INHERITANCE OF GOD'S CHILDREN PROVERBS 28:10 (From different versions) " He who leads the upright along an evil path will fall into his own trap, but the blameless will receive a good inheritance." 'Those who lead good people along an evil path will fall into their own trap, but the honest will inherit good things.' 'Whoever leads the upright astray into an evil way, he will himself fall into his own pit, but the blameless will have a goodly inheritance.' 'Whoever leads decent people into evil will fall into his own pit, but innocent people will inherit good things.' 'Lead good people down a wrong path and you'll come to a bad end; do good and you'll be rewarded for it.' In most of the translations the word 'inherit' or 'inheritance' is used with regard to the reward that awaits the god-fearing person. Inheritance is something that you get without working for it.The child inherits from the parents not because of merit, but because of the relationship.Similarly as we have become adopted children of God through the passion,death and resurrection of Christ, we inherit all of the good things and blessings from God. As God's chidren.we only have to claim those blessings in faith. itfhrp khjk; 17k; jpfjp
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Monday, May 31, 2010
INHERITANCE OF GOD'S CHILDREN
SEEK GOD EARLY IN THE MORNING !
PRAISE THE LORD ! GOOD MORNING ! MAY THIS WEEK BE BLESSED !
GOD'S WISDOM AND KNOWLEDGE- Sis. Stella Dhinakaran
A person who never gives importance to sleep, but gets up even while it is still dark and seeks the Lord with all godliness, the Lord fills such a person with His divine wisdom and guides them throughout the day by holding their hands and leads them with His divine instructions. "Those who seek Me (God) early shall find me" (Proverbs 8:17) "The Sovereign Lord has given me an instructed tongue, to know the word that sustains the weary. He wakens me morning by morning, wakes my ear to listen like one being taught" (Isaiah 50:4). |
 May 31, 2010
Shout for joy, O daughter Zion! Sing joyfully, O Israel! Be glad and exult with all your heart, O daughter Jerusalem! The LORD has removed the judgment against you, he has turned away your enemies; The King of Israel, the LORD, is in your midst, you have no further misfortune to fear. On that day, it shall be said to Jerusalem: Fear not, O Zion, be not discouraged! The LORD, your God, is in your midst, a mighty savior; He will rejoice over you with gladness, and renew you in his love, He will sing joyfully because of you, as one sings at festivals.
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Brothers and sisters: Let love be sincere; hate what is evil, hold on to what is good; love one another with mutual affection; anticipate one another in showing honor. Do not grow slack in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, endure in affliction, persevere in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the holy ones, exercise hospitality. Bless those who persecute you, bless and do not curse them. Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Have the same regard for one another; do not be haughty but associate with the lowly;do not be wise in your own estimation.</ Responsorial Psalm R. (6) Among you is the great and Holy One of Israel. God indeed is my savior; I am confident and unafraid. My strength and my courage is the LORD, and he has been my savior. With joy you will draw water at the fountain of salvation. R. Among you is the great and Holy One of Israel. Give thanks to the LORD, acclaim his name; among the nations make known his deeds, proclaim how exalted is his name. R. Among you is the great and Holy One of Israel. Sing praise to the LORD for his glorious achievement; let this be known throughout all the earth. Shout with exultation, O city of Zion, for great in your midst is the Holy One of Israel! R. Among you is the great and Holy One of Israel.
Gospel Mary set out and traveled to the hill country in haste to a town of Judah, where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the infant leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth, filled with the Holy Spirit, cried out in a loud voice and said, "Most blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb. And how does this happen to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? For at the moment the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the infant in my womb leaped for joy. Blessed are you who believed that what was spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled."
And Mary said: "My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has looked with favor on his lowly servant. From this day all generations will call me blessed: the Almighty has done great things for me, and holy is his Name.
He has mercy on those who fear him in every generation. He has shown the strength of his arm, he has scattered the proud in their conceit. He has cast down the mighty from their thrones, and has lifted up the lowly. He has filled the hungry with good things, and the rich he has sent away empty. He has come to the help of his servant Israel for he has remembered his promise of mercy, the promise he made to our fathers, to Abraham and his children for ever."
Mary remained with her about three monthsand then returned to her home. |
VISITATION OF OUR BLESSED MOTHER VIRGIN MARY
ON THE FEAST OF THE VISITATION OF OUR BLESSED MOTHER
My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my saviour. With these words Mary first acknowledges the special gifts she has been given. Then she recalls God's universal favours, bestowed unceasingly on the human race. When a man devotes all his thoughts to the praise and service of the Lord, he proclaims God's greatness. His observance of God's commands, moreover, shows that he has God's power and greatness always at heart. His spirit rejoices in God his saviour and delights in the mere recollection of his creator who gives him hope for eternal salvation. These words are often for all God's creations, but especially for the Mother of God. She alone was chosen, and she burned with spiritual love for the son she so joyously conceived. Above all other saints, she alone could truly rejoice in Jesus, her saviour, for she knew that he who was the source of eternal salvation would be born in time in her body, in one person both her own son and her Lord. For the Almighty has done great things for me, and holy is his name. Mary attributes nothing to her own merits. She refers all her greatness to the gift of the one whose essence is power and whose nature is greatness, for he fills with greatness and strength the small and the weak who believe in him. She did well to add: and holy is his name, to warn those who heard, and indeed all who would receive his words, that they must believe and call upon his name. For they too could share in everlasting holiness and true salvation according to the words of the prophet: and it will come to pass, that everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. This is the name she spoke of earlier: and my spirit rejoices in God my saviour. Therefore it is an excellent and fruitful custom of holy Church that we should sing Mary's hymn at the time of evening prayer. By meditating upon the incarnation, our devotion is kindled, and by remembering the example of God's Mother, we are encouraged to lead a life of virtue. Such virtues are best achieved in the evening. We are weary after the day's work and worn out by our distractions. The time for rest is near, and our minds are ready for contemplation. | |||
Sunday, May 30, 2010
BLESSED ARE THE MERCIFUL
Mathew 5:7 "Blessed are those who show mercy. They will be treated mercifully." Blessed (happy, to be envied, and spiritually prosperous--with life-joy and satisfaction in God's favor and salvation, regardless of their outward conditions) are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy! There are some who by nature are merciful. They are indeed fortunate to have such a good quality. But the quality of mercy which is the fruit of the Holy Spirit is much superior .This is given to christians who have received the annointing of the Holy Spirit. This is the reason they are called blessed persons.Such persons also receive mercy in abundance from God. We have the example of Fr. Maxmillian Kolbe who like Christ ,gave his life for a fellow prisoner. LET US ALSO PRAY FOR THE ANOINTING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT FOR EACH ONE OF US. itfhrp khjk; 16k; jpfjp
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BE BLESSED BY GOD IN YOUR FAMILIES
PRPPPPp://www.jebam.com/message/display.asp GOD HONOURS- Sis. Evangeline Paul Dhinakaran
The Lord who blessed Jacob just as He promised shall bless your children as well (Genesis 28:10-15, Isaiah 49:21). God's promises are Yes and in Him Amen (2 Corinthians 1:20). |
TODAY'S MASS READINGS AND GOD'S ASSURANCE FOR US
May 30, 2010
Thus says the wisdom of God: "The LORD possessed me, the beginning of his ways, the forerunner of his prodigies of long ago; from of old I was poured forth, at the first, before the earth. When there were no depths I was brought forth, when there were no fountains or springs of water; before the mountains were settled into place, before the hills, I was brought forth; while as yet the earth and fields were not made, nor the first clods of the world.
"When the Lord established the heavens I was there, when he marked out the vault over the face of the deep; when he made firm the skies above, when he fixed fast the foundations of the earth; when he set for the sea its limit, so that the waters should not transgress his command; then was I beside him as his craftsman, and I was his delight day by day, playing before him all the while, playing on the surface of his earth; and I found delight in the human race."
Responsorial Psalm R. (2a) O Lord, our God, how wonderful your name in all the earth! When I behold your heavens, the work of your fingers, R. O Lord, our God, how wonderful your name in all the earth! You have made him little less than the angels, R. O Lord, our God, how wonderful your name in all the earth! All sheep and oxen, R. O Lord, our God, how wonderful your name in all the earth! Reading 2 Brothers and sisters: Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith to this grace in which we stand, and we boast in hope of the glory of God. Not only that, but we even boast of our afflictions, knowing that affliction produces endurance, and endurance, proven character, and proven character, hope, and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us. Gospel Jesus said to his disciples: "I have much more to tell you, but you cannot bear it now. But when he comes, the Spirit of truth, he will guide you to all truth. He will not speak on his own, but he will speak what he hears, and will declare to you the things that are coming. He will glorify me, because he will take from what is mine and declare it to you. Everything that the Father has is mine; for this reason I told you that he will take from what is mine and declare it to you." |
Saturday, May 29, 2010
THE SOVEREIGNTY OF GOD
THE SOVEREIGNTY OF GOD Psalm 135:3-6 (3) Praise the LORD, for the LORD is good; Sing praises to His name, for it is pleasant. (4) For the LORD has chosen Jacob for Himself, Israel for His special treasure. (5) For I know that the LORD is great, And our Lord is above all gods. (6) Whatever the LORD pleases He does, In heaven and in earth, In the seas and in all deep places. Since God is God, who can dare challenge His prerogative? Who can dare call Him into account for the way in which He deals with us or those we feel close to? Do we, in our limited perception, frequently become critical or frustrated with the way God is handling affairs? When this happens, we are in reality leaving God out of the picture. Where is our faith in His character or His lovingkindness? To murmur against Him is rank rebellion. To question His ways in the wrong attitude is to impugn His power, wisdom, and rights. We should never forget what Isaiah 40:17-18 says of Him whom we serve: "All nations before Him are as nothing, and they are counted by Him less than nothing and worthless. To whom then will you liken God? Or what likeness will you compare to Him?" We can see that God has created all of nature with great diversity. The laws of nature, also set in motion by God, operate and keep everything under control. Is it really necessary for Him to manage or govern His creation actively? Psalm 22:28 reminds us, "For the kingdom is the LORD'S, and He rules over the nations." The King James version reads, "He is the governor over the nations," but rule is what a governor does. He rules, manages, keeps under control, or directs according to His own purpose. Did God create all things and then step away from what He had made, allowing it to operate on its own? Are we now subject to uniform, impersonal law rather than a sovereign God actively controlling the operations of His creation? Everywhere the Bible confirms that God is actively involved in managing His creation—and no part of His creation receives more attention than the supreme, ongoing creation He is working in our lives, the creation of His image in us. This almighty, sovereign God has His attention focused on His church, and we can have faith in that. There is nothing in its existence of which He is not aware and that is not subject to His sovereign dictates. John W. Ritenbaugh From The Sovereignty of God: Part Three |
TRUST THE LORD ALWAYS
HOW GOOD AND LOVING IS OUR LORD ! PSALM 91:14 "Because he loves me," says the LORD, "I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name." "Because he has set his love upon Me, therefore will I deliver him; I will set him on high, because he knows and understands My name [has a personal knowledge of My mercy, love, and kindness--trusts and relies on Me, knowing I will never forsake him, no, never]." The Lord says, "I will rescue those who love me. I will protect those who trust in my name." "Because you love me, I will rescue you. I will protect you because you know my name." "If you'll hold on to me for dear life," says God, "I'll get you out of any trouble. I'll give you the best of care if you'll only get to know and trust me. Call me and I'll answer, be at your side in bad times; I'll rescue you, then throw you a party. I'll give you a long life, give you a long drink of salvation!" itfhrp khjk; 15k; jpfjp
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PRAYING IN SPIRIT AND IN TRUTH
(PRAYING IN TONGUES)  ARISE! SHINE!- Sis. Stella Dhinakaran
 When we worship God in spirit and truth, He shall fill us with His presence (John 4:24). When we pray and sing in spirit and truth, God Himself shall take care of everything concerning the family and guide us (1 Corinthians 14:15). |
TODAY'S MASS READINGS AND GOD'S PROMISE FOR YOU THIS DAY
May 29, 2010
Beloved, remember the words spoken beforehand by the Apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ. Build yourselves up in your most holy faith; pray in the Holy Spirit. Keep yourselves in the love of God and wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ that leads to eternal life. On those who waver, have mercy; save others by snatching them out of the fire; on others have mercy with fear, abhorring even the outer garment stained by the flesh.
To the one who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you unblemished and exultant, in the presence of his glory, to the only God, our savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord be glory, majesty, power, and authority from ages past, now, and for ages to come. Amen. Responsorial Psalm R. (2b) My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God. O God, you are my God whom I seek; for you my flesh pines and my soul thirsts like the earth, parched, lifeless and without water. R. My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God. Thus have I gazed toward you in the sanctuary to see your power and your glory, For your kindness is a greater good than life; my lips shall glorify you. R. My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God. Thus will I bless you while I live; lifting up my hands, I will call upon your name. As with the riches of a banquet shall my soul be satisfied, and with exultant lips my mouth shall praise you. R. My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God. 
Gospel Jesus and his disciples returned once more to Jerusalem. As he was walking in the temple area, the chief priests, the scribes, and the elders approached him and said to him, "By what authority are you doing these things? Or who gave you this authority to do them?" Jesus said to them, "I shall ask you one question. Answer me, and I will tell you by what authority I do these things. Was John's baptism of heavenly or of human origin? Answer me." They discussed this among themselves and said, "If we say, 'Of heavenly origin,' he will say, 'Then why did you not believe him?' But shall we say, 'Of human origin'?"– they feared the crowd, for they all thought John really was a prophet. So they said to Jesus in reply, "We do not know." Then Jesus said to them, "Neither shall I tell you by what authority I do these things." |
Friday, May 28, 2010
SPIRITUAL HEALING
SPIRITUAL SURGERY FOR TOTAL HEALING OF BODY, MIND AND SPIRIT Hosea 6:1-3 "Come on, let's go back to God. He hurt us, but he'll heal us. He hit us hard, but he'll put us right again. In a couple of days we'll feel better. By the third day he'll have made us brand-new, Alive and on our feet, fit to face him. We're ready to study God, eager for God-knowledge. As sure as dawn breaks, so sure is his daily arrival. He comes as rain comes, as spring rain refreshing the ground." (The Message) A good doctor first makes an incision in the wound, opens it up, removes the pus, cleans the wound and after applying medicine to it, bandages the wound for complete healing. Similarly in the case of broken bones, a good doctor will first straighten up the broken bone, set them correctly and then applies bandages so that the broken bone will fuse into each other correctly and completely. All this involves severe pain and trauma for the patient, but healing is guaranteed. In the same way God corrects and disciplines us before rewarding us. This testing period (surgery) though difficult is very much necessary,if we wish to please God and obtain whatever we want in life,according to God's will. Purification, though a painful process is very necessary,for gradually being transformed into the image and likeness of our God Jesus Christ. itfhrp khjk; 14k; jpfjp
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RESULTS GUARANTEED -- ONLY HAVE FAITH AND PATIENCE
GOD WILL SUPPLY ALL OUR NEED ( EACH AND EVERY ONE OF OUR NEED) WITHOUT FAIL,(BECAUSE HE IS GOD) , ACCORDING TO HIS RICHES (UNLIKE THAT OF MAN ,GOD'S RESOURCES ARE LIMITLESS)
MY PROVIDER- Sis. Evangeline Paul Dhinakaran
 When your family goes through poverty, the Lord shall supply all your needs and bless you. When you lament that you do not have a child or you have not received any financial help, the Lord shall remove all your wants and bless you in an abundant measure. |
TODAY'S MASS READINGS AND GOD'S PROMISE FOR YOU THIS DAY
May 28, 2010 Friday of the Eighth Week in Ordinary Time Reading 1 1 Pt 4:7-13 Beloved: The end of all things is at hand. Therefore be serious and sober-minded so that you will be able to pray. Above all, let your love for one another be intense, because love covers a multitude of sins. Be hospitable to one another without complaining. As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God's varied grace. Whoever preaches, let it be with the words of God; whoever serves, let it be with the strength that God supplies, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen. Beloved, do not be surprised that a trial by fire is occurring among you, as if something strange were happening to you. But rejoice to the extent that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that when his glory is revealed you may also rejoice exultantly. Ps 96:10, 11-12, 13 <bible/psalms/psalm96.htm>Responsorial Psalm R. (13b) The Lord comes to judge the earth. Say among the nations: The LORD is king. He has made the world firm, not to be moved; he governs the peoples with equity. R. The Lord comes to judge the earth. Let the heavens be glad and the earth rejoice; let the sea and what fills it resound; let the plains be joyful and all that is in them! Then shall all the trees of the forest exult. R. The Lord comes to judge the earth. Before the LORD, for he comes; for he comes to rule the earth. He shall rule the world with justice and the peoples with his constancy. R. The Lord comes to judge the earth
Gospel Jesus entered Jerusalem and went into the temple area. He looked around at everything and, since it was already late, went out to Bethany with the Twelve.
The next day as they were leaving Bethany he was hungry. Seeing from a distance a fig tree in leaf, he went over to see if he could find anything on it. When he reached it he found nothing but leaves; it was not the time for figs. And he said to it in reply, "May no one ever eat of your fruit again!" And his disciples heard it.
They came to Jerusalem, and on entering the temple area he began to drive out those selling and buying there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the seats of those who were selling doves. He did not permit anyone to carry anything through the temple area. Then he taught them saying, "Is it not written:
My house shall be called a house of prayer for all peoples? But you have made it a den of thieves."
The chief priests and the scribes came to hear of it and were seeking a way to put him to death, yet they feared him because the whole crowd was astonished at his teaching. When evening came, they went out of the city.
Early in the morning, as they were walking along, they saw the fig tree withered to its roots. Peter remembered and said to him, "Rabbi, look! The fig tree that you cursed has withered." Jesus said to them in reply, "Have faith in God. Amen, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, 'Be lifted up and thrown into the sea,' and does not doubt in his heart but believes that what he says will happen, it shall be done for him. Therefore I tell you, all that you ask for in prayer, believe that you will receive it and it shall be yours. When you stand to pray, forgive anyone against whom you have a grievance, so that your heavenly Father may in turnforgive you your transgressions."
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