Practicing Suffering

Romans 5:3-5

More than that, we refoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not disappoint us, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit which has been given to us.

James 1:2-4

Count it all joy, my brethen, when you meet various trials, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.

Hebrews 5:8

Although he (Jesus) was a Son, he learned obedience through what he suffered, and being made perfect he became the source of eternal salvation to all who obey him.

2 Corinthians 4:16-18

So we do not lose heart. Though our outer nature is wasting away, our inner nature is being renewed every day. For this slight momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, because we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen; for the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal.

Philippians 4:13

I can do all things through Him, who strengthens me.

Oh God, my God: May I not grow weary or faint-hearted....

So be it. Whatever is Your will is mine. I consent.

Be my strength when I have none. Be my trust as it runs dry. Be my love when I am unable.

One day at a time, Sweet Jesus, one day!!!

Godly femininity

"....that which I have strived for in my life: The courage to be a confident woman, one who is clear, who has her goals and purposes straight, one who is committed and ready for any battle and yet who remains every inch a woman."

Ingrid Trobisch (1993)

"Be it done to me according to Thy word."

The Blessed Mother of God

You are made in the image and likeness of God! In our bodies and with all our heart and soul, let us not be afraid to nurture the human race. To love every child as if they were our own..... and to know that God sees every soft smile, every kiss, every touch that we give. He will heal, encourage, and soothe the pain with our femininity. May we, like St. Veronica, see the Face of Christ in all we meet who are thirsty for His Love, especially those who do not know God, yet. Let us never forget how little we are without God.

The flame of God's Love burns within all of our hearts! Let us not contain it.

"Lord I am not worthy to receive You, but only say the word and I shall be healed."

The Roman Centurian

"Become who you are."

Blessed Pope John Paul the Great