Category Archives: English

Medjugorje Message, July 25, 2014

Posted on August 2, 2014 by inspiredbythespirit

______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________  “Dear children! You are not aware of the graces that you are living at this time in which the Most High is giving you signs for you to open and convert. Return to God and to prayer, and … Continue reading →

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Christ in Samaria

Posted on July 30, 2014 by inspiredbythespirit

______________________________________________________________   _________________________________________________________   “The woman left her water jar and went into the town and said to the people, ‘Come see a man who told me everything I have done. Could he possibly be the Messiah?’ They went out … Continue reading →

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Saint Gabriel’s Call

Posted on July 27, 2014 by inspiredbythespirit

______________________________________________________________     ______________________________________________________________    I am a parishioner of Saint Edward’s, Providence, RI. The parish bulletin of  Sunday, July 27, 2014, noted Saint Gabriel’s Call.   “Saint Gabriel’s Call reaches out to women who are pregnant, desperate, and in … Continue reading →

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Christ’s Dialogue with the Samaritan Woman

Posted on July 26, 2014 by inspiredbythespirit

______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ Jews normally did not talk to women in public and did not deal with Samaritans because of animosity. The religion of the Samaritans was similar to Judaism excepting more liberal. They accepted the Pentateuch, observed certain Jewish feasts, … Continue reading →

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Life in the Spirit

Posted on July 24, 2014 by inspiredbythespirit

______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ “Ours is not a journey born of having many possessions, but from having encountered a Person, Jesus, in our midst. It is born from knowing that with Him we are never alone, even at difficult moments, even when … Continue reading →

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Christ Transverses Samaria

Posted on July 22, 2014 by inspiredbythespirit

_______________________________________________________________ Palestina in the time of Jesus _______________________________________________________________ The Lord’s travels were meticulously planned, and His activity proceeded on the divine clock. Timing was a factor in Christ’s journey through Samaria. His ministry had been enormously successful, reflected in conversions … Continue reading →

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The Samaritan Woman

Posted on July 19, 2014 by inspiredbythespirit

______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ The story of the Samaritan woman (John 4:4-42) is quite revealing. We learn about Jesus’ conversation with a lone woman who had come to get water from Jacob’s well in Samaria. She was despised by Jews because of … Continue reading →

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Christian Martyrs

Posted on July 17, 2014 by inspiredbythespirit

The Torches of Nero, who targeted Christians as responsible for the fire. One night in July of 64 there was an atrocious fire in Rome, with the wind quickly spread the flames, spreading terror among the population. The fire ruined … Continue reading →

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PRAY FOR PEACE

Posted on July 15, 2014 by inspiredbythespirit

I publish an account of Facebook after suitable editing: “While all goes well we do not appreciate what we have: food, water, electricity, study, work, freedom, peace … and religious practice. The life of Ms. Guadalupe was normal, nearby Damascus, … Continue reading →

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Soul: Holy Spirit’s Tabernacle

Posted on July 9, 2014 by inspiredbythespirit

______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ We are born with a mortal body and an immortal soul that becomes the tabernacle of the Holy Spirit at Baptism. The mind interacts between body and soul. The communication between body and mind and soul and spirit … Continue reading →

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