"Beads of Joy" by RosaryManJim: My Burden Is Light

BEADS OF JOY 07-19-18

“My Burden Is Light”

My Friends,

Today’s Gospel:

Matthew 11:28-30 (Gentle Mastery of Christ)
“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me; for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."

Reflection:
Do you find it easy to submit to God’s Will in your life (even though you may not fully know or understand it)? Jesus unites with us throughout our lives in good times and most especially in bad times. When our lives and issues and challenges become so heavy that we are weighed down; Jesus steps in and helps us, by uniting with us, so we don’t have to bear the burden alone. If you are familiar with how oxen are yoked together; it is always two by two, it makes them stronger and it lightens the burden on for both of them allowing each of them to be able to work more efficiently together. Jesus unites with us the same way. The picture in today’s blog shows it to you.

Our Lord loves us in ways we can’t possibly image sometimes or put into words. It’s absolutely amazing how unconditionally, He loves us. Here are some very encouraging words from some of God’s most loved Saints. I hope you enjoy them:

“My Jesus, fill my heart with so much love that one day it will break just to be with you. My Jesus, you know I have placed you as a seal on my heart. Remain there always.” ~St. Bernadette Soubirous

"Our Lord loves you and loves you tenderly; and if He does not let you feel the sweetness of His love, it is to make you more humble and abject in your own eyes." ~St. Pio of Pietrelcino

"We must love our neighbor as being made in the image of God and as an object of His love." ~St. Vincent de Paul

"Love to be real, it must cost—it must hurt—it must empty us of self." ~Blessed Mother Teresa

"What a weakness it is to love Jesus Christ only when He caresses us, and to be cold immediately once He afflicts us. This is not true love. Those who love thus, love themselves too much to love God with all their heart." ~St. Margaret Mary Alacoque

"The Eucharist is the Sacrament of Love; It signifies Love, It produces love. The Eucharist is the consummation of the whole spiritual life." ~St. Thomas Aquinas

“Charity is the sweet and holy bond which links the soul with its Creator: it binds God with man and man with God.” ~St. Catherine of Siena

Matthew 11:25-30

BONUS
Come Unto Me by Pastor Bob Joyce
(Sounds just like Elvis Presley)

2^nd BONUS
Elvis Presley - Miracle of the Rosary

Pondering these thoughts today: I hope you all enjoyed the double bonus. Pastor Bob sounds just like Elvis, and if you aren’t sure, I added Elvis singing the Miracle of The Rosary to our Lady. When I was a kid, I was in Elvis’ house twice (in the early 80’s), they had Graceland tours inside and out. Then after Chrissy and I got married in the church in 1987, we went out to Graceland and did the tour together. I said it that way, because we eloped in 1986. I know I have those pictures somewhere, but they are boxed right now, with thousands of others. We even got to meet Elvis’ Uncle Vester Presley. Sorry for rambling on, it’s just been so long since I had the chance to look back into these memories. We got to see the mansion, main floor and basement, the cemetery area, all of his cars, motorcycles, etc., plus his plane, The Lisa Marie.

WOW, in preparing today’s blog, I somehow drifted off into the world of Elvis, I just spent an hour online listening to his music. My parents and me and then eventually Chrissy were all huge fans of Elvis. We still got all of his records from when we were kids. I’m sorry to get so sidetracked today. I know so many Elvis songs, I'm singing now. LOL

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!!