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Prayer Averts Destruction
God hears the prayers of the righteous and gives answers very fast. The prayer of a righteous man avails much(James 5:16). As he is a good father, God won’t refuse his good children. St Faustina Kowalska was praying for her country, Poland. God was about to unleash a great calamity on some undisclosed region. His… Continue reading
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God’s Visitations
God is present with his holy people all the time. He guides them day and night(Exodus 13:21). His Saints were such as these. Miracles and visitations were an usual thing for them. St Gerard Majella was asked by someone known to him about his whereabouts since he was not seen for a long time. He… Continue reading
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Prayer: A Busy Job
Some people excuse themselves when asked about their prayer time daily. They say that they have no time for prayer. But, by saying this, do they mean to say that only jobless ones pray or engage in Godly activities? Everybody should pray. God can’t work in our lives unless we pray. We deny him the… Continue reading
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Rich Saints
Having earthly blessings is not evil. For some who have a calling towards austere living, they may stay away from riches. This was true in the lives of Saints who lived a hermit-like life as St Francis of Assisi. For it is said, ‘It is difficult for rich people to enter heaven. But with God… Continue reading
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God’s Favourites
God wants the best for his children. He knows what to give us and we should ask everything what he wills. The blessings and gifts from him can fill us with utmost satisfaction. For, his yoke is easy and burden is light(Matthew 11:30). I know a person who used to ask everything what God wants… Continue reading
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God and Will
It is good to be under an authority. All authority is from God(Romans 13:1). In Godly terms, God works through these people to accomplish his will in the world. Some people bring about a fire in people’s lives towards God. These are his Saints. St Francis of Assisi helped the Church in ending heresies or… Continue reading
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Bilocation
There are many gifts that God has bestowed on his chosen ones. These are documented in many of his choice Saints. They would appear in places not visited by them bodily. This is more commonly referred to as bilocation. This was true in the life of Venerable Mary of Agreda. She appeared to a tribe… Continue reading
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God: Other Worldly
Jesus, while on Earth, was the very essence of God. He didn’t want to be popular like celebrities and discouraged anyone who wanted to make him one (John 6:15). He did not have possessions which he could call his own nor a home and a bed to lay down to sleep (Matthew 8:20). More so,… Continue reading
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Bearing Grace
God won’t leave any of his faithful into troubles and stays away from them. He gives such people graces so that they can remain less irritated and not feel there is a great burden on them. His yoke is easy and burden is light(Matthew 11:30). This was true in many Saints who received the Stigmata… Continue reading
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Great risks for God
Many of God’s people would trust in his Providence and risk everything for his call. The dangers awaiting them while doing this will of his did not discourage them. They took great risks towards spreading of the gospel to remote places. One of the great Saints, St Francis Xavier, volunteered to go on a journey… Continue reading
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About Me
I’m a preacher and share a very close bond with Mother Mary. Being a Freelance Writer and having a Content Writing experience of over ten years, writing has become a part of my life. Adding sheen to this journey, I have published three books: two in the Catholic spirituality genre and another in self help; it is good to explore different genres. I reside with my immediate family in Bangalore and hope to share wisdom as such with everyone.
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