Come, Holy Spirit

Replace the tension within us with a holy relaxation. Replace the turbulence within us with a sacred calm. Replace the anxiety within us with a quiet confidence. Replace the fear within us with a strong faith. Replace the bitterness within us with the sweetness of grace. Replace the darkness within us with a gentle light. Replace the coldness within us with a loving warmth. Replace the winter within us with Thy spring. Straighten our crookedness, fill our emptiness, dull the edge of our pride, sharpen our humility, light the fires of our love, quench the flames of lust. Let us see ourselves as Thous seest us, that we may see Thee as Thou hast promised, and be blessed according to Thy word: Blessed are the pure of heart, for the shall see God. (Damien-Dutton Society for Leprosy Aid, Inc. 616 Bedford Ave, Bellmore, NY 11710)

Saturday, April 28, 2012

Good Lord!

Yes, yes, and yes!  He is good, but I'm using his name probably not so well in that, "GOOD LORD!" what has Blogger gone and done to Blogger?!?  I didn't realize what some other bloggers were fussing about until I decided to post something today.  Uff da! 

Okay, now that's off my chest.

I wanted to share with you all that since 2006 I have re-consecrated myself to Jesus through Mary via the St. Louis de Montfort Total Consecration.  I began again this wondrous journey this morning.  I'm using a book compilation that a friend of mine gave me a few years ago.  It's tough!  It uses King James language for Pete'sakes!  It's been a long time since I've read any Shakespeare, people!  However, I must confess (I'm Catholic after all!) . . . I kinda like it!  It slows me down.  I need that in this fast-paced push-'em-over to get through world.  Know what I mean?

So, the first week focuses on what's the spirit of the world's agenda.  Ahem. 

Must.slow.down.

I must thank the good Lord I have time and ask Him to help me use it wisely in pursuit of Him.

I don't know about you, dear readers, but it doesn't take much to see that the world is a major distraction.  The constant onslaught of noise and vision . . . everyone rushing and expecting patience but not giving any.  I can, and do, stand accused of that.  I accuse myself. 

After all, I muse to myself, what am I rushing toward?  After I get there, what's next?  Will I ever allow myself to slow down and SAVOUR the SAVIOUR? 

Yes, I must.  I must see what distractions are keeping my focus off of Christ . . . and with Mary's loving help, "clean house". 

Praying you all have a wonderfully blessed week ahead.  Please, pray for me as I enter this first week.  It's always the hardest when one must truly look at themselves (the bad bits, I mean). 

Mahalo nui loa!  Aloha!
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3 comments:

  1. Barb SzyszkiewiczApril 29, 2012 at 4:04 AM

    I like that--"clean house" with Mary's loving help.
    I can't clean the REAL house right now, but I can dedicate the next couple of weeks to cleaning the house of my heart. Thanks for the inspiration, and my prayers are with you!

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  2. BarbaraApril 29, 2012 at 5:35 AM

    Prayers for your renewal! To Jesus, through Mary.

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  3. Mary N.April 30, 2012 at 5:50 PM

    I don't know what Blogger did to Blogger but it's driving me batty! I took a long break and when I came back everything was changed :(
    I love your comment about slowing down to savour the Saviour, I really need to do this too. Those are beautiful words. Thanks, Sarah.

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