1st Sunday of Advent

BEADS OF JOY 12-02-18

“1^st Sunday of Advent”

©2018 James Dacey, Jr. OFS

My Friends,

Today’s Gospel: Luke 21:25-28, 34-36 (Watch At All Times)

“And there will be signs in sun and moon and stars, and upon the earth distress of nations in perplexity at the roaring of the sea and the waves, men fainting with fear and with foreboding of what is coming on the world; for the powers of the heavens will be shaken. And then they will see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. Now when these things begin to take place, look up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near."

"But take heed to yourselves lest your hearts be weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and cares of this life, and that day come upon you suddenly like a snare; for it will come upon all who dwell upon the face of the whole earth. But watch at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that will take place, and to stand before the Son of man."

Reflection:
Today is the First Sunday of Advent: What are you waiting for? What are you hoping for? What does this entire Season of Advent mean to you? Let’s see what answers we might consider? We are waiting for the birth of Jesus in a manger… We are hoping that His birth brings us a grace that will save us… And to me this entire Season of Advent is all about Anticipation and Hope. It’s also a wonderful, spiritual journey; one that we can take alone and one that we can take with our community. In our Hope, let’s keep that Hope in God and not in the things of this world. How do you think of Hope? Do you realize this Season of Advent rests all its Hope in a newborn baby, a baby that will be born poor and in a manger?

Look for the light in the sky, and follow after it… just kidding, if you’re like me, you’d end up following an airplane into an airport; and then after that have to deal with a pat down. LOL. Sorry, but I will go back to that thought. Jesus is the light, oh yes, He is: He was before He was born, He was at the Transfiguration, He was at His Resurrection and He is today in our lives. The time is here, the time has come… What are you waiting for?
Today’s Gospel is Luke 21:25-28, 34-36 (Second Coming – Watch At All Times). Temptations untamed will be our undoing, we tend to be passive and we even fall asleep spiritually as we live through this life. Starting today let us ask God to fill our lives and our thoughts with His Hope and His Grace and a fresh view on what’s to come through Him. Through God we are given strength, strength to overcome temptation. Our focus must be fixed on Jesus, He is to be born, He will be born; He will save us; He will always love us; He has always loved us. The things of this world only distract us and keep us from Jesus; I challenge you to remove one by one all of the things that are in your life, that keep you away from Jesus. In your Hope; Hope and focus on His ways to become your ways. Ask for His blessings and His love; He will give them to you, all must do is ask... God Bless you, enjoy Advent.

First Sunday of Advent
w/ Jeff Cavins

What Did Mary Do for Advent?

w/ Fr. Mark Toups and

Sr. Miriam James Heidland, and Fr. Josh Johnson

LOVE YOU GUYS !!!!

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

Today is Sunday in Advent: 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

Glory and Honor and Praise to You Lord Jesus Christ!

Rosary Man Jim’s Joyful Reflection: http://beads-of-joy-blog.blogspot.com/2014/02/the-joyful-mysteries_10.html

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Marian Days in December

BEADS OF JOY 12-01-18

“Marian Days in December”

©2018 James Dacey, Jr. OFS

My Friends,

Let us begin another incredibly blessed Marian month; and a Most Blessed new Liturgical Year. Each day we so desire to have Our Lady in our lives; might I suggest as you take the time to Pray The Rosary each and every day. I also pray that you might consider reflecting on each day’s Marian observation, to further celebrate Mary. 


December

1 - Our Lady of Ratisbon (Bavaria-1842).
This is one excellent example of Our Lady granting favors. Alphonse Rathisbonne was a French Jew who didn’t live by any faith, but rather worshiped the world he lived in with pride that was filled with ignorance. Eventually what happened one day was this: Our Lady motioned to him, with her right hand for him to kneel down. Once he knelt down, he realized how horribly sad the state of his soul was in. The next day Alphonse was baptized.

2 - Our Lady of Didinia (Cappadocia, Turkey)


3 - Our Lady of Filermo (Malta)
3 - Our Lady of Victory (Paris, France)


4 - Our Lady of La Chapelle, Abbeville. (1400)

5 - Our Lady of the Jesuits College (Rome- 1584)
6 - Our Lady of Seez, built by St. Latuin.

7 - Our Lady of Paris. Miraculous preservation of a Marian image in 1550.


8 - Our Lady of the Miracles of Caacupé.
8 - Our Lady of Good Health Virgen de Salud Basilica. (Mexico)
8 - Immaculate Conception. (Instituted by Pope Sixtus IV in 1477)
8 - Queen of the Archdiocese of Lipa (Philippines)
8 - Our Lady of Caysasay (Church in Barrio Labac, Philippines)


9 - Our Lady of the Conception, Naples, Italy (1618)
10 - Transition of the Holy House of Loretto (Italy - 1291)
11 - Our Lady of Angels (Paris, France - 1212).
12 - Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of the Americas (Mexico - 1531).
13 - Our Lady of the Holy Chapel (Paris, France).
14 - Our Lady of Alba Royale (Hungary).
15 - Our Lady of the Armed Forces.
16 - Our Lady of Good or Happy Deliverance, brought from Madrid, Spain to St. Augustine, Florida.
17 - Our Lady of Amiens (France)


18 - Expectation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
18 - Dedication of Our Lady of Marseilles by St. Lazarus


19 - Our Lady of Toledo (Spain)
20 - Our Lady of Molene (France)
21 - Our Lady of St. Acheul (Amiens, France)
22 - Our Lady of Chartres, Mother of Youth (France)


23 - Our Lady of Ardilliers (Anjou, France)
23 - The Espousals of the Virgin Mary.


24 - Chaste Nuptials of Our Lady and St. Joseph.
25 - The Birth of Jesus / CHRISTMAS. (Delivery of Mary).
26 - Our Lady of Acheropita (Rossano, Italy)
27 - Institution of the Knights of Our Lady.
28 - Our Lady of Pontoise (France)
29 - Our Lady of Spire (Germany)
30 - Our Lady of Bologna (Italy)

31 - Image of Our Lady of Chartres brings back to life the son of King Geoffry.

Schubert: Ave Maria
Elisabeth Kulman

Hail Mary

Gentle Woman

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.

Rosary Man Jim’s Joyful Reflection: http://beads-of-joy-blog.blogspot.com/2014/02/the-joyful-mysteries_10.html

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They Left Their Nets

BEADS OF JOY 11-30-18

“They Left Their Nets”

©2018 James Dacey, Jr. OFS

My Friends,

Today’s Gospel: Matthew 4:18-22 (Call of The First Disciple)

“As he walked by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon who is called Peter and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea;  for they were fishermen. And he said to them, "Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men."

Immediately they left their nets and followed him. And going on from there he saw two other brothers, James the son of Zebedee and John his brother, in the boat with Zebedee their father, mending their nets, and he called them. Immediately they left the boat and their father and followed him.”

Reflection:
What is holding you back from giving 100%+ to God? Or is there anything holding you back? The disciples were simple ordinary people, none were professed scholars, none were wealthy, none had any great political influence; they were all simple ordinary working men who dealt with the day to day issues of life. The vast majority of us fit into that category. When Jesus calls us to serve, most of us, at the time of our calling, just like the disciples have little or nothing to offer; all we have is a heart with a desire to serve. We are then fashioned to His needs with our gifts and ability. We must allow the power of the Holy Spirit to mold us to what our Lord so desires of us by our gifts; placing full trust in Him as we begin this journey. If we allow it and we are open to the Holy Spirit leading us, it can be a most exciting journey.

All of us have some sort of a gift that God wants in His Kingdom. I know some who have said to me, “Jim, I can’t write, I don’t play an instrument, I can’t build things, I’m not creative, what can I do?” For starters, I always say, slow down and simply ask the Lord to guide you in your prayers. Two ways to look at this, more I guess if you want to take the time to see. But one way is maybe there is a gift inside you that by God’s grace through your love for Him it will come out; and the other is simple incredible gifts so many unfortunately overlook: like being a compassionate friend, having an understanding heart, being a devoted parent, being a devoted sincere loving spouse, being a selfless neighbor looking out for the well-being of the community. There are so many gifts that fill us, sometimes all we need to do is pray about what God wants of us and believe me, He will guide and direct you.

Never underestimate how God will utilize whatever it is we can do. Let us be like the disciples, and follow Jesus fully trusting in Him. When Jesus calls you to serve, don’t run away from the calling thinking; “I can’t be of any use.” You have been chosen, because God sees in you something very special, simply allow His light to shine through you. Allow your hands to be His. Allow your feet to be His. Let Jesus work His Will through you, so that His Will not only brings you closer to Him; but by your work, others are brought to Him. Patience and Trust. Trust fully in Jesus without any reservation, with the Patience of knowing, in His time. Once the flood gates of your heart opens and you allowed His love to flow through you; your life will become an amazing witness, many will love Jesus because you brought Him to them. I know in my heart many of you are on the same page I am on. If any of you have any questions or doubts know that your Priests or a close devout friend will be able to help you. I’m not a Priest yet (wink wink) or Religious, nor a scholar with any Biblical training, neither am I here for profit or gain by all I share each day. I am a simple man, a dad, a husband, a devout servant of Jesus. I am here sharing my faith, from my heart. This 35-year non-stop journey home and I have given all of you a window seat. I hope and pray for all of you, every single day. Talk to you tomorrow.

Jesus Calls
His First Disciples

The Season of Advent
w/ Deacon Keith Fournier

LOVE YOU GUYS !!!!

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…

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

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God’s Will For You

BEADS OF JOY 11-29-18

“God’s Will For You”

©2018 James Dacey, Jr. OFS

My Friends,

Do we live each day anticipating what God has in store for us? Are we living a life that is fully open to whatever direction our Lord sends us? God only knows the direction He wants most for us. Yes, we have the free will to ignore Him, and pay no attention to His will for us, when we know and feel the direction He is sending and nudging us. I always wondered why anyone would want to live their own will, for such a short period of time, instead of God's will for all eternity. God's will is perfect for us, we might not always understand it or agree fully with it; but through prayer and with the help of the Holy Spirit, He will show us how we can best serve Him and share Him.

This life is for but a moment of time, in the whole spectrum of time and eternity. But it is in this very tiny little bit of time, that we will set the direction all eternity will be for each of us. We will all live forever, we have been given the gift of eternal life when Jesus died for us on the cross and defeated death for us. He defeated death for us, but now we must choose the direction our eternity will be. Eternity with Him in Heaven is what Jesus wants for us, He must become for us the single greatest desire we have in our lives. Because in the end, on our death beds, all that will matter will be the "relationships" we have; and in those relationships, the one we have with Jesus is the most important.

There's no way of knowing how long we will live, but we all know how long we will be dead. Psst, answer -(eternity). That alone is so powerful to know and that alone sparks tremendous joy into my heart. This excites my soul so much. Think about this in simple terms, like I do. I like numbers a lot, no that don't make me weird. LOL. But if we look at it this way, how long does the average healthy person usually live till? 70-80-90 years. In the 2002 US statistics, the average American lived till they were 77 years old. Let's be fair, let's say 90. My grandfather lived till he was 92, so for some that's a real number. And how long is eternity? A bazillion, killion trillion, mandilion, dillion years, times a bazillion, times a bazillion, etc... you get the idea. LOL! I made up some of those words. So which side of the "or" do you want to have the most joy on? 90 or 1,000,000,000,000,000,000... Eternity

For many that is a no brainer, but for others; 90 years of selfish, ungodly temporal living is what many believe is so good. I don't know if they are blind, unconscious, ignorant, unaware or they just straight out have no clue what they are trading off. There is so much more joy to the anticipation of God's will for us. So much joy !!!! He has only the best interest in our lives for us; and in His plan for us, we will end up with Him in Heaven for all eternity. I beg everyone to seriously make Jesus your single most important focus in your life. Allow Him to consume your heart and soul, your thoughts, your inner joy. No one in this life can ever be like Him. Trust in Him with all your heart.

Becoming Flexible
to Accept God's Will

"ETERNITY" - an excerpt from
the Truth DVD by Fr. Larry Richards

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!!

Rosary Man Jim's Luminous Reflections: http://beads-of-joy-blog.blogspot.com/2013/05/the-luminous-mysteries.html

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You Will Be Hated

BEADS OF JOY 11-28-18

“You Will Be Hated”

©2018 James Dacey, Jr. OFS

My Friends,

Today’s Gospel: Luke 21:12-19 (The Coming Persecutions)
“But before all this they will lay their hands on you and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues and prisons, and you will be brought before kings and governors for my name's sake. This will be a time for you to bear testimony. Settle it therefore in your minds, not to meditate beforehand how to answer; for I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which none of your adversaries will be able to withstand or contradict. You will be delivered up even by parents and brothers and kinsmen and friends, and some of you they will put to death; you will be hated by all for my name's sake. But not a hair of your head will perish. By your endurance you will gain your lives.”

Reflection:
Are you ready, willing and able to withstand the coming days of persecution? The road ahead for Christians… looks challenging. Jesus told his disciples in today’s gospel that they will be, “sheep in the midst of wolves;” Jesus has always been completely open and honest with his disciples about coming persecutions. Let us look at another scripture where Jesus speaks… Warning us:

Matthew 24:7-14 “Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and earthquakes in various places. All these are the beginning of birth pains. “Then you will be handed over to be persecuted and put to death, and you will be hated by all nations because of me. At that time many will turn away from the faith and will betray and hate each other, and many false prophets will appear and deceive many people. Because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved. And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.”

Are you going to be able to accept hardship and suffering in serving our Lord Jesus Christ? The road ahead maybe an uphill battle. We have Jesus on our side, we have His Word, we have the Eucharist. We must be strong, and we must do all we can to help encourage one another to remain strong. Even if we must die because of our faith and love for Him, so be it; better to die with Him than without Him.

This isn’t an easy reflection for many to accept or understand. I stand before you in full conviction of my faith. Nothing in this world will ever come before me and my Lord or derail me from believing and loving Jesus first and foremost in my life. We must have courage that God’s plan is greater than our own fears. He knows what we are feeling, He knows what we are fearing. But He also know that we love Him and that what truly matters. Prayer is your greatest possession, embrace it with all your heart. And might I suggest:

Pray The Rosary Everyday

Daily Reading for Wednesday

November 28th, 2018

Bishop Robert Barron

on Prayer

  

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

Glory and Honor and Praise to You Lord Jesus Christ!

Rosary Man Jim's Glorious Reflections: http://beads-of-joy-blog.blogspot.com/2013/05/the-glorious-mysteries.html

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Declutter Your Life

BEADS OF JOY 11-27-18

“Declutter Your Life”

©2018 James Dacey, Jr. OFS

My Friends,

This topic might be hard for many to understand, but I have written about this before. This morning before my prayer time I had laid out the topic and scripture. Within moments of beginning to write, I was overcome by feelings and thoughts of this topic and the urgency we have to take to prepare our lives for our Lord. Let us minimize all we possess in possessions and maximize all we need to possess in our hearts and Spirit. I hope that made sense, Jesus must consume us, and we must allow Him to. Way too many people, possess and own, way too much stuff, literally piles of junk. All that stuff, distracts and interferes with our time and ability to worship our Lord, and we worry about that stuff and some pay to store that stuff. The world is going through some scary changes right now, and this wave of change and disruption may come where we live. It's time to batten down the hatches and secure the most important and most critical of information for us to have to study and read, to meditate and learn from. All of the other things are and will be pointless. Even if the wave of changes don't directly affect us now, in the long run they might. The urgency here is in our focused time and energy to be all about Jesus. Jesus must absolutely be first and foremost in our lives. Prayer time, adoration time, time in His word (read your bible everyday), fellowship, sharing Him with others. Here is a scripture that is bouncing around in my head.

"When Jesus heard this, he said to him, “You still lack one thing. Sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.” Luke 18:22

This verse says it all, we need to really think about these words of wisdom spoken by our Lord, me, I prefer giving things away. Look at how much I got rid of in my transition to move out to Niagara Falls. Can we really know how all the distractions of all our things, many times prevents us, from following after Jesus? Think of it this way: If we were asked to put all of our possessions, collections, collectibles which are the things we personally possess and value and label as our own; what size trailer or van or how many boxes would you need? I personally know many who could fill a moving van. Please note that I'm not talking about your furniture or your household items, only the items you say are personal things that are yours. How about setting out a goal, of minimal attachment to virtually nothing (yes, nothing), except: Rosary, Bible, Commentary, couple of devotional books, laptop (for fellowship), and that's it, obviously clothes, etc. My goal is this, I’m not done minimizing: Keep and possess only what I can carry all at once, at the same time. All else you either sell and donate your proceeds to those struggling; or you can really be kind and just give them away all those possessions to those you know who like that, I always prefer giving it away. Spread that Joy of giving to family, friends and neighbors. And this needs to be done periodically, either every year, or every other month. We need to do this cleaning, giving away stuff is so much fun.

We are all in different situations and we all have different needs, I am well aware of all that. I don't seek any gain from this, I only echo the words of our Savior and pray that so many prioritize Him. Nothing else (possessions) should matter at all only Him, they only become distractions. Now take a moment and look at scripture again, these are Jesus' words, "Whoever does not take up their cross and follow me is not worthy of me. Whoever finds their life will lose it, and whoever loses their life for my sake will find it." Matthew 10:38-39. Now of cause figuratively speaking, if we were to take up our cross and follow Him, how much more could we carry? If we are lucky, maybe another two or three things, at most. And look at the end of that verse, "whoever loses their life for my sake will find it." So whatever identity we have with all these things, must be lost; in order for us to find our life in Jesus, in carrying our cross following after Him. I know many who hold so tight to their possessions that they watch those they love, suffer; when in fact they can step in and help, but they don’t. How sad for them.

We really need to place all our trust and all of our attention to our Lord, as we begin to do all these things. It is completely possible to do this. I have shared many, many, times about how I give things away, and what I did and how I did it. We don't want to over burden others with our stuff, so spreading it out is what I found worked best; then you are able to bring Joy to many. Try to spend some serious time doing this, even if it took a couple weeks or months. De-clutter and deprogram yourself and your life and your home from all these needless, pointless possessions. At judgment day, God will not care about you possess, rather He would like to know what you did with what He blessed you with. And no, even if you are a clothes horse, and you have the latest styles; or a closest full of shoes and a pair of shoes for everyday of the year. No extra credit will be given, but if in our unselfishness we share with others and we place no other gods before Him, then great will be our treasure be in Heaven. We must remember it's not what we possess that matters, it's what give, that matters.

Consider This: This is like a "Vow of Poverty" obviously not literally but consider it to be to it as close as you can live that vow. Because the vow of poverty manifests itself three ways:

1. Complete reliance on God. (deepening your faith)
2. Simplicity of Life. (requiring less to be happy)
3. Solidarity with The Poor. (you understand)

100 THINGS TO GET RID OF BEFORE 2019

minimalism & decluttering - part 1

100 THINGS TO GET RID OF BEFORE 2019

minimalism & decluttering - part 2

PS... Start to work on some
2019 New Year’s Resolutions.

LOVE YOU GUYS !!!!

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…

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

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MY SECOND BOOK.
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Rosary Man Jim's
Decades With Our Lady Podcast
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