ROB! RIGHT INSIDE THE CHURCH BUILDING!

Marie was robbed right inside the church building this morning, and in the middle of an early morning Eucharistic celebration. So thieves have no respect for God but Marie asks, how could all this happen, right in God's presenc////e???? ! She was left without her car keys, her handphone, her money, her ATM cards, credit cards, etc...etc.... She is never going to get back the things stolen from her ; just as she will never forget the gleaming sharp axe the thief held in his hand.. All this happening right before Christmas?????Hello!!! is someone trying to tell Marie something??? So many people and yet, they were not able to stop a lone thief!

Something new at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Klang

Those glass panels, with the Divine Mercy, standing on each side of the Holy Mother, certainly does wonders to the church building! First impression- incredibly awesome, like the final touch to complete a beautiful religious picture, yes, to Marie that is,,,,, it certainly adds to the holiness of the church building !A complete picture is one thing, but the other, more powerful, is this feeling of peace flowing outwards and upon the parishioners! And the message of peace was aplenty this morning!

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I do not know about you folks, but in this type of environment-holy, serene and peaceful setting ........... if you and only you, are kneeling before God, especially, in the early hours of the morning, .... or anytime at all, just seeking a quiet moment with Him....... , YT thinks, your faith will surely draw His Presence and fill you with a peace so beautiful, it could only be described as joyous!

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Loved the new look!

Just Sharing

Working on a public holiday and a complete day Saturday, had left Marie so exhausted, it was an effort to stay focus for mass this morning. Homilies were some thing she always enjoyed but this morning, all she heard was the sin of gluttony... maybe because she ate so much on Friday and Saturday that food was still on her mind. And exhaustion has a way, of closing your mind and ears to even the most inspiring sermon and words.

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It is nearing that time of the year again when festive fills the air. This year Marie shall skip the Christmas Tree, she loves putting up for as long as she could remember. She shall take a little salt from the wisdom of the church and mix it in her coffee and tea. Christmas is the baby Jesus and not the splendour of the Christmas tree and the festive, nor is it Santa Claus. Christmas, this year, will be a time of healing and examining of self, focus, direction and bonding with God. . And yes, Christmas, is a time to rest her tired physic and spent time just to smell the roses...catching up with family and friends, minus the food.

Sunday Reflections

Marie heard the distinct voice of St Paul, his firm footsteps at her parish this morning! An ardent appeal, moving and passionate from one who seeks to bring the flock entrusted him back to God. This is the period of Advent! This is the time to clear the ugly cobwebs clinging to us, cleanse ourselves , change our soiled clothes into clean garments and be ready for his coming! Yes, commit to smoothen the many imperfections in ourselves through deeds and actions pleasing to our God; prepare to put our best foot forward and God willing, continue to walk in ways pleasing to Him....until His coming...

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And if Marie may say so...fortunate are those with the time, the energy, the capability to serve God as they do now... indeed, they are blessed and chosen by God, to gather treasures for themselves in heaven and ..shine radiantly - their good deeds in the Book of Life..!

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Others like her, are otherwise tasked. They had been tasked other obligations and responsibilities . God has his reasons for doing that; the will of the Lord is beyond our understanding....Folks, have you ever gone through a journey when you were all set and ready to begin a journey of hearts desire and then suddenly out of the blues, your plans became "crooked..so bent" ..that somehow, you find yourselves blogged down- so many cares that you just were not able to carry out what you intended to do??? If you have gone through similiar frustrations, perhaps it pays to remember that "Man plans but it is God who decides "... Similiarily.... NOT all had been called and NOT all had been blessed to serve. There are other ways to be christian..the Lord himself will show us...love for neighbours, siblings, the weak, the sick..those less privileged than us.... a kind word of encouragement, a smile, in times of need etc...etc..

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Those called to serve and walking the footsteps of St Paul., spreading the good news and actioning good deeds...be very grateful and thankful , you have been so blessed! Others were not given the gift! God Bless Brethen!

!st Friday, Dec 09

The traffic was chaotic but Miracles of miracles YT made it for Holy Hour! Thank God for the healing prayer , the songs of praise, the promise of God's grace and His eternal presence at our side. The murmurings and lacking of the heart sends out a spontaneous appeal and Dear God, Hasten Thy Providence, Thy Shield, Thy Empowerment!

Lord, my soul marvels at the wonders of Thy might! And Thy Might Oh God, is the strength that substains me and keeps me going...

The time is near...As Marie reflects on today's reading from Luke, she does not see the gloom and the doom, rather -the words of the Lord ringing true.." be glad because deliverance is close at hand." No one knows when the end will come, but looking at the signs, our hearts tells us, now, more than ever, we should be seeking treasures from heaven ..... we have to do more good than evil at this stage of civilisation; at this point of time...We do not want to caught unprepared...still passing judgement, cutting pounds of flesh off the weak and the meek for our own well-being...when at any time, the Lord may reclaim the soul, entrusted us.

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Of course, the human in Marie also whispers that now more than ever, she should do the things, she always wanted to do, because tomorrow may never come.......then she will never be able to "spot light", her heart's desires that it shines like a bright star in the heavens above. Maybe even ....some things termed "naughty" but that's the human speaking., not the spiritual soul.....Some say that the stars twinkling in the skies above are those of the good souls who had passed on and their good deeds continue to shine and light up the night skies.

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To Marie, they are also, the heart's desires of very earthly people - you and her- wishes already gotten in hand-achieved, accomplished and now earned their place-up in the heavens -shining proudly bright. Each twinkle, is an announcement- a proud proclamation- I have made it! People! I have made it! I am in the gallery of the stars here above!