Must Be Born Anew

BEADS OF JOY 04-30-19

“Must Be Born Anew”

©2019 James Dacey, Jr. OFS

My Friends,

Gospel: John 3:7-15 (You Must Be Born Anew) 
“Do not marvel that I said to you, `You must be born anew.' The wind blows where it wills and you hear the sound of it, but you do not know whence it comes or whither it goes; so, it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit." Nicodemus said to him, "How can this be?" Jesus answered him, "Are you a teacher of Israel, and yet you do not understand this? Truly, truly, I say to you, we speak of what we know, and bear witness to what we have seen; but you do not receive our testimony. If I have told you earthly things and you do not believe, how can you believe if I tell you heavenly things? No one has ascended into heaven but he who descended from heaven, the Son of man. And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of man be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life.”

Reflection:
It’s interesting how this conversation with Nicodemus continues, the actually scriptures that covers this conversation is John 3:1-21, so tomorrow’s gospel will also be a further reflection upon all these things. Typically, you will find this when researching “born again” you will be led to that complete scripture reading. The Christian life is a human life in the Spirit. We can love our spouse and our children and even our neighbors and friends; in fact, our love for them deepens tremendously when we are born anew in the Spirit. Think of it this way, Jesus was born once through Mary, then He was crucified. After three days He was raised again (born again) from the dead. He was the same person, He was before He died, but His earthly body died; after He died, He was born again, anew, with a Heavenly body. We are born again in our Spirit, our old self dies, and our NEW self is alive; and it is one that loves Jesus is born again. Tomorrow in the summary of this entire reading I will sum it all up instead of repeating this over and over again.

Pondering these thoughts today: Do we thirst, for this new life that Jesus tells us we can have, though the transforming power of the Holy Spirit? Do you know, once you are born again, you too will have this boldness and confidence to openly share your faith. Never be ashamed of the Cross, for it is by the Cross and through the Cross of Jesus, that we have been saved and that our life can be celebrated with Him.

Daily Reading for Tuesday
April 30th, 2019

Bishop Robert Barron on
Faith and Reason

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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…

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

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Born of The Spirit

BEADS OF JOY 04-29-19

“Born of The Spirit”

©2019 James Dacey, Jr. OFS

My Friends,

Gospel: (John 3:1-8 ~ Nicodemus, The Secret Disciple) 
“Now there was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. This man came to Jesus by night and said to him, "Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher come from God; for no one can do these signs that you do, unless God is with him." Jesus answered him, "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born anew, he cannot see the kingdom of God." Nicodemus said to him, "How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter a second time into his mother's womb and be born?" Jesus answered, "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Do not marvel that I said to you, `You must be born anew.' The wind blows where it wills, and you hear the sound of it, but you do not know whence it comes or whither it goes; so it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit."

Reflection:
I really like today’s gospel, it touches on a very important aspect of our faith, and that is being born again; or like scripture says, “born anew”. It is only than that we can learn with a new heart and a new mind, understanding and focusing on Jesus. Our old self is from this world, focusing on the desires of this world and the happiness of this world. If we want to be true followers of Jesus, then we can’t have our old ways embedded in our hearts and mind. Nicodemus knew Jesus was a teacher and, on that night, he went to speak with Him; he wanted to know better understand Jesus. But once Jesus explained about us being born anew, Nicodemus just couldn’t grasp the concept.

Being born again brings our life into a whole new realm of space. This new life gives us something, or even better; someone to live for. Let’s face it; we all have to believe in “something” if not, then your life will be lived and based on “nothing”. How sad that is. Too many people in this world believe so completely in themselves, what a train wreck that is. Can you imagine, you must be the one to give your life meaning and purpose and somehow make your death seem like it don’t stop all your life’s efforts and experiences. Our born-again Spirit knows it will spend eternity worshiping and loving and honoring Jesus in Heaven. That is real, and that gives our life true meaning. 

Pondering these thoughts today: Are you born again (born anew) in the Spirit? Has the Holy Spirit spoken to you either in your heart or in your mind, directing you to Jesus in a whole new enlightening way? When you are born again, you will know, and honestly most people around you will know. What will they know? There’s something different about you now. The Joy and Freedom you will experience in this new life of Christ will affect those around you, without a doubt. If you haven’t experienced this yet, please contact someone in your church, and see if you can get involved in a Catholic Charismatic Prayer Group. Unexpectedly in 1983 at the St. Patrick’s Catholic Charismatic Prayer Group in Richmondtown, Staten Island, NY. When God wants you, He decides when and where and how... Read "My Story" to learn of my journey as this whole experience unfolded in my life.

What is Stopping You from Becoming a Saint?
w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz

Bishop Robert Barron on
Being Born Again

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Your brother in Christ Jesus 
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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Did Not Believe

BEADS OF JOY 04-27-19

“Did Not Believe”

©2019 James Dacey, Jr. OFS

My Friends,

Today’s Gospel: Mark 16:9-15 
(Appearances and Commissioning of the Twelve)
“Now when he rose early on the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, from whom he had cast out seven demons. She went and told those who had been with him, as they mourned and wept. But when they heard that he was alive and had been seen by her, they would not believe it. After this he appeared in another form to two of them, as they were walking into the country. And they went back and told the rest, but they did not believe them. Afterward he appeared to the eleven themselves as they sat at table; and he upbraided them for their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they had not believed those who saw him after he had risen. And he said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to the whole creation.”

Reflection:
Yes, I titled today’s blog, “Did not believe” but in all reality, they all believed, literally straight to their death. They all died as martyrs except John (the beloved one), who died of old age in his sleep around 100 A.D. Look at what happened to each of them, read how they died.

“Even though they were crucified, stoned, stabbed, dragged, skinned and burned, every last apostle of Jesus proclaimed his resurrection until his dying breath, refusing to recant under pressure from the authorities. Therefore, their testimony is trustworthy, and the resurrection is true.” ~Sean McDowell

THE TWELVE APOSTLES:
(The true cost of discipleship.)

1.     Andrew – crucified
2.     Bartholomew - beaten then crucified
3.     James, son of Alphaeus - stoned to death
4.     James, son of Zebedee – beheaded
5.     John - exiled for his faith; died of old age
6.     Judas (not Iscariot) - stoned to death
7.     Matthew - speared to death
8.     Peter - crucified upside down
9.     Philip – crucified
10.Simon – crucified
11.Thomas - speared to death
12.Matthias - stoned to death
(source: Fox's Book of Martyrs)

Let us think about what you just read, the suffering we have in this life, is so minor in comparison to the disciples. The disciples were with Jesus throughout His ministry, they were there to witness Jesus ‘miracles; His healing of countless amounts of people, raising Lazarus from the dead and so much more. They had no cell phones, no new testament, no books to read, no computers. We have all these things hine sight to reflect upon and learn from. Both them and us, have no excuse not to believe. 

Pondering these thoughts today: How bold is your faith? This is a very serious question. I do know times have changed and life for a Roman Catholic is more dangerous now than it’s been in history, from what I have read about recently. But with that said, how bold is your faith? Are you strong enough in your conviction of what you believe, or would you collapse and give in and deny Jesus? How can you strengthen your faith and become bolder? Pray more. Read your bible more. Go to Mass as often as you possibly can and go to Confession as often as you can. And weekly or monthly include an hour of Eucharistic Adoration.

Jesus Calls Twelve Apostles to
Preach and Bless Others

What Is Mercy?
w/ Fr. Chris Alar (Wow!)

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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Cast The Net

BEADS OF JOY 04-26-19

“Cast The Net”

©2019 James Dacey, Jr. OFS

My Friends,

Today’s Gospel:
John 21:1-14 (Jesus & The Miraculous Catch of Fish)
“ After this Jesus revealed himself again to the disciples by the Sea of Tiberias; and he revealed himself in this way. Simon Peter, Thomas called the Twin, Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two others of his disciples were together. Simon Peter said to them, "I am going fishing." They said to him, "We will go with you." They went out and got into the boat; but that night they caught nothing. Just as day was breaking, Jesus stood on the beach; yet the disciples did not know that it was Jesus. Jesus said to them, "Children, have you any fish?" They answered him, "No." He said to them, "Cast the net on the right side of the boat, and you will find some." So, they cast it, and now they were not able to haul it in, for the quantity of fish. That disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, "It is the Lord!" When Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on his clothes, for he was stripped for work, and sprang into the sea. But the other disciples came in the boat, dragging the net full of fish, for they were not far from the land, but about a hundred yards off. When they got out on land, they saw a charcoal fire there, with fish lying on it, and bread. Jesus said to them, "Bring some of the fish that you have just caught." So, Simon Peter went aboard and hauled the net ashore, full of large fish, a hundred and fifty-three of them; and although there were so many, the net was not torn. Jesus said to them, "Come and have breakfast." Now none of the disciples dared ask him, "Who are you?" They knew it was the Lord. Jesus came and took the bread and gave it to them, and so with the fish. This was now the third time that Jesus was revealed to the disciples after he was raised from the dead.”

Reflection:
The whole key to these last few days of Jesus not being recognized have one thing in common. They are seeing the Risen Jesus. Think back to Tuesday’s gospel, Jesus was seen by Mary Magdalene and this is what Jesus said to her in John 20:17 “Jesus said to her, "Do not hold me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father; but go to my brethren and say to them, I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God." Now to the skeptics who still think, maybe this was just an apparition of Jesus; today Jesus sat and ate bread and fish with the disciples. This is certainly Jesus Christ risen.

"The bodies of the righteous at the resurrection will need neither any fruit to preserve them from dying of disease or the wasting decay of old age nor any bodily nourishment to prevent hunger and thirst. For they will be endowed with such a sure and inviolable gift of immortality that they will not eat because they have to, but only if they want to. Not the power but the necessity of eating and drinking shall be taken away from them... just like our Savior after his resurrection took meat and drink with his disciples, with spiritual but still real flesh, not for the sake of nourishment, but in an exercise of his power." ~St. Augustine of Hippo

Reflection: Dare I recommend or suggest something many of you probably already do? Well, ok I am going to anyway. First starters let’s begin a new habit, if this isn’t one you have already, you will enjoy this. Make it a point each day to look for Jesus in others, and ok yes include yourself. If you journal, write about them, either throughout your day or when you get home. I will guarantee from my own experiences when I was out and about in the world every single day; I seen Jesus in others 6-10 times a day easily. Diligently seeking Him out in the kind words, compassion, friendliness and sincere, really good people out there.

It Is The Lord!
by Jim Dacey Jr

My dear Jesus I surrender my life to you,
For every ounce of love, I have stored;
There is no other, that I love so much,
When I am asked I say, “It is the Lord!”

My life with You fills me with joy,
And overflowing cup, that can’t be poured;
You are my world, and all do know,
I radiate your love, saying, “It is the Lord!”

I love this life, where I can worship You,
No one can stop me, not even the sword;
You are the one I live my life for,
The love I share, “It is the Lord!”

Jesus & The Miraculous Catch of Fish

Jesus' Miracle Catch of Fish

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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He Said To Them

BEADS OF JOY 04-25-19

“He Said To Them”

©2019 James Dacey, Jr. OFS

My Friends,

Today’s Gospel:
Luke 24:35-48 (Jesus Appears To The Disciples)
“Then they told what had happened on the road, and how he was known to them in the breaking of the bread. As they were saying this, Jesus himself stood among them. But they were startled and frightened and supposed that they saw a spirit. And he said to them, "Why are you troubled, and why do questionings rise in your hearts? See my hands and my feet, that it is I myself; handle me, and see; for a spirit has not flesh and bones as you see that I have." And while they still disbelieved for joy, and wondered, he said to them, "Have you anything here to eat?" They gave him a piece of broiled fish, and he took it and ate before them. Then he said to them, "These are my words which I spoke to you, while I was still with you, that everything written about me in the law of Moses and the prophets and the psalms must be fulfilled." Then he opened their minds to understand the Scriptures, and said to them, "Thus it is written, that the Christ should suffer and on the third day rise from the dead, and that repentance and forgiveness of sins should be preached in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem. You are witnesses of these things.”

Reflection:
We must not forget it was by His Cross that Jesus brought so much joy to everyone in today’s gospel. They were rejoicing in His Resurrection; but everything leading up to it, took great courage and deep faith, so that what He said, would come true. In today’s gospel Jesus showed them His hands and feet, giving witness to His suffering. What we are learning today is the reality of Jesus’ Cross in reflection to the very crosses we ourselves all carry. Looking at Jesus, they couldn’t tell whether He was Spirit or real; you could not tell he had suffered, unless you see His scares and touched Him. It was then that they knew He was really Jesus.

Our lives are sometimes easier understood as a journey, without a map; without a guarantee of success and no matter what we plan, it doesn’t mean it will happen. So much of everything we do is based on faith. We trust that the car behind us will stop and not run into us. We hope and pray that when we slam on our brakes in an emergency, that the car will stop. Take the time and think about all the things we have trust so much in. Think about these things: Was the bridge built safe enough to drive over? Did the neighbor lock his gate, so the dog won’t get out? Were the vegetables I bought today, safely grown and safe to eat? Is my water clean and safe? Most of the time it is the judgement of others around us, as they rely on our judgement for their safety. We sure do place a lot of trust in the everyday life we live around us. It’s really amazing isn’t it? My conclusion with all this trust in just living, it sure makes it so easy to say, Jesus I Trust In You.

Jesus Appears to The Disciples

Pondering these thoughts today: Our Lord knows our heart; He knows our worries and He knows our concerns. Today let us begin to really trust in Him. In-fact today is a good day to begin to pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, it’s usually prayed at 3pm (the hour our lord died), but realistically you can pray it at any time. This Sunday is Divine Mercy Sunday. Here is a video to help you pray along. The priest leading the Divine Mercy in this video is the EWTN, Divine Mercy Priest (Fr. Joseph Roesch, MIC) he is personal friend of mine, we grew up together and we went to Prayer Meetings together back in the early 1980’s on Staten Island. His family and my family are good friends. His dad recently passed away.

The Chaplet of Divine Mercy
w/ my personal friend Fr. Joe.

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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On The Road to Emmaus

BEADS OF JOY 04-24-19

“On The Road to Emmaus”

©2019 James Dacey, Jr. OFS

My Friends,

Today’s Gospel: Luke 24:13-35 (On The Road to Emmaus)

“That very day two of them were going to a village named Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem, and talking with each other about all these things that had happened. While they were talking and discussing together, Jesus himself drew near and went with them. But their eyes were kept from recognizing him. And he said to them, "What is this conversation which you are holding with each other as you walk?" And they stood still, looking sad. Then one of them, named Cleopas, answered him, "Are you the only visitor to Jerusalem who does not know the things that have happened there in these days?" And he said to them, "What things?" And they said to him, "Concerning Jesus of Nazareth, who was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God  and all the people, and how our chief priests and rulers delivered him up to be condemned to death and crucified him. But we had hoped that he was the one to redeem Israel. Yes, and besides all this, it is now the third day since this happened. Moreover, some women of our company amazed us. They were at the tomb early in the morning  and did not find his body; and they came back saying that they had even seen a vision of angels, who said that he was alive. Some of those who were with us went to the tomb and found it just as the women had said; but him they did not see." And he said to them, "O foolish men, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken! Was it not necessary that the Christ should suffer these things and enter into his glory?" And beginning with Moses and all the prophets, he interpreted to them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself.

So they drew near to the village to which they were going. He appeared to be going further, but they constrained him, saying, "Stay with us, for it is toward evening and the day is now far spent." So, he went in to stay with them. When he was at table with them, he took the bread and blessed, and broke it, and gave it to them. And their eyes were opened, and they recognized him; and he vanished out of their sight. They said to each other, "Did not our hearts burn within us while he talked to us on the road, while he opened to us the Scriptures?" And they rose that same hour and returned to Jerusalem; and they found the eleven gathered together and those who were with them, who said, "The Lord has risen indeed, and has appeared to Simon!" Then they told what had happened on the road, and how he was known to them in the breaking of the bread.”

Reflection:
Are we like those in today’s gospel, in that while Jesus stands in our midst; we don’t see Him? Jesus, the Risen Lord is always here for us. Each day we have the gospels to enrich our lives. Each day we have the Rosary and its scripture and our Lady who is always fully focused on leading us to our Lord. Each day is a fresh and new day for us to spend time with our Lord in prayer and adoration. Each day if we chose to, we can be with Him at Mass. Each day if we chose to, we can spend time with Him at adoration. Each day we can nourish our Spirit, enlighten our lives and prepare for our eternity with Him. The question is: Do we see Him? Do we recognize that it is He who is speaking to us?

Take a moment and think about the journey to Emmaus. Have you ever walked seven miles? I have, but the road to Emmaus wasn’t like a walk you or I would typically take. The bottom line is that seven miles is a considerably long hard walk. It’s a commitment that once you start and get into, there’s no backing out of it; you’ve begun and you are along the way, now you are committed. So, walking and talking with someone becomes a simple focus as to who you are talking to. They had no distractions, no iPhones and no iPods. But yet they couldn’t recognize that it was Jesus that they were speaking with. Scripture clearly states, “But their eyes were kept from recognizing him.” Hmmm I wonder why.

When I reflect upon this gospel, I consider this. This is my heart of faith with the guidance of the Holy Spirit that clearly sees it this way… God did not want those speaking to Jesus to recognize Him immediately. Why? First and foremost, He was to educate them, and who better to educate them but Jesus. Today’s gospel tells us that Jesus said, “And he said to them, "O foolish men, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken! Was it not necessary that the Christ should suffer these things and enter into his glory?" And beginning with Moses and all the prophets, he interpreted to them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself.” And in doing so the way He did this: These travelers listened, they were not looking at Jesus in Awe as the Risen Lord (yet), distracting their focus from listening to Him, because they could very well be staring at Him; but rather listening to learn and more clearly understanding what He was teaching them.

Then reading further into today’s gospel, “he took the bread and blessed, and broke it, and gave it to them. And their eyes were opened, and they recognized him” I see here how our Lord turned these men into solid, well-educated believers. Look what they said, “They said to each other, "Did not our hearts burn within us while he talked to us on the road, while he opened to us the Scriptures?"” There’s no doubt in my mind that this is God’s will for all of us; that we listen and learn and stay focused on all things Jesus. For once we do that and then we spend much time before the Eucharist; we too will have our eyes open to Him and our hearts will burn with that same love for Him.

Ponder these thoughts today: To me an Educated Believer isn’t one with a “degree” from some college. NO, rather a person with an understanding to whatever “degree” they so understand that Jesus Christ is Lord; and that He died for them in their place for their sins, so that they, the Educated Believer might live eternally with Jesus in Heaven. Our education must be in JESUS. Allow Jesus to live in your heart, ask the Holy Spirit to guide you, ask our Lady to show you the way.

Christ Appears on
The Road to Emmaus

On the Road to Emmaus
(Insightful – well done.)

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

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