BEADS OF JOY 12-18-18
“Repent – To Prepare”
©2018 James Dacey, Jr. OFS
My Friends,
Today’s Gospel: Matthew 1:18-25 (The Birth of Jesus)
“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).
When Joseph woke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him; he
took his wife, but her knew her not until she had borne a son; and he called
his name Jesus.”
Reflection:
As Christmas draws near there is so much to think about, so much to reflect upon. This week we are reflecting on how we might better prepare for Christmas; this week let us focus on how we might REPENT to prepare. Looking at what Mary and Joseph had to battle with and confront; they handled it very well. When the angel sent them a message from God, they obeyed His every command. They didn’t even hesitate; full trust in God’s wish and desire from them, is exactly what they did. But what if they didn’t listen, what if they had the attitude that many have today, “No one’s going to tell me what to do!” What if they were unwilling to listen? Let us thank God for their obedience and love towards God to obey His words.
Today’s reflection of thought is opposite of what Mary and Joseph did. Is there a time that we are unwilling to listen? Are there times when we think to ourselves, “No way, I am not listening to them”? Today let us think about those times, maybe it’s something you just did today; or maybe it’s with a certain person every time you are with them. Sometimes we really have to listen.
We really need to REPENT not just for the sin, but also for the disobedience of not listening. This week we will be focusing on real examination of our conscience.
Examination of Conscience
6 STEPS FOR A GOOD CONFESSION
Reflection:
As Christmas draws near there is so much to think about, so much to reflect upon. This week we are reflecting on how we might better prepare for Christmas; this week let us focus on how we might REPENT to prepare. Looking at what Mary and Joseph had to battle with and confront; they handled it very well. When the angel sent them a message from God, they obeyed His every command. They didn’t even hesitate; full trust in God’s wish and desire from them, is exactly what they did. But what if they didn’t listen, what if they had the attitude that many have today, “No one’s going to tell me what to do!” What if they were unwilling to listen? Let us thank God for their obedience and love towards God to obey His words.
Today’s reflection of thought is opposite of what Mary and Joseph did. Is there a time that we are unwilling to listen? Are there times when we think to ourselves, “No way, I am not listening to them”? Today let us think about those times, maybe it’s something you just did today; or maybe it’s with a certain person every time you are with them. Sometimes we really have to listen.
We really need to REPENT not just for the sin, but also for the disobedience of not listening. This week we will be focusing on real examination of our conscience.
Examination of Conscience
6 STEPS FOR A GOOD CONFESSION
·
Examine your
conscience - what sins have you committed since your last good confession. When
was your last good confession?
·
Be sincerely
sorry for your sins. Sincerely, with the intent not to commit them again.
·
Confess your
sins to the priest. Prepare yourself.
·
Make certain
that you confess all your mortal sins and the number of them. Seriously search
your heart for your actions.
·
After your
confession, do the penance the priest gives to you. And keep yourself in check
in your words and actions.
·
Pray daily for
the strength to avoid the occasion of sin, especially for those sins you were
just absolved from, and the ones you fall easily to.
ACT OF
CONTRITION (Learn this prayer for your
confession)
O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended You, and I detest all my sins because I dread the loss of Heaven and the pains of Hell, but most of all because they offend You, my God, Who are all good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve, with the help of Your grace, to confess my sins, to do penance, and to amend my life. Amen.
O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended You, and I detest all my sins because I dread the loss of Heaven and the pains of Hell, but most of all because they offend You, my God, Who are all good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve, with the help of Your grace, to confess my sins, to do penance, and to amend my life. Amen.
Scenes of Christmas
Matthew 1:18-25
Matthew 1:18-25
O Come, Emmanuel
(Christmas Version)
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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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