Beads of Joy 01-12-10
Quiet! Come Out of Him!
©2010 James Dacey, Jr. SFO
Hello Everyone,
Suddenly during the service an outburst occurred by a demon possessed man. What an extraordinary supernatural event just took place here, not only did the demon know Jesus, His name and the power He had to remove Him from the man. But his outward proclamation made it known to all that He wasn't only Lord and Savior of the world, but that He had power over all the underworld and all its evil. He can with His words cast out evil from anyone who was possessed by a demon.
Let's look over this scripture and really see some of the most distinguishable parts of this reading: 1. The demon took evil possession of the man. 2. The demon was unclean, not necessarily impure, but his behavior was from an outside source. 3. The demon knew Jesus by name and His birth origin. 4. The demon knew the power of Jesus and pretty much knew his end was insight. 5. The demon was removed from the man with Jesus' verbal command alone. There was no supernatural ritual in this healing.
Mark 1:21-28 "21 And they went into Capernaum; and immediately on the Sabbath he entered the synagogue and taught. 22 And they were astonished at his teaching, for he taught them as one who had authority, and not as the scribes. 23 And immediately there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit; 24 and he cried out, "What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are, the Holy One of God." 25 But Jesus rebuked him, saying, "Be silent, and come out of him!" 26 And the unclean spirit, convulsing him and crying with a loud voice, came out of him. 27 And they were all amazed, so that they questioned among themselves, saying, "What is this? A new teaching! With authority he commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey him." 28 And at once his fame spread everywhere throughout all the surrounding region of Galilee."
The people were absolutely amazed at the power Jesus had over the unclean spirits. His mere words alone cast them out. Mark recorded this most extraordinary event with great detail. Jesus Christ has power over all, good and bad. But in this reading we can clearly see that evil not only knew Jesus but they feared Him. Do we believe that Jesus' word in our lives can change us and transform us? Are we eager to obey God's word in our everyday life? Trusting in Him involves trusting in Him in all things. Sometimes the very things we like aren't necessarily good for us, let us consider Jesus' words when we are in doubt. Search the scriptures, pray for the Holy Spirit to guide you. Scripture is inundated with jewels of wisdom, seek them out.
Jesus Christ is King of Kings and Lord of Lords !
Your brother in Christ Jesus & His Most Blessed Mother,
Jim (The Rosary Man) Dacey Jr SFO
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Monday, January 11, 2010
Immediately He Called Them
Beads of Joy 01-11-10
Immediately He Called Them
©2010 James Dacey, Jr. SFO
Hello Everyone,
This is a most exciting reading, in answering Jesus' call. We learn that no preparation of any sort is necessary. Today we read Mark 1:14-20 (The Galilean Ministry Begins and Jesus Calls His First Disciples). Jesus' call was compelling for these two sets of brothers, they indeed made an enthusiastic commitment right on the spot. Jesus chose these first disciples at their place of work, interesting choice. In Galilee at that time "fishing" was a major industry; so to some degree these disciples must have been fairly successful and secure in their daily commitments.
I think it would be reasonable to consider a few things about these disciples, starting with the fact that they were businessmen. They clearly most likely owned their own boats, their own nets, scripture does state that they had hired men, so they had employees. I also say considering they fished for a living, they probably went to the towns and villages selling their fish. So with all that said I would think they could read and write pretty well to some degree. I was in business for many years myself, so I am well aware of the general personal investments and emotional investments when it comes to daily involvement one has. Your business becomes part of who you are, a sort of extension of your personality, your attitude and your character. Your business is your baby, more than many could imagine.
Now with that understanding, let's look back at today's reading, verse 20, "Then He called them. So they left their father Zebedee in the boat along with the hired men and followed Him." This reading today expresses a huge emphasis on the true cost involved with following Jesus. The demand in our lives to leave behind basically everything and everyone goes beyond this passage. If we are going to truly follow Jesus is it possible for us in this day and age to, "leave everything" and follow Him? There is no capsulized answer, all of us have a different way in which we'd be "leaving everything" in order to follow Him. If you owned a business and were called to full time ministry, would you be able to walk away from your company, your baby?
Indeed there is a certain demand here. We must have the courage and the faith to be able to leave family security, financial security and attachment to things to follow Jesus. Jesus must come first and foremost in our lives. I realize for many it's easier said then done. But I believe it is completely possible. Our hearts need to be with Jesus in Heaven every moment of our lives. For it is written in Matthew 6:21, "For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be." Allow scripture to be your guide, it's fun and very insightful. 1 Corinthians 7:23, "You have been purchased at a price. Do not become slaves to human beings." We must remain strong in our faith and be faithful to the Lord in all we do. 1 Corinthians 16:13, "Be on your guard, stand firm in your faith, be courageous, be strong."
In the end, for all of us, Jesus is all that will matter.
Your brother in Christ Jesus & His Most Blessed Mother,
Jim (The Rosary Man) Dacey Jr SFO
Immediately He Called Them
©2010 James Dacey, Jr. SFO
Hello Everyone,
This is a most exciting reading, in answering Jesus' call. We learn that no preparation of any sort is necessary. Today we read Mark 1:14-20 (The Galilean Ministry Begins and Jesus Calls His First Disciples). Jesus' call was compelling for these two sets of brothers, they indeed made an enthusiastic commitment right on the spot. Jesus chose these first disciples at their place of work, interesting choice. In Galilee at that time "fishing" was a major industry; so to some degree these disciples must have been fairly successful and secure in their daily commitments.
I think it would be reasonable to consider a few things about these disciples, starting with the fact that they were businessmen. They clearly most likely owned their own boats, their own nets, scripture does state that they had hired men, so they had employees. I also say considering they fished for a living, they probably went to the towns and villages selling their fish. So with all that said I would think they could read and write pretty well to some degree. I was in business for many years myself, so I am well aware of the general personal investments and emotional investments when it comes to daily involvement one has. Your business becomes part of who you are, a sort of extension of your personality, your attitude and your character. Your business is your baby, more than many could imagine.
Now with that understanding, let's look back at today's reading, verse 20, "Then He called them. So they left their father Zebedee in the boat along with the hired men and followed Him." This reading today expresses a huge emphasis on the true cost involved with following Jesus. The demand in our lives to leave behind basically everything and everyone goes beyond this passage. If we are going to truly follow Jesus is it possible for us in this day and age to, "leave everything" and follow Him? There is no capsulized answer, all of us have a different way in which we'd be "leaving everything" in order to follow Him. If you owned a business and were called to full time ministry, would you be able to walk away from your company, your baby?
Indeed there is a certain demand here. We must have the courage and the faith to be able to leave family security, financial security and attachment to things to follow Jesus. Jesus must come first and foremost in our lives. I realize for many it's easier said then done. But I believe it is completely possible. Our hearts need to be with Jesus in Heaven every moment of our lives. For it is written in Matthew 6:21, "For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be." Allow scripture to be your guide, it's fun and very insightful. 1 Corinthians 7:23, "You have been purchased at a price. Do not become slaves to human beings." We must remain strong in our faith and be faithful to the Lord in all we do. 1 Corinthians 16:13, "Be on your guard, stand firm in your faith, be courageous, be strong."
In the end, for all of us, Jesus is all that will matter.
Your brother in Christ Jesus & His Most Blessed Mother,
Jim (The Rosary Man) Dacey Jr SFO
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Feast of The Baptism of Jesus
Beads of Joy 01-10-10
Feast of The Baptism of Jesus
©2010 James Dacey, Jr. SFO
Hello Everyone,
Why did Jesus who is without sin, have John baptize Him? I was always curious about that myself, what I found was, His baptism was not about sin, Jesus is sinless, it was really about His death on the cross. He wanted Himself to be considered like one of the sinners, submitting Himself fully to God's will. Today we celebrate The Feast of The Baptism of Jesus, as read in Luke 3:15-16, 21-22. After today's study I have a few questions pondering around. Do I want my life to be a bright light, sharing and showing His love, grace and power to all? and Do I really submit to God in my life like I should?
John the Baptist said in verse 16, "He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire." What does it mean for Jesus to baptize us with fire? really whatever does that mean? I got to thinking the same thing. But look at the over all content. I see the trinity, Jesus we know is the Son, the Holy Spirit is just that, the Holy Spirit and fire could easily represent God, the Father. So looking at that verse now I see that we will be baptized in, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Through God's grace and will for us, John the Baptist was introducing The Holy Trinity to us. It is through God's fire that we are cleansed before Him. What a truly spectacular exciting find once again in my studies.
Death is the only thing that can possibly release us from the power of our own sins. We can't physically die for our own sins, only Jesus can. So in order for that to happen for us while we are still alive, Jesus died that death for us and He buried those sins for us. So since the baptism of Jesus was a foreshadowing of His death on the cross, hence death to our sins. At Jesus' baptism our sins are put to death. Round and round she goes.. lol, hope all that made some sort of sense. This has been a fun study indeed on a most joyous day that we celebrate before the Eucharist.
How can we live a life that is pleasing to Him? How can we show our love and devotion to Him for all He has done for us? Jesus paid the ultimate price for us by dying on the cross. Let us not let His death be in vain. Let us live a life that shares and shines His love to all. We do live in a wicked world no doubt, but I think in today's world because there is so much more evil and hatred towards God, we can shine all the more for Christ. I'm 45 and looking back I can see how little by little our society has deteriorated and decreased in overall value and how morality in general has been trashed. We need to be the light in the world, the world needs us now more than ever.
Stay loyal to Jesus, let your life so shine for Him for all to see.
Your brother in Christ Jesus & His Most Blessed Mother,
Jim (The Rosary Man) Dacey Jr SFO
Feast of The Baptism of Jesus
©2010 James Dacey, Jr. SFO
Hello Everyone,
Why did Jesus who is without sin, have John baptize Him? I was always curious about that myself, what I found was, His baptism was not about sin, Jesus is sinless, it was really about His death on the cross. He wanted Himself to be considered like one of the sinners, submitting Himself fully to God's will. Today we celebrate The Feast of The Baptism of Jesus, as read in Luke 3:15-16, 21-22. After today's study I have a few questions pondering around. Do I want my life to be a bright light, sharing and showing His love, grace and power to all? and Do I really submit to God in my life like I should?
John the Baptist said in verse 16, "He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire." What does it mean for Jesus to baptize us with fire? really whatever does that mean? I got to thinking the same thing. But look at the over all content. I see the trinity, Jesus we know is the Son, the Holy Spirit is just that, the Holy Spirit and fire could easily represent God, the Father. So looking at that verse now I see that we will be baptized in, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Through God's grace and will for us, John the Baptist was introducing The Holy Trinity to us. It is through God's fire that we are cleansed before Him. What a truly spectacular exciting find once again in my studies.
Death is the only thing that can possibly release us from the power of our own sins. We can't physically die for our own sins, only Jesus can. So in order for that to happen for us while we are still alive, Jesus died that death for us and He buried those sins for us. So since the baptism of Jesus was a foreshadowing of His death on the cross, hence death to our sins. At Jesus' baptism our sins are put to death. Round and round she goes.. lol, hope all that made some sort of sense. This has been a fun study indeed on a most joyous day that we celebrate before the Eucharist.
How can we live a life that is pleasing to Him? How can we show our love and devotion to Him for all He has done for us? Jesus paid the ultimate price for us by dying on the cross. Let us not let His death be in vain. Let us live a life that shares and shines His love to all. We do live in a wicked world no doubt, but I think in today's world because there is so much more evil and hatred towards God, we can shine all the more for Christ. I'm 45 and looking back I can see how little by little our society has deteriorated and decreased in overall value and how morality in general has been trashed. We need to be the light in the world, the world needs us now more than ever.
Stay loyal to Jesus, let your life so shine for Him for all to see.
Your brother in Christ Jesus & His Most Blessed Mother,
Jim (The Rosary Man) Dacey Jr SFO
Saturday, January 9, 2010
The Joy of Anticipating God's Plan
Beads of Joy 01-09-10
The Joy of Anticipating God's Plan
©2010 James Dacey, Jr. SFO
Hello Everyone,
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 wants for us in our life? 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 eternity. God's will is perfect for us, we might not always understand it or agree fully with it; but in 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 all will 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 chose 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. 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 knowing how long we will live, but we all know how long we will be dead (eternity). That alone is so powerful to know and that alone sparks tremendous joy into my heart. This is one of the many bits and pieces of knowledge that is in my life that 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. Let's be fair, let's say 90. My grandfather is 91, so for some that's a real number. And how long is eternity? A bazillion, times a bazillion, times a bazillion, etc.. you get the idea. 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 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 Him with all your heart.
Ninety or eternity?, for me it's eternity, I pray that you to want eternity.
Your brother in Christ Jesus & His Most Blessed Mother,
Jim (The Rosary Man) Dacey Jr SFO
The Joy of Anticipating God's Plan
©2010 James Dacey, Jr. SFO
Hello Everyone,
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 wants for us in our life? 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 eternity. God's will is perfect for us, we might not always understand it or agree fully with it; but in 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 all will 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 chose 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. 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 knowing how long we will live, but we all know how long we will be dead (eternity). That alone is so powerful to know and that alone sparks tremendous joy into my heart. This is one of the many bits and pieces of knowledge that is in my life that 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. Let's be fair, let's say 90. My grandfather is 91, so for some that's a real number. And how long is eternity? A bazillion, times a bazillion, times a bazillion, etc.. you get the idea. 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 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 Him with all your heart.
Ninety or eternity?, for me it's eternity, I pray that you to want eternity.
Your brother in Christ Jesus & His Most Blessed Mother,
Jim (The Rosary Man) Dacey Jr SFO
Friday, January 8, 2010
Seeing Jesus, He Fell Prostrate
Beads of Joy 01-08-10
Seeing Jesus, He Fell Prostrate
©2010 James Dacey, Jr. SFO
Hello Everyone,
There is no doubt in my mind about the power that is within Jesus to heal us. Another yet powerful miracle has taken place in today's reading. Today our study is reflecting on Luke 5:12-15 (The Cleansing of the Leper). The Jews considered leprosy a direct punishment from God, lepers were also considered incurable. This event is covered in three of the gospels including: Matthew 8:1-4 and Mark 1:40-45. Mark gives us the most atmosphere to this event, while in Matthew the leper did Him homage. In Mark the leper fell to his knees and in Luke the leper fell on his face. It is said that "falling on his face" was of the highest form of homage someone can give Jesus.
Jesus did the unthinkable in His time, He touched a leper. Any person touching a leper is considered unclean just by doing that, but not with Jesus. When He touched a leper, the leper was healed. The most wonderful part of this healing was that it happened immediately. What an overwhelming ecstatic high level of joy the healed leper must have experienced. Jesus restored his body fully healed. This person can now return to society and live amongst and within the rest of the community and they won't treat him like an outcast any longer. Jesus was the only one who could have cured this leper.
If you had leprosy you were pretty much living a death sentence, little by little your body was decaying and dying away. The Jews believed that because leprosy came directly from God, the only who can heal you would have to be God, in His mercy. How would we feel if we had leprosy? Has there ever been a time in our lives when we felt abandoned from everybody? Did the loneliness and seclusion leave a deep urning feeling in the pit of our souls? or is our heart empty? Do you feel all alone even amongst family and friends? Tough questions, that are real in so many lives.
Just as the leper seeked out Jesus and fell prostrate before Him; we to must also seek Him out. The same healing and love Jesus gave the leper, can be given to us. Sometimes the healing needed can't be seen, sometimes the outside of our bodies look fine while inside it's decaying. Has someone close to you pass away? Has your child been harmed or has their health decayed and you feel helpless before them? Are you living alone seeking out that one person to love and to love you? No matter what we are all experiencing remember that; Jesus embraces those who pass from this life, He nurtures and heals the sick children and most importantly He fills the void and loneliness inside our hearts. Just remember you can be married and surrounded by many and still be lonely. Jesus has come to free us from any bondage that binds us.
Go to Jesus and love Him like you have loved no other.
Your brother in Christ Jesus & His Most Blessed Mother,
Jim (The Rosary Man) Dacey Jr SFO
Seeing Jesus, He Fell Prostrate
©2010 James Dacey, Jr. SFO
Hello Everyone,
There is no doubt in my mind about the power that is within Jesus to heal us. Another yet powerful miracle has taken place in today's reading. Today our study is reflecting on Luke 5:12-15 (The Cleansing of the Leper). The Jews considered leprosy a direct punishment from God, lepers were also considered incurable. This event is covered in three of the gospels including: Matthew 8:1-4 and Mark 1:40-45. Mark gives us the most atmosphere to this event, while in Matthew the leper did Him homage. In Mark the leper fell to his knees and in Luke the leper fell on his face. It is said that "falling on his face" was of the highest form of homage someone can give Jesus.
Jesus did the unthinkable in His time, He touched a leper. Any person touching a leper is considered unclean just by doing that, but not with Jesus. When He touched a leper, the leper was healed. The most wonderful part of this healing was that it happened immediately. What an overwhelming ecstatic high level of joy the healed leper must have experienced. Jesus restored his body fully healed. This person can now return to society and live amongst and within the rest of the community and they won't treat him like an outcast any longer. Jesus was the only one who could have cured this leper.
If you had leprosy you were pretty much living a death sentence, little by little your body was decaying and dying away. The Jews believed that because leprosy came directly from God, the only who can heal you would have to be God, in His mercy. How would we feel if we had leprosy? Has there ever been a time in our lives when we felt abandoned from everybody? Did the loneliness and seclusion leave a deep urning feeling in the pit of our souls? or is our heart empty? Do you feel all alone even amongst family and friends? Tough questions, that are real in so many lives.
Just as the leper seeked out Jesus and fell prostrate before Him; we to must also seek Him out. The same healing and love Jesus gave the leper, can be given to us. Sometimes the healing needed can't be seen, sometimes the outside of our bodies look fine while inside it's decaying. Has someone close to you pass away? Has your child been harmed or has their health decayed and you feel helpless before them? Are you living alone seeking out that one person to love and to love you? No matter what we are all experiencing remember that; Jesus embraces those who pass from this life, He nurtures and heals the sick children and most importantly He fills the void and loneliness inside our hearts. Just remember you can be married and surrounded by many and still be lonely. Jesus has come to free us from any bondage that binds us.
Go to Jesus and love Him like you have loved no other.
Your brother in Christ Jesus & His Most Blessed Mother,
Jim (The Rosary Man) Dacey Jr SFO
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Our Passionate Devotion
Beads of Joy 01-07-10
Our Passionate Devotion
©2010 James Dacey, Jr. SFO
Hello Everyone,
Some may wonder, what Passionate Devotion is he talking about? Can we live with any passionate devotion in this world of sin and corruption, that has such violent anger towards what is good; and still in our own private lives have such a passionate devotion dominate it? Ah notice how I skirted around the actual answer. See the answer isn't in what I write, it is rather in what you live. All of us possess our own answers to this. But keep in mind God knows our hearts and minds ulterior motivations and objectives more deeply than we do.
It is said that over the past few years that the political climate of craziness and insensible, non Godly thinking has awaken "The Sleeping Giant". What does that mean for you? What was awaken inside of those saying that? And is it only the political part of our thinking that has been awaken? Or more personally like me; has your spiritual devotion and love for our Lord exploded because of the satanic direction our government and our world is trying to take us? The latter indeed is what's brewing inside me. My "Sleeping Giant" is my passionate devotion to my Lord. It's always been alive, but over these past few years it's only gotten more public and bold. And that ladies and gentlemen is a devotion in this world, to me, that has deemed the worldly powerless against it. They could kill me and they would still not defeat my Sleeping Giant.
Do you feel that same deep urning to keep yourself ever so much closer to our Lord? What is your passionate devotion? or Are you emotionally all tied up in the pleasures of doom that exists in the world around us? Jesus Christ has given us thee most wonderful gift of eternal life and love. Embracing Him, honoring Him and losing our own selfishness in order to better serve Him, is the single most exciting part of life. I am so saddened knowing that there are people in this world entangled and trapped in believing that anything you can feel and touch gives you joy.
Through all this I guess you can see what passionate devotion I am talking about. I invite everyone who has considered this, to embrace Jesus; fully surrender to Him, trust in Him, love Him. Your life will never be the same, I promise you. You have not experienced true joy and true love till you fully embrace Jesus. I do realize that in this world of riches and wealth that one might consider them to be admirable of your devotion. How sad it will be for the life "wasted" that has embraced that which is temporal. Everything you see and possess will be gone in a moment of time, others shall possess all that you currently possess. Humbly approach Jesus and passionately: devote your life, your thoughts, your day dreams, your inner joy, your compassion for others, your every waking hour to Him. I will be praying for you.
Passionately devote your life to Jesus, the Christ.
Your brother in Christ Jesus & His Most Blessed Mother,
Jim (The Rosary Man) Dacey Jr SFO
Our Passionate Devotion
©2010 James Dacey, Jr. SFO
Hello Everyone,
Some may wonder, what Passionate Devotion is he talking about? Can we live with any passionate devotion in this world of sin and corruption, that has such violent anger towards what is good; and still in our own private lives have such a passionate devotion dominate it? Ah notice how I skirted around the actual answer. See the answer isn't in what I write, it is rather in what you live. All of us possess our own answers to this. But keep in mind God knows our hearts and minds ulterior motivations and objectives more deeply than we do.
It is said that over the past few years that the political climate of craziness and insensible, non Godly thinking has awaken "The Sleeping Giant". What does that mean for you? What was awaken inside of those saying that? And is it only the political part of our thinking that has been awaken? Or more personally like me; has your spiritual devotion and love for our Lord exploded because of the satanic direction our government and our world is trying to take us? The latter indeed is what's brewing inside me. My "Sleeping Giant" is my passionate devotion to my Lord. It's always been alive, but over these past few years it's only gotten more public and bold. And that ladies and gentlemen is a devotion in this world, to me, that has deemed the worldly powerless against it. They could kill me and they would still not defeat my Sleeping Giant.
Do you feel that same deep urning to keep yourself ever so much closer to our Lord? What is your passionate devotion? or Are you emotionally all tied up in the pleasures of doom that exists in the world around us? Jesus Christ has given us thee most wonderful gift of eternal life and love. Embracing Him, honoring Him and losing our own selfishness in order to better serve Him, is the single most exciting part of life. I am so saddened knowing that there are people in this world entangled and trapped in believing that anything you can feel and touch gives you joy.
Through all this I guess you can see what passionate devotion I am talking about. I invite everyone who has considered this, to embrace Jesus; fully surrender to Him, trust in Him, love Him. Your life will never be the same, I promise you. You have not experienced true joy and true love till you fully embrace Jesus. I do realize that in this world of riches and wealth that one might consider them to be admirable of your devotion. How sad it will be for the life "wasted" that has embraced that which is temporal. Everything you see and possess will be gone in a moment of time, others shall possess all that you currently possess. Humbly approach Jesus and passionately: devote your life, your thoughts, your day dreams, your inner joy, your compassion for others, your every waking hour to Him. I will be praying for you.
Passionately devote your life to Jesus, the Christ.
Your brother in Christ Jesus & His Most Blessed Mother,
Jim (The Rosary Man) Dacey Jr SFO
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
It Is I, Do Not Be Afraid
Beads of Joy 01-06-10
It Is I, Do Not Be Afraid
©2010 James Dacey, Jr. SFO
Hello Everyone,
Absolutely Brilliant is my first thought. How is it that the human mind can not comprehend these magnificent miracles our Lord does before the disciples. Obviously, you must have no faith what so ever to even remotely think they aren't possible. So with that out of the way we can plainly see and know, that the disciples not only trusted in Jesus; but they to like us completely unquestionably believe in Him. Today we are reading Mark 6:45-52 (The Miracle of Walking on the Water). All of these miracles must have awed the disciples at every turn, what an incredible blessing it must have been for them.
The impulse of faith verse the reality of it being tested to the edge of our thinking; now that's what I'm talking about. The disciples cried out scared thinking they saw a ghost. As soon as Jesus heard their fear He spoke to them, and comforted them. This same miracle is also shared in Matthew 14:22-36 and John 6:16-21. In Matthews gospel Peter asked Jesus, "Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water." Immediately Jesus told Peter, "Come". Peter had strong faith and trust in everything Jesus told him. So Peter got out of the boat and he to was walking on the water towards Jesus. But when Peter saw that the wind was strong and he was starting to sink, he took his eyes off Jesus, his fears made him cry out. Jesus, "stretched out His hand and caught him."
"O, You of little faith, why did you doubt?" Peter's fear sent him off track and veered him away from Jesus. Peter's impulse of faith was immediate and without question; initially there's no doubt that Peter trusted in who Jesus is and was on the water. But the reality of it all set in as Peter to was walking on the water. He took his eyes off Jesus and was focusing on the waves and the fact that he was sinking. Once Peter grabbed Jesus' reaching hand and his eyes were back focused on Jesus, Peter was fine.
OK, time for the rubber to meet the road. Jesus never takes His eyes off of us, even when in fear and doubt we take our eyes off of Him. It's the storms of life that test us, but we must know that He is near no matter how severe those storms may be. Look at what Peter experienced, he was in familiar waters, in a place he spent countless hours each day. We to at times in those comfortable places in our life, we take our eyes off Jesus and that which is so familiar to us becomes foreign and we get scared. Let us do all we can to stay fully focused always on Him. Jesus is always here for us, even when we think we are alone, we never are.
Jesus is ever by our side, and always in our midst.
Your brother in Christ Jesus & His Most Blessed Mother,
Jim (The Rosary Man) Dacey Jr SFO
It Is I, Do Not Be Afraid
©2010 James Dacey, Jr. SFO
Hello Everyone,
Absolutely Brilliant is my first thought. How is it that the human mind can not comprehend these magnificent miracles our Lord does before the disciples. Obviously, you must have no faith what so ever to even remotely think they aren't possible. So with that out of the way we can plainly see and know, that the disciples not only trusted in Jesus; but they to like us completely unquestionably believe in Him. Today we are reading Mark 6:45-52 (The Miracle of Walking on the Water). All of these miracles must have awed the disciples at every turn, what an incredible blessing it must have been for them.
The impulse of faith verse the reality of it being tested to the edge of our thinking; now that's what I'm talking about. The disciples cried out scared thinking they saw a ghost. As soon as Jesus heard their fear He spoke to them, and comforted them. This same miracle is also shared in Matthew 14:22-36 and John 6:16-21. In Matthews gospel Peter asked Jesus, "Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water." Immediately Jesus told Peter, "Come". Peter had strong faith and trust in everything Jesus told him. So Peter got out of the boat and he to was walking on the water towards Jesus. But when Peter saw that the wind was strong and he was starting to sink, he took his eyes off Jesus, his fears made him cry out. Jesus, "stretched out His hand and caught him."
"O, You of little faith, why did you doubt?" Peter's fear sent him off track and veered him away from Jesus. Peter's impulse of faith was immediate and without question; initially there's no doubt that Peter trusted in who Jesus is and was on the water. But the reality of it all set in as Peter to was walking on the water. He took his eyes off Jesus and was focusing on the waves and the fact that he was sinking. Once Peter grabbed Jesus' reaching hand and his eyes were back focused on Jesus, Peter was fine.
OK, time for the rubber to meet the road. Jesus never takes His eyes off of us, even when in fear and doubt we take our eyes off of Him. It's the storms of life that test us, but we must know that He is near no matter how severe those storms may be. Look at what Peter experienced, he was in familiar waters, in a place he spent countless hours each day. We to at times in those comfortable places in our life, we take our eyes off Jesus and that which is so familiar to us becomes foreign and we get scared. Let us do all we can to stay fully focused always on Him. Jesus is always here for us, even when we think we are alone, we never are.
Jesus is ever by our side, and always in our midst.
Your brother in Christ Jesus & His Most Blessed Mother,
Jim (The Rosary Man) Dacey Jr SFO
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
All Ate And Were Satisfied
Beads of Joy 01-05-10
All Ate And Were Satisfied
©2010 James Dacey, Jr. SFO
Hello Everyone,
Just as Parables of Jesus are exciting and fill me with so much joy doing my research; I must say the same excitement and joy fill my heart when I research the Miracles of Jesus. Today we look at Mark 6:34-44 (The Feeding of the Five Thousand). There is one special find in this particular miracle, it's the only one that can be found in all four gospels, there must be some significance to that. (Matthew 14:13-21 / Luke 9:10-17 / John 6:1-15). It is clear that Jesus' concern for our physical needs are just as important as our spiritual needs are.
The history behind this miracle is that just prior to this Jesus had retreated to the desert for spiritual refreshment. John the Baptist had just been murdered and this was a foreshadowing on Jesus' own death within the next year. So this sort of rest period just prior to this miracle wasn't only for Himself but it would also be good for His disciples. This rest time was short lived but with Jesus that's never a problem. There are few of us who can turn disappointment into something so wonderful like Jesus does. Jesus already knew what was going to happen, that is why after the disciples asked Him to dismiss the crowd so they can go eat, He told them to "give them some food yourselves" Jesus wanted to know what they had, they showed Him five loaves (they were said to be barley loaves, the food of the poor), they also had two fish (they to were most likely sardines, salty and commonly used as relish on the bread).
Well we can see by the available food that it would be hard to even call it a modest snack, let alone feed thousands. This miracle would soon show that Jesus is able to prepare a table of plenty anywhere. Let's keep in mind there were 5,000 men alone, not counting women or children, we can only imagine their number must have been considerable. This miracle is going to be beyond magnificent, the Eucharistic act Jesus is about to do will feed thousands. Consider this: Just moments before Jesus took the loaves and fish, a young lad had to surrender all he had to Jesus, leaving nothing for himself. The trust must have been immeasurable.
We can see by the results that surrendering what little they had Jesus took it, thanked God for it and then multiplied it. Can we do the same with what we possess? Can we do the same with everything we possess? Would you be willing to fully surrender to Jesus what little you have in all that you have? This wonderful miracle gives us the chance to build a solid sincere faith in our Lord's promise to always provide for us. It's obvious there must have been some really incredible enthusiasm created by such a fantastic miracle. Jesus the Bread of Life, took all that was surrendered to Him; multiplied that to fill everyone till they were satisfied. All Jesus needs from us is whatever we have and with that He multiples all our generosity to help others.
Trust in Jesus, He is never limited by what we don't have.
Your brother in Christ Jesus & His Most Blessed Mother,
Jim (The Rosary Man) Dacey Jr SFO
All Ate And Were Satisfied
©2010 James Dacey, Jr. SFO
Hello Everyone,
Just as Parables of Jesus are exciting and fill me with so much joy doing my research; I must say the same excitement and joy fill my heart when I research the Miracles of Jesus. Today we look at Mark 6:34-44 (The Feeding of the Five Thousand). There is one special find in this particular miracle, it's the only one that can be found in all four gospels, there must be some significance to that. (Matthew 14:13-21 / Luke 9:10-17 / John 6:1-15). It is clear that Jesus' concern for our physical needs are just as important as our spiritual needs are.
The history behind this miracle is that just prior to this Jesus had retreated to the desert for spiritual refreshment. John the Baptist had just been murdered and this was a foreshadowing on Jesus' own death within the next year. So this sort of rest period just prior to this miracle wasn't only for Himself but it would also be good for His disciples. This rest time was short lived but with Jesus that's never a problem. There are few of us who can turn disappointment into something so wonderful like Jesus does. Jesus already knew what was going to happen, that is why after the disciples asked Him to dismiss the crowd so they can go eat, He told them to "give them some food yourselves" Jesus wanted to know what they had, they showed Him five loaves (they were said to be barley loaves, the food of the poor), they also had two fish (they to were most likely sardines, salty and commonly used as relish on the bread).
Well we can see by the available food that it would be hard to even call it a modest snack, let alone feed thousands. This miracle would soon show that Jesus is able to prepare a table of plenty anywhere. Let's keep in mind there were 5,000 men alone, not counting women or children, we can only imagine their number must have been considerable. This miracle is going to be beyond magnificent, the Eucharistic act Jesus is about to do will feed thousands. Consider this: Just moments before Jesus took the loaves and fish, a young lad had to surrender all he had to Jesus, leaving nothing for himself. The trust must have been immeasurable.
We can see by the results that surrendering what little they had Jesus took it, thanked God for it and then multiplied it. Can we do the same with what we possess? Can we do the same with everything we possess? Would you be willing to fully surrender to Jesus what little you have in all that you have? This wonderful miracle gives us the chance to build a solid sincere faith in our Lord's promise to always provide for us. It's obvious there must have been some really incredible enthusiasm created by such a fantastic miracle. Jesus the Bread of Life, took all that was surrendered to Him; multiplied that to fill everyone till they were satisfied. All Jesus needs from us is whatever we have and with that He multiples all our generosity to help others.
Trust in Jesus, He is never limited by what we don't have.
Your brother in Christ Jesus & His Most Blessed Mother,
Jim (The Rosary Man) Dacey Jr SFO
Monday, January 4, 2010
Jesus Teaches in Their Synagogue's
Beads of Joy 01-04-10
Jesus Teaches in Their Synagogue's
©2010 James Dacey, Jr. SFO
Hello Everyone,
Jesus has entered the building ! OK, that's just me getting a little goofy again. But sometimes there is more truth in joking then we are led to believe. Jesus has begun His ministry, and this research and all that I have learned is so extremely exciting. I keep saying it and I know those who read my blogs everyday know it, I can't contain all this joy, I get so much joy when I study the word, think of the word, think of Jesus, think of Mary. OK you get it. LOL. Today we reflect on Matthew 4:12-17, 23-25 (The Beginning of The Galilean Ministry / Ministering to a Great Multitude). The exciting find in this reading is in verse 23, "He went around all of Galilee, teaching in their synagogue's, proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom, and curing every disease and illness among the people." The activities of our Lord's ministry have been announced here in verse 23. The joy cannot be contained.
The commentary explains it like this, verse 23 is seen as a sort of summary of Jesus' ministry. The center of importance is the "preaching of the gospel", and it's said that it is framed by, "the teaching in synagogue's" and "healing". Later in Matthew's gospel we can see this in action; Matthew 9:35, "Jesus went around to all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogue's, proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom, and curing every disease and illness." There are a few other verses that further share about Jesus' teaching: Mark 1:39, and Luke 4:15,44. Go ahead check them out, you know you want to.
In all Jesus' preaching He made two demands upon us: Repent of our sins and Believe in Him. True repentance requires change in our lives, and believing in Him, and it's possibly by God's grace. These are two life-changing steps we need to take seriously in our lives. But the most important, most critical part of all this; is that we must have a relationship with our Savior. If it's all about listening and reading and learning all about our faith, well then you missed the point. Jesus came to us so that we may have life and have it abundantly. We need to be open to the power of the Holy Spirit in our lives to bring Jesus alive inside us.
We need to allow God to change the way we think. We need to also know that God loves us far more than we can ever realistically ever comprehend. Believing in Jesus takes a lot of faith, but once you really have Him in your heart and you really love Him with all your heart, in your heart; you will see how easy it is to just take Him at His word in whatever He tells us. It's all about a relationship.
Listen to Him. Learn from Him. Fully Trust in Him.
Your brother in Christ Jesus & His Most Blessed Mother,
Jim (The Rosary Man) Dacey Jr SFO
Jesus Teaches in Their Synagogue's
©2010 James Dacey, Jr. SFO
Hello Everyone,
Jesus has entered the building ! OK, that's just me getting a little goofy again. But sometimes there is more truth in joking then we are led to believe. Jesus has begun His ministry, and this research and all that I have learned is so extremely exciting. I keep saying it and I know those who read my blogs everyday know it, I can't contain all this joy, I get so much joy when I study the word, think of the word, think of Jesus, think of Mary. OK you get it. LOL. Today we reflect on Matthew 4:12-17, 23-25 (The Beginning of The Galilean Ministry / Ministering to a Great Multitude). The exciting find in this reading is in verse 23, "He went around all of Galilee, teaching in their synagogue's, proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom, and curing every disease and illness among the people." The activities of our Lord's ministry have been announced here in verse 23. The joy cannot be contained.
The commentary explains it like this, verse 23 is seen as a sort of summary of Jesus' ministry. The center of importance is the "preaching of the gospel", and it's said that it is framed by, "the teaching in synagogue's" and "healing". Later in Matthew's gospel we can see this in action; Matthew 9:35, "Jesus went around to all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogue's, proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom, and curing every disease and illness." There are a few other verses that further share about Jesus' teaching: Mark 1:39, and Luke 4:15,44. Go ahead check them out, you know you want to.
In all Jesus' preaching He made two demands upon us: Repent of our sins and Believe in Him. True repentance requires change in our lives, and believing in Him, and it's possibly by God's grace. These are two life-changing steps we need to take seriously in our lives. But the most important, most critical part of all this; is that we must have a relationship with our Savior. If it's all about listening and reading and learning all about our faith, well then you missed the point. Jesus came to us so that we may have life and have it abundantly. We need to be open to the power of the Holy Spirit in our lives to bring Jesus alive inside us.
We need to allow God to change the way we think. We need to also know that God loves us far more than we can ever realistically ever comprehend. Believing in Jesus takes a lot of faith, but once you really have Him in your heart and you really love Him with all your heart, in your heart; you will see how easy it is to just take Him at His word in whatever He tells us. It's all about a relationship.
Listen to Him. Learn from Him. Fully Trust in Him.
Your brother in Christ Jesus & His Most Blessed Mother,
Jim (The Rosary Man) Dacey Jr SFO
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Blessed Are You - Holy Are You
Beads of Joy 01-03-10
Blessed Are You - Holy Are You
©2010 James Dacey, Jr. SFO
Hello Everyone,
And so an angel arrived to a virgin named Mary. God knew her, God loved her, God chose her before she was born. God favored her, He was with her. The Most Holy Virgin heard these words from Gabriel. Mary's humility shinned as she could not understand why God could ever select her. Gabriel comforted her, knowing that indeed she was and is full of grace. What Mary has done for the world is magnificent. I can never understand why so many can't see the wonder and beauty of a Most Precious woman in Mary.
There's no research needed to write this blog. This is all about how much I love and adore our (my) blessed and Holy Mother. She first made herself known to me the same day I went to my first Catholic Charismatic Prayer Meeting. I gave my life to my Lord at my first ever Charismatic Mass, this is the next meeting, which was the following week. Her radiant beauty stared down at me from the shelf way above our gathering. I asked "Sonny" a most blessed man who adored our Lady. I said, "Hey why is our Blessed Mother's statue all the way up there?" He said, "Wow, you seen her up there, she does need to be closer to us." So me, the new guy to the group in 1983, pushed and promoted this magnetic draw I had to her and her most Blessed Rosary.
Now mind you this is 1983, technology and computers just aren't where they are today. Well back at that Charismatic gathering I wanted to be "The Rosary Man", I just didn't know it then. Now mind you there are only 15 mysteries, Pope John Paul II hadn't yet put the Luminous Mysteries in place yet. So I made a Rosary Sheet of sorts with all the prayers, and mysteries and some reflections I made on my own, then I went and made copies. At our next gathering (we met weekly, I mentioned that earlier). I put these sheets on every single chair. I no sooner did that and someone was right behind me picking them up. I was like, "What ???" I was told, "you can't do that"
So I guess I must have looked distraught and a bit befuddled as to why can't I do this. All I am doing is promoting the Rosary, our Lady, our Lord.. I don't get it. Well my new friend Sonny arrived at our gathering after all that, so I immediately greeted him and asked him, "Why would I be stopped?, I'm not looking to gain anything here, just trying to share the rosary with everyone." Well he went over and talked to a few people and the doors were open for me. he told me, "Promote and share the rosary all you want, here." See no matter who says stop sharing the rosary, inevitably through the power of prayer and our Lords will; the sharing and spreading the joy of the rosary continues. I pray that you to find in your heart an aching pounding love for her. She is most deserving of our adoration and love.
Mary you are most precious, I adore you and love you so much !!
Your brother in Christ Jesus & His Most Blessed Mother,
Jim (The Rosary Man) Dacey Jr SFO
Blessed Are You - Holy Are You
©2010 James Dacey, Jr. SFO
Hello Everyone,
And so an angel arrived to a virgin named Mary. God knew her, God loved her, God chose her before she was born. God favored her, He was with her. The Most Holy Virgin heard these words from Gabriel. Mary's humility shinned as she could not understand why God could ever select her. Gabriel comforted her, knowing that indeed she was and is full of grace. What Mary has done for the world is magnificent. I can never understand why so many can't see the wonder and beauty of a Most Precious woman in Mary.
There's no research needed to write this blog. This is all about how much I love and adore our (my) blessed and Holy Mother. She first made herself known to me the same day I went to my first Catholic Charismatic Prayer Meeting. I gave my life to my Lord at my first ever Charismatic Mass, this is the next meeting, which was the following week. Her radiant beauty stared down at me from the shelf way above our gathering. I asked "Sonny" a most blessed man who adored our Lady. I said, "Hey why is our Blessed Mother's statue all the way up there?" He said, "Wow, you seen her up there, she does need to be closer to us." So me, the new guy to the group in 1983, pushed and promoted this magnetic draw I had to her and her most Blessed Rosary.
Now mind you this is 1983, technology and computers just aren't where they are today. Well back at that Charismatic gathering I wanted to be "The Rosary Man", I just didn't know it then. Now mind you there are only 15 mysteries, Pope John Paul II hadn't yet put the Luminous Mysteries in place yet. So I made a Rosary Sheet of sorts with all the prayers, and mysteries and some reflections I made on my own, then I went and made copies. At our next gathering (we met weekly, I mentioned that earlier). I put these sheets on every single chair. I no sooner did that and someone was right behind me picking them up. I was like, "What ???" I was told, "you can't do that"
So I guess I must have looked distraught and a bit befuddled as to why can't I do this. All I am doing is promoting the Rosary, our Lady, our Lord.. I don't get it. Well my new friend Sonny arrived at our gathering after all that, so I immediately greeted him and asked him, "Why would I be stopped?, I'm not looking to gain anything here, just trying to share the rosary with everyone." Well he went over and talked to a few people and the doors were open for me. he told me, "Promote and share the rosary all you want, here." See no matter who says stop sharing the rosary, inevitably through the power of prayer and our Lords will; the sharing and spreading the joy of the rosary continues. I pray that you to find in your heart an aching pounding love for her. She is most deserving of our adoration and love.
Mary you are most precious, I adore you and love you so much !!
Your brother in Christ Jesus & His Most Blessed Mother,
Jim (The Rosary Man) Dacey Jr SFO
Saturday, January 2, 2010
Rosary Mans - 2010 Resolutions
Beads of Joy 01-02-10
Rosary Mans - 2010 Resolutions
©2010 James Dacey, Jr. SFO
Hello Everyone,
Dear Lord, thank you for allowing me to be part of your wonderful family. This past year was pretty incredible. I look forward to whatever direction you send me personally, as long as I can worship you. I desire nothing, other than to only do with me what you will with my life, my talents and my time for you Lord.
(Footnotes are added throughout to give more insight)
2010 Resolutions
Spiritual Resolutions
- Always remain focused on Jesus, always. Because in the end Jesus is all that matters. Always keep this though in front of me. He is the one who will give us everlasting life. He is the one who gives us peace, He is the one who gives us joy. In this short moment of time we have been given, let's use it wisely.
(Footnote: I am addicted to Him already I have been since 1983.. LOL)
- Daily Mass. I must return to this commitment. Now that I work nights, I am home early enough to attend daily 7am Daily Mass before I go to sleep.
(Footnote: I have done this so many times throughout my life, time to get back to Daily Mass)
- Everyday in my journal, at the end of my days entry, write down at least 2 things I am grateful for that day. Make 2010 the "My Year of Gratitude".
(Footnote: I always journal a lot, so adding this adds more appreciation for everything.)
- Now that we are fully back "home" get back involved much more at St Patrick's Church like we use to be. Eucharistic Minister, Youth Ministry, Rosary Makers Guild, Prayer Team, Knights of Columbus, etc.
(Footnote: Our lives use to revolve around St Patrick's schedule and people, we miss that.)
- True happiness must be found in serving others. This is not just an entry in my list of resolutions, this must be JOY to its fullest, beyond the immense levels of joy I experience in my life everyday now. Joy meaning: Jesus Others Yourself. The center of all my joy must be in the service of others. I must give my life away by putting others before me. 1 John 4:20 "If someone says, "I love God," and hates his brother, he is a liar; for the one who does not love his brother whom he has seen, cannot love God whom he has not seen."
- Scriptures to apply: 2 Timothy 2:15 "Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth."
- 1 Peter 4:10 "Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God's grace in its various forms."
Family Resolutions
- This year I would like to go through ALL our family photos. We have 23 years of photos to go through. Digitally scan all of them and look into having a "homepage" of sorts for them on-line.
(Footnote: We have so many boxes of photos, this really needs to be done.)
- One day out of every month will be "Ancestry Day". On that day we as a family will visit the family cemetery plots, including both sides of the family, on Staten Island and in Brooklyn.
(Footnote: When we lived near the Island, we use to always do this a lot.)
- One day out of every month will be "Family Splurge Day" guess that will be pretty much self explanatory. Eat, and shop all day.
- One day out of every month will be "Silver Screen Family Day" go to the movies, lots of snacks and drinks. Dinner and a movie night.
(Footnote: We have done this many times, especially when we lived in Western New York.)
- One day out of every month will be "Secret Family, Helping Others Day" this could be so much fun. Secretly find out who needs help, then together come up with a plan to drop off to them: food or money, or a gift card, or a mix of a bunch of things for them and their family.
- Every single day, tell my family that I love them. Verbally, notes, calls, whatever way the message can be conveyed. Everyday !!!
Husband Resolutions
- Need work in this area. 2010 needs to be a time for us to reconnect.
- Matthew 7:5 "You hypocrite! First remove the beam from your own eye, and then you will see clearly enough to remove the speck from your brother's eye." Apply this passage to my approach.
Friends Resolutions
- This year amongst all my friends expand my address book to include all my close on-line friends. Including mailing addresses, email, phone, birthdays, anniversaries, etc. Good idea for Christmas 2010 for mailing Christmas Cards.
- Seek out more friends, who are devoted to the rosary, love Jesus, and enjoy fellowship.
Community Resolutions
- 2009 has got me all wound up, some people really know my anger. 2010 will be my personal year of political involvement in our communities. Time to make sure I do all I can to help support the politicians who care about the people, the unborn and the voice of the people. Time to reclaim our country back to our freedoms. And it's also time to vote the selfish spenders out, to the curb unemployed.
- Our Lady's Pathways Prayer Group, Staten Island, NY. Reconnect with Jerry Kelly and Carol Bulcroft, get our family involved with the prayer group, the gatherings and the events.
(Footnote: We use to be very involved with this prayer group from 1983-2000)
Helping Others Resolutions
- Easter 2010, secretly help out a family, food and chocolate.
- Christmas 2010, secretly help out a family, food and gifts.
- Make sure to help those groups that helped us when I was unemployed.
Praying The Rosary Across America Ministries Resolutions
- Expand our outreach, using the 10 month national layout sheet. Spreading the joy of the rosary and building our unity is the central focus. More and more and more of us really praying together.
(Footnote: Somewhat has been in progress these past 3 years, need to buckle down now.)
- Eventually it would be nice to see "Friends of the Rosary" expand into all the prayer groups throughout our nation. This is a huge task that is already in motion. Following phase I (the prior resolution) will lead into this phase.
Health Resolutions
- Exercise. My current career is not good for my health, I need more exercise. Even if its only on the weekend.
- Do more research for vegetarian recipes. Looking to expand on meal ideas that are fully vegetarian, not just the usual way we do it.
Intellectual Resolutions
- Read a "new" book every month. Realistic goal is once a book is completed start the next one. Focus: Books on the lives of the saints, church history, etc. Not only with the objective to deepen my faith, but to also expand my inner joy.
(Footnote: I have done this many times in the past, its a good thing.)
- Revisit and restart making word games and number games. I have many already created, time to revive them, make more and share them.
(Footnote: I use to create a word game for the shrine free each month, for their magazine.)
Writing Resolutions
- Continue posting ALL my "Beads of Joy" writings on my new blog page. (This is a collection of almost everyday since 2008, many are posted on my my-space and need to be copy/pasted over and there are even more in my journals hand written.)
- Start a new Blog Page like the Beads of Joy one. This one will be for all my other writings from my journal collection, including short stories of every kind (too many to count), poems (hundreds of them). Chronologically lay them out on that blog page. I must go through my 12 boxes of journal books and sift through them. Big Job here.
- On a poster board visually layout my (6) book projects that are in motion. I need a plan to one by one get them finished and published.
- Start seeking out places that could use a writer for articles, research and devotional studies, do all the work for free.
- Plan one of these book projects to be fully beneficial to the shrine. Ask Fr. Peter to consider co-authoring the book with me. All proceeds will go to the shrine 100%.- Inevitably I'd like "writing" to be my career.
See how I told you how these "resolution" lists can get out of hand. LOL. I agree I do kinda go overboard, and maybe I need a hobby, oh wait I have one (writing) which is what got me into all this. LOL. I can be goofy I admit it, but hey this is me. Maybe all this can give you some ideas in your own life. Will every single one of this come to pass in 2010, maybe not. But that's ok, that's really never my objective believe it or not. I look at it this way, if I try to accomplish 50 things and all that sticks is 30 or 20, that's fine, besides I usually accomplish at least something on all points. See if I didn't try to accomplish a lot, then the little I do, I never would have done. LOL, does that make sense?
Have Fun !!
Your brother in Christ Jesus & His Most Blessed Mother,
Jim (The Rosary Man) Dacey Jr SFO
Rosary Mans - 2010 Resolutions
©2010 James Dacey, Jr. SFO
Hello Everyone,
Dear Lord, thank you for allowing me to be part of your wonderful family. This past year was pretty incredible. I look forward to whatever direction you send me personally, as long as I can worship you. I desire nothing, other than to only do with me what you will with my life, my talents and my time for you Lord.
(Footnotes are added throughout to give more insight)
2010 Resolutions
Spiritual Resolutions
- Always remain focused on Jesus, always. Because in the end Jesus is all that matters. Always keep this though in front of me. He is the one who will give us everlasting life. He is the one who gives us peace, He is the one who gives us joy. In this short moment of time we have been given, let's use it wisely.
(Footnote: I am addicted to Him already I have been since 1983.. LOL)
- Daily Mass. I must return to this commitment. Now that I work nights, I am home early enough to attend daily 7am Daily Mass before I go to sleep.
(Footnote: I have done this so many times throughout my life, time to get back to Daily Mass)
- Everyday in my journal, at the end of my days entry, write down at least 2 things I am grateful for that day. Make 2010 the "My Year of Gratitude".
(Footnote: I always journal a lot, so adding this adds more appreciation for everything.)
- Now that we are fully back "home" get back involved much more at St Patrick's Church like we use to be. Eucharistic Minister, Youth Ministry, Rosary Makers Guild, Prayer Team, Knights of Columbus, etc.
(Footnote: Our lives use to revolve around St Patrick's schedule and people, we miss that.)
- True happiness must be found in serving others. This is not just an entry in my list of resolutions, this must be JOY to its fullest, beyond the immense levels of joy I experience in my life everyday now. Joy meaning: Jesus Others Yourself. The center of all my joy must be in the service of others. I must give my life away by putting others before me. 1 John 4:20 "If someone says, "I love God," and hates his brother, he is a liar; for the one who does not love his brother whom he has seen, cannot love God whom he has not seen."
- Scriptures to apply: 2 Timothy 2:15 "Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth."
- 1 Peter 4:10 "Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God's grace in its various forms."
Family Resolutions
- This year I would like to go through ALL our family photos. We have 23 years of photos to go through. Digitally scan all of them and look into having a "homepage" of sorts for them on-line.
(Footnote: We have so many boxes of photos, this really needs to be done.)
- One day out of every month will be "Ancestry Day". On that day we as a family will visit the family cemetery plots, including both sides of the family, on Staten Island and in Brooklyn.
(Footnote: When we lived near the Island, we use to always do this a lot.)
- One day out of every month will be "Family Splurge Day" guess that will be pretty much self explanatory. Eat, and shop all day.
- One day out of every month will be "Silver Screen Family Day" go to the movies, lots of snacks and drinks. Dinner and a movie night.
(Footnote: We have done this many times, especially when we lived in Western New York.)
- One day out of every month will be "Secret Family, Helping Others Day" this could be so much fun. Secretly find out who needs help, then together come up with a plan to drop off to them: food or money, or a gift card, or a mix of a bunch of things for them and their family.
- Every single day, tell my family that I love them. Verbally, notes, calls, whatever way the message can be conveyed. Everyday !!!
Husband Resolutions
- Need work in this area. 2010 needs to be a time for us to reconnect.
- Matthew 7:5 "You hypocrite! First remove the beam from your own eye, and then you will see clearly enough to remove the speck from your brother's eye." Apply this passage to my approach.
Friends Resolutions
- This year amongst all my friends expand my address book to include all my close on-line friends. Including mailing addresses, email, phone, birthdays, anniversaries, etc. Good idea for Christmas 2010 for mailing Christmas Cards.
- Seek out more friends, who are devoted to the rosary, love Jesus, and enjoy fellowship.
Community Resolutions
- 2009 has got me all wound up, some people really know my anger. 2010 will be my personal year of political involvement in our communities. Time to make sure I do all I can to help support the politicians who care about the people, the unborn and the voice of the people. Time to reclaim our country back to our freedoms. And it's also time to vote the selfish spenders out, to the curb unemployed.
- Our Lady's Pathways Prayer Group, Staten Island, NY. Reconnect with Jerry Kelly and Carol Bulcroft, get our family involved with the prayer group, the gatherings and the events.
(Footnote: We use to be very involved with this prayer group from 1983-2000)
Helping Others Resolutions
- Easter 2010, secretly help out a family, food and chocolate.
- Christmas 2010, secretly help out a family, food and gifts.
- Make sure to help those groups that helped us when I was unemployed.
Praying The Rosary Across America Ministries Resolutions
- Expand our outreach, using the 10 month national layout sheet. Spreading the joy of the rosary and building our unity is the central focus. More and more and more of us really praying together.
(Footnote: Somewhat has been in progress these past 3 years, need to buckle down now.)
- Eventually it would be nice to see "Friends of the Rosary" expand into all the prayer groups throughout our nation. This is a huge task that is already in motion. Following phase I (the prior resolution) will lead into this phase.
Health Resolutions
- Exercise. My current career is not good for my health, I need more exercise. Even if its only on the weekend.
- Do more research for vegetarian recipes. Looking to expand on meal ideas that are fully vegetarian, not just the usual way we do it.
Intellectual Resolutions
- Read a "new" book every month. Realistic goal is once a book is completed start the next one. Focus: Books on the lives of the saints, church history, etc. Not only with the objective to deepen my faith, but to also expand my inner joy.
(Footnote: I have done this many times in the past, its a good thing.)
- Revisit and restart making word games and number games. I have many already created, time to revive them, make more and share them.
(Footnote: I use to create a word game for the shrine free each month, for their magazine.)
Writing Resolutions
- Continue posting ALL my "Beads of Joy" writings on my new blog page. (This is a collection of almost everyday since 2008, many are posted on my my-space and need to be copy/pasted over and there are even more in my journals hand written.)
- Start a new Blog Page like the Beads of Joy one. This one will be for all my other writings from my journal collection, including short stories of every kind (too many to count), poems (hundreds of them). Chronologically lay them out on that blog page. I must go through my 12 boxes of journal books and sift through them. Big Job here.
- On a poster board visually layout my (6) book projects that are in motion. I need a plan to one by one get them finished and published.
- Start seeking out places that could use a writer for articles, research and devotional studies, do all the work for free.
- Plan one of these book projects to be fully beneficial to the shrine. Ask Fr. Peter to consider co-authoring the book with me. All proceeds will go to the shrine 100%.- Inevitably I'd like "writing" to be my career.
See how I told you how these "resolution" lists can get out of hand. LOL. I agree I do kinda go overboard, and maybe I need a hobby, oh wait I have one (writing) which is what got me into all this. LOL. I can be goofy I admit it, but hey this is me. Maybe all this can give you some ideas in your own life. Will every single one of this come to pass in 2010, maybe not. But that's ok, that's really never my objective believe it or not. I look at it this way, if I try to accomplish 50 things and all that sticks is 30 or 20, that's fine, besides I usually accomplish at least something on all points. See if I didn't try to accomplish a lot, then the little I do, I never would have done. LOL, does that make sense?
Have Fun !!
Your brother in Christ Jesus & His Most Blessed Mother,
Jim (The Rosary Man) Dacey Jr SFO
Friday, January 1, 2010
The Blessed Virgin - Mother of God
Beads of Joy 01-01-10
The Blessed Virgin - Mother of God
©2010 James Dacey, Jr. SFO
Hello Everyone,
Silence is undoubtedly one of the mysteries of God. In scripture the minimal references of Mary does emphasize her maternal presence in our faith. Today we celebrate "The Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Mother of God". Some wonder how she got such a title. It is in Jesus' human nature that Mary becomes Mother of God. All of this is in God's infinite plan of salvation for all of us. It was Ignatius of Antioch who explained that Mary's marriage to Joseph was a means to hide three most important mysteries from the devil. (1. The Virginity of Our Blessed Mother, 2. The Virgin Birth of God's Son, 3. And Jesus' death and resurrection on the cross.)
One thing I must say. Our Lord has blessed us with so many saints to turn to for wisdom and insight. St. Ambrose of Milan's writings clearly show his devout love for our Blessed Mother. What follows is an excerpt from his writings: "He is Son of man because the Virgin is a human creature. That which is born of flesh is flesh; that which is born of human being is called man. Christ assumed, not some thing resembling flesh, but the reality of our flesh; a true body." Ambrose further stated when all Jesus' friends abandoned Him: "His mother stood before the Cross, and, while the men fled, she remained undaunted. She did not fear the torturers. His mother offered herself to his persecutors."
This study has been beyond exciting for me. Whenever I am led to learn from those who adore our Blessed mother, it just thrills my heart. St. Augustine of Hippo known as a giant of western theology absolutely loved and adored our Blessed Mother. Read this, it's so inspiring, so much joy fills my heart and soul. "I repeat, there is no more outstanding example of predestination than the Mediator Himself. The faithful Christian who wishes to understand this well should pay attention to this example, for in it He will find Himself." Please read on St. Augustine of Hippo is so insightful. "Then (at the foot of the Cross) He recognized her; yet, He had always known her. Even before He was born of her, He knew his Mother in her predestination. Before He, as God, created her from whom He would be created as man, He knew His Mother. And so He created a Virgin, whom He had chosen to be His Mother: a woman who did not conceive according to the law of sinful flesh; that is, not by the instinct of fleshly concupiscience. Rather She, with pious faith, merited to receive the holy seed within her. He chose her, to be created from her."
Does this not explode with excitment within your heart so filled with joy. There is so much love, so much joy, so much wisdom that we can find in our Dearest Blessed Mother. The saints not only lead us to our Lord, but they also lead us to our Blessed Mother who leads us to her Beloved Son.
Mary - Mother of God, our Mother. Embrace her love.
Your brother in Christ Jesus & His Most Blessed Mother,
Jim (The Rosary Man) Dacey Jr SFO
The Blessed Virgin - Mother of God
©2010 James Dacey, Jr. SFO
Hello Everyone,
Silence is undoubtedly one of the mysteries of God. In scripture the minimal references of Mary does emphasize her maternal presence in our faith. Today we celebrate "The Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Mother of God". Some wonder how she got such a title. It is in Jesus' human nature that Mary becomes Mother of God. All of this is in God's infinite plan of salvation for all of us. It was Ignatius of Antioch who explained that Mary's marriage to Joseph was a means to hide three most important mysteries from the devil. (1. The Virginity of Our Blessed Mother, 2. The Virgin Birth of God's Son, 3. And Jesus' death and resurrection on the cross.)
One thing I must say. Our Lord has blessed us with so many saints to turn to for wisdom and insight. St. Ambrose of Milan's writings clearly show his devout love for our Blessed Mother. What follows is an excerpt from his writings: "He is Son of man because the Virgin is a human creature. That which is born of flesh is flesh; that which is born of human being is called man. Christ assumed, not some thing resembling flesh, but the reality of our flesh; a true body." Ambrose further stated when all Jesus' friends abandoned Him: "His mother stood before the Cross, and, while the men fled, she remained undaunted. She did not fear the torturers. His mother offered herself to his persecutors."
This study has been beyond exciting for me. Whenever I am led to learn from those who adore our Blessed mother, it just thrills my heart. St. Augustine of Hippo known as a giant of western theology absolutely loved and adored our Blessed Mother. Read this, it's so inspiring, so much joy fills my heart and soul. "I repeat, there is no more outstanding example of predestination than the Mediator Himself. The faithful Christian who wishes to understand this well should pay attention to this example, for in it He will find Himself." Please read on St. Augustine of Hippo is so insightful. "Then (at the foot of the Cross) He recognized her; yet, He had always known her. Even before He was born of her, He knew his Mother in her predestination. Before He, as God, created her from whom He would be created as man, He knew His Mother. And so He created a Virgin, whom He had chosen to be His Mother: a woman who did not conceive according to the law of sinful flesh; that is, not by the instinct of fleshly concupiscience. Rather She, with pious faith, merited to receive the holy seed within her. He chose her, to be created from her."
Does this not explode with excitment within your heart so filled with joy. There is so much love, so much joy, so much wisdom that we can find in our Dearest Blessed Mother. The saints not only lead us to our Lord, but they also lead us to our Blessed Mother who leads us to her Beloved Son.
Mary - Mother of God, our Mother. Embrace her love.
Your brother in Christ Jesus & His Most Blessed Mother,
Jim (The Rosary Man) Dacey Jr SFO
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Preparing For The New Year - Part 2
Beads of Joy 12-31-09
Preparing For The New Year - Part 2
©2009 James Dacey, Jr. SFO
Hello Everyone,
Happy New Years Eve Day everybody. I really didn't think I'd be writing so much about resolutions, but from a couple of the emails and replies about them I thought I'd write just a little bit more about them to maybe help inspire everyone to look another way at "Resolutions". I pray that all of you have a most joyous 2010. As I write this I am looking back on one of my New Years Resolutions worksheets from 2004, it's 8 sheets long, I know wow. Reviewing this is most inspiring. Looking back now I can see how so many of these are such a part of my life now.
Let's see in this bunch of resolutions how I broke the list down and then how I began 2004 with such fervor and excitement. This list starts with a six sentence intro, thanking Jesus for yet another year to further serve Him. My first topic is "Spiritual Resolutions" there are 19 points, followed by "Daddy Resolutions" with 6 points. Next there are "Husband Resolutions" with 11 points. There are just so many topics. Then I have "Friends Resolutions" with 4 points. Yes this is pretty intense, LOL. The balance of these topics are: "Personal Growth" (3 points), "Desires to Give" (2 points), "Health Resolutions" (6 points), "Community Resolutions" (3 points), "Praying The Rosary Across America Ministry Resolutions" (3 points), and then lastly "Dads 4 Jesus Resolutions" (2 points).
Now here are some direct examples that I did apply to my life back in 2004. Also note that resolutions aren't necessarily things we didn't do or haven't done, most of the time they are things we already do. But by labeling them as a resolution helps us intensify them in our lives, which is what helps us to solidify them to be part of who we are, long after the "date" we made them a resolution.
Spiritual Resolutions
#10. Desire for my Daily Cross- I wish to gain strength by my daily cross.
- Through this desire I pray for God's Grace.
- I am determined to embrace my cross everyday.
- I desire an even heavier cross as Jesus sees me grow.
(Footnote: most of my spiritual resolutions are like this one.)
Daddy Resolutions
#2. Continue to always be available when they need me: homework, to talk, whatever. They can have my attention whenever they so desire it.
(Footnote: I love being a dad.)
Community Resolutions
#2. Get more deeply involved at the shrine with Fr. Peter and Fr. Julio. Possibly helping at different events, or assisting in the rosary devotion and Mass more consistently.
(Footnote: The shrine is my most favorite place. I helped out there for years.)
That last one came to pass big time in my life. Fr Peter is not only a personal friend but while living in WNY he was my Spiritual Director. At the shrine I was a Eucharistic Minister whenever needed, helped out at Christmas setup on the grounds, my daughter and I were involved with bible study, and so much more. I consider Our Lady of Fatima Shrine a very special place in my life and in my heart. I hope these few starting ideas help inspire you to greater things as the new year gets ready to begin.
Resolutions to me: Should be specific things we want to do to be better people before the Lord, in our families and to our friends.
Your brother in Christ Jesus & His Most Blessed Mother,
Jim (The Rosary Man) Dacey Jr SFO
Preparing For The New Year - Part 2
©2009 James Dacey, Jr. SFO
Hello Everyone,
Happy New Years Eve Day everybody. I really didn't think I'd be writing so much about resolutions, but from a couple of the emails and replies about them I thought I'd write just a little bit more about them to maybe help inspire everyone to look another way at "Resolutions". I pray that all of you have a most joyous 2010. As I write this I am looking back on one of my New Years Resolutions worksheets from 2004, it's 8 sheets long, I know wow. Reviewing this is most inspiring. Looking back now I can see how so many of these are such a part of my life now.
Let's see in this bunch of resolutions how I broke the list down and then how I began 2004 with such fervor and excitement. This list starts with a six sentence intro, thanking Jesus for yet another year to further serve Him. My first topic is "Spiritual Resolutions" there are 19 points, followed by "Daddy Resolutions" with 6 points. Next there are "Husband Resolutions" with 11 points. There are just so many topics. Then I have "Friends Resolutions" with 4 points. Yes this is pretty intense, LOL. The balance of these topics are: "Personal Growth" (3 points), "Desires to Give" (2 points), "Health Resolutions" (6 points), "Community Resolutions" (3 points), "Praying The Rosary Across America Ministry Resolutions" (3 points), and then lastly "Dads 4 Jesus Resolutions" (2 points).
Now here are some direct examples that I did apply to my life back in 2004. Also note that resolutions aren't necessarily things we didn't do or haven't done, most of the time they are things we already do. But by labeling them as a resolution helps us intensify them in our lives, which is what helps us to solidify them to be part of who we are, long after the "date" we made them a resolution.
Spiritual Resolutions
#10. Desire for my Daily Cross- I wish to gain strength by my daily cross.
- Through this desire I pray for God's Grace.
- I am determined to embrace my cross everyday.
- I desire an even heavier cross as Jesus sees me grow.
(Footnote: most of my spiritual resolutions are like this one.)
Daddy Resolutions
#2. Continue to always be available when they need me: homework, to talk, whatever. They can have my attention whenever they so desire it.
(Footnote: I love being a dad.)
Community Resolutions
#2. Get more deeply involved at the shrine with Fr. Peter and Fr. Julio. Possibly helping at different events, or assisting in the rosary devotion and Mass more consistently.
(Footnote: The shrine is my most favorite place. I helped out there for years.)
That last one came to pass big time in my life. Fr Peter is not only a personal friend but while living in WNY he was my Spiritual Director. At the shrine I was a Eucharistic Minister whenever needed, helped out at Christmas setup on the grounds, my daughter and I were involved with bible study, and so much more. I consider Our Lady of Fatima Shrine a very special place in my life and in my heart. I hope these few starting ideas help inspire you to greater things as the new year gets ready to begin.
Resolutions to me: Should be specific things we want to do to be better people before the Lord, in our families and to our friends.
Your brother in Christ Jesus & His Most Blessed Mother,
Jim (The Rosary Man) Dacey Jr SFO
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Preparing For The New Year
Beads of Joy 12-30-09
Preparing For The New Year
©2009 James Dacey, Jr. SFO
Hello Everyone,
Well the New Year is just days away. It's really wonderful how so many people use this time to make some resolutions in their lives. I suggest some serious spiritual resolutions. Also lets take this time to deepen our relationship with Jesus; get closer to our family and friends and what can we do for others, those we know and those we don't know. My usual breakdown of resolutions include: spiritual, family, others, and I also add hobbies (interests). But I have also been known for making an 8-10 page write up of resolutions covering every aspect of my life. So this resolution thing can get nuts.. LOL
How does one begin you ask? Some have asked me. It's really simple, on a clean sheet of lined paper on the top write: 2010 Resolutions, then start on the first line with Spiritual, go down a couple lines, then write Family, then go down a couple lines, then write Others. You can add any topic you so desire. You don't even have to make resolutions, this is just fun to do, to help you personally monitor your spiritual, family or whatever..growth. When I do make my huge lists of resolutions, usually by like the end of February my list has boiled down to the my main focus for the year, so see even those long lists of resolutions serve a purpose. Let me show you some examples of my own resolutions to help you get started. The cliff notes are for you, not me..
My "Writing" Resolutions for 2010
- Continue posting ALL my "Beads of Joy" writings on my new blog page. (This is a collection of almost everyday since 2008, many are posted on my my-space and need to be copy/pasted over and there are even more in my journals hand written)
- Start a new Blog Page like the Beads of Joy one. This one will be for all my other writings from my journal collection, including short stories of every kind (too many to count), poems (hundreds of them). Chronologically lay them out on this blog page. I must go through my 12 boxes of journal books and sift through them. Big Job here.
- On a poster board visually layout my (6) book projects that are in motion. I need a plan to one by one get them finished and published.
I think I am going to actually post my resolutions here on this blog, maybe Jan 1st or 2nd. It'll be my entire list, it'll be fun to share, it may even give you ideas for your spiritual life, family time, what to do for others, who knows, hopefully it will inspire you. Maybe this will give you time to look into your own life in a different way. You do realize you can start "resolutions" anytime. New Years is just the most popular time.
Start to prepare your own resolutions, it'll be fun, I promise you.
Your brother in Christ Jesus & His Most Blessed Mother,
Jim (The Rosary Man) Dacey Jr SFO
Preparing For The New Year
©2009 James Dacey, Jr. SFO
Hello Everyone,
Well the New Year is just days away. It's really wonderful how so many people use this time to make some resolutions in their lives. I suggest some serious spiritual resolutions. Also lets take this time to deepen our relationship with Jesus; get closer to our family and friends and what can we do for others, those we know and those we don't know. My usual breakdown of resolutions include: spiritual, family, others, and I also add hobbies (interests). But I have also been known for making an 8-10 page write up of resolutions covering every aspect of my life. So this resolution thing can get nuts.. LOL
How does one begin you ask? Some have asked me. It's really simple, on a clean sheet of lined paper on the top write: 2010 Resolutions, then start on the first line with Spiritual, go down a couple lines, then write Family, then go down a couple lines, then write Others. You can add any topic you so desire. You don't even have to make resolutions, this is just fun to do, to help you personally monitor your spiritual, family or whatever..growth. When I do make my huge lists of resolutions, usually by like the end of February my list has boiled down to the my main focus for the year, so see even those long lists of resolutions serve a purpose. Let me show you some examples of my own resolutions to help you get started. The cliff notes are for you, not me..
My "Writing" Resolutions for 2010
- Continue posting ALL my "Beads of Joy" writings on my new blog page. (This is a collection of almost everyday since 2008, many are posted on my my-space and need to be copy/pasted over and there are even more in my journals hand written)
- Start a new Blog Page like the Beads of Joy one. This one will be for all my other writings from my journal collection, including short stories of every kind (too many to count), poems (hundreds of them). Chronologically lay them out on this blog page. I must go through my 12 boxes of journal books and sift through them. Big Job here.
- On a poster board visually layout my (6) book projects that are in motion. I need a plan to one by one get them finished and published.
I think I am going to actually post my resolutions here on this blog, maybe Jan 1st or 2nd. It'll be my entire list, it'll be fun to share, it may even give you ideas for your spiritual life, family time, what to do for others, who knows, hopefully it will inspire you. Maybe this will give you time to look into your own life in a different way. You do realize you can start "resolutions" anytime. New Years is just the most popular time.
Start to prepare your own resolutions, it'll be fun, I promise you.
Your brother in Christ Jesus & His Most Blessed Mother,
Jim (The Rosary Man) Dacey Jr SFO
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
We Are Not Our Own
Beads of Joy 12-29-09
We Are Not Our Own
©2009 James Dacey, Jr. SFO
Hello Everyone,
The first thing we must recognize is that we are not our own. Our lives, our bodies, our everything, all belongs to God. When Jesus died on the cross He paid the ultimate price for us. No matter what we do, what choices we make; no matter what the world would have us to believe, we are God's children. God dwells in each and everyone of us, we are His temple through the power of the Holy Spirit. Our "free will" will and can change the last chapter of our lives, but with that said know that God does not abandon us even when we abandon Him.
Here's another way it can be explained. Father Larry Richards from Pittsburgh, PA once said this, I'm not sure if this is verbatim, but I think it's pretty close. The "sun" in this parable of sorts is referring to Jesus. "The sun shines, and the sun will always continue to shine. We can block the sun by putting something over our head, but no matter what we do or where we go, the sun will always continue to shine." God is here for all of us, all of the time; we can try to hide from Him, we can insult Him, and flat out deny He exists. But no matter what we do He will always love us, He will always forgive us. Just remember that even if we lose faith in Him, He does not stop loving us.
The questions to consider are: Do we really recognize that God himself through the power of the Holy Spirit dwells within us? And by knowing this; Do we know the joy that we can have by fully surrendering to God with the faith, hope and love He has instilled within us? There is no limit to how much joy we can receive from God. Did you know that? I can personally attest to the fact that once you surrender fully to Him, you will be so ecstatic, and so excited, and so filled with so much joy that you will feel like you are going to explode. LOL
One of my biggest objectives I have always had when starting this blog was to do all I can to share all this joy with you. Not only to just share it in written words, but to do whatever I can to help lead you to attain your own unlimited joy. Let's put it this way, if the joy that I have inside of my heart was a fuel (oil, gasoline, propane, whatever), the fuel supply inside of me would last for all eternity, and would never ever run out. I seriously believe that the joy is inside of me is being way under-estimated. I really believe that the joy alone inside my heart and soul for my Lord and our Lady is enough of a supply to last for an eternity of eternities. It is truly a most spectacular feeling.
Just do it ! Surrender your life fully to Him !
Your brother in Christ Jesus & His Most Blessed Mother,
Jim (The Rosary Man) Dacey Jr SFO
We Are Not Our Own
©2009 James Dacey, Jr. SFO
Hello Everyone,
The first thing we must recognize is that we are not our own. Our lives, our bodies, our everything, all belongs to God. When Jesus died on the cross He paid the ultimate price for us. No matter what we do, what choices we make; no matter what the world would have us to believe, we are God's children. God dwells in each and everyone of us, we are His temple through the power of the Holy Spirit. Our "free will" will and can change the last chapter of our lives, but with that said know that God does not abandon us even when we abandon Him.
Here's another way it can be explained. Father Larry Richards from Pittsburgh, PA once said this, I'm not sure if this is verbatim, but I think it's pretty close. The "sun" in this parable of sorts is referring to Jesus. "The sun shines, and the sun will always continue to shine. We can block the sun by putting something over our head, but no matter what we do or where we go, the sun will always continue to shine." God is here for all of us, all of the time; we can try to hide from Him, we can insult Him, and flat out deny He exists. But no matter what we do He will always love us, He will always forgive us. Just remember that even if we lose faith in Him, He does not stop loving us.
The questions to consider are: Do we really recognize that God himself through the power of the Holy Spirit dwells within us? And by knowing this; Do we know the joy that we can have by fully surrendering to God with the faith, hope and love He has instilled within us? There is no limit to how much joy we can receive from God. Did you know that? I can personally attest to the fact that once you surrender fully to Him, you will be so ecstatic, and so excited, and so filled with so much joy that you will feel like you are going to explode. LOL
One of my biggest objectives I have always had when starting this blog was to do all I can to share all this joy with you. Not only to just share it in written words, but to do whatever I can to help lead you to attain your own unlimited joy. Let's put it this way, if the joy that I have inside of my heart was a fuel (oil, gasoline, propane, whatever), the fuel supply inside of me would last for all eternity, and would never ever run out. I seriously believe that the joy is inside of me is being way under-estimated. I really believe that the joy alone inside my heart and soul for my Lord and our Lady is enough of a supply to last for an eternity of eternities. It is truly a most spectacular feeling.
Just do it ! Surrender your life fully to Him !
Your brother in Christ Jesus & His Most Blessed Mother,
Jim (The Rosary Man) Dacey Jr SFO
Monday, December 28, 2009
The Slaughter of The Innocent
Beads of Joy 12-28-09
The Slaughter of The Innocent
©2009 James Dacey, Jr. SFO
Hello Everyone,
I must admit I have such a hard time with this topic, it gets me so emotionally enraged. Today we are reading Matthew 2:13-18 (Flight to Egypt / The Massacre of the Infants). Today's gospel begins with Joseph having the angel of the Lord telling him to flee to Egypt, because Herod was looking for the child to kill Him. And then when Herod couldn't find him he had all the boys two years and younger in Bethlehem and the surrounding area killed. This story is reminiscent to when Pharaoh had all the Hebrew males killed, "Pharaoh then commanded all his subjects; "Throw into the river every boy that is born to the Hebrews, but you may let the girls live." Exodus 1:22
This is what always seems to happen when a government or a country abuses their use of its powers. Both of these mass killings of the innocent is a kind of genocide. In the past in history when a certain group of people or nationality of people where no longer wanted or desired by the existing power in charge; in certain situations they did all they can to try to terminate the unwanted. This type of genocide exists today, and sadly enough so many embrace it, and they are trying to force us to pay for it through our taxes; and even promote it through the government by embracing the killers corporation. All we can do is pray for the murderers, and all those countless millions of innocent babies who were killed.
When it comes to discussing this I have no compromise in my decision about this. No child of God, no life, no baby deserves death. The innocent who is (prior to its birth) safely growing in its mothers womb, basically gets executed. That is so sad. To me if anyone is promoting or agreeing that abortion is OK; they are either ignorant to the reality of it being a murder, or they themselves must embrace the slaughter of the innocent. I can not see this being any sort of a compromise when it comes to killing the innocent. I don't mean to offend anyone, but like I said in the beginning of all this, I have a very hard time with this topic.
See what I mean when it comes to this, it bothers me straight to the core of my heart. I feel my heart is teared out of my body every time I hear people talking about this like they are having a pimple removed. Just knowing that so many millions of innocent millions of unborn babies around the world are being teared apart inside their mothers womb, only to be discarded into the garbage just drives me crazy. Unfortunately many people in this world don't believe an unborn baby has any rights, or a soul, how sad. We must keep praying for these people involved. They can't be doctors, to the best of my knowledge, doctors heal, they don't kill. I know we must hate the sin of murder, not those doing or participating in them.
Let us pray for the innocent. I am sure God embraces them one by one as they enter into Heaven.
Your brother in Christ Jesus & His Most Blessed Mother,
Jim (The Rosary Man) Dacey Jr SFO
The Slaughter of The Innocent
©2009 James Dacey, Jr. SFO
Hello Everyone,
I must admit I have such a hard time with this topic, it gets me so emotionally enraged. Today we are reading Matthew 2:13-18 (Flight to Egypt / The Massacre of the Infants). Today's gospel begins with Joseph having the angel of the Lord telling him to flee to Egypt, because Herod was looking for the child to kill Him. And then when Herod couldn't find him he had all the boys two years and younger in Bethlehem and the surrounding area killed. This story is reminiscent to when Pharaoh had all the Hebrew males killed, "Pharaoh then commanded all his subjects; "Throw into the river every boy that is born to the Hebrews, but you may let the girls live." Exodus 1:22
This is what always seems to happen when a government or a country abuses their use of its powers. Both of these mass killings of the innocent is a kind of genocide. In the past in history when a certain group of people or nationality of people where no longer wanted or desired by the existing power in charge; in certain situations they did all they can to try to terminate the unwanted. This type of genocide exists today, and sadly enough so many embrace it, and they are trying to force us to pay for it through our taxes; and even promote it through the government by embracing the killers corporation. All we can do is pray for the murderers, and all those countless millions of innocent babies who were killed.
When it comes to discussing this I have no compromise in my decision about this. No child of God, no life, no baby deserves death. The innocent who is (prior to its birth) safely growing in its mothers womb, basically gets executed. That is so sad. To me if anyone is promoting or agreeing that abortion is OK; they are either ignorant to the reality of it being a murder, or they themselves must embrace the slaughter of the innocent. I can not see this being any sort of a compromise when it comes to killing the innocent. I don't mean to offend anyone, but like I said in the beginning of all this, I have a very hard time with this topic.
See what I mean when it comes to this, it bothers me straight to the core of my heart. I feel my heart is teared out of my body every time I hear people talking about this like they are having a pimple removed. Just knowing that so many millions of innocent millions of unborn babies around the world are being teared apart inside their mothers womb, only to be discarded into the garbage just drives me crazy. Unfortunately many people in this world don't believe an unborn baby has any rights, or a soul, how sad. We must keep praying for these people involved. They can't be doctors, to the best of my knowledge, doctors heal, they don't kill. I know we must hate the sin of murder, not those doing or participating in them.
Let us pray for the innocent. I am sure God embraces them one by one as they enter into Heaven.
Your brother in Christ Jesus & His Most Blessed Mother,
Jim (The Rosary Man) Dacey Jr SFO
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Such a Blessing - The Holy Family
Beads of Joy 12-27-09
Such a Blessing - The Holy Family
©2009 James Dacey, Jr. SFO
Hello Everyone,
Today we celebrate The Feast of The Holy Family. Each of us has been called to a very special task in our lives. Many of us are in families, obviously all of us are, but some of us are a direct member of a day to day living experience with a spouse, or siblings, or a mom and a dad, or many children. We all have been given a most blessed gift in whatever structure of a family that we live our lives. What is it that binds all of us together? Are we able to submit to Jesus, in the family setting? Can we live a life really close and private with Jesus while sharing a home with six other people? Oh yes we can.
The foundation of a family is two-fold. Where as Jesus is the center of the sacrament of marriage. So we have one man and one woman joining in the sacrament of marriage, and in the center of that commitment to one another is a commitment to Jesus, together and separate. I hope I didn't lose anyone with all that, I almost confused myself. LOL. Point here is that that is truly the perfect of all combinations to better secure and hold strong the family that will stay together for many years. Are all marriages and families all that perfect? Absolutely not, challenges and friction are a daily part of survival in a family. That is why we need Jesus all the more.
But let's see what is a family? Like the Holy Family, a family is the union of one man and one woman (united in the sacrament of marriage) and then the multiplying of children (Which we seem to have mastered in our home. LOL). A family truly has become "a family" once the children arrive. I realize that's not always true, but for the purpose of reflecting on the Holy Family, we'll look at it this way. Children are like the diamonds in the rough of life, they bring so much joy to a couple that mere words can never express the overflowing happiness. Yes there are countless hours of lost sleep, endless dirty diapers from such a small person, and many of us can agree, so much more. Jesus unites us so that we can take care of one another. Not only physically, but more importantly spiritually.
As a family "we" have a vocation together. I see it this way: We all need to support one another and help one another get to Heaven. For what purpose is this life if we don't use it to get to the next one in eternity with Jesus. And if we don't spend time nurturing and helping the flesh of our own flesh, what kind of an example are we when we try so hard to help our friends get to Heaven. That is why "the family" (our own families) needs to be our first vocation. There will be trials, challenges, fights, anger, resentment. Families will experience everything possible on this journey. We need to find that place in our own families were we can best serve each other, forgiving one another and loving one another no matter what.
Look at the Holy Family, ask Jesus to help you and your family be like His family.
Your brother in Christ Jesus & His Most Blessed Mother,
Jim (The Rosary Man) Dacey Jr SFO
Such a Blessing - The Holy Family
©2009 James Dacey, Jr. SFO
Hello Everyone,
Today we celebrate The Feast of The Holy Family. Each of us has been called to a very special task in our lives. Many of us are in families, obviously all of us are, but some of us are a direct member of a day to day living experience with a spouse, or siblings, or a mom and a dad, or many children. We all have been given a most blessed gift in whatever structure of a family that we live our lives. What is it that binds all of us together? Are we able to submit to Jesus, in the family setting? Can we live a life really close and private with Jesus while sharing a home with six other people? Oh yes we can.
The foundation of a family is two-fold. Where as Jesus is the center of the sacrament of marriage. So we have one man and one woman joining in the sacrament of marriage, and in the center of that commitment to one another is a commitment to Jesus, together and separate. I hope I didn't lose anyone with all that, I almost confused myself. LOL. Point here is that that is truly the perfect of all combinations to better secure and hold strong the family that will stay together for many years. Are all marriages and families all that perfect? Absolutely not, challenges and friction are a daily part of survival in a family. That is why we need Jesus all the more.
But let's see what is a family? Like the Holy Family, a family is the union of one man and one woman (united in the sacrament of marriage) and then the multiplying of children (Which we seem to have mastered in our home. LOL). A family truly has become "a family" once the children arrive. I realize that's not always true, but for the purpose of reflecting on the Holy Family, we'll look at it this way. Children are like the diamonds in the rough of life, they bring so much joy to a couple that mere words can never express the overflowing happiness. Yes there are countless hours of lost sleep, endless dirty diapers from such a small person, and many of us can agree, so much more. Jesus unites us so that we can take care of one another. Not only physically, but more importantly spiritually.
As a family "we" have a vocation together. I see it this way: We all need to support one another and help one another get to Heaven. For what purpose is this life if we don't use it to get to the next one in eternity with Jesus. And if we don't spend time nurturing and helping the flesh of our own flesh, what kind of an example are we when we try so hard to help our friends get to Heaven. That is why "the family" (our own families) needs to be our first vocation. There will be trials, challenges, fights, anger, resentment. Families will experience everything possible on this journey. We need to find that place in our own families were we can best serve each other, forgiving one another and loving one another no matter what.
Look at the Holy Family, ask Jesus to help you and your family be like His family.
Your brother in Christ Jesus & His Most Blessed Mother,
Jim (The Rosary Man) Dacey Jr SFO
Saturday, December 26, 2009
Whoever Endures Will Be Saved
Beads of Joy 12-26-09
Whoever Endures Will Be Saved
©2009 James Dacey, Jr. SFO
Hello Everyone,
What lies ahead is of cause unknown, but as we continue to follow Jesus and this world continues not following Him, our walk will continue to have its challenges. We must be like Him, His Grace is sufficient to help guide us through whatever is put before us in this life. Today we are reading Matthew 10:17-22 (Coming Persecutions) Jesus is very upfront about what we are to expect by following Him. The price will be great, but we must bear our own cross through this life. Jesus came to redeem us from our sins, but the only way we could do that, is through the cross.
Many of us will have a challenge dealing with the rejection and persecution from the world because of our love for Jesus. I say, "so be it". On a personally level aside from the obvious love for my family and love for so many dear friends; I am so far detached from this world that their rejection of me only further solidifies my faith. Nothing that is of this world that is not of God is anything that personally affects my faith and my walk with Jesus. I share this part of my faith with you, to show you that it is possible. I have dealt with different levels of rejection, nasty comments, and rudeness over these past 27 years. Honestly all that does is draw me ever so much closer to my Lord.
If there's one thing that we all need to understand about following after Jesus, is that because they have rejected and hated Him, they will do the same to us. I believe once you are able to fully accept that, staying strong in your faith becomes much easier. At times I get twisted comments from fellow believers (at least to say those who claim to love Jesus), so don't only think all this rejection comes from the atheistic part of the non believing world. Sometimes those around us that just can't comprehend the depths of excitement ridicule it. I have been known to be way over the top with spiritual excitement. LOL
I take no offense at the rejection. I only pray for the lost, misinformed and the misled. That's really all we can do. Yes I reach out also, and continue to, sometimes there maybe a break through. Prayer is so important, love those who hate you, pray for those who wish you ill. Sometimes only God can melt the hearts of the stone cold non-believers. To me there is so much joy in Jesus that no matter what negative comes rushing my way, the positive in my heart is so over flowing that there is virtually no affect, there vicious words are washed away in the over flowing love Jesus has given me.
Joy is the key. Sometimes I find it hard to explain the overwhelming, over flowing, extremely ecstatic amount of joy that is jam packed my my heart and soul because of my love for Jesus in my life. Many many years go, my mother once even commented, "I'm worried about you Jim." So funny, she said, "Does Father know how consumed you are, and that your lack of fear of death is so open?" We laughed, she was way too serious back then, but she now better understands me, and the depths of my faith. I can talk for hours about this. Please hold strong and trust in Jesus always.
Jesus is there for us always, hold strong and believe in Him, no matter what.
Your brother in Christ Jesus & His Most Blessed Mother,
Jim (The Rosary Man) Dacey Jr SFO
Whoever Endures Will Be Saved
©2009 James Dacey, Jr. SFO
Hello Everyone,
What lies ahead is of cause unknown, but as we continue to follow Jesus and this world continues not following Him, our walk will continue to have its challenges. We must be like Him, His Grace is sufficient to help guide us through whatever is put before us in this life. Today we are reading Matthew 10:17-22 (Coming Persecutions) Jesus is very upfront about what we are to expect by following Him. The price will be great, but we must bear our own cross through this life. Jesus came to redeem us from our sins, but the only way we could do that, is through the cross.
Many of us will have a challenge dealing with the rejection and persecution from the world because of our love for Jesus. I say, "so be it". On a personally level aside from the obvious love for my family and love for so many dear friends; I am so far detached from this world that their rejection of me only further solidifies my faith. Nothing that is of this world that is not of God is anything that personally affects my faith and my walk with Jesus. I share this part of my faith with you, to show you that it is possible. I have dealt with different levels of rejection, nasty comments, and rudeness over these past 27 years. Honestly all that does is draw me ever so much closer to my Lord.
If there's one thing that we all need to understand about following after Jesus, is that because they have rejected and hated Him, they will do the same to us. I believe once you are able to fully accept that, staying strong in your faith becomes much easier. At times I get twisted comments from fellow believers (at least to say those who claim to love Jesus), so don't only think all this rejection comes from the atheistic part of the non believing world. Sometimes those around us that just can't comprehend the depths of excitement ridicule it. I have been known to be way over the top with spiritual excitement. LOL
I take no offense at the rejection. I only pray for the lost, misinformed and the misled. That's really all we can do. Yes I reach out also, and continue to, sometimes there maybe a break through. Prayer is so important, love those who hate you, pray for those who wish you ill. Sometimes only God can melt the hearts of the stone cold non-believers. To me there is so much joy in Jesus that no matter what negative comes rushing my way, the positive in my heart is so over flowing that there is virtually no affect, there vicious words are washed away in the over flowing love Jesus has given me.
Joy is the key. Sometimes I find it hard to explain the overwhelming, over flowing, extremely ecstatic amount of joy that is jam packed my my heart and soul because of my love for Jesus in my life. Many many years go, my mother once even commented, "I'm worried about you Jim." So funny, she said, "Does Father know how consumed you are, and that your lack of fear of death is so open?" We laughed, she was way too serious back then, but she now better understands me, and the depths of my faith. I can talk for hours about this. Please hold strong and trust in Jesus always.
Jesus is there for us always, hold strong and believe in Him, no matter what.
Your brother in Christ Jesus & His Most Blessed Mother,
Jim (The Rosary Man) Dacey Jr SFO
Friday, December 25, 2009
Christmas - Jesus Christ is Born
Beads of Joy 12-25-09
Christmas - Jesus Christ is Born
©2009 James Dacey, Jr. SFO
Hello Everyone,
Today is a very special day. For our Lord and Savior has been born in Bethlehem of Judea. "For today in the city of David a Savior has been born for you who is Messiah and Lord." Luke 2:11. The world shall never be the same again because of His birth. God has become man, so that through His birth and eventual death, we shall be redeemed. There is only one God who has ever walked the face of the earth, and His name is Jesus.
Many in this world have rejected Him, many refuse to believe in Him. Yet no matter has been said or done He can never and shall never ever be removed from our hearts. many kings and lords have ruled the earth, yet none have a mere spec of the magnificence that there is in Jesus. Before man ever existed Jesus always has been. Today we celebrate the birth of our Savior brought to us in human form so that we to, can embrace Him. We have been given a most splendid gift in Jesus. God's love for us is without measure. He does all He can to show us how much He truly loves us. "When God, in the beginning, created man, He made him subject to his own free choice." What a magnificent gift God has given us, our own free will.
Free will is indeed a magnificent gift, but if we make selfish choices or ones that offend God, then we no longer chose God. The choices we make can change the direction of our eternity. God's wisdom can not be measured, His power can not be contained - He is almighty, and He shall never direct us to sin. His love for us holds no bounds, He entrusts us with our free will to do what is good. Happy are we indeed who spends our lives dug in His word, surrounded by His children, and totally fixed on His image. Nothing in this world can ever give our lives, our hearts, and our souls the pleasure and satisfaction that Jesus alone gives us.
For today we must recognize the gift we have been given in Jesus. For it is through Jesus that our life eternal with Him begins. There is so much in scripture that encourages us, and that fills our hearts with such joy. Spend as much time as you can in His word to better get to know Him. Trust in the Holy Spirit to guide your heart. "For those who live according to the flesh are concerned with the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the spirit with the things of the spirit. The concerns of the flesh is death, but the concern of the spirit is life and peace." Romans 8:5-6. I highly recommend you read Romans 8:1-13 your heart will be filled with so much joy, you will not be able to contain it.
Merry Christmas everybody, on this most glorious day !
Your brother in Christ Jesus & His Most Blessed Mother,
Jim (The Rosary Man) Dacey Jr SFO
Christmas - Jesus Christ is Born
©2009 James Dacey, Jr. SFO
Hello Everyone,
Today is a very special day. For our Lord and Savior has been born in Bethlehem of Judea. "For today in the city of David a Savior has been born for you who is Messiah and Lord." Luke 2:11. The world shall never be the same again because of His birth. God has become man, so that through His birth and eventual death, we shall be redeemed. There is only one God who has ever walked the face of the earth, and His name is Jesus.
Many in this world have rejected Him, many refuse to believe in Him. Yet no matter has been said or done He can never and shall never ever be removed from our hearts. many kings and lords have ruled the earth, yet none have a mere spec of the magnificence that there is in Jesus. Before man ever existed Jesus always has been. Today we celebrate the birth of our Savior brought to us in human form so that we to, can embrace Him. We have been given a most splendid gift in Jesus. God's love for us is without measure. He does all He can to show us how much He truly loves us. "When God, in the beginning, created man, He made him subject to his own free choice." What a magnificent gift God has given us, our own free will.
Free will is indeed a magnificent gift, but if we make selfish choices or ones that offend God, then we no longer chose God. The choices we make can change the direction of our eternity. God's wisdom can not be measured, His power can not be contained - He is almighty, and He shall never direct us to sin. His love for us holds no bounds, He entrusts us with our free will to do what is good. Happy are we indeed who spends our lives dug in His word, surrounded by His children, and totally fixed on His image. Nothing in this world can ever give our lives, our hearts, and our souls the pleasure and satisfaction that Jesus alone gives us.
For today we must recognize the gift we have been given in Jesus. For it is through Jesus that our life eternal with Him begins. There is so much in scripture that encourages us, and that fills our hearts with such joy. Spend as much time as you can in His word to better get to know Him. Trust in the Holy Spirit to guide your heart. "For those who live according to the flesh are concerned with the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the spirit with the things of the spirit. The concerns of the flesh is death, but the concern of the spirit is life and peace." Romans 8:5-6. I highly recommend you read Romans 8:1-13 your heart will be filled with so much joy, you will not be able to contain it.
Merry Christmas everybody, on this most glorious day !
Your brother in Christ Jesus & His Most Blessed Mother,
Jim (The Rosary Man) Dacey Jr SFO
Thursday, December 24, 2009
The Rosary - The Glorious Mysteries
Beads of Joy 12-24-09
The Rosary - The Glorious Mysteries
©2009 James Dacey, Jr. SFO
Hello Everyone,
A time to celebrate, a time for all of us to scream and shout for joy. Jesus has defeated death and He has opened all eternity up for all of us. Let us celebrate The Glorious Mysteries. All that suffering, all that blood shed, all that pain, Alleluia !! Jesus has defeated death by His power. By doing so He has opened the doors of all eternity for us. Praise You Jesus for loving all of us so much that you died for my (our) sins and in dying you were raised. I pray that everyone sees the magnificent glory and power in Jesus, and that they embrace Him with a full heart in the Rosary.
The First Glorious Mystery is The Resurrection of Jesus. Jesus Christ has been risen ! He has forever destroyed the power of death, death shall no longer hold us to this earth or its destructive ending. By this we shall join Jesus in all eternity in Heaven. The Second Glorious Mystery is The Ascension of Jesus. Jesus has ascended to His Father's throne. We can now place our hopes and trust in the promise that God has made to us for everlasting life. Jesus took on our human nature and He has brought our frail human bodies to God's throne. It is through this mystery that we have been raised with Jesus rather than simply returned to the earth without everlasting life.
The Third Glorious Mystery is The Descent of the Holy Spirit. We can not save ourselves from within ourselves alone, Jesus knew this. So he gave us an advocate, a member of the blessed trinity to forever be with us. It is through the power of the Holy Spirit that we gain inspiration and instruction to live a life pleasing to God. The Fourth Glorious Mystery is The Assumption of Mary into Heaven. Our dear blessed Mother has taken the journey to be united with her Son. She was taken up to Heaven in body and soul. Mary gives us so much hope in the journey we are taking by following her Son.
The Fifth Glorious Mystery is The Coronation of Mary as Queen of Heaven. The church has taught us that second to God is Mary. It is through her that the dignity of women is defended. It is through her womb that almighty God was created to become man; to live, breathe and die so that we might eternally live with Him. In order for her to give birth to Jesus, she had to be holy and pure. Her crown is a crown of glory. I pray that in your life and in your heart that you to develop a deep desire to love and praise Jesus through the rosary. To me the rosary is the most perfect prayer, so fully focused on Jesus that my love for Him deepens all the more. The more I pray the rosary.
Embrace the Rosary as your favorite prayer, it will change your life.
Your brother in Christ Jesus & His Most Blessed Mother,
Jim (The Rosary Man) Dacey Jr SFO
The Rosary - The Glorious Mysteries
©2009 James Dacey, Jr. SFO
Hello Everyone,
A time to celebrate, a time for all of us to scream and shout for joy. Jesus has defeated death and He has opened all eternity up for all of us. Let us celebrate The Glorious Mysteries. All that suffering, all that blood shed, all that pain, Alleluia !! Jesus has defeated death by His power. By doing so He has opened the doors of all eternity for us. Praise You Jesus for loving all of us so much that you died for my (our) sins and in dying you were raised. I pray that everyone sees the magnificent glory and power in Jesus, and that they embrace Him with a full heart in the Rosary.
The First Glorious Mystery is The Resurrection of Jesus. Jesus Christ has been risen ! He has forever destroyed the power of death, death shall no longer hold us to this earth or its destructive ending. By this we shall join Jesus in all eternity in Heaven. The Second Glorious Mystery is The Ascension of Jesus. Jesus has ascended to His Father's throne. We can now place our hopes and trust in the promise that God has made to us for everlasting life. Jesus took on our human nature and He has brought our frail human bodies to God's throne. It is through this mystery that we have been raised with Jesus rather than simply returned to the earth without everlasting life.
The Third Glorious Mystery is The Descent of the Holy Spirit. We can not save ourselves from within ourselves alone, Jesus knew this. So he gave us an advocate, a member of the blessed trinity to forever be with us. It is through the power of the Holy Spirit that we gain inspiration and instruction to live a life pleasing to God. The Fourth Glorious Mystery is The Assumption of Mary into Heaven. Our dear blessed Mother has taken the journey to be united with her Son. She was taken up to Heaven in body and soul. Mary gives us so much hope in the journey we are taking by following her Son.
The Fifth Glorious Mystery is The Coronation of Mary as Queen of Heaven. The church has taught us that second to God is Mary. It is through her that the dignity of women is defended. It is through her womb that almighty God was created to become man; to live, breathe and die so that we might eternally live with Him. In order for her to give birth to Jesus, she had to be holy and pure. Her crown is a crown of glory. I pray that in your life and in your heart that you to develop a deep desire to love and praise Jesus through the rosary. To me the rosary is the most perfect prayer, so fully focused on Jesus that my love for Him deepens all the more. The more I pray the rosary.
Embrace the Rosary as your favorite prayer, it will change your life.
Your brother in Christ Jesus & His Most Blessed Mother,
Jim (The Rosary Man) Dacey Jr SFO
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