God First, Others Second, I am Third exerpt from Homily, August 1, 2004 (1st Reading: Eccl 1:2,2:21-23, 2nd Reading: Col 3:1-5,9-11, Gospel: Luke 12:13-31) Pastor: Reverend Samuel L. Hose, Saint John Vianney Catholic Church, Round Rock, Texas "Let’s imagine for just a minute how that might work. Let’s start on the most basic level, the family. We hear a lot about family values from all sorts of sources. I think that what we are thinking about here today is at the very … [Read more...]
Capitulation as an Action
August 19, 2012 by
We thought that word might grab Your Attention …! Capitulation (Lat. capitulum, a little head or division; capitulare, to treat upon terms), an agreement in time of war for the surrender to a hostile armed force of a particular body of troops, a town or a territory. Let’s look at a variety of definitions from a number of spiritual teachers to make sure we’re very clear on what surrender is all about. The traditional sense of surrender includes a sense of loss and defeat, a place … [Read more...]
Jesus’s Transfiguration Date: August 19
August 18, 2012 by
Jesus’s Transfiguration August 19 Jesus’s Transfiguration is observed by members of Orthodox Christianity. Jesus’s Transfiguration is the event in which the Jesus was transfigured upon a mountain. It was on 19th of August that this mournful even took place and the world was astonished to see the transfiguration of the Jesus. Jesus became glowing and spoke to Moses and Elijah (very important figure of the Judaism) and was called Son by God. Those, who show this incident, … [Read more...]
PARENTS – Perinatal Bereavement, the death of a child
August 17, 2012 by
Perinatal bereavement is a unique mourning situation, as "the parents' expectations and joy at the prospect of a new life change into despair and grief. While perinatal loss is a profound experience for parents, often there is only minimal recognition. Societal expectations for mourning a perinatal loss are noticeably absent such as funerals and associated traditions. One mother described the experience in this way: "When I lost my baby at the beginning of the second trimester, there … [Read more...]
The 12 STEPS of RECOVERY – "Free Floating"
July 30, 2012 by
The First Three Steps are Your Own Doing Never Alone Again for You have travelled ... Beyond the Light !!! Twelve Step programs are well known for their use in treating addictive and dysfunctional behaviors. The first 12 step program began with Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.)in the 1930s and has since grown to be the most widely used approach in dealing not only with recovery from alcoholism, but also from drug abuse and various other addictive and dysfunctional behaviors. The … [Read more...]
Put Spirituality into Your Teen’s Sex Life
July 17, 2012 by
A Celebration of Women is taking this moment in time to celebrate the SEXUALITY of our TEENS! Yesterday, we took the time to discuss the meaning of KUNDALINI in Women. Today , we will expand on this reality of life, and carry it through to the future of our world, our children. The teaching methods of SEX EDUCATION truly need an overhaul in our society. Our world is so focused on the act, the danger of pregnancy (result), the chance of disease (consequence), etc. , etc., etc.... What we, as … [Read more...]
Letting Go & Letting God Meditation – WOMEN in RECOVERY
July 14, 2012 by
Insider Tips for Letting Go Like Buddha One of Buddha’s final tests before he reached enlightenment was facing his negative emotions straight on and winning the spiritual staring contest. Buddha’s final leg of his inner journey wasn’t easy; facing our nasty side never is. As much as we may want to think ourselves out of a bad mood, painful story or ranting rage, we can’t. The game of Life isn’t wired that way. Buddha didn’t slice through his negative emotions through thinking; … [Read more...]
IF EVERYTHING CREATED IS OF GOD, HOW CAN THERE BE EVIL?
July 10, 2012 by
IF EVERYTHING CREATED IS OF GOD, HOW CAN THERE BE EVIL? We are both nothing and everything. This is a deep thought for you to meditate upon. What changes neutral energy? What intensifies it? Neutral energy is constantly being emitted by the Source of all creation and simultaneously changes form and power. There are different schools of thought regarding good and evil. How can a human be the bird singing and at the same time act out as a greedy and unkind soul … [Read more...]
WOMEN in RECOVERY – Children
July 2, 2012 by
Children are a tremendous blessing to us, but they are also a tremendous responsibility that God has entrusted to us. As parents, we have been entrusted to nurture, train, teach and prepare our children for life. As siblings, we are enable to learn from each other. As aunts and uncles, we are gifted with a surrogate role, gifting us with the presence of innocence that lives in children. The Face of God lies in the face of a newborn child.... Are you taking time to invest in your … [Read more...]
