embracethecross
John 8:12 "I am the light of the world."
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
Tues."Army of Prayer & Rosary "
Today is Tues. "Army of Prayer & Rosary." May you go to
Days of the Week Music; you will find Tues. between the
Together we will Unite in Prayer in the Army of God +++
May God Bless All affected from the distruction
from Hurricane Ida +++
May God Grant You his strength and comfort
in your most time of need+++
Our thoughts and prayers are with you All+++
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Lonely Wind , by Kansas (live)8-2021
Monday, August 30, 2021
The Fall of 9-11
Dear One's,
I believe many of us can remember where we were ; the day of the 9-11 attack in New York City.
Many of us were at our homes, jobs, schools, offices, churches, and some were still asleep during the planes hitting
the Twin Towers .
I remember sending my four children off to school and beginning my day . I was in my living room watching the news and I remember my one year old was playing on the floor. When I had seen the huge hole in the first tower , I thought as many probably did , that it was a horrible airplane accident. But shortly a second plane hit the second tower and we all knew something was very wrong. As I was observing the whole thing unfold and seeing the buildings going up in flames , I knew the people inside would be trapped.
When the buildings began to lean and fall , I began to cry ! I looked at my baby on the floor and sobbed.
I instantly thought of my given dream I had written in my journal several years before. I was still watching the news and
seeing the large cloud coming after the people in great panic , and it was how my given dream ended. . It's a dream I wrote down with sadness and great confusion.
I went into my bedroom and pulled out my journal. I found my given dream scribbled on the front and back side of a loose piece of paper.
The dream was given to me at the end of
August , 1996 . (You can find it under " My Favorites" My given dreams by Lori Foster ; My Given Dream of a large City.) After ,having the dream and writing it down , haunted me. I knew something was going to happen to a large city , but
when ? I thought maybe a horrible earthquake ? But I didn't know how to interpret the dream and neither did those whom I told it to. At the time I didn't know what the Twin Towers were. I remember in my dream , the focus was on 2 Tall buildings , that I wrote down in my given dream. In the beginning of the dream of seeing the large image of Blessed Mary in great sorrow, and she was standing behind the 2 tall buildings , gave me all the more reason to believe something horrible was going to happen. But seeing
Blessed Mary's image turning into a concrete building and her face cracked and her whole concreate body falling to the ground was extremely sad to see. Furthermore, seeing the skulls forming on the ground around her feet was horrific !
After seeing all those images as I had mentioned , Suddenly my given dream turned into daylight !
It was a sunny bright day and I could see many people covered with a white powder coating and running frantically! The huge cloud that they were running from is where my given dream basically ended. I then was still in the sky witnessing this and taken away from the city. Dream ended.
May we pray daily for All the Victims and Families and Victims that were on the aircrafts that plunged to the ground from this evil and horrific act of terrorism.
May our Lord give them strength during this most difficult time.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to ALL those Victims and families.
Our Gratitude of Thanks for the Bravery of all of the service men and women
and all the first responders+++
May Our Lord Bless You All+++
May Our Lord Place his Divine hands upon you All+++
May God Bless the Sorrowful, Give them your peace O' Lord,
and bring them comfort +++
Yours in Christ Love,
Lori Foster
IN MEMORY AMD HONOR OF ALL THE VICTIMS OF 9-11 &
ALL OUR MILITARY AND SERVICE MEN & WOMEN
THIS IS FOR YOU +++
Nuvole Bianche , by Ludovico Einaudi /5-2021
Giorni Dispari , by Ludovico Einaudi / 8-2021
Night , by Ludovico Einaudi / 8-2021
Oltremare, by Ludovico Einaudi / 8-2021
Jacob's Piano /5-2021 / Lord , gently lift us up as we
Embrace you +++
My Given Dream of A Large City / 6-2017
My Given Dreams , by Lori Foster / 9-2017
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The Sound of Silence Military Tribute / 8-31-2021
Have You Forgotten ? 8-31-2021
Where Were You When the World Stopped Turning/ 8-31-2021
Sound of Silence Tribute / 8-31-2021
Sights and Sounds 9-11 Tribute / 8-31-2021
Saturday, August 28, 2021
Saturday "Army of Prayer & Rosary"
Today is Saturday "Army of Prayer & Rosary." May you go
to Days of the Week Music ; you will find Sat. between
Together we will unite in prayer in The Army of God +++
May Jesus Bless you and Keep you,
Lori Foster
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Families Protection
1 John Ch. 3 Verse 20
We know that God is greater than our hearts,
and he knows everything.
Job Ch. 1 Verses 10-11
Hast not thou made an
hedge about him , and
about all that he hath on
every side? thou hast
blessed the work of his
hands, and his substance
is increased in the land.
2 Samuel Verse 10-12
Be of good courage, and
let us play the men for
our people, and or the
cities of our God: and
the Lord do that which
seemeth him good.
Nehemiah Ch. 4 Verse 14
And I looked, and rose
up, and said unto the
nobles, and to the rulers,
and to the rest of the
people, Be not ye afraid
of them: remember
the Lord, which is great
and terrible , and fight
for your brethren, your
sons, and your
daughters, your wives,
and your houses.
Hebrews Ch. 13 Verse 6
So that we may boldly
say, The Lord is my
helper, and I will not
fear what man shall do
unto me.
Deuteronomy Ch. 20 Verse 4
For the Lord your God
is he that goeth with
you, to fight for you
against your enemies, to
save you.
Psalm 124 Verse 8
Our help is in the name
of the Lord, who made
heaven and earth.
Hebrews Ch. 4 Verse 16
Let us therefore come
boldly unto the throne of
grace, that we may
obtain mercy, and find
grace to help in the time
of need.
Psalm 33 Verse 20
Our soul waiteth for
the Lord: he is our help
and our shield.
Psalm 54 Verse 4
Behold, God is mine
helper: the Lord is with
them that uphold my
soul.
Proverbs Ch.11 Verse 21
Though hand join in
hand, the wicked shall
not be unpunished : but
the seed of the righteous
shall be delivered.
Proverbs Ch. 14 Verse 26
In the fear of the Lord is
strong confidence: and
his children shall have a
place of refuge.
Proverbs Ch. 18 Verse 10
The name of the Lord is
a strong tower : the
righteous runneth into it,
and is safe.
Jeremiah Ch. 32 Verse 40
and I will make an
everlasting covenant
with them, that I will not
turn away from them, to
do them good; but I will
put my fear in their
hearts, that they shall
not depart from me.
Psalm 115 Verses 13-14
He will bless them that
fear the Lord, both small
and great . The Lord shall
increase you more and
more, you and your
children.
Psalm 121 Verses 7-8
The Lord shall preserve
thee from all evil: he
shall preserve thy
soul. The Lord shall
preserve thy going out
and thy coming in from
this time forth, and even
for evermore
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Oceans (where feet may fail) 2-2017
Friday, August 27, 2021
Friday "Embrace The Cross"
Today is Friday "Embrace The Cross." May you go to
Days of the week music; you will find Fridays
Together we will Embrace the Cross of Jesus+++
Blessings always,
in Christ Love+++
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Never Trust your enemies
Sirach Ch. 12 Verse 10-12
Never trust your enemy,
for like the rusting of copper,
so is his wickedness.
Even if he humbles himself and
goes about cringing,
watch yourself, and be on
your guard against him;
and you will be to him like
one who has polished a
mirror, and you will know
that it was not
hopelessly tarnished.
Do not put him next to you,
lest he overthrow you and
take your place;
do not have him sit at your
right, lest he try to take your
seat of honor,
and at last you will realize
the truth of my words,
and be stung by what I
have said.
Sirach Ch: 12 Verse 1- 9
If you do a kindness , know to
whom you do it, and you will
be thanked for your good
deeds.
Do good to a godly man, and
you will be repaid--
if not by him, certainly by
the Most High.
No good will come to the man
who persists in evil
or to him who does not
give alms.
Give to the godly man, but
do not help the sinner.
Do good to the humble, but
do not give to the ungodly;
hold back his bread, and do
not give it to him,
lest by means of it he
subdue you;
for you will receive twice as
much evil
for all the good which you
do to him.
For the Most High also hates
sinners
and will inflict punishment
on the ungodly.
Give to the good man, but
do not help the sinner.
A friend will not be known in
prosperity,
nor will an enemy be hidden
in adversity.
A man's enemies are grieved
when he prospers,
and in his adversity even his
friend will separate from him.
Ecclesiasticus Ch. 12 Verse 10 :
"Never trust thine
enemy : for like as
iron rusteth, so is
his wickedness ."
Ecclesiasticus Ch. 12 Verse 11:
"Though he
humble himself,
and go crouching,
yet take good heed
and beware of
him, and thou
shalt be unto him
as if thou hadst
wiped a looking glass,
and thou shalt know
that his rust hath
not been
altogether wiped away."
Numbers Ch. 10 Verse 9
And if ye go to war in your land against the
enemy that oppresseth you, then ye shall
blow an alarm with the trumpets and ye shall
be remembered before the Lord your God,
and ye shall be saved from your enemies.
Numbers Ch. 10 Verse 35
And it came to pass, when the ark set
forward, that Moses said Rise up, Lord, and
let thine enemies be scattered ; and let them
that hate thee flee before thee.
Numbers Ch. 32 Verse 21
And will go all of you armed over Jordan
before the Lord, until he hath driven out his
enemies from before him.
Ecclesiasticus Ch. 12 Verses 10-18 (another version)
Never trust thine enemy; for like as iron
rusteth, so is his wickedness. Though he
humble himself , and go crouching, yet take
good heed and beware of him, and thou shalt
be unto him as if thou hadst wiped a looking-
glass, and thou shalt know that his rust hath
not been altogether wiped away. Set him not
by thee lest when he hath overthrown thee,
he stand up in thy place; neither let him sit at
thy right hand, lest he seek to take thy seat,
and thou at the last remember my words,
and be pricked therewith. Who will pity a
charmer that is bitten with a serpent, or any
such as come nigh wild beasts ? So one that
goeth to a sinner, and is defiled with him in
his sins, who will pity ? For a while he will
abide with thee, but if thou begin to fall, he
will not tarry. an enemy speak sweetly
with his lips, but in his heart he imagine
how to throw thee into a pit: he will weep
with his eyes, but if he find opportunity, he
will not be satisfied with blood. If adversity
meaning: difficulties, misfortune ;
come upon thee, thou shalt find him there
first; and though he pretend to help thee, yet
shall he undermine thee. He will shake his
head, and clap his hands, and whisper much,
and change his countenance meaning: a person's
face or facial expression.
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A Text message from God ; 1-10-2018
Always Remember the Day 9-11; 7-2017
Tuesday, August 24, 2021
Tuesday "Army of Prayer & Rosary"
Today is Tues. "Army of Prayer & Rosary." May you go to
Days of the Week Music ; you will find Tues. between
Together we will unite in prayer in the Army of God +++
Blessings always in Christ Love+++
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Pleasing God
Romans Ch. 12 Verse 1
Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of
God, to present your bodies a living and holy
sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your
spiritual service of worship.
Ephesians Ch. 5 Verses 8-10
for you were formerly darkness, but now you are
Light in the Lord; walk as children of Light
(for the fruit of the Light consists in all
goodness and righteousness and truth).
trying to learn what is pleasing to the
Lord.
2 Corinthians Ch. 5 Verse 9
Therefore we also have as our ambition,
whether at home or absent, to be pleasing to
Him.
Galatians Ch. 6 Verse 8
For the one who sows to his own flesh will
from the flesh reap corruption, but the one
who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit
reap eternal life.
Colossians Ch. 1 Verse 10
so that you will walk in a manner worthy of the
Lord, to please Him in all respects, bearing fruit
in every good work and increasing in the
knowledge of God.
Colossians Ch. 3 Verse 20
Children, be obedient to your parents in all
things, for this is well pleasing to the Lord.
1 Timothy Ch. 2 Verse 1-3
First of all, then, I urge that entreaties and
prayers, petitions, and thanksgivings, be made
on behalf of all men, for kings and all who are in
authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and
quiet life in all godliness and dignity. This is
good and acceptable in the sight of God our
Savior.
1 Thessalonians Ch. 2 Verse 4
but just as we have been approved by God to be
entrusted with the gospel , so we speak, not as
pleasing men , but God who examines our
hearts.
1 Chronicles Ch. 29 Verse 17
Since I know , O my God that you try the heart
and delight in uprightness , I , in the integrity of
my heart, have willingly offered all these things;
so now with joy I have seen Your people , who are
present here, make their offerings willingly to You.
Psalm 149 Verse 4
For the Lord takes pleasure in His people;
He will beautify the afflicted ones with
salvation.
Proverbs Ch. 15 Verse 8
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to
the Lord,
But the prayer of the upright is His delight.
Ezekiel Ch. 33 Verse 11
Say to them, "As I live !" declares the Lord God, "I
take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but
rather that the wicked turn from his way and live.
Turn back, turn back from your evil ways ! Why
then will you die, O house of Israel?"
Hebrews Ch. 11 Verse 6
And without faith it is impossible to please Him,
for he who comes to God must believe that He is
and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him.
Hebrews Ch. 13 Verse 16
And do not neglect doing good and sharing, for
with such sacrifices God is pleased.
Job Ch. 33 Verse 26
Then he will pray to God, and He will accept him,
that he may see His face with joy,
and he may restore His righteousness to man.
Psalm 19 Verse 14
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation
of my heart
Be acceptable in Your sight,
O Lord, my rock and my Redeemer.
Psalm 90 Verse 17
So now, our God , listen to the prayer of your
servant and to his supplications , and for your
sake, O Lord, let Your face shine on Your
desolate sanctuary.
Psalm 104 Verse 34
Let my meditation be pleasing to Him,
As for me, I shall be glad in the Lord.
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No Longer Slaves (live) 9-2019
Friday, August 20, 2021
Friday is "Embrace The Cross"
Today is Friday "Embrace The Cross." May you go
to Days of the Week Music; you will find Fridays
O ' LORD protect your people and hear
our cries ! We are at your feet embracing
your perfect and endless love +++
"May we turn our nightlights on +++
Protection
Psalm Ch. 5 V 11
But let all who take refuge in you be glad;
let them ever sing for joy. spread your
protection over them, that those who
love your name may rejoice in you.
Psalm 12 V 5
Because the poor are plundered and the
needy groan, I will now arise, "says the
Lord. "I will protect them from those who
malign them."
Malign : evil in nature or effect
Psalm 57 V 1
Have mercy on me, my God, have mercy
on me, for in you I take refuge. I will take
refuge in the shadow of your wings until the
disaster has passed.
Psalm 59 V1
Deliver me from my enemies, O God , be
my fortress against those who are attacking
me.
Psalm 138 V 7
Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you
preserve my life. You stretch out your hand
against the anger of my foes; with your right
hand you save me.
Psalm 140 V 4
Keep me safe, Lord, from the hands of
the wicked; protect me from the violent,
who devise ways to trip my feet.
2 Samuel Ch. 22 V 3-4
My God is my rock , in whom I take refuge
my shield and the horn of my salvation. He
is my stronghold, my refuge and my savior--
from violent people you save me. "I called
to the Lord, who is worthy of praise, and
have been saved from my enemies.
John Ch.10 V 28-30
I give them eternal life, and they shall
never perish; no one will snatch them out of
my hand. My Father, who has given them
to me, is greater than all; no one can snatch
them out of my Father's hand. I and the
Father are one."
Psalm 23
The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing
He makes me lie down in green pastures , he
leads me beside quiet waters, he
refreshes my soul. He guides me along the
right paths for his name's sake. Even
though I walk through the darkest valley
I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your
rod and your staff , they comfort me. You
prepare a table before me in the presence
of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows. Surely your goodness
and love will follow me all the days of my
\life, and I will dwell in the house of the
Lord forever.
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Spirit of the Living God , 5-2020
Sooner Count The Stars , 4-2017
Thursday, August 19, 2021
Thursday "Army of Prayer & Rosary
Today is Thurs. "Army of Prayer & Rosary." May you go to
Days of the Week Music ; you will find Thurs. between
We will go forward together in prayer to Our Lord +++
Blessings always in Christ Love+++
Uplifting Words
Psalm 145:V9
The Lord is good to all ; he has
compassion on all he has
made. God loves us so much
more than we can possibly comprehend.
He is good to us in every season and has
compassion for us regardless of what we
have done. Lean on Him-- He is waiting for
you.
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Isaiah 46 ; V 4
I am he who will sustain you.
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Exodus 15; V 2
The Lord is my strength
and my song; he has
become my salvation.
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Matthew 6; V 33
Seek first his Kingdom.
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Isaiah 40; V 31
Those who hope in the Lord
will renew their strength.
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1 Corinthians 16; V 13-14
Do everything in love.
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Romans 15; V13
May the God of hope fill you
with all joy and peace as
you trust in him.
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1 Corinthians 13; V 13
And now these three remain:
faith, hope and love.
But the greatest of
these is love.
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Psalm 46; V10
Be still and know that I am God.
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Psalm 63; V 1
You, God are my God, earnestly
I seek you.
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Everything Good ; by Ashes Remain ; 1-2017
You Are Good , by Nicole Nordeman ; 7-2017
Good Good Father , by Big Daddy Weave ; 4-2018
Yours Will Be , (The Only Name) , by Big Daddy Weave; 5-2017
Tuesday, August 17, 2021
Army of Prayer & Rosary
Today is Tuesday "Army of Prayer & Rosary." May you go to
Days of the week music ; you will find Tues. between
Together we will go forward in the Army of God +++
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Sunday, August 15, 2021
She Wiped His Tears
The soft glow awoke her and
The announcement from the Angel
of the Lord, spoke to her.
He greeted Mary and said
"Favored One!" The Lord
is with you . "And behold,
you will conceive in your
womb and bear a son ,
and you shall name him
Jesus." (Luke Ch. 1 V-28-31)
How terrified Blessed Mary
must have been. She answered with
her yes , and went with
God's Holy Plan.
Mary leads us to discover the
secret of Christian joy, reminding
us that Christianity is, "Good news",
which has its heart and complete
content the person of Jesus Christ,
The Word made flesh, the One
Savior of the world !
When Mary and Joseph brought
infant Jesus to the temple(The
Presentation) Simeon
tells Mary, "This child is destined
for the falling and rising of many
in Israel - and a sword will pierce
your own soul too." (Luke Ch.2 V 34-35)
Blessed Mary pondered on those given
words and knew she would have to
suffer along with her son, as he
fulfills God's plan. Simeon's words
are a prophecy for Mary, to help
her prepare herself , that being
the Mother of Christ will be of
joy but also pain.
Blessed Mary nursed and fed baby
Jesus. She would wash his laundry and
helped him grow. Joseph stayed as
their stronghold and protector.
Matthew Ch. 2 V) The flight into Egypt - An
Angel appeared to Joseph in a dream ; telling
him to flee to Egypt with Mary and infant Jesus.
Since King Herod would seek the child to kill
him. Joseph did as the Angel asked of him.
Mary and Joseph relied completely on
God and placed their faith and trust
in Him.
They both protected and cared for Jesus
and his whereabouts. But low and behold
they lost our Lord for three days ! They
couldn't find the Christ child !
They were traveling back home from
Jerusalem and realized Jesus was
missing , so they returned to
Jerusalem. They finally found
Jesus in the Temple , speaking with
the elders. They were amazed at his
learning, especially given his young
age. ( Luke Ch. 2 V 49-51)
Can you imagine their anxiety?
Losing the Christ child ?
It took another day for them
to travel back to Jerusalem
and another day to find him !
As Jesus grew older he studied
in local synagogues in the
Jerusalem temples.
Blessed Mary was very close to her
Son. I believe she knew her time with Jesus
would have to become less frequent.
It was Jesus time to be let known
to the people of all kinds !
I'm certain she gathered word from the
towns people of Jesus healing the sick
and the blind ! The first miracle Jesus
ever performed was for her ; The Wedding
at Cana (John Ch. 2 V 1-5) Changing
water into wine .
Jesus name was going out into the world
He had gathered his chosen twelve
apostles and his mission continues
in God's plan for His Church.
Blessed Mary , along
with many others heard about
Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead !
(John Ch. 11 V 38-44)
Jesus says, "Take away the stone !"
Martha, Lazarus sister mentions
how her brother had been dead
for four days !
Then Jesus said, "Did I not tell
you that if you believe, you will see
the glory of God?"
I am sure the news traveled fast
from village to village !
Blessed Mary knew he was out
there in the world, doing the
will of God. Many people
were beginning to follow Jesus
and believe he is Lord.
But Mary also knew how disbelief
people can be and how hate can
be given toward her precious son,
whom she loved !
Going the extra mile for God's people !
(Matthew Ch. 14 V 13-21)
Jesus feeds 5000 men along with
women and children.
"Jesus went to a solitary place
and people followed him on foot
from the towns.
When Jesus landed and saw a large
crowd, he had compassion on
them and healed their sick.
It was getting late and the disciples
asked Jesus if they should send the
people away to buy themselves
something to eat."
Jesus replied , "They do not need
to go away, "You give them something
to eat."
"We only have five loaves and two
fish, "they answered."
They brought the five loaves
and two fish on Jesus request,
He gave thanks, and broke the
loaves, looking up to Heaven.
Then he handed them to the
disciples to give to the people !
The power of God filled the
baskets full of plenty of bread
and fish for all ! there were
even basketfuls left over !
This was a foreshadow of
what was yet to come ;
"The Last Supper." (John
Ch. 6 )
Transubstantiation: The conversion
of the substance of the Eucharistic
elements into the body and blood
of Christ during consecration only
the appearances of bread and
wine still remains+++
note: It's when the priest consecrate
the bread and wine during Mass.
Jesus knew many of his followers
would not believe in what he had to
say at "The last Supper" .
The eleven remained by his side in
saying, "To whom shall we go ?"
They followed Jesus and
believed in His Words.
Luke Ch. 22 V 44) Jesus felt such
agony in the garden. he was praying
and his sweat became like drops of
blood, falling down upon the ground.
Seeing how all the disciples were asleep
Jesus yelled for Peter !" Can't you stay
awake with me for one hour ?"
Thinking about Blessed Mary
wiping Jesus dirty and sweaty
face from the hot outdoors !
She would gently place a linen
cloth of warm water and soap
to clean his tiny face.
Now our Lord is alone in the garden
with so much pain and no one
there to wipe his sweat and tears
from his beautiful face. He is
arrested and whipped at the
pillar Mark Ch. 15, V 15)
The Roman soldiers hand Our
Lord his heavy cross to carry.
Blessed Mary is in witness of
her precious son ; being mocked
at and spat on. She goes to
Jesus as he carries his cross
to Calvary ; the skull place :Hebrew
Golgotha (John Ch. 19 V 16-17)
She flashes back of the times she
picked him up off the ground as
a child.
she remembers her holding him
and cleaning his wounds and
wiping his tears.
Now her dear Son is to be
crucified outside of Jerusalem's
walls..
Blessed Mary goes to Jesus carrying
his cross. Her son is nearly
unrecognizable . There is so much blood
and sweat pouring out from his body !
He looked at her with is beautiful eyes
that pierced her soul -- She is reminded
of Simeon's words "And a sword will
pierce your own soul too."
{During Jesus carrying his Cross
Veronica wipes the face of Jesus ;
placing his image on her veil .}
Blessed Mary meets Christ at the top
of the Hill on Calvary ; where he is
crucified. (John Ch. 19 V 30)
"Therefore Jesus had received the
sour wine, he said , "It is finished."
And he bowed his head and gave up
his spirit."
His mother wiped his holy tears
as he was taken off the Cross.
Jesus is placed into her arms and
she moans in agony. She is holding her
son , her God, her Savior , and
The Worlds Savior +++
She Wiped His Tears .
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{We are united Dear Lord at
your Cross , breathe on us Lord
as we join together in prayer.
Take care of our anxieties, pain,
and sufferings.
May you place your Holy eyes
onto ours.
Wipe away our tears as we
Embrace You on The Cross.}
amen
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Mary Goes to Jesus (my favorites)
What A Beautiful Name ; 7-2017 (My favorite)
Saturday, August 14, 2021
Friday, August 13, 2021
The Disciples came up to Jesus with a Question
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Matthew Ch. 18 verses 1-7
Just then the disciples
came up to Jesus with the question.
"Who is of greatest importance in
the kingdom of God?" He called a
little child over and stood him
in their midst. and said: "I
assure you, unless you change and
become like little children , you will not
enter the kingdom of God. Whoever
makes himself lowly, becoming like this
child , is of greatest importance in that
heavenly reign.
"Whoever welcomes one such child
for my sake welcomes me. On the
other hand, it would be better for
anyone who leads astray one of these
little ones who believe in me, to be drowned
by a millstone around his neck, in the
depths of the sea. What terrible things will come
on the world through scandal ." It is inevitable
that scandal should occur. Nonetheless , woe
to that man through whom scandal comes !
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Thursday, August 12, 2021
Thursday "Army of Prayer & Rosary"
Today is Thurs. "Army of Prayer & Rosary." May you go to
Days of the Week Music ; you will find Thurs. between
Blessings always in Christ Love ,
Lori Foster
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Rebellion
Rebellion
May We Follow Our Lord All of Our Days
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Isaiah Ch. 30 Verses 1-22
Woe to the rebellious children,
says the Lord.
Who carry out plans that are not mine.
who weave webs that are not inspired by
me.
adding sin upon sin.
They go down to Egypt
but my counsel they do not seek.
they find their strength in Pharaoh's protection
and take refuge in Egypt's shadow;
Pharaoh's protection shall be your shame,
and refuge in Egypt's shadow your disgrace.
When their princes are at Zoan
and their messengers reach Hanes.
All shall be ashamed
of a people that gain them nothing.
Neither help nor benefit.
but only shame and reproach.
Through the distressed and troubled land
of the lioness and roaring lion,
of the viper and flying saraph.
They carry their riches on the back of asses
and their treasures on the humps of camels.
To a people good for nothing,
to Egypt whose help is futile and vain.
Therefore I call her
"Rahab quelled."
Now come, write it on a tablet they can keep.
inscribe it in a record:
'That it may be in future days
an eternal witness:
This is rebellious people,
deceitful children.
Children who refuse
to obey the law of the Lord.
They say to the seers, "Have no visions":
to the prophets, "Do not descry for us what
is right:
speak flatteries to us, conjure up illusions
Out of the way ! Out of our path !
Let us hear no more
of the Holy One of Israel."
Therefore, thus says the Holy One of Israel:
Because you reject this word.
And put your trust in what is crooked and
devious,
and depend on it.
This guilt of yours shall be
like a descending rift
Bulging out in a high wall
whose crash comes suddenly, in an instant.
It crashes like a potter's jar
smashed beyond rescue.
And among its fragments cannot be found
a sherd to scoop fire from the hearth
or dip water from the cistern.
For thus said the Lord God,
the Holy One of Israel:
By waiting and by calm you shall be saved
in quiet and in trust your strength lies.
But this you did not wish.
"No." you said,
"Upon horses we will flee."
--Very well flee !"
"Upon swift steeds we will ride."
--Not so swift as your pursuers.
A thousand shall tremble at the threat of one;
if five threaten you, you shall flee.
Until you are left like a flagstaff on the
mountaintop.
like a flag on the hill.
Yet the Lord is waiting to show you favor,
and he rises to pity you:
For the Lord is God of justice:
blessed are all who wait for him !
O people of Zion, who dwell in Jerusalem,
no more will you weep:
He will be gracious to you when you cry
out.
as soon as he hears he will answer you.
The Lord will give you the bread you need
and the water for which you thirst.
No longer will your Teacher hide himself,
but with your own eyes you shall see your
Teacher.
While from being a voice shall sound in your
ears:
"This is the way: walk in it."
when you would turn to the right or to
the left.
And you shall consider unclean your silver
plated idols.
and your gold-covered images;
You shall throw them away like filthy rags
to which you say, "Be gone !"
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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Army of Prayer is Tues. and Aug. 5 is "Embrace The Cross " ; on Thurs !
Today is Tues. "Army of Prayer & Rosary." and the 5th is Thurs
is "Embrace The Cross.& Army of Prayer & Rosary."
May you go to Days of the Week Music;
you will find Tues. & Thurs. and 5th of the month
between the Crosses+++
Blessings of Christ love,
Lori Foster
For Loss (Scripture)
Psalm 73 Verse 26
My flesh and my heart may fail, but
God is the strength of my heart
and my portion forever.
John Ch. 11 Verse 25-26
Jesus said to her ,"I am the
resurrection and the life. The one
who believes in my will live, even
though they die, and whoever lives
by believing in my will never die.
Do you believe this?"
1 Corinthians Ch. 15 Verse 42-44
So will it be with the resurrection of
the dead. The body that is sown is
perishable, it is raised
imperishable; it is sown in
dishonor, it is raised in glory; it is
sown in weakness, it is raised in\
power; and it is sown a natural
body, it is raised a spiritual body. If
there is a natural body, there is also
a spiritual body.
2 Corinthians Ch. 4 Verse 17-18
For our light and momentary
troubles are achieving for us an
eternal glory that far outweighs
them all. so we fix our eyes not on
what is seen, but on what is
unseen, since what is seen is
temporary, but what is unseen is
eternal.
2 Corinthians Ch. 5 Verse 8
We are confident, I say , and would
prefer to be away from the body
and at home with the Lord.
Romans Ch. 14 Verse 8
If we live, we live for the Lord; and
if we die , we die for the Lord. So,
whether we live or die, we belong
to the Lord.
Revelation Ch. 21 Verse 4
"He will wipe every tear from their
eyes. There will be no more death
or mourning or crying or pain, for
the old order of things has passed
away."
Psalm 34 Verse 18
The Lord is close to the
brokenhearted and saves those
who are crushed in spirit.
Matthew Ch. 19 Verse 14
But Jesus said, "Let the little
children come to me and do not
hinder them, for to such belongs
the kingdom of heaven."
John Ch. 14 Verse 27
Peace I leave with you; my peace I
give to you. Not as the world gives
do I give to you. Let not your
hearts be troubled, neither let
them be afraid.
Psalm 48 Verse 14
For this God is our God for ever
and ever; he will be our guide even
to the end."
2 Corinthians Ch. 1 Verse 3-4
Who comforts us in all our affliction
so that we will be able to comfort
those who are in any affliction with
the comfort which we
ourselves are comforted by God.
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I've always loved you / 4-2017