embracethecross
John 8:12 "I am the light of the world."
Sunday, October 31, 2021
Saturday, October 30, 2021
All Saints Day
November 1st is All Saints Day
May you go to Days of the Week Music ; you
will find Feast Days and Holy Days
between the Crosses +++
May we turn our nightlights on +++
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November 1st All Saints Day / 10-2017
All Souls Day / scripture /11-2016
Embrace the Cross ; All Saints Day /10-2020
note: Have a fun and safe Halloween with
all the little trick-or-treaters !!!
Army of Prayer & Rosary
Today is Sat. 'Army of Prayer & Rosary " May you go to
Days of the Week Music ; you will find Sat. between
Uniting together in prayer in The Army of God+++
Blessings always in Christ Love
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Believe in your dreams 9 year old boy ( Believe in
your children and those you love .
Believe in yourself even
through your tears be Brave !
You can do it !!!)
Friday, October 29, 2021
Quotes by Randy Pausch
Randy Pausch was a computer science
professor at Carnegie Mellon University,
in Pennsylvania
He wanted his three small children to
be able to remember him and to know
who their father was !
All the things he loved was rooted
in the dreams and goals he had as
a child.
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"The Last Lecture" by Randy Pausch (book)
note: In the book at the end of his lecture
He had is wife Jai come up to stage. They
embraced and kissed one another and she
whispers in Randy's ear "Please don't die."
Then they said their good-byes to the audience
and left the stage. It was Randy's last lecture.
note: You will find the provided link below
of "The Last Lecture, by Randy Pausch."
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Randy's Quotes:
1)"What wisdom would we impart to the world
if we knew it was our last chance ?
If we had to vanish tomorrow , what
would we want as our legacy ?"
2)"Teach them how to lead others"
3) "If your kids want to paint
their bedrooms , let them do it.
It'll be O-K. "
4) "If you can find an opening,
you can probably find a way
to float through it."
5) "When you're screwing up
and nobody says anything to you
anymore, that means they've given
up on you." ( Words by his assistant
football coach. )
note: Your critics are your ones
telling you they still love you
and care.
6) " Brick Walls are there for a
reason. they're not there to
keep us out . The brick walls
are there to give us a chance
to show how badly we want
something."
7) "It's such a shame that
people perceive you as being
so arrogant, because it's
going to limit what
you're going to be able to
accomplish in life" advice
given to Randy
from a professor . )
8) "People are more important
than things. " ...."Don't make
someone feel guilty just
because they are sick."
9) "Time must be explicitly
managed , like money.
10) "You can always change
your plan , but only if you
have one."
11) Ask yourself , are you spending
your time on the right things ?
12) "Let other people finish their
sentences when their talking."
13) "I'll take an earnest person
over a hip person every time,
because hip is short-term,
Earnest is long term."
(Earnest: Resulting from
or showing sincere and
intense conviction and
determination.
Earnest people are very
serious and sincere in
what they say or do,
because they think that their
actions and beliefs are important.
14) "Don't complain, just
work harder."
Complaining does not work
as a strategy. We all have finite
time and energy. Any time we
spend whining is unlikely to
help us achieve our goals.
and it won't make us
happier."
15) "Almost everybody has a
good side. Just keep waiting. It
will come out."
16) "Luck is what happens
when preparation meets
opportunity."
17) "Experience is what you
get when you didn't get what
you wanted. And experience
is often the most valuable thing
you have to offer."
18) Randy believed in hand-written
notes and letters when one is able
to do so. He said , "It's just the
nice thing to do. And you never
know what magic might happen
after it arrives in someone's mailbox."
19) "A bad apology is worse than
no apology."
Here are three ways to apologize:
1) Say I'm sorry
2) It was my fault
3) Make it right
20) "Tell the truth all the time."
21) No job is beneath you."
"You ought to be thrilled you
got a job and when you get
there , be really good at it."
22) "Never give up" ...."Brick
walls are there for a reason. And once
you get over them---even if someone
has practically had to throw you
over---it can be helpful to others
to tell them how you did it."
23) "When we are connected
to others, we become better
people." (by Randy's father)
24)" Be good at something
it makes you valuable."
25) "Cherish feedback and
show gratitude ."
26)"It's not about how to
achieve your dreams. It's
about how to lead your life.
If you lead your life the
right way, the karma will
take care of itself.
The dreams will come to you."
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Wise words taught by his father :
"Even if you are in a position of
strength , whether at work or in
relationships , You must play fair.
"Just because you're in the driver's
seat , doesn't mean you have to
run people over."
Also , he knows his father would
be reminding him that kids----
more than anything else ---need
to know their parents love them.
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God Bless Always,
Lori Foster
The Last Lecture , by Randy Pausch /10-27-2021
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"Believe in your children and those
you love. Be excited for who they are
and their successes." by Lori Foster
Embrace The Cross
Today is Friday "Embrace The Cross." May you go to
Days of the Week Music ; you will find Fridays
We join together at the feet of Jesus +++
May we turn our nightlights on +++
Blessings in Christ Love,\
Lori Foster
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Thursday, October 28, 2021
Today is "Army of Prayer & Rosary"
Today is Thurs. "Army of Prayer & Rosary." May you go
to Days of the Week Music; you will find Thurs.
Praying in Unity in the Army of God+++
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Praying Alone
Matthew Ch. 6 Verses 5-8
Jesus taught ,"When you pray, do not be
like the hypocrites, for they love to pray
standing in the synagogues and on the
street corners to be seen by men...but
when you pray, go into your room,
close the door and pray to your father
who is unseen."
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note: Jesus said that prayer should be
a private time between God and the worshipper.
Jesus does not mean that it is wrong to
pray with others, but the prayers
should be sincere and for the right
motives.
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Luke Ch. 6 Verse 12
In these days he went out to the
mountain to pray , and all night he
continued in prayer to God.
Matthew Ch.14 Verse 23
And after he had dismissed the crowds,
he went up on the mountain by himself to
pray. When evening came, he was there alone.
Luke Ch. 5 Verses 15-16
But now even more the report about him
went abroad, and great crowds gathered
to hear him and to be healed of their
infirmities . But he would withdraw to
desolate placed and pray.
Mark Ch. 1 Verse 35
And rising very early in the morning , while it
was still dark, he departed and went out to
a desolate place, and there he prayed.
Ephesians Ch. 6 Verse 18
Praying at all times in the Spirit, with all
prayer and supplication. To that end keep
alert with all perseverance, making supplication
for all the saints.
Matthew Ch.6 Verses 1-34
"Beware of practicing your righteousness
before other people in order to be seen by
them, for then you will have no reward from
your Father who is in heaven. "Thus, when
you give to the needy , sound no trumpet before
you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in
the streets, that they may be praised by others.
Truly, I say to you, they have received their
reward. But when you give to the needy,
do not let your left hand know what your
right hand is doing, so that your giving may
be in secret. and your Father who sees in
secret will reward you. 'And when you
pray, you must not be like the
hypocrites. for they love to stand and pray
in the synagogues and at the street corners.
that they may be seen by others. Truly , I
say to you, they have received their reward...
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Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
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
Prayerfully Uniting together in the Army of God +++
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Monday, October 25, 2021
Saturday, October 23, 2021
Army of Prayer & Rosary
Today is Sat. "Army of Prayer & Rosary." May you go to
Days of the Week Music; you will find Sat. between the
Uniting together in the Army of God +++
Blessings Always in Christ love+++
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Friday, October 22, 2021
Embrace The Cross
Today is Friday "Embrace The Cross." May you go
to Days of the Week Music ; you will find Fridays
Embracing the Cross of Jesus with one another+++
May we turn our nightlights on +++
Blessings always in Christ Love,
Lori Foster
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Thursday, October 21, 2021
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 the
Uniting in prayer in the Army of God+++
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Saturday, October 16, 2021
Army of Prayer & Rosary
Today is Sat. "Army of Prayer & Rosary" may you go to
Days of the Week Music; you will find Sat. between
Together Uniting in Prayer in The Army of God +++
You have searched Me Lord and you Know Me
Friday, October 15, 2021
Embrace The Cross
Today is Friday "Embrace The Cross" may you go
to Days of the Week Music ; you will find Fri.
Joining together at the feet of Christ love +++
May we turn our nightlights on +++
Blessings Always to you and your loved ones,
Lori Foster
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Thursday, October 14, 2021
Army of Prayer & Rosary
Today is Thurs. "Army of Prayer & Rosary" May you go to
Days of the Week Music ; you will find Thurs.
Uniting together in the Army of God+++
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Wednesday, October 13, 2021
The Golden Leaves of Images
Autumn is approaching and the morning dew is beautiful to see.
I have lost a loved one and haven't been myself lately.
I told my family we are all going on a hike!
I believe it would be good for us all to get some fresh air!
We loaded our lunch and drinks inside our
back packs and drove
to the nearest state park.
As we were all walking in the woods on a path
we noticed how quiet it was.
The trees began to blow, and the sky was darkening.
We thought we might be caught in a storm
but we keep going forward.
Up ahead in the distance we could see a
person sitting on a tree stump and he
was facing away from us.
It looked like a man with a
white cloak on.
Suddenly, the winds became stronger and
the leaves began to blow all around us.
We noticed the man sitting
on the tree stump was being caught
up in a swirl of leaves!
The man kept getting hit with blows
of dark leaves of mud!
We stopped in our tracks and
wondered why the leaves were
only hitting the poor man and
not us?
Suddenly, we were fascinated by
what we were witnessing.
As the dark leaves were hitting
the man we could see markings
on the clumps of mud that was
falling with the leaves.
We identified the markings as
evil words!
All of the words said horrific
and violent things on them!
The man underneath the whirl
of dark leaves and mud began to
weep!
We looked at each other and couldn't
believe what was happening.
I told my family to stay back and
I would try to help the poor man.
The leaves only became more violent
and I could hardly see the man
anymore.
Suddenly, the winds calmed down
and the trees became still.
I was afraid for the poor man
buried underneath all the debris and
I knew he would need some sort of help!
My family were all quiet and watched
me as I approached him.
Out of nowhere I could smell a
strong scent of roses!
I yelled out to my family,
"Does anyone smell roses?"
They each began nodding their
heads, "Yes!"
I looked around there were no
rose bushes anywhere!
As I got closer to the man
on the stump, I could see
some sort of light coming
from underneath him.
The light seemed to be
illuminating all around
the man.
I noticed the dark leaves
began falling off of the
poor man's cloak.
But I also noticed the mans
cloak remained pure and white!
It was as if no muddy leaves
had hit him at all!
I really wanted to take a
look at who this man was!
But to my surprise! I began
feeling golden leaves
falling all around me.
The leaves were gently landing
everywhere!
My family in the distance
yelled at me, " Dad look
at the leaves!"
On the golden leaves we
could see photos of
people!
we were all so taken by
what we were seeing!
One of my children yelled
out, "I see grandpa!"
And we all could see him.
who was my father,
in a beautiful photo!
He had
just passed away a few
years ago.
Suddenly, the man at the
tree stump stood up and
still facing away from us.
The ground underneath
him was still illuminating and
we noticed it was in a shape
of a large cross.
The cross was so bright and
beautiful!
I was happy the man was
going to be alright but
I asked myself,
"Who was this man?"
So many questions were
running through my mind.
The large golden leaves kept
falling around me, and my
family and I could still
smell the scented roses!
The man yelled out to
us, "Look and see!"
The golden leaves had more
photos on them of people!
We could see more of our loved
ones who have passed away!
The images were our relatives
of the elderly,
middle-aged and young!
We could see others who
we didn't know.
There were nurses, doctors,
caregivers, and first responders.
restaurant owners and servers, trash collectors,
factory workers, sales representatives,
artist, teachers, dentist,
dental workers, computer science
and computer workers, carpenters,
cleaners and so much more!
We noticed a special leaf remaining
still in mid-air.
as it was gently floating down
to the ground.
It was a young
soldier with his uniform on.
The photos were awesome and
gave us all peace +++
The man spoke again,
"These are people who
did my work and they
wore their crown."+++
The photos in the golden
leaves landed all around the
man in the white cloak. +++
We could see more images
on the leaves as they were
falling down from the sky!
They were of leaders,
teachers, office workers,
professors, lawyers,
psychiatrists, teens and
elementary students!
We could see people holding
babies in daycares and others
helping those with learning
disabilities and the
handicap. We could see
the lonely, broken, and
depressed. God's eyes
were upon them all +++
We could see on the
golden leaves; all kinds of
different families all over
the world!
The golden leaves kept
coming down ever so gently
at the feet of this man.
We could see priest, nuns,
deacons, preachers, and
rabbi's holding scripture!
We could see many
musicians with instruments
and songs!
Finally, I motioned my
family to come with me
to meet this mystery of
a man!
As my family and I began
to walk towards him; we could
hear music! It was music we had
never heard before. It was
angelic and heavenly!
There were five beautiful angels
kneeling
before this man with great honor.
The man turned around and faced
us with his arms extended towards
us.
He spoke and said, " Have no fear!"
We were all afraid to make a move
and one of the Angels came up to us
and placed its thumb gently on me and
made the sign of cross on my forehead.
I was in a state of Awe!
Tears began to flow from my face and
I knew this man was our Lord +++
The other four Angels went over to my wife
and our three children.
They gently placed the sign of cross
on each of their foreheads.
The music was captivating and
the Heavenly roses were unspeakable!
But this man who endured the violent
dark leaves of mud amazed me!
All the dirt and evil of mankind
was placed on him and he never
deserved any of it. He took
it all!
The illuminated Cross was so
vibrant and most powerful!
And there was nothing in this
world that could touch it!
Jesus spoke," I Am!"+++
All of His divinity was wrapped
around us! We could feel his
Heavenly touch circling all
around us
He looked at my family and
said, "I love You."+++
Jesus announced each of
our names and
tears were running down
all of our faces!
We bowed our heads
and fell to our knees of
holiness. +++
Jesus and his Angels
began to go back up into
heaven.
As they were going up
the music went with them
and all "The golden leaves
of images " went up as well.
We could see the golden
leaves of my father,
the soldier, the first
responders, and thousands
more!
We all stood up with great
amazement and slowly
walked
over to the tree stump.
We noticed the illuminated
cross disappeared and
everything around the
stump appeared to be
normal.
But we did notice
something carved in
the tree stump.
It was a cross and
it had a message written
inside it saying,
"I DID THIS FOR YOU."
Peace of God's Love was
given to us that morning
and Jesus reminded us
of how much he loves
each of us and He knows
our name +++
My family began leaving
the path with golden leaves
gently falling all
around us.
We all noticed
we could still smell
the beautiful scent of
roses as we walked
away!
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More Precious Than Silver (you will love this video)
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
Army of Prayer & Rosary
Today is Thurs. "Army of Prayer & Rosary" May you go to
Days of the Week Music ; you will find Thurs.
Uniting together in prayer in God's Army +++
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Monday, October 11, 2021
Baptism
Matthew Ch. 3 Verse 16 As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went
up out of the water . At that moment heaven was opened, and he
saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove alighting on him.
Matthew Ch. 28 Verses 19-20 Therefore go and make disciples
of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of
the Son and of the Holy Spirit , and teaching them to obey
everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with
you always, to the very end of the age.
Luke Ch. 3 Verses 21-22 When all the people were being
baptized , Jesus was baptized too. And as he was praying,\
heaven was opened and the Holy Spirit descended on him
in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven ;
"You are my Son, whom I love, with you I am well
pleased."
Ephesians Ch. 4 Verses 4-6 There is one body and one
Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you
were called, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one
God and Father of all, who is over all and through
all and in all.
Acts Ch. 2 Verse 38-41 Peter replied, "Repent and be
baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ
for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive
the gift of the Holy Spirit. The promise is for you and
your children and for all who are far off-- for all whom
the Lord our God will call." With many other words
he warned them, and he pleaded with them, "Save
yourselves from this corrupt generation." Those
who accepted his message were baptized , and about
three thousand were added to their number that day.
Romans Ch. 6 Verses 1-18 What shall we say, then?
Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase ?
By on means ! We are those who have died to sin,
how can we live in it any longer ? Or don't you know
that all of us , who were baptized into Christ were
baptized into his death ? We were therefore buried
with him through baptism into death in order that,
just as Christ was raised from the dead through
the glory of the Father, we too may live a new
life . For if we have been united with him in
a death like his, we will certainly also be united
with him in a resurrection like his. for we know
that our old self was crucified with him so that
the body ruled by sin might be done away with,
that we should no longer be slaves to sin-- because
anyone who has died has been set free from sin.
Now if we died with Christ, we believe that we
will also live with him. For we know that since
Christ was raised from the dead, he cannot die again;
death no longer has mastery over him. The \
death he died , he died to sin once for all; but
the life he lives, he lives to God . in the same
way. count yourselves dead to sin but alive to
to God in Christ Jesus. Therefore do not
let sin reign in your mortal body so that
you obey it's evil desires. Do not offer any
part of yourself to sin as an instrument of
wickedness, but rather offer yourselves to
God as those who have been brought from
death to life; and offer every part of yourself
to him as an instrument of righteousness.
For sin shall no longer be your master,
because we are not under the law , but
under grace. What then ? Shall we sin
because we are not under the law but under
grace ? By no means !
V-17 But thanks be to God that, though
you use to be slaves to sin, you have come
to obey from your heart the pattern of
teaching that has now claimed your
allegiance. You have been set free from
sin and have become slaves to righteousness.
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Dear Ones, if you wish to be baptized in
the Christian Faith seek out a church near
by where you live. Make a phone call to a
church office and they will direct your way.
Speak to a Priest or Minister after service
and they will be happy to guide
you and your needs.
note: Families can be baptized together as well +++
May Our Lord Keep Blessing You in all he has to
offer through His Church+++
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What is Baptism of desire ? Those who desire
baptism, but are not baptized with water through
the Christian Sacrament because of death,
nevertheless receive the fruits of Baptism at
the moment of death.
What is Baptism of Blood ? As the name implies
is the act of being baptized with blood, and was used
specially with reference to soldiers who fought on
the battlefield. Martyrdom is also identified as
"baptism by blood" enabling the salvation of
martyrs who had not been baptized by water.
Baptism ; 2-2017 ( The Door to Spiritual Life )
Being Born Again ; 2-2021 ( What is faith, hope, and love)
Saturday, October 9, 2021
Army of Prayer & Rosary
Today is Sat. "Army of Prayer & Rosary." May you go
to Days of the Week Music; you will find Sat. between
Going Forth together in the Army of God+++
May Our Lord Bless You ,
Lori Foster
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Friday, October 8, 2021
Embrace The Cross
Today is Friday "Embrace The Cross." May you go to
Days of the Week Music ; you will find Fri.
Together we will Embrace the Cross of Jesus +++
May we turn our nightlights on +++
Blessings always to you and your loved ones+++
Lori
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Thursday, October 7, 2021
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
Together going forward in God's Army of Prayer +++
God Bless You Always,
Lori
Foster
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Tuesday, October 5, 2021
. Oct. 5th is "Embrace The Cross"
Today is the 5th of the month "Embrace The Cross." may
you go to Days of the Week Music; you will find the 5th
of the month and Feast Days between the
May we turn our nightlights on +++
Blessings Always in Christ Love,
Lori Foster
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Friday, October 1, 2021
Embrace The Cross
Today is Friday "Embrace The Cross." May you go
to Days of the Week Music; you will find Fridays
Blessings in Christ Love+++
May we turn our nightlights on +++
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Listening To God
Listening To God:
James Ch. 1 Verse 19
Know this, my beloved brothers: let every
person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow
to anger .
Proverbs Ch.19 Verse 20
Listen to advice and accept instruction , that
you may gain wisdom in the future.
Proverbs Ch. 18 Verse 13
If one gives an answer before he hears, it is his
folly and shame.
Proverbs Ch. 2 Verse 2
Making your ear attentive to wisdom and
inclining your heart to understanding.
Proverbs Ch. 25 Verse 12
Like a gold ring or an ornament of gold is a wise
reprover to a listening ear.
John Ch. 8 Verse 47
Whoever is of God hears the words of God. The
reason why you do not hear them is that you are
not of God.
Proverbs Ch. 18 Verse 2
A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but
only in expressing his opinion.
Galatians Ch. 4 Verses 6-9
And because you are sons, God has sent the
Spirit of his Son into our hearts , crying "Abba!
Father ! So you are no longer a slave, but a son,
and if a son, then an heir through God,. Formerly,
when you did not know God, you were enslaved
to those that by nature are not gods. But now
that you have come to know God, or rather to
be known by God, how can you turn back again
to the weak and worthless elementary
principles of the world , whose slaves you want
to be once more ?
Mark Ch. 9 Verse 7
And a cloud overshadowed them , and a voice
came out of the cloud, "This is my beloved Son,
listen to him."
Revelation Ch. 3 Verse 20
Behold , I stand at the door and knock . If anyone
hers my voice and opens the door, I will come t
in to him and eat with him, and he with me.
Jeremiah Ch. 33 Verse 3
Call to me and I will answer you, and will tell
you great and hidden things that you have not
known.
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