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February 22, 2009
My Dear People,
As we approach Lent 2009, we recognize the overwhelming need for
penance and repentance; if not for ourselves, especially of all the
newly elected pro-abortionists. Sodom and Gomorrah were completely
destroyed for much less. When God corrects us, we should not be
surprised. He is already beginning the correction through our
pocketbooks. With all the layoffs, job losses, and home foreclosures,
Almighty God is sending a very clear message. WE ARE NOT THE BOSS? HE
IS... He will continue to remove His holy protection from us as a
nation, and we will continue to see the effects of our sins of
abortion, cloning, pornography, infidelity in marriage and apostasy...
What exactly will it take for us to repent as a nation? 911 was
apparently not enough. A greater than 911 is in store for us, lest we
turn away from our evildoing. "Who but God can forgive
sins?" This is the question posed in Mark's Gospel today. The
scribes were asking where Jesus' authority came from, and who did He
think He was. To show them the Father's authority was manifested
through Him, Jesus healed the paralytic. All glorified God and gave
Him praise. If Jesus could heal the paralytic's infirmity, He can heal
the infirmity of our nation. Pray for the healing of our country,
before it is too late!
Entrusting
you to the care of Our Lady,
Fr. Mark
February 15, 2009
My Dear People,
When Our Lord healed the man with leprosy, He manifested His divine
power over sin and death. Outside of the man, was a sickness that was
made visible through the disease. But inside the soul, sin is not
seen, yet it is no less real. This is why Jesus always forgave sin
first, and then healed second. We can look perfectly healthy in
physical appearance, yet our insides may be rotting with the leprosy
of sin. Only a good and holy Confession can heal us. Jesus, the Divine
Physician, comes to make our soul whole. Why do we find so many
excuses not to confess our sin? Because the devil wants us to rot in
sin. It makes his job a lot easier. So if you want the evil one to be
the one to lead into eternal darkness after you die, skip confession
altogether. Keep making excuses not to go. The powers of darkness will
be there waiting for you when you draw your last breath, eager to
finish off the job. Don't jeopardize your eternal salvation. Come back
to regular confession.
Entrusting
you to the care of Our Lady,
Fr. Mark
February 8, 2009
My Dear People,
When it was evening, they brought all the sick to the feet of Jesus.
By this time, His reputation had spread throughout the whole region.
After spending time in prayer, Jesus continued to preach and heal. The
Father's authority rested upon Our Lord. Even though no one has seen
the Father, we see Jesus acting in His Name. How loving and caring Our
Heavenly Father is! What Love we see in His only Son, Jesus Christ.
Not one person, does the Father want to see sick or hurting in any
way. Why then is their so much sickness and suffering? only God knows
for sure. We, however, are the greatest obstacle to the "healing
power" of Our Lord. What is keeping you from the Divine Healing
of Jesus? Reach out in faith. Ask God to take away any sickness that
is NOT part of His Divine Plan. Watch the power of the Holy Spirit
come alive. Our God has come to save us. Rejoice and be glad.
Entrusting
you to the care of Our Lady,
Fr. Mark
February 1, 2009
My Dear People,
Unlike the exorcisms we see on television and at the movies, Jesus
commanded the demons with great authority. Even before the Holy
Apostles recognized Jesus as the Son of God, the demons were crying
out His Name in anguish. Mark's Gospel depicts Jesus as having power
over darkness. "He commands unclean spirits, and they obey
Him." Our Lord tells the Apostles, that they too will cast out
demons in His Name. How powerful is the Holy Name of Jesus. All too
often in public, we hear people cursing Our Lord. Some have little
reverence for the Name of the Lord. How disrespectful we can be, using
the Holy Name of Jesus carelessly. If you are in the bad habit of
cursing, ask Our Lord for the grace to respect His Name. Turn an
occasion of sin, into an opportunity for prayer. Honor Our Lord, and
many blessings will be bestowed upon you. It will not only be found
pleasing to the Lord, but repulsive to the evil one. Pray, pray, pray
always. Bring the heavenly blessings upon yourself and your family.
Entrusting
you to the care of Our Lady,
Fr. Mark
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