"Beads of Joy" by RosaryManJim: He Looked Intently

BEADS OF JOY 02-20-19

“He Looked Intently”

My Friends,

Today’s Gospel: Mark 8:22-26 (Blind Man of Bethsaida)

“And they came to Bethsaida. And some people brought to him a blind man and begged him to touch him. And he took the blind man by the hand, and led him out of the village; and when he had spit on his eyes and laid his hands upon him, he asked him, "Do you see anything?" And he looked up and said, "I see men; but they look like trees, walking." Then again, he laid his hands upon his eyes; and he looked intently and was restored and saw everything clearly. And he sent him away to his home, saying, "Do not even enter the village."

Reflection:
Today Jesus healed a blind man. God wants all of us to be free, and He wants to heal us. Some people like to be lazy and want to be catered to. Instead, let us be aggressive in following after Jesus and in doing so, we can to try and stop our own sinfulness. Some people are curious as to "How" can I keep sin out of my life? What must I do to make every attempt to stop sinning? It's not all that difficult, I'm saying that stopping sinning (at least trying to) is not that difficult; here are a couple of the ideas to lessen it in your life is actually make it easier.

Awareness: You know yourself, and what your weaknesses are. You know when you are at most risk with falling into sin. Simple awareness should keep you on your toes at the atmosphere around you.

It's A Choice: We inevitably chose to sin. Not too often are you forced to sin, I know work issues sometimes make it impossible not to. But if that is true, you can address it at work and stop. Jesus first, remember that.

Cease & Desist: Just be strong once and for all and stop all the evil you clearly know that is in your life, the evil you so choose to do. It could be talking about others, saying things that aren't true, over-eating way too much, and so much more. We all know our own weaknesses.

Run: Yes, you read that correctly, RUN. If you know a certain place, or certain people, or certain situations; that literally walk you down the wide path of sin, and you know the end result is always a certain sin, RUN. Run away as fast as you possibly can, and never look back. In scripture Jesus spoke about following Him and what we are to do, "Jesus replied, “No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God.” Luke 9:62, that scripture fits in this situation perfectly with you flee from sin. No longer even glance back at that sin you detest and wish to get out of your life.

Build Walls: Not the southern wall… LOL. No these aren't real walls. These are protective walls, walls that separate you from the evil you are trying so hard to avoid. A wall can be, "Instead of going to that store or mall alone, bring your kids, or a spouse or parent." This wall blocks you from doing or buying something you will regret later. Make yourself accountable.

Daily Reading for Wednesday
February 20th, 2019

Mr. Accountability
w/ The Skit Guys
(it’s just funny, enjoy)

Adulting Level: Expert
w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz

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!