#lightofchrist

[carmelitesaet]

Jesus said:

‘I tell you most solemnly, anyone who does not enter the sheepfold through the gate, but gets in some other way is a thief and a brigand. The one who enters through the gate is the shepherd of the flock; the gatekeeper lets him in, the sheep hear his voice, one by one he calls his own sheep and leads them out. When he has brought out his flock, he goes ahead of them, and the sheep follow because they know his voice. They never follow a stranger but run away from him: they do not recognise the voice of strangers.’

Jesus told them this parable but they failed to understand what he meant by telling it to them.

So Jesus spoke to them again:

‘I tell you most solemnly, I am the gate of the sheepfold. All others who have come are thieves and brigands; but the sheep took no notice of them. I am the gate. Anyone who enters through me will be safe: he will go freely in and out and be sure of finding pasture. The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I have come so that they may have life and have it to the full.’

[wcatradio]

Vision is the same thing as having faith.  Faith is to see with the eyes of Christ.  When you have vision, the Light of Christ brings Light to your eyes, and now you can truly see.

[thxnews]

Embracing the Light of Faith in Iloilo City

In the heart of Iloilo City, amidst the challenges and uncertainties of our times, Jaro Archbishop Most Rev. Jose Romeo O. Lazo offers a beacon of hope to the Catholic faithful. Furthermore, through the veneration of 'Our Lady of Candles', he vividly reminds us of the enduring presence of divine guidance and illumination in our lives.  

A Message of Light and Guidance

During the solemn pontifical Mass in celebration of the feast of Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria, Archbishop Lazo reflected on this year's theme, "Virgen sang Candelaria, Tagdala sang Iwag kag Ubay sa Amon Pagpanglakaton bilang Simbahan." This theme, which translates to "Our Lady of Candles, Bearer of Light and Guide in our Journey as a Church," underscores the significance of Our Lady as the one who introduces Jesus, the light, for sharing with others.   Synodality and Our Collective Journey Rev. Fr. Angelo Colada, director of the Archdiocese of Jaro Commission on Social Communication, elaborated on the theme. He linked it to the church's call for synodality, emphasizing that this journey of communion, participation, and mission invites the faithful to carry the light of Jesus. This light guides us toward salvation and encourages us to do so with humility and obedience to God's will.  

Celebrating Faith and Tradition

The celebration commenced with a foot procession from the Archbishop's Residence to the cathedral. Subsequently, the traditional rite of blessing perdon candles took place. These candles symbolize Christ as the light of the world, providing hope in times of darkness, anxiety, and fear. The pandemic, alongside everyday challenges and calamities, has cast a shadow over the world, making the symbol of the perdon candle more pertinent than ever.   Honoring Our Lady of Candles The festivities also included the traditional coronation of the Marian Image, a re-enactment of the coronation by Saint John Paul II during his Apostolic visit in 1981. This unique image, the only one in the country canonically crowned by a Pope and Saint, stands as the Patroness of Western Visayas and was elevated to a national shrine in 2011.  

A Beacon of Hope and Solidarity

As the faithful of Iloilo City and beyond celebrate Our Lady of Candles, we are reminded of our collective responsibility to bear the light of Christ in our hearts. This celebration is not just a reflection of our devotion but a call to action — to illuminate our path and those of others with love, hope, and faith.   Unity in Faith and Action The celebration of Our Lady of Candles serves as a powerful reminder of our journey as a church. Moreover, it unifies us in our mission to spread the light of Christ. In these trying times, let us remember the message of Our Lady of Candles. It calls us to be bearers of light and guides in our journey, while also embodying the virtues of humility and obedience.   Sources: THX News & Philippine News Agency. Read the full article

[addictiveissues]

Don’t feel sorry for me.

I deserve the misery I feel.

For all the times I betrayed. Lied. On purpose. Destroyed character. Ran you over.

When. All. You. Did. Was. Love. Me.

I caught you ONE TIME.

With a character in a game.

I don’t even know who the character was.

But it didn’t matter.

It was the same thing happening to me. All over again.

The paranoia.

The projecting.

The lying to go get that bag.

The ending stories.

Some real.

Some not.

So don’t feel sorry for me. I don’t deserve it.

#SoHowDoYouHeal #sheSays

#TheBurning

#WithLove #HeSays

#butHow #IdontDeserveIt

#HeKnowsIt #HeGivesItAnyway #Freely #Fully #NoHoldingBack #FullSend

#shehugsMe

#Iembraceher and #cry

I can’t forgive myself for it isn’t right. But I must. So how.

And Therin lies the answer.

I cannot. So I must RECEIVE IT - #TheGivingIsInTheReceiving

So as we hug , I tell myself , I know that I cannot. It I know that He can. I know ow that You do, Lord. I know that I am forgiven IN YOU. I cannot be in mine own. But I am in YOU, Lord.

And I #BreatheItIn while I am hugging and #suddenly we are becoming #equal #becomingOne and we move as in a circle , oblong , triangular , and we are one. The Burned One , The Shiny One , The Little One , now grown , and the Grown One , all within the #LightOfChrist

#Imagry

I can’t explain it. But I know it’s real.

#InMyMindsEye #Meditation #MyMuse #NoW #NewOpportunitiesForWomen #MaricopaCounty #SherrifJoe #ASU #Learning #ReWilding #WildWomanSisterhood #GrowingAtestimony #InTheKnowing

[youngdisciples]

We all know that the Word of God is alive and active. All of us are given exact and the same opportunities to hear the Word of God, but why are there a lot of people remaining in the darkness? How come there are still a lot of people who wanted to reject the Word of God and still chose not to believe in the Gospel? Well, Paul answered those questions in our verse today. He knew that there are still a lot of people who reject the truth and will reject the truth because they let the god of this world have the foothold of their lives. The god of the world has blinded their minds and is encouraging and making them reject the Gospel. 

So, we need to know that our minds and decisions can be affected by the god we follow here in this world. Either our own selfish motives as our gods or just all the negative power in this world that really influences our decisions and our hearts. Thus, that is why there are a lot of people who still choose to deny God, reject Him, and do not believe in the Gospel. Thus, Paul wants to remind all of the people during his time and even our time that we will really expect people to reject the Gospel. 

For the people who are already Christians, it is expected that as we share the Word of God, we will be rejected or people will deny His existence, but it is the natural reaction of the people here on earth for they are blinded by their own gods. Yet, we must not give up, we must still spread the word of His love and make them see that the light of the world is Christ-- who is the image of God. However, we must still beware and continue to hold on to the promises of God that He will still guide us and it is not us who are reaching out to the people, but Him. We are His instruments and it is He who will grow their faith. 

Now for the people who are still rejecting the Gospel or denying the promise of God, be open-minded. Do not let the gods of this world blind your minds. Look for Christ, look into His Word and let Him change your lives. He is our light, He is the only way to salvation and He alone we should praise. He is our only God, and He is our only Savior, there is no one like Him. So, we must always praise Him and accept and acknowledge that He is your God. Turn away from your evil deeds, and do not let the gods blind your hearts and minds, but let the light of God enlighten you into His kingdom.

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[aypnds9261]

GOD BLESS AMERICA FOREVER AND EVER AMEN AND AMEN.

[thisdanglove]

The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.

John 1:5

We see the darkness in the world around us, but it cannot overcome the Light of Christ. 

[walkingwithinspiration-blog]

Join in!

“The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged."   Deuteronomy 31:8 

Often times in life we feel like we need to bring God into a situation, and we forget that He’s already working before we get there!  We are called to shine our light before others…to bring the light of Christ to the world and into each moment of the day, but we can’t forget that God, the Creator of the universe, has already been working prior to you going through that door, sending that text, making that phone call, or sitting down for that meeting.  

The people in the situations you walk into may not be following God, and sometimes not believe in Him, but it doesn’t mean that God’s presence isn’t already there…the people you are ministering to may just not being acknowledging it, or that Christ is Lord and Savior of their life.  God is omnipresent, meaning He is everywhere at the same time…let us not forget this as we go out into this day serving Him. He is there and He will help you through every situation.

[thegospelofchristministries]

It's a previledge to be counted Amongst the living this morning. Please join me share this post and let the name of God be glorified in all the Nations #lightofchrist #gloryofgod #praise #worship #thankgiving (at Yaoundé, Cameroon) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNHuvI0hOGl/?igshid=3u2bwe3osok0

[carmelitesaet]

Two of the disciples of Jesus were on their way to a village called Emmaus, seven miles from Jerusalem, and they were talking together about all that had happened. Now as they talked this over, Jesus himself came up and walked by their side; but something prevented them from recognising him. He said to them, ‘What matters are you discussing as you walk along?’ They stopped short, their faces downcast.

Then one of them, called Cleopas, answered him, ‘You must be the only person staying in Jerusalem who does not know the things that have been happening there these last few days.’ ‘What things?’ he asked. ‘All about Jesus of Nazareth’ they answered ‘who proved he was a great prophet by the things he said and did in the sight of God and of the whole people; and how our chief priests and our leaders handed him over to be sentenced to death, and had him crucified. Our own hope had been that he would be the one to set Israel free. And this is not all: two whole days have gone by since it all happened; and some women from our group have astounded us: they went to the tomb in the early morning, and when they did not find the body, they came back to tell us they had seen a vision of angels who declared he was alive. Some of our friends went to the tomb and found everything exactly as the women had reported, but of him they saw nothing.’

Then he said to them, ‘You foolish men! So slow to believe the full message of the prophets! Was it not ordained that the Christ should suffer and so enter into his glory?’ Then, starting with Moses and going through all the prophets, he explained to them the passages throughout the scriptures that were about himself.

When they drew near to the village to which they were going, he made as if to go on; but they pressed him to stay with them. ‘It is nearly evening’ they said ‘and the day is almost over.’ So he went in to stay with them. Now while he was with them at table, he took the bread and said the blessing; then he broke it and handed it to them. And their eyes were opened and they recognised him; but he had vanished from their sight. Then they said to each other, ‘Did not our hearts burn within us as he talked to us on the road and explained the scriptures to us?’

They set out that instant and returned to Jerusalem. There they found the Eleven assembled together with their companions, who said to them, ‘Yes, it is true. The Lord has risen and has appeared to Simon.’ Then they told their story of what had happened on the road and how they had recognised him at the breaking of bread.

[Luke 24:13-35]

[ldssotd]

We will find spiritual healing as we step away from the shadows of the world and into the everlasting Light of Christ.⠀ —Dieter F. Uchtdorf⠀ .⠀ link in bio / https://buff.ly/2nMfTvV⠀ #sharegoodness #LDSconf #LDS #Mormon #light #healing #LightofChrist

[denebola42-blog]

How to succeed in life. Don't want to too hard. Be at peace and peace will make your dreams come true. #worldpeace #lightofchrist #merica🇺🇸 #merica #christiannation #militaryfamily #militaryscience #military #thinblueline #veterans #rememberthefallen #americanphotographer #californiatransplant #californiaphotographer #utahphotographer #mexicanphotographer #citizenoftheplanet #citizenscience #transhumanistparty #travelmatters #travelphotography #godislifeisloveisus #lovematters #lifematters #earthmatters #aworldworthsparing (at North Ogden, Utah) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJcbwBSBreT/?igshid=130480uhhorol

[monk1019]

O Emmanuel, our King and Giver of the Law: come to save us, Lord our God #oantiphons #wordstoliveby #lightofchrist #comelordjesus #maranatha #gloucestersunset #frjohnrosephotocred https://www.instagram.com/p/CJI1--QhyyA/?igshid=wsxbjkxc7gs0

[southernbelleng]

04. Help Came. I've always been one who wanted to do things by herself. I wouldn't ask for help no matter how bad things got. Six years ago, I was humbled by my own mind. For the longest time I had fought on my own and as expected, I began to grow weary. I was tired, worn out, it wasn't getting easier. On the edge of it all, help Came. Another to lighten the load, a counselor. Seeking help was never my forte but here I am six years later, stronger than ever. Taking life one conversation at a time. #rainbowchild #depression #selfhelp #Godsgrace #lightofchrist #seekhimfirst #selflove #selfcare #dangcommunitymember #diaryofanaijagirl #ijawladies #browngirl. (at Ikeja G.R.A, Ikeja) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDdk3-FMZmz/?igshid=a58izug4bynb

[aypnds9261]

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