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John 8:12 "I am the light of the world."

Monday, February 19, 2018

Presidents' Day

In Honor of All Our Presidents of USA !
May Our Lord give his STRENGTH in guidance
May Our Lord give his TOLERANCE to stand upon
May Our Lord give  his PATIENCE to see clearly
May Our Lord give his TIME to help with direction
May Our Lord give his PROTECTION in Our daily lives
May Our Lord give his LOVE to ALL
GOD BLESS ALL OUR MILITARY !
GOD BLESS ALL WHOM SERVICE THE WHITE HOUSE !
GOD BLESS OUR PRESIDENTS !
GOD BLESS OUR COUNTRY !

Bridge Over Troubled Water / Jesus will give us comfort


The Boxer , by Simon and Garfunkel


Friday, February 16, 2018

Thursday, February 15, 2018

Tuesday, February 13, 2018

Hey Brother , by Avicii


Wake Me Up , by Avicii


Ash Wednesday / Valentines day/ 1934 was the last time these two events fell on the same day !

***Ash Wednesday's Video's / 2-2018

***Who Was St. Valentine / 2-2018

Who was St. Valentine

Who was St. Valentine ?
One account from the 1400's describes Valentine
as a temple priest who was beheaded near Rome
by the emperor Claudius II, for helping
Christian couples wed.
A different account claims Valentine was
a bishop of Terni, also martyred by Claudius II
on the outskirts of Rome.  February 14, 269 A.D.

Exchanging "Valentines" or love notes
(often heart shaped) on Valentines Day
further spread throughout Anglo-Saxon
countries in the 19th century.
This process of commercialization
of the Holiday continued , especially
in the United States, during the 20th
century, adding additional traditions
like more elaborate love notes, with
added gifts like chocolates, flowers,
and jewelry.

So while the original St. Valentine
was likely tortured and beheaded
on Feb. 14th , his sacrifice for the
Christian faith has become the
Valentine's Day we have today !

May We turn our Nightlights on for
this beautiful holiday !

Here are some Video's about St. Valentine !

The History of St. Valentines Day

History of Valentines Day

The Real Story Behind Valentines Day

St. Valentines Day Short Video

Finding A Hidden Love Song / 2-13-2020 (written by my beloved Dad to my Mom)

Your Great Name / 2-2019 (beautiful) +++++++++++++++++

A Thousand Years / 2-2018 (song)

Between the Raindrops / 10-2017

Between the Raindrops (lyrics) / 10-2017

Here's My Heart Lord / 4-2017

Perfect , by Geoff Mull / 2-2019

The History of St. Valentines Day


History of Valentines Day


The Real Story Behind Valentines Day


St. Valentines Day short video


Monday, February 12, 2018

Ash Wednesday with Videos



What is Lent Short Video  /2-12-2018

What is Lent About  /2-12-2018

The Purpose of Lent / 2-19-2020

Bishop Barron on Lent / 2-12-2018

Stations of The Cross / 5-2-2017 note: go to Prayers #22

Ash Wednesday / Stations of the Cross / and More *******

Litany / Chants / and More / 1-11-2017 note: you will find the
litany, chants, and more toward the bottom of post!

May We turn Our Night lights on for this
beautiful Ash Wednesday first day of lent.
(Remember you are dust and dust you shall return) 
This phrase is announced while the cross of ashes
is placed on our foreheads.  amen

note: the ashes are from the previous year 
blessed palms from Palm Sunday. People from every
church bring in their palms and the priest or minister
burn the palms for the ashes.  

Short Ash Wednesday Movie / 2-2018

We Rise Again From Ashes (song) / 2-2018

What Is Lent ( short video)


What Is Lent About ?


The Meaning of Lent


Bishop Barron on Lent


Saturday, February 10, 2018

Because It's You / Help Guide Our Teens / Just Be There for them

Oh ! I am so tired
and I can hear your
little cry calling me
down the hall.

I feed  and give you
all of your needs.

because it's you

I am excited !
Now you can
finally crawl.
You are on
the move !

because it's you

I helped you make your
first steps.
You would wobble
and fall down .
I picked you up
again and again !

because it's you

Watching you sing
and dance brought
joy in our home .
Your laughter was
contagious , and
brought happiness
within.

because it's you 

Learning to ride
your bicycle and
enter in a sport
gave you confidence !
You allowed me
to be proud
and have joy !

because it's you 

Having sleepovers
with late night
giggles .
Listening to small
feet running back and
forth to the refrigerator
showed me friendship
fun !

because it's you

You discovered a
talent of singing !
I witnessed you
building your
courage within.
You would sing
your favorite song
over and over .
Your singing would
astonish others for
it sounded better
than the record !
Oh ! how I would
gleam !

because it's you

Now you are
becoming older and
you have your
drivers license !
You are a teen
on the go,
I love my wild child !

because it's you

You tell me you
are going out with
your friends .
You say good-bye
and you tell me
you love me.
I reply back in saying
"I love you too !"

because it's us

Oh ! how I hope you
discover the world
of wonders !
I hope you learn well
in your encounters.
I hope you simply
have fun in your
life !

because it's you

I think quitely
to myself and I pray\
Jesus protect my
child.

I see your dirty white
high top tennis shoes,
sitting on the rug,
next to the door.

Oh ! how I love those
dirty worn out shoes.

because it's you

Because It's Me / short story & videos 8-2018
Wild Child / 2-2018
Hello / 2-2018
something wild / 1-2018
A Thousand Years / 2-2018
easier to be / 10-2017
everything / 10-2017

Where Ever You will go / 11-2017

Wonderstruck / 9-2017
Wonderstruck Movie Trailer / 9-2017



Tuesday, February 6, 2018

Sunday, February 4, 2018

February 5th is the Anniversary of "Embrace The Cross"

How Embrace The Cross Began  / 5-2-2016

Embrace The Cross prayer method

The Short Way of Embrace The Cross prayer method

Two Large Crosses Given / 3-1-2019

Blanket Our Towns Oh' Lord / 9-2017

My Signature is Written on your heart / 4-2017

Army of Prayer & Rosary / 9-27-2016

A Message about Nightlights / 8-2016 / May we turn our nightlights on for Jesus ! If you do not have a nightlight simply use your cell phone, computer, or device for your light. 
note: nightlights are optional for it is Jesus Light in our hearts that matters !
God be with you always !

Some Countries Embrace the Cross has reached / 8-2017

May We Pray for All  who are Embracing The Cross of Jesus !
May God Grant you His Peace and His Blessings Always !

***The Passion of Christ

***Text Message from God

***Breath of Heaven

***What A beautiful Name

***Everything

Saturday, February 3, 2018