markdohle Posted October 31, 2016 Group: Senior Member Followers: 11 Topic Count: 77 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 641 Content Per Day: 0.22 Reputation: 328 Days Won: 0 Joined: 06/16/2016 Status: Offline Share Posted October 31, 2016 It is in giving that we receive (This are my notes on the second part of the Prayer of St. Francis) O divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console, to be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love. For it is in giving that we receive, it is in pardoning that we are pardoned, and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. Amen.—St. Francis of Assisi When Christ Jesus was accosted in the garden of Gethsemane, betrayed, man -handled and arrested, in the midst of all that chaos, Peter drew his sword and cut off the ear of Malchus. Peter’s response was understandable, for we protect those we love and respect. Also fear can lead us to commit acts we would not normally do. Like peter denying his Lord. Jesus forgave him because he sees our hearts; he knew Peter’s true character. In the midst of this chaos, no one noticed what happened to Malchus, well no one but our loving and compassionate Lord. He reached out in the tumult and touched gently the ear of one of the men who came to arrest him and healed him. I find this astounding. Jesus wished to console and heals one of his enemies! Jesus’ heart was truly human and divine, he shows us what we are to become when we give ourselves over to his grace and healing. In the catholic faith we call attention to this reality by calling upon the Sacred Heart of Jesus. His love for each of us is unfathomable and who can understand it. I believe the second part of the Peace Prayer of St. Francis is a true call for all Christians to ponder on what it means to embody Christ Jesus, to allow his grace and love to fill us. My heart is still fearful at times, or it feels like stone, dead, yet when I think of Christ Jesus and this scene, my heart again opens up to his deep love and compassion. He truly wants all of us to hear his Word, to believe in his love and for us to reach out and love all…..for God wills the salvation of all men and that they come to the truth…..that truth is Jesus Christ, God and Man, who came for each one of us out of true unconditional infinite love. Oh Lord, that we Christians will learn to reach out to all in love that they may come to understand your deep love for all. For we Christians are your heart in an often heartless world, your hands to comfort and your feet to seek out those who need your love and mercy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneLight Posted November 2, 2016 Group: Royal Member Followers: 22 Topic Count: 1,294 Topics Per Day: 0.21 Content Count: 31,762 Content Per Day: 5.23 Reputation: 9,762 Days Won: 115 Joined: 09/14/2007 Status: Offline Share Posted November 2, 2016 Please keep in mind, and you can PM an admin if you wish confirmation, that Worthy Christian Forums does not allow RCC teaching or RCC bashing. When one tries to sidestep this, heated battles begin. Please, remember what scripture tells us: Romans 12:18 If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men. James 3:17-18 But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy. Now the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C_Beth Posted November 2, 2016 Group: Royal Member Followers: 41 Topic Count: 31 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 5,324 Content Per Day: 1.64 Reputation: 3,617 Days Won: 2 Joined: 06/08/2015 Status: Offline Share Posted November 2, 2016 On 10/31/2016 at 5:14 PM, markdohle said: Oh Lord, that we Christians will learn to reach out to all in love that they may come to understand your deep love for all. For we Christians are your heart in an often heartless world, your hands to comfort and your feet to seek out those who need your love and mercy. Amen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Teditis Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 On 10/31/2016 at 5:14 PM, markdohle said: It is in giving that we receive (This are my notes on the second part of the Prayer of St. Francis) O divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console, to be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love. For it is in giving that we receive, it is in pardoning that we are pardoned, and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. Amen.—St. Francis of Assisi When Christ Jesus was accosted in the garden of Gethsemane, betrayed, man -handled and arrested, in the midst of all that chaos, Peter drew his sword and cut off the ear of Malchus. Peter’s response was understandable, for we protect those we love and respect. Also fear can lead us to commit acts we would not normally do. Like peter denying his Lord. Jesus forgave him because he sees our hearts; he knew Peter’s true character. In the midst of this chaos, no one noticed what happened to Malchus, well no one but our loving and compassionate Lord. He reached out in the tumult and touched gently the ear of one of the men who came to arrest him and healed him. I find this astounding. Jesus wished to console and heals one of his enemies! Jesus’ heart was truly human and divine, he shows us what we are to become when we give ourselves over to his grace and healing. In the catholic faith we call attention to this reality by calling upon the Sacred Heart of Jesus. His love for each of us is unfathomable and who can understand it. I believe the second part of the Peace Prayer of St. Francis is a true call for all Christians to ponder on what it means to embody Christ Jesus, to allow his grace and love to fill us. My heart is still fearful at times, or it feels like stone, dead, yet when I think of Christ Jesus and this scene, my heart again opens up to his deep love and compassion. He truly wants all of us to hear his Word, to believe in his love and for us to reach out and love all…..for God wills the salvation of all men and that they come to the truth…..that truth is Jesus Christ, God and Man, who came for each one of us out of true unconditional infinite love. Oh Lord, that we Christians will learn to reach out to all in love that they may come to understand your deep love for all. For we Christians are your heart in an often heartless world, your hands to comfort and your feet to seek out those who need your love and mercy. Your notes are great and something for us all to wonder about whether this type of Love dwells in us. We need to sincerely seek to cultivate such Love for our enemies as well as those closer to us. To think that Jesus actually stopped and took time to heal Malchus' ear during this episode is truly amazing! I also believe that you're doing a good job demonstrating God's Love right here on Worthy as you deal with all your accusers and attackers... you really give them something to pause over, if they'd only take the time to heed the Holy Spirit in the midst of it all. Well Done! It doesn't go unnoticed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markdohle Posted November 2, 2016 Group: Senior Member Followers: 11 Topic Count: 77 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 641 Content Per Day: 0.22 Reputation: 328 Days Won: 0 Joined: 06/16/2016 Status: Offline Author Share Posted November 2, 2016 2 hours ago, Davida said: Having it in one thread wasn't enough? 3 threads pushing Catholic Saints? I am not pushing saints, it is your response that is pushing ;-).....is ok......I love ya. Peace mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markdohle Posted November 2, 2016 Group: Senior Member Followers: 11 Topic Count: 77 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 641 Content Per Day: 0.22 Reputation: 328 Days Won: 0 Joined: 06/16/2016 Status: Offline Author Share Posted November 2, 2016 2 hours ago, Yowm said: I've already brought this matter up and apparently RCC teaching gets to go on so it seems fair RCC challenges (or 'bashing' as you call it) will also go on as well. I am not aware I am bashing, please let me know if that is the case. I respect everyone here, but I am catholic, so the expression of my faith will reflect that. If admin wants me to stop, all they need do is let me know. It is not my intention to cause problems, but to share and learn as well. Peace Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markdohle Posted November 2, 2016 Group: Senior Member Followers: 11 Topic Count: 77 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 641 Content Per Day: 0.22 Reputation: 328 Days Won: 0 Joined: 06/16/2016 Status: Offline Author Share Posted November 2, 2016 1 hour ago, Teditis said: Your notes are great and something for us all to wonder about whether this type of Love dwells in us. We need to sincerely seek to cultivate such Love for our enemies as well as those closer to us. To think that Jesus actually stopped and took time to heal Malchus' ear during this episode is truly amazing! I also believe that you're doing a good job demonstrating God's Love right here on Worthy as you deal with all your accusers and attackers... you really give them something to pause over, if they'd only take the time to heed the Holy Spirit in the midst of it all. Well Done! It doesn't go unnoticed... Thank you my friend, very much. Peace Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayin jade Posted November 2, 2016 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 44 Topic Count: 6,178 Topics Per Day: 0.88 Content Count: 43,795 Content Per Day: 6.21 Reputation: 11,243 Days Won: 58 Joined: 01/03/2005 Status: Offline Share Posted November 2, 2016 2 hours ago, OneLight said: Please keep in mind, and you can PM an admin if you wish confirmation, that Worthy Christian Forums does not allow RCC teaching or RCC bashing. When one tries to sidestep this, heated battles begin. Please, remember what scripture tells us: Romans 12:18 If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men. James 3:17-18 But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy. Now the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace. It seems to be allowed now onelight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneLight Posted November 2, 2016 Group: Royal Member Followers: 22 Topic Count: 1,294 Topics Per Day: 0.21 Content Count: 31,762 Content Per Day: 5.23 Reputation: 9,762 Days Won: 115 Joined: 09/14/2007 Status: Offline Share Posted November 2, 2016 I have contacted the Servants for clarification. All I can say is when I was a Servant, neither were allowed. I guess times change and so do the rules of engagement ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C_Beth Posted November 2, 2016 Group: Royal Member Followers: 41 Topic Count: 31 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 5,324 Content Per Day: 1.64 Reputation: 3,617 Days Won: 2 Joined: 06/08/2015 Status: Offline Share Posted November 2, 2016 1 hour ago, Teditis said: Your notes are great and something for us all to wonder about whether this type of Love dwells in us. We need to sincerely seek to cultivate such Love for our enemies as well as those closer to us. To think that Jesus actually stopped and took time to heal Malchus' ear during this episode is truly amazing! I also believe that you're doing a good job demonstrating God's Love right here on Worthy as you deal with all your accusers and attackers... you really give them something to pause over, if they'd only take the time to heed the Holy Spirit in the midst of it all. Well Done! It doesn't go unnoticed... Well said, and I agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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