Our Heavenly Dwelling

2 Corinthians 5

5 For we know that if the tent that is our earthly home is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. 2 For in this tent we groan, longing to put on our heavenly dwelling, 3 if indeed by putting it on[a] we may not be found naked. 4 For while we are still in this tent, we groan, being burdened—not that we would be unclothed, but that we would be further clothed, so that what is mortal may be swallowed up by life. 5 He who has prepared us for this very thing is God, who has given us the Spirit as a guarantee.

6 So we are always of good courage. We know that while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord, 7 for we walk by faith, not by sight. 8 Yes, we are of good courage, and we would rather be away from the body and at home with the Lord. 9 So whether we are at home or away, we make it our aim to please him. 10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may receive what is due for what he has done in the body, whether good or evil.

Peace

Hair

A young teenage boy had just gotten his driver’s license. When he got home, he asked his father, who was a minister, if they could discuss the use of the car. His father took him into his study and said to the boy, "I’ll make a deal with you. If you bring up your grades, study your Bible a little, and get a haircut, then we’ll talk about the use of the car."

After about a month, the boy came back and again asked his father if they could discuss the use of the car. They again went to the father’s study where his father said, "Son, I’ve been so very proud of you. You have brought up your grades, you’ve studied your Bible diligently, but you didn’t get your haircut." The young man waited a moment and replied, "Dad, I’ve been thinking about that. You know, Samson had long hair, Moses had long hair, Noah had long hair, even Jesus had long hair..." His father interrupted him at that point and said, "Yes son, and they walked everywhere they went!

Peace

el Augustinos

Saint of the day : St. Augustine of Hippo

St. Augustine of Hippo famous son of St. Monica was born in Africa and spent many years of his life in wicked living and in false beliefs , he is the patron of brewers because of his conversion from a former life of loose living, which included parties, entertainment, and worldly ambitions. His complete turnaround and conversion has been an inspiration to many who struggle with a particular vice or habit they long to break.

Though he was one of the most intelligent men who ever lived and though he had been brought up a Christian, his sins of impurity and his pride darkened his mind so much, that he could not see or understand the Divine Truth anymore. Through the prayers of his holy mother (St. Monica) and the marvelous preaching of St.Ambrose, Augustine finally became convinced

Breathe in me, O Holy Spirit, that my thoughts may all be holy. Act in me, O Holy Spirit, that my work, too, may be holy. Draw my heart, O Holy Spirit, that I love but what is holy. Strengthen me, O Holy Spirit, to defend all that is holy. Guard me, then, O Holy Spirit, that I always may be holy. Amen.

Peace

Fear Not

In the Old Testament, God told His people, Fear Not.

In the New Testament, Jesus told His people, Fear Not.

The Angel Gabriel said to Mary  Fear Not.

·        Because we are afraid of what others think we keep quiet and go along with the crowd

·        Because we are afraid of the unknown our faith is neutralized and we never take that leap of faith and go on that missions trip, or volunteer to help in a new ministry.

·        Because we are afraid of being out of control, especially of our finances, we are reluctant to say Jesus is Lord - allowing him to take control, because then anything can happen.

·        Because we are afraid of making mistakes we don't explore our spiritual gifts and take risks

·        Because we are afraid of opposition and conflict we don't say 'No' when we should and resist leadership opportunities

·        Because we are afraid of sacrifice we always remain on the fringe of the church and never get involved

But God wants to say to us, 'Do not be afraid...'. This phrase occurs 365 times in the Bible.

What a comfort to believe that there is one for every day of the week. And yet, one “Fear not” from Jesus is enough, right?

Peace