Our Lady as she appeared on March 25th, 2008:

Merciful Jesus

On October 22, 2008 I wrote the following in my journal, and for some reason I feel I should share it now:

This morning I had a vision that interrupted a dream I was having.  I saw in in the sky the shape of a large cross that rested over a pink light.  Jesus was in front of the cross but not crucified to it; instead, He was in His glory dressed in a white garment that covered even His feet.  It was the cross of His mercy.  In back of the cross, the pink light had two large rays that came out from both sides.  Upon seeing this cross,  we knelt down to give glory and honor to our Lord.  Our Lord said, " This is the sign that all of you were waiting for, a cross in the heavens that will come during night time." In back of the cross, over the light I could see two hands one over the other, holding the cross.  I felt they were the hands of God the Father holding His son high so that all who wanted to see Him could see Him.  Glory to you Lord, Glory to you for ever.  

Veterans Paying the Ultimate Sacrifice

In many ways, veterans follow Jesus' example of giving their lives for the freedom of others.  On this Veteran's Day, lets remember the millions of lives lost in the name of freedom.  Lets pay respect to our veterans by praying for them and thanking them for their amazing sacrifice.

Going to Mass

Going to mass can become a monotonous activity if we lose sight of who we are and why we are there.  Remember that when we enter the church, we are entering the house of God.  We are there to pay respect to our Lord, and to honor our Creator.  Many times we go because we feel we have to, but not out of true love for our Lord.  Lets encourage ourselves to come to this gathering place with joy in our hearts, knowing that we will be sharing the body of Christ.  Lets come prepared for the feast!

Baptism

During the last two weeks, we have been focusing on the first sacrament, which is Baptism.  Most of you were surprised to find out that you are "priestly, prophetic and royal" people because you have all been baptized.  Isn't it amazing that each of us becomes a prince and a princess in the kingdom of God?  Your baptism transformed you into a child of God and a member of the greatest kingdom there is--What else can you ask for?

The Seven Sacraments

This week we have been talking about how the seven sacraments are signs of God's love for us.  We classified the sacraments into three main groups: 1) Sacraments of Initiation, 2) Sacraments of Service and  3) Sacraments of Healing.  The initiation sacraments are baptism, confirmation and eucharist; the service sacraments are matrimony and holy orders.  The healing sacraments are reconciliation and anointing of the sick.  Which is your favorite sacrament?

We're on Vacation

Our life on Earth is a trip to many destinations, none of which we can call home. Our real home is in heaven, and one thing is for sure: Our vacation will one day end, and we will have to return home. Just like in any other vacation, when all is well and we are having fun, we forget we have to go back--We actually beg to stay longer. The opposite is also true. If we experience delays, change of plans, sickness or any other misfortune, we say things like, "I'm dieing to go home!" And that is literally what we will do. So lets enjoy our vacation even if we experience hardships. Enjoy the people we meet, the food we eat and all the things we do. When we least expect it, it'll be time to go back home.