in that city who kept coming to him and saying, `Vindicate me against my adversary.' For a while he refused; but afterward he said to himself, `Though I neither fear God nor regard man, yet because this widow bothers me, I will vindicate her, or she will wear me out by her continual coming.'" And the Lord said, "Hear what the unrighteous judge says. And will not God vindicate his elect, who cry to him day and night? Will he delay long over them? I tell you, he will vindicate them speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of man comes, will he find faith on earth?"

Reflection:
Do you have the kind of faith that will never give up, never loses hope in our Lord? Do I? Does anyone? How strong and persistent is your faith? Are you willing to do what it takes to remain loyal and faithful and devout to our Lord under any and all circumstances? When trials and sufferings affect our lives do, we still remain loyal and faithful to our Lord? Does our faith continue to remain strong even under hardships? That’s the main question, to answer, to ultimately dig into for here. Even under the most stressful, most burdensome of times do we remain persistent in our faith, never giving up on love for our Lord no matter what?

Some of us go through some horrific trials. Some of us personally suffer physically to a degree that would destroy anyone’s faith. Some of us watch our loved ones suffer and even die before our eyes; and to the weak of spirit, they question their faith. Our faith must remain strong and persistent in any and all circumstances. God’s Will is unknown in a written sense, but by the situations we experience we can see how our Lord builds our strength and character, even in the most difficult of times. Trust is a great place to start in our faith. Trusting in His Will for us could help us reinforce the “why” in our lives.

What a shame it is to waste this life and not spend our life focused on our Lord. We have been blessed and given the time to spend this life for His Glory. Our persistence in prayer and devotion must out-weigh anything. No everything! Jesus must come first in all things. Our life must be a sacrifice to Him for Him as His life was a sacrifice for us from Him. No one loves us like He does. Our devotion must be strong and without reservation. Jesus loves us without reservation. Let us never be discouraged by anything that this life throws at us. Inner strength and persistent faith make us stronger in the toughest times. I understand that, I can’t fully explain it, but I do understand it. No matter what stress and frustration and pain and suffering, me and my family have been through; I persistently remain faithful and loyal in my faith, never turning my back on my faith or my Lord. I am praying for all of you. Chrissy, I will love you always. Talk to you guys tomorrow.



The Gospel - Luke 18:1-8


How can I meditate while
Praying the Rosary?




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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, November 16, 2018

The Son of Man


BEADS OF JOY 11-16-18
“The Son of Man”
©2018 James Dacey, Jr. OFS

My Friends,


Today’s Gospel:
Gospel: Luke 17:26-37 (The Days of The Son of Man)
“As it was in the days of Noah, so will it be in the days of the Son of man. They ate, they drank, they married, they were given in marriage, until the day when Noah entered the ark, and the flood came and destroyed them all. Likewise, as it was in the days of Lot -- they ate, they drank, they bought, they sold, they planted, they built, but on the day when Lot went out from Sodom fire and sulphur rained from heaven and destroyed them all -- so will it be on the day when the Son of man is revealed. On that day, let him who is on the housetop, with his goods in the house, not come down to take them away; and likewise let him who is in the field not turn back. Remember Lot's wife. Whoever seeks to gain his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life will preserve it. I tell you, in that night there will be two in one bed; one will be taken and the other left. There will be two women grinding together; one will be taken and the other left." And they said to him, "Where, Lord?" He said to them, "Where the body is, there the eagles will be gathered together."

Reflection:
One will be taken and the other left! WOW!! ATTENTION ALL READERS: This is not a Star Trek movie; this is for real. It’s not like “Beam me up Scotty!” Nope, eternity don’t work like that. I admit I don’t think you get the same Hollywood effects with the lights and sound. But it does make you wonder about it though. After reading today’s gospel if you are not right with God, you just may start counting the people around every couple of minutes to see if anyone disappears, all of sudden?? OK, maybe you won’t, but it’s got to make you wonder, especially if you are not right with God. So, the best solution is the only solution and the only way to live; and this will solve the question of concern. Each of us are responsible for our own actions and choices when it comes to our own faith. So let’s buckle down and get serious.

God knows our hearts and He knows we love Him. So, let’s start living a life that reflects that exact thought. Yes, you know what I am about to say. Go to Mass as often as you possibly can, go to confession often (monthly), start a daily devotion like the Rosary and make it your own, go to Adoration weekly; all these things show a deep love and respect for our Lord. Also, do all you know, you can spend each day in scripture, whether it is the daily gospel of a paragraph or a chapter or an entire book. We used to go to the Salvation Army stores a lot. Did you know Bibles are selling for .99¢ OMG! But that’s ok, that leaves no excuse why we can’t have or can’t afford a Bible. I use to give Bibles away for free in the past, to anyone who in conversation with me said they didn’t have one. I am starting to do that again. In the past my truck had a box of Bibles and a box of Rosaries. I am returning to those old habits of evangelizing. I love that!!

“Lord Jesus, I place all my hopes and my dreams and my future in your hands. Today and every day Lord I ask that you guide me and lead me ever so much closer to You. I know I am not worthy in your sight. I know I am a sinner. I stand before you, begging for your mercy and love, knowing that by your blood I am forgiven and loved by You always. Thank you, Lord, for everything, including the suffering and the pain, for it there that I felt closest to You and for that I am ever grateful. Glory and Honor and Praise to You Lord Jesus Christ… AMEN.”

That’s my own personal prayer that I wrote and that I pray each day. Please feel free to use it as your own or modify it to your life’s journey. Stay strong in the faith, talk to you tomorrow.


Daily Reading for Friday
November 16th, 2018


What Constitutes a Practicing Catholic?
w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz


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Your brother in Christ Jesus 
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…


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Thursday, November 15, 2018

First He Must Suffer

BEADS OF JOY 11-15-18
“First He Must Suffer”
©2018 James Dacey, Jr. OFS

My Friends,



Today’s Gospel:
Luke 17:20-25 (He Must Suffer Many Things)
“Being asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God was coming, he answered them, "The kingdom of God is not coming with signs to be observed; nor will they say, `Behold, here it is!' or `There!' for behold, the kingdom of God is in the midst of you." And he said to the disciples, "The days are coming when you will desire to see one of the days of the Son of man, and you will not see it. And they will say to you, `Behold, there!' or `Behold, here!' Do not go, do not follow them. For as the lightning flashes and lights up the sky from one side to the other, so will the Son of man be in his day. But first he must suffer many things and be rejected by this generation.”

Reflection:
With little or virtually no warning Jesus will come. While many can’t wait for that day to come; some of us want to enjoy the life our Lord has given us. Yes, we can still enjoy this life. Let us not be misunderstood, while we should desire to be with Jesus as a top priority; our hearts and our lives here on earth can also serve our Lord very well. There are many here who need to be saved and led to Jesus; while we can’t personally save anyone, we can do our best to plant the seeds of hope in Him and we can live a life as our example for them to witness. Spend time in prayer and in the Word asking Jesus and the Holy Spirit for help and guidance in leading you to those He wants you to minister to.

The Kingdom of God is truly in our midst as Jesus has said today. He has already died and risen in the hearts and lives of so many of us. We are His witnesses. Let us live a life that is pleasing to Him, just as Jesus has suffered and was rejected by many to gain much for us to have much, we too may have to suffer and be rejected also. We must be ready always and we must also be willing to suffer along with Jesus for our love of Him. There are still many around the world to this day, who have died merciless deaths simply because they would not deny Jesus. Would you be bold enough to stand strong in your faith, if a knife was held to your neck or a gun is pressed upon your skull; and would only be removed if you would deny Jesus as your Lord and Savior?

Personally I would much rather die than ever deny my faith and my love for my Lord. There is no reason to live my life in faith; if I am not willing to die sacrificially if I have to, for defending what I believe. Your faith is a fraud if you bail out and wimp out at the thought of death in defense of your faith. Jesus died so that we may live. Who are we to believe when it is convenient or safe to do so. Faith is not like a light switch. We can’t flip it on when we want and turn it off when we are too scared to tell anyone. We must trust that by keeping the light of Jesus on always, that in His sight we will be protected and secure to do His Will. Jesus knows what is in our hearts, He knows our fears. Simply trust in Him fully and live a life that is pleasing to Him and let the chips fall where they may. Some people will embrace you, some people will mock you, some may even be cruel to you, so be it. All is for His Glory. I pray that you have the courage to always be faithful and loyal and ready for our Lords return. My prayers and love for all of you continues daily. Talk to you tomorrow.
The Kingdom of God
Is Among You


Sacraments 201: Eucharist
(what we believe)



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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, November 14, 2018

Have Mercy On Us


BEADS OF JOY 11-14-18
“Have Mercy On Us”
©2018 James Dacey, Jr. OFS

My Friends,


Today’s Gospel: Luke 17:11-19 (Benefits of Being Thankful)
“On the way to Jerusalem he was passing along between Samaria and Galilee. And as he entered a village, he was met by ten lepers, who stood at a distance and lifted up their voices and said, "Jesus, Master, have mercy on us." When he saw them, he said to them, "Go and show yourselves to the priests." And as they went, they were cleansed. Then one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, praising God with a loud voice; and he fell on his face at Jesus' feet, giving him thanks. Now he was a Samaritan. Then said Jesus, "Were not ten cleansed? Where are the nine? Was no one found to return and give praise to God except this foreigner?" And he said to him, "Rise and go your way; your faith has made you well."

Reflection:
How often are you grateful? How often are you ungrateful when you know you should have been grateful? Ingratitude leads us to a lack of charity towards of others and pushes us into a more negative attitude of discontentment. Let us not live our lives in such a way, that leads us to be ungrateful. Rather let us live a life of complete gratitude and thankfulness. It is compassion that has empathy for those who suffer. But it is through having mercy that to the best of our ability that we try to help embrace their suffering as our own.

So, I challenge you, live a life with an attitude of gratitude. Doesn’t it always feel so wonderful to say, “Thank you!” or “I appreciate all you have done for me.” or “You have made my life so much better, thank you.” This gratitude isn’t only directed to others, which it should be; but most importantly it needs to be directed to Almighty God. He needs to know how much we love Him and appreciate all He has done for us, all the time, every single day if possible.

Cleansing of The Ten Lepers
by Cyril of Alexandria (376-444 AD)

"Why did [Jesus] not say, 'I will, be cleansed,' as he did in the case of another leper (Luke 5:13), instead of commanding them to show themselves to the priests? It was because the law gave directions to this effect to those who were delivered from leprosy (Leviticus 14:2). It commanded them to show themselves to the priests and to offer a sacrifice for their cleansing. He commanded them to go as being already healed so that they might bear witness to the priests, the rulers of the Jews and always envious of his glory. They testified that wonderfully and beyond their hope, they had been delivered from their misfortune by Christ's willing that they should be healed. He did not heal them first but sent them to the priests, because the priests knew the marks of leprosy and of its healing." (excerpt from COMMENTARY ON LUKE, HOMILIES 113-16)

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The Gospel - Luke 17:11-19


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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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