Real stories about real people:
17-year-old Meghan Vogel was in last place in the 3,200-meter run when she caught up to competitor Arden McMath, whose body was giving out. Instead of running past her to avoid the last-place finish, Vogel put McMath’s arm around her shoulders, carried her 30 meters, and then pushed her over the finish line before crossing it.
Sometimes it is hard to push ourselves to do the work we need to complete. Seeing a spiritual purpose in that work can help. This prayer to St. Joseph, patron of workers, helps us call to mind that all of our labor is, in fact, part of our struggle on the road to heaven.
Prayer for Fidelity to Work
Glorious St. Joseph, model of all who are devoted to labor, obtain for me the grace to work conscientiously, putting the call of duty above my natural inclinations; to work with gratitude and joy, considering it an honor to employ and develop, by means of labor, the gifts received from God, disregarding difficulties and weariness; to work, above all, with purity of intention and with detachment from self, having always before my eyes death, and the account which I must render of time lost, of talents wasted, of good omitted, of vain complacency in success, so fatal to the work of God. All for Jesus, all for Mary, all after your example, patriarch Joseph. This will be my watchword in life and in death. Amen.
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“The Assumption of Mary body and soul into Heaven is a sign of the future restoration of all things in Christ, the resurrection of the body and the bestowing upon those who are saved their new and glorious bodies. Like all human beings, she died a physical death. Rising from the dead by the merits of her Son, and taken up to Paradise, she intercedes that we too may dwell in glory, body and soul”
-prolific author, Michael O’Brein
The Feast of Assumption of Mary is an ancient feast that tells us not only about the honor that Christ accorded His mother, but about our ultimate end, in the resurrection of the body.
Also known as the Dormition among Eastern Catholics and Eastern Orthodox, Dormition literally means “the falling asleep.” It is the original name for the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and Eastern Christians, both Catholic and Orthodox, continue to use it today.
Mary wasn’t assumed into Heaven because she was somehow more than human; her Assumption is actually a sign of what it means to be truly human–a condition that is possible only through the grace that comes through our faith in Christ.
Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Date: August 15.
Readings: Revelation 11:19a, 12:1-6a, 10ab; Psalm 45:10, 11, 12, 16; 1 Corinthians 15:20-27;
Luke 1:39-56
Prayers: The Hail Mary
Other Names for the Feast: The Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary;
The Assumption of Mary Into Heaven; The Dormition of the Theotokos;
The Falling Asleep of the Blessed Virgin Mary
As we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same – A Return To Love by Marianne Williamson.
It’s been said that God first separated the salt water from the fresh, made dry land, planted a garden, made animals and fish… All before making a human. He made and provided what we’d need before we were born. These are best & more powerful when eaten raw. We’re such slow learners…
God left us a great clue as to what foods help what part of our body!
God’s Pharmacy! Amazing!
A sliced Carrot looks like the human eye. The pupil, iris and radiating lines look just like the human eye. Science shows carrots greatly enhance blood flow to and function of the eyes.
A Tomato has four chambers and is red. The heart has four chambers and is red. Research shows tomatoes are loaded with lycopine and are pure heart and blood food.
Grapes hang in a heart-shaped cluster. Each grape looks like a blood cell. Research shows grapes are also profound heart and blood vitalizing food.
A Walnut looks like a little brain, a left and right hemisphere, upper cerebrums and lower cerebellums. Even the wrinkles or folds on the nut are just like the neo-cortex. Walnuts help develop more than 3 dozen neuron-transmitters for brain function.
Kidney Beans actually heal and help maintain kidney function and yes, they look exactly like the human kidneys!
Celery, Bok Choy, Rhubarb and many more look just like bones. These foods target bone strength. Bones are 23% sodium and these foods are 23% sodium. If you don’t have enough sodium in your diet, the body pulls it from the bones, which makes them weak.
Avocadoes, Eggplant and Pears target the health and function of the womb and female cervix and look just like these organs. When a woman eats one avocado a week, it balances hormones, sheds unwanted birth weight, and prevents cervical cancers.
Figs are full of seeds and hang in twos when they grow. Figs increase the mobility of male sperm and increase sperm count to overcome male sterility.
Sweet Potatoes look like the pancreas and actually balance the glycemic index of diabetics.
Olives assist the health and function of the ovaries
Oranges, Grapefruits, and other Citrus fruits look just like a female’s mammary glands. They assist in breast health and lymph node movements in and from the breasts.
Onions look like the body’s cells. Research shows onions help clear waste materials from all of the body cells. They even produce tears which wash the epithelial layers of the eyes. A working companion, Garlic, also helps eliminate waste materials and dangerous free radicals from the body.
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Apples |
Protects your heart |
prevents constipation |
Blocks diarrhea |
Improves lung capacity |
Cushions joints |
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Apricots |
Combats cancer |
Controls blood pressure |
Saves your eyesight |
Shields against Alzheimer’s |
Slows aging process |
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Artichokes |
Aids digestion |
Lowers cholesterol |
Protects your heart |
Stabilizes blood sugar |
Guards against liver disease |
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Avocados |
Battles diabetes |
Lowers cholesterol |
Helps stops strokes |
Controls blood pressure |
Smoothes skin |
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Bananas |
Protects your heart |
Quiets a cough |
Strengthens bones |
Controls blood pressure |
Blocks diarrhea |
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Beans |
Prevents constipation |
Helps hemorrhoids |
Lowers cholesterol |
Combats cancer |
Stabilizes blood sugar |
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Beets |
Controls blood pressure |
Combats cancer |
Strengthens bones |
Protects your heart |
Aids weight loss |
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Blueberries |
Combats cancer |
Protects your heart |
Stabilizes blood sugar |
Boosts memory |
Prevents constipation |
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Broccoli |
Strengthens bones |
Saves eyesight |
Combats cancer |
Protects your heart |
Controls blood pressure |
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Cabbage |
Combats cancer |
Prevents constipation |
Promotes weight loss |
Protects your heart |
Helps hemorrhoids |
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Cantaloupe |
Saves eyesight |
Controls blood pressure |
Lowers cholesterol |
Combats cancer |
Supports immune system |
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Carrots |
Saves eyesight |
Protects your heart |
Prevents constipation |
Combats cancer |
Promotes weight loss |
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Cauliflower |
Protects against Prostate Cancer |
Combats Breast Cancer |
Strengthens bones |
Banishes bruises |
Guards against heart disease |
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Cherries |
Protects your heart |
Combats Cancer |
Ends insomnia |
Slows aging process |
Shields against Alzheimer’s |
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Chestnuts |
Promotes weight loss |
Protects your heart |
Lowers cholesterol |
Combats Cancer |
Controls blood pressure |
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Chili peppers |
Aids digestion |
Soothes sore throat |
Clears sinuses |
Combats Cancer |
Boosts immune system |
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Figs |
Promotes weight loss |
Helps stops strokes |
Lowers cholesterol |
Combats Cancer |
Controls blood pressure |
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Fish |
Protects your heart |
Boosts memory |
Protects your heart |
Combats Cancer |
Supports immune system |
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Flax |
Aids digestion |
Battles diabetes |
Protects your heart |
Improves mental health |
Boosts immune system |
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Garlic |
Lowers cholesterol |
Controls blood pressure |
Combats cancer |
kills bacteria |
Fights fungus |
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Grapefruit |
Protects against heart attacks |
Promotes Weight loss |
Helps stops strokes |
Combats Prostate Cancer |
Lowers cholesterol |
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Grapes |
saves eyesight |
Conquers kidney stones |
Combats cancer |
Enhances blood flow |
Protects your heart |
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Green tea |
Combats cancer |
Protects your heart |
Helps stops strokes |
Promotes Weight loss |
Kills bacteria |
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Honey |
Heals wounds |
Aids digestion |
Guards against ulcers |
Increases energy |
Fights allergies |
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Lemons |
Combats cancer |
Protects your heart |
Controls blood pressure |
Smoothes skin |
Stops scurvy |
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Limes |
Combats cancer |
Protects your heart |
Controls blood pressure |
Smoothes skin |
Stops scurvy |
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Mangoes |
Combats cancer |
Boosts memory |
Regulates thyroid |
aids digestion |
Shields against Alzheimer’s |
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Mushrooms |
Controls blood pressure |
Lowers cholesterol |
Kills bacteria |
Combats cancer |
Strengthens bones |
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Oats |
Lowers cholesterol |
Combats cancer |
Battles diabetes |
prevents constipation |
Smoothes skin |
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Olive oil |
Protects your heart |
Promotes Weight loss |
Combats cancer |
Battles diabetes |
Smoothes skin |
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Onions |
Reduce risk of heart attack |
Combats cancer |
Kills bacteria |
Lowers cholesterol |
Fights fungus |
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Oranges |
Supports immune systems |
Combats cancer |
Protects your heart |
Helps respiration |
antioxidant |
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Peaches |
prevents constipation |
Combats cancer |
Helps stops strokes |
aids digestion |
Helps hemorrhoids |
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Peanuts |
Protects against heart disease |
Promotes Weight loss |
Combats Prostate Cancer |
Lowers cholesterol |
Aggravates |
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Pineapple |
Strengthens bones |
Relieves colds |
Aids digestion |
Dissolves warts |
Blocks diarrhea |
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Prunes |
Slows aging process |
prevents constipation |
boosts memory |
Lowers cholesterol |
Protects against heart disease |
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Rice |
Protects your heart |
Battles diabetes |
Conquers kidney stones |
Combats cancer |
Helps stops strokes |
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Strawberries |
Combats cancer |
Protects your heart |
boosts memory |
Calms stress |
Promotes normal urination |
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Sweet potatoes |
Saves your eyesight |
Lifts mood |
Combats cancer |
Strengthens bones |
Very Nutritious |
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Tomatoes |
Protects prostate |
Combats cancer |
Lowers cholesterol |
Protects your heart |
Good for immune system |
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Walnuts |
Lowers cholesterol |
Combats cancer |
boosts memory |
Lifts mood |
Protects against heart disease |
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Water |
Promotes Weight loss |
Combats cancer |
Conquers kidney stones |
Smoothes skin |
Helps Brain Function and memory |
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Watermelon |
Protects prostate |
Promotes Weight loss |
Lowers cholesterol |
Helps stops strokes |
Controls blood pressure |
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Wheat germ |
Combats Colon Cancer |
prevents constipation |
Lowers cholesterol |
Helps stops strokes |
improves digestion |
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Wheat bran |
Combats Colon Cancer |
prevents constipation |
Lowers cholesterol |
Helps stops strokes |
improves digestion |
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Yogurt |
Guards against ulcers |
Strengthens bones |
Lowers cholesterol |
Supports immune systems |
Aids digestion |
THIS CAME TO ME FROM A FRIEND.
The Lord is my Shepherd = That’s Relationship!
I shall not want = That’s Supply!
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures = That’s Rest!
He leadeth me beside the still waters = That’s Refreshment!
He restoreth my soul = That’s Healing!
He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness = That’s Guidance!
For His name sake = That’s Purpose!
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death
= That’s Testing!
I will fear no evil = That’s Protection!
For Thou art with me = That’s Faithfulness!
Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me = That’s Discipline!
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine
Enemies = That’s Hope!
Thou annointest my head with oil = That’s Consecration!
My cup runneth over = That’s Abundance!
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life = That’s Blessing !
And I will dwell in the house of the Lord = That’s Security!
Forever = That’s Eternity!
Face it, the Lord is crazy about you.
Send this to people you are crazy about..
I thought this was pretty special, just like YOU!!!
What is most valuable,
Is not what we have in our lives, but
WHO we have in our lives!
Do not ask the Lord to Guide your Footsteps if you are not
Willing to move your Feet’
Peace.
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