Monthly Archives: January 2013

Three Magi

Posted on January 14, 2013 by inspiredbythespirit

______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ The Magi walked from afar guided by a star to adore and offer royal gifts to Baby Jesus. We have a star to guide us to Heaven, our Faith, we must nurture because to lose the Faith is … Continue reading →

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Poor in Spirit

Posted on January 13, 2013 by inspiredbythespirit

______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ “Poor in Spirit” is paramount to spirituality, because HUMILITY disposes a Christian to live the Faith for Spiritual Growth, and the Holy Spirit pours His Gifts over the lowly. “At that moment Jesus said: ‘My Father, Lord of … Continue reading →

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Anointing of the Sick

Posted on January 12, 2013 by inspiredbythespirit

______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ Anointing of the Sick may contribute to the cure of patients or prepare them to death.  The Holy Spirit renews confidence and Faith of the patient in God and strengthens the patient against despair, anguish, temptations and discouragement … Continue reading →

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Grace

Posted on January 12, 2013 by inspiredbythespirit

______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ Actual and Sanctifying Graces are spontaneous gifts of God’s love and mercy to save mankind. Sanctifying grace transforms a sinner into a God’s child, remains in the soul until we commit a mortal sin, and we can recover … Continue reading →

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Return God to School

Posted on January 12, 2013 by inspiredbythespirit

______________________________________________________________     ______________________________________________________________   The massacre in an elementary school in Newtown, CT, USA, on Friday, December 14, 2012, made international news and caused grief worldwide. The death of 20 children, ages 6 and 7, has caused great sorrow … Continue reading →

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Dialogue with the Holy Spirit

Posted on January 12, 2013 by inspiredbythespirit

______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ Click the next title if you have not read the article Man Thirsty for God. Man Thirsty for God ______________________________________________________________ I left Saint Pius V Church in awe, jubilation and inspiration after Saint Dominic’s feast on August 8, 2012. … Continue reading →

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Man Thirsty for God

Posted on January 12, 2013 by inspiredbythespirit

______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ A stranger in his fifties suddenly approached me, when I left my seat to line up for Communion at the back of the Dominican Church of Saint Pius V, in Providence, RI — across the Providence College Campus … Continue reading →

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Interaction with the Holy Spirit

Posted on January 11, 2013 by inspiredbythespirit

______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ I meditated about the Holy Spirit‘s gifts during the Eucharistic Hour, on June 8, 2012.  A metaphor emerged: we are turbines, and the Holy Spirit is the wind blowing each turbine as He pleases. He grants us His … Continue reading →

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