In His Presence

A Gentle Spirt

I have blogs that I enjoy going over and visiting. This evening, I was enjoying reading a few different posts. I came across a post on one particular blog that has pierced my heart, like a mother's heart aches when her child is ill. I am sure that many here know that feeling. This particular post had to do with Catholics. Here I must state that I am Roman Catholic. I was born to a father who was always Catholic and a mother who was Luthern but became Catholic herself as an adult after she married my father. The greates gift, I firmly believe, that parents can give their children is that gift of Jesus. That is what my parents did for me, my sister and my brother. They gave us the gift of Jesus. On this particular blog, this woman has condemned Catholics comparing the Catholic faith to Mormons and Jehoviah's Witness's and stating that Catholic's are not Christians. Yes, indeed, Catholic's ARE Christian's. Any pastor or priest will tell you that a Christian is someone who is baptized and believes in God, the Father; God, the Son; and God, the Holy Spirit. I find that those who do not understand something in life are quick to judge others. One who judges here on earth will also be judged in Heaven by Jesus, too. I apologize if it seems that I use harsh statements here. I prefer to show that I am a Christian by my love for God's creation, in the way that I act towards people, by the way that I live my life with the fire of His Love that burns within my heart. I, indeed have a deep and personal relationship with Jesus. I read my Bible to grow in knowledge of Him. I say my Rosary in honor of Mary, the Mother of Jesus, so that I may follow her example of motherly love towards all. I ask the angels and the saints for guidence and wisdom. In no way do I, or any Catholic, worship Mary, the saints or the angels. We worship only Christ, Himself. The Catholic Church is a religion that is richly drenched with traditions, much like you and your family has traditions. No religion is ever "perfect". Only God, Himself is perfect. I live my life according to the way Christ lived His life. I love my neighbor, I forgive those who inflict insult and injury. I clothe the naked and feed the hungry. In a world where there is so very much anger and hatred, we should tear each other down. Often I will say, "Encourage each other today, while it is still tomorrow." We are all on a personal journey to live our lives according to our faith. But, we are here to be a model, an example to everyone of what a true Christian is to be instead of tearing each other down. My prayer is that in my own life and in my own home and on my own blog, there Will be Peace, Joy, Love and Happiness and it is called Christ and I am letting it begin with me as I bear lovingly this cross of hurtful words from another "Christian" just as Christ bore His cross from the weight of all of our sins so that they could be forgiven. I pray that each day will be a truly Godly and glorious day that will bear much fruit in maknig this a world that is truly Christ centered.

~Blessings and prayer

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{ 05:06 , Monday, July 28, 2008 } { Posted by Anonymous }

Copy and paste these links and check them out: I hope you will.
http://elenajoy.ipower.com//abundant_life_2.htm
and
http://elenajoy.ipower.com//gb.htm