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Face Today With Me

June 14

Our Lord and our God.  Make us all Thou wouldst have us.

It is not circumstances that need altering first, but yourselves, and then the 

conditions will naturally alter.  Spare no effort to become all I would have you.

Follow every leading.  I am your only Guide.

Endeavor to put from you every thought of trouble.  Take each day, and with

no backward look, face the day's problem with Me, and seek My help and

guidance as to what you can do.

Never look back and never leave until the morrow that on which you can get

My guidance for today.

Arthur James Lts., Evesham UK, Barbour Publishing, Inc.

P.O. Box 719, Uhrichsville, Ohio  44683, God Calling, 1989

ISBN:  978-1-55748-110-8

June 14

Wisdom is sweet for your soul.  If you find it, you will have hope,
and your hope will not perish.
-Prov 24:14

REFLECTION.  Mary is both the Mother of the Shepherd and the
Mother of the Lamb.   That is why she is all our confidence and all
our hope!  -St. Germanus

PRAYER.  O Mary, you are the world's best hope because you are the Mother
of the Redeemer.  I place all my hope in you - for today, for tomorrow, and for ever.

NIHIL OBSTAT:  Daniel V. Flynn, J.C.D..  Censor Librorum, IMPRIMTUR:  Patrick J. Sheridan
D.D., Vicar General, Archdiocese of New York, Catholic Book Publishing Co., N.Y.
Mary Day by Day. 1987

God-Inspired

June 13

You have entered now upon a mountain climb.  Steep steps lead upward, but your

power to help others will be truly marvelous.

Not alone will you arise.  All towards whom you now send loving, 

pitying thoughts will be helped upward by you.

Looking to Me all your thoughts are God-inspired.

Act on them and you will be led on.

They are not your own impulses but the movement of My Spirit and obeyed,

will bring the answer to your prayers.

Love and Trust.  Let no unkind thoughts of any dwell in your hearts,

then I can act with all My Spirit-power, with nothing to hinder.

Arthur James Ltd., Evesham UK, Barbour Publishing,Inc.

P.O. Box 719, Uhrichsville, Ohio 44683, God Calling, 1989

ISBN:  978-1-55748-110-8

 

June 13

But now that you are free from sin and slaves to God, the fruit that you
have leads to holiness and results in eternal life.
-Rom 6:22

REFLECTION.  Blessed are those who cherish your name, O Mary.
Your favor will sustain them in the midst of trials, and they will bring
forth fruits of salvation.
-St.  Anthony of Padua

PRAYER.  O Mary, may your holy Name be ever on my lips and in my heart.  Let it
be the key to a good life on earth and the password to a blessed eternity in heaven.

NIHIL OBSTAT: Danila V. Flynn, J.C.D.., Censor Librorum, IMPRIMATUR:  Patrick J. Sherican, 
D.D., Vicar General, Archdiocese of New York, Catholic Bood Publishing Co., N.Y.  Mary Day by 
Day. 1987

Beautiful Mind

The Mind

Any State or activity of rational consciousness; also a collective name

for all rationally conscious powers, states, and activities.  

In philosophy the mind is commonly identified with the intellect

as recipient of knowledge.

Knowledge

Any act, function, state or effect of mental activity.  Essential to 

knowledge is that some reality from outside the mind is represented

in the mind by what is called an intentional likeness or similarity to

the object known.  Knowledge, therefore, is assimilation of mind with object.  As a result there is an

intentional (assimilative) union between knower and known.  We become what we know.

                                                                               Learning

Knowledge or skill acquired by study and practice.  In the language of scholastic philosophy, learning from education, which requires another person to impart the knowledge and which involves a mental

or moral development of the person educated.  Learning directly pertains to what is acquired;  edu-

cation rather pertains to who is developed.                     

                                                                                            

John A. Hardon, 1999 Inter Mirifica, Eternal Life Bardstown, Kentucky, Imprimi Potest:  Michael J.

Lavelle, S.J. Provincial, Nihil Obstat:  William B. Smith, S.T.D. Censor Librorum, Imprimatur:  Joseph T O'Keefe, Vicar General, Archdiocese of New York, 1979.  Modern Catholic Dictionary.

It is very important to know that the knowledge you are obtaining is Truthful. How could  we possibly count on that in this broken world? That's why when God says to

 "pray unceasingly" it is another situation in which I'm sure He had in Mind.

 Pray before you seek knowledge, pray before you open a book, magazine,

internet etc. Pray, Pray, Pray!  and it doesn't have to be lengthy.  This is what I

try to say, depending on the situation.  "Lord thank you for my mind.  Fill it with Truth and Charity. Lead me away from any info that is not good for me, Amen."  Sometimes

 I'm in a hurry and I say,"Give me a red flag Lord!" And then after your prayer,

 exert your Faith! 

 You get the picture- you are smart! 

House On A Rock

June 12

Be watchful to hear My Voice and instantly to obey.  Obedience is your great sign of faith.

"Why call ye My Lord, Lord and do not the things that I say?" was My word when

on Earth to the many who followed and heard, but did not do.

I likened the man who heard and did not do to the man who built his house on the sand.

In times of storm and trouble he is overthrown; his house falls.  

I likened the man who obeyed Me implicitly to the man who built his house upon a rock.

In times of storm he is steadfast, immovable.

Do not feel that by this I mean only the keeping of My Commandments, even the

living My Sermon on the Mount.  I mean more than that to those who know Me

intimately.  I mean the following in all, the Inner Guiding that I give, the little injunctions

I speak to each individual soul, the wish I express - and desire to have carried out.

The secure, steadfast, immovable life of My disciples, the Rock Home, is not built at a

wish, in a moment, but is laid, stone by stone, foundations, walls, roof,  the acts of

obedience, the daily following out of My wishes, the loving doing of My Will.

And it is in that Rock Home, manmade but divinely inspired- the 

House of Obedience- the truest expression of a disciple's adoration and worship-

it is there I come to dwell with My loved one.

Arthur James Ltd., Evesham UK, Barbour Publishing, Inc.

P.O. Box 719, Uhrichsville, Ohio 44683, God Calling, 1989

ISBN:  978-1-55748-110-8

June 12

Observe...the commandment...: love the Lord, your God; walk in all
His ways;  keep all his commandments; cling to Him; and serve Him
with all your heart and soul.
-Jos 22:5
REFLECTION.  Love the Immaculata!  Confide in her and consecrate
yourself to her without reservation.  Strive to do everything as she
herself would do it it your place, especially by loving God as she loves
Him.
-St. Maximilian Kolbe
PRAYER.  O Mary, I give myself completely to you.  Help me to love you, to follow
your example in all things, and to love God as you did all your life.

NIHIL OBSTAT:  Daniel V. Flynn, J.C.D.. Censor Librorum, IMPRIMATUR:  Patrick J. Sheridan, D.D.,
Vicar Generall, Archdiocese of New York, Catholic Book Publishing Co., N.Y.  Mary Day by Day.  1987

Christ Calling Me?

Well a few weeks had gone by, and I went on with my daily routines and struggles, 

when one day the phone rang.  It was the lady from the church.  The one who told

me about Eucharistic Adoration.  

I was surprised by her call, but again, was curious.  She proceeded to tell me that 

there were some openings at some of the churches to obligate for a Holy Hour

once a week; she thought I might be interested.  

"Well," I said, "let me think about this and Ill call you back."  It's not easy for me to commit. 

 Well, let me take that back,  it's very easy for me to commit, but extremely hard for me to

follow through.  She also informed me that once you are there for your hour, you 

must remain so.  You cannot just leave Christ.  Oh boy, this was really adding 

pressure!

My day continued on in it's usual fashion; going from one room to the other, getting

sidetracked, my mind going all over the place.  (I didn't know I had ADD at the time.  Didn't even know that it existed)

It was just kinda normal for me, but over the years of this unorganized and so on... behavior,

it just was catching up with me.  I felt like I was going to have a mental breakdown!

To be continued...

My Mark!

June 11

Oh Lord, we thank Thee for Thy great gift of Peace.

That is the Peace, that only I can give in the midst of a restless world and

surrounded by trouble and difficulty. 

To know that Peace is to have received the stamp of the Kingdom-

The mark of the Lord Jesus Christ.  My Mark.

When you have learned that Peace you are fit to judge of true values,

the values of the Kingdom, and the values of all the world has to offer.

That Peace is loving faith at rest.

Arthur James Ltd., Evesham UK, Barbour Publishing, Inc.

P.o. Box 719, Uhrichsville, Ohio  44683, God Calling,1989

ISBN:  978-1-55748-110-8

June 11

The eyes of all hope in you...; you open your hand and satisfy the desire of
every living thing.
-Ps 145:15-16
REFLECTION.  The Motherly Heart of Mary has a great desire to give us
grace.  This desire is even greater than our desire to receive grace!
-St Apohonsus Liguori

PRAYER.  O Mary, you are forever looking for ways to give us grace. Grant me the grace
I need for this day, and let me remember to ask for the same thing each day.
NIHIL OBSTAT:  Daniel V. Flynn, J.C.D.., Censor Librorum, IMPRAMATUR:  Patrick J. Sheridan, D.D.
Vicar General, Archdiocese of New York.  Catholic Book Publishing Co., N.Y.  Mary Day by Day.1987

God Calling June 10 The Day of Trouble

The Day of Trouble

June 10

To praise and thank and steadily fulfill your promises (vows) to Me are then, as it were,

the placing of coin in My Bank, upon which, in your time of need, you can draw with

confidence and certainty.  Remember that,

The world wonders when it sees the man who can so unexpectedly draw large and

unsuspected sums from his bank for his own need, that of a friend on for some charity.

But what the world has not seen are the countless small sums paind into that bank, earned 

by faithful work in many ways.  And so in My Kingdom.  The world sees the man of

faith make a sudden demand upon Me, upon My stores, and lo! that demand is met.

So with you, My children.  "Offer to God the sacrifice of Thanksgiving and pay your

vows to the Most High and call upon Me in the day of trouble and I will deliver you."

This is a promise for the seemingly dull days of little happenings, and a cheer for you,

My children.  When you seem not able to do big things you can be storing your little

acts and words of faithfulness in My Great Storehouse, ready for the day of your

big demand.

Arthur James Ltd., Evesham UK, Barbour Publishing, Inc.   P.O. Box 719, Uhrichsville,  Ohio

44683, God Calling 1989

ISBN:  978-1-55748-110--8

Mary Day by Day June 10

June 10

If you, evil as you are, know how to give good things to your children,
how much more will your Father in heaven give good things to those
who ask Him!
-Mt 7:11
REFLECTION.  Everything that the Son asks of the Father is granted.
Likewise, everything that the Mother asks of her Son is also granted.
-St John Vianney
PRAYER.  O Mary, as our loving Mother you have our happiness at heart.  Inspire
to ask only for those things that will further God's glory and the salvation of souls,
including my own.
NIHIL OBSTAT:  Daniel V. Flynn, J.C.D.., Censor Librorum, IMPRAMATUR:  Patrick J. Sheridan,
D.D., Vicar General, Archdiocese of New York, Catholic Book Publishing Co., N.Y. Mary Day by Day
1987.

Beautiful Body

After the "fall", I can just imagine the conversation

in this scene!

"Adam, does this leather Garment make me look fat?"

"NO DEAR!"

Beautiful Soul

Beautiful Mind

Beautiful Body

Isn't this a lovely scene of Adam and Eve.  Just freshly created

and so "Good" and beautiful.

"Thank you for the apple my helpmate, and my, you are looking ever so beautiful 

today.  My eyes can barely take in all your loveliness!"

"Oh Adam, please, you are making me blush!"

To be continued....

(See more under Beautiful Body label)

Mary Day by Day June 9

June 9

Another Angel came and stood before the alter, with a golden censer....
...And with the prayers of the saints, the cloud of insense rose up before
God from the angel's hand.
-Rev 8:3-4
REFLECTION.  The incomparable Mother of God is the purest golden
censer.  In her our prayers are offered to the Eternal God.
-St. Ephrem
PRAYER.  O Mary, you present our prayers to God without ceasing.  Beg your Divine
Son to forgive me my sins so that I may offer prayers to Him forever in heaven.

NIHIL OBSTAT:  Daniel V. Flynn,  J.C.D.. Censor Librorum, IMPRAMATUR:  Patrick J. Sherican,
D.D., Vicar General, Archdiocese of New York, Catholic Book Publishing Co., N.Y. 
Mary Day by Day.  1987

Mary Day by Day June 8

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June 8

Listen, my people, to my teaching:  incline your ears to the words of my mouth.
I will open my mouth to speak parables, I will reveal mysteries of long ago.
-Ps 78:1-2
REFLECTION. Mary is the vessel and tabernacle containing all mysteries.
All that was hidden from preceding generations was made known to her.
Even more, most of the wonders of the Divine Plan of salvation depended on her.
-St Gregory the Wonderworker
PRAYER.  O mary, help me to realize that like you every person has a role in God's saving
plan.  Grant that I may fulfill my role, no matter how difficult it may be.

NIHIL OBSTAT:  Daniel V. Flynn,  J.C.D.. Censor Librorum,  IMPRAMATUR:  Patrick J. Sheridan, D.D., 
Vicar General,Archdiocese of New York, Catholic Book Publishing Co., N.Y.,  Mary Day by Day. 1987

Mary Day by Day June 7

June 7

For those who observe the holy precepts with holiness will be accounted holy....
Therefore, be zealous in heeding my words; long for them and you will receive
instruction.
-Wis 6:10-11
REFLECTION.  Mary is the sure way to go to Jesus and to find Him perfectly.
It is through her that holy souls, who are to radiate holiness, must find Jesus!
-St. Louis Grignion de Montfort
PRAYER.  O Mary, you lead us unfailingly to Jesus.  Help me to follow your inspirations in
all things and to radiate your Divine Son to the whole world.

NIHIL OBSTAT:  Danial V. Flynn, J.C.D.. Censor Librorum, IMPRAMATUR:  Patrick J. Sheridan, D.D.,
Vicar General, Archdiocese of New York, Catholic Book Publishing Co., N.Y. Mary Day by Day. 1987

Meet My Lady Friends

God Calling June 9 An Obstacle Race

An Obstacle Race

June 9

Rise above your fears and fancies into My Joy.  It will suffice to heal

all your sores and wounds.  Forget all sense of failure and shortcomings,

all the painful jolts and jars, and trust Me, love Me, call upon Me.

Your discipleship is an obstacle race.  "So run that ye may obtain."

Obtain not only your hearts' desires, but obtain Me-your soul's Joy and Heaven.

What would you think of the runner who threw himself on the ground in

despondency at his first hurdle?  

Over and on and up.  I am your Leader and your goal.

Arthur James Ltd., Evesham Uk, Barbour Publishing, Inc.

P.O. Box 719, Uhrichsville, Ohio  44683, God Calling, 1989

ISBN  978-1-55748-110-8

God Calling June 8 The Only Way

The Only Way

June 8

Down through the ages My Power alone has kept millions of souls brave and true

and strong who else would have fallen by the way.

The Faith has been kept alive and handed down, not by the dwellers in ease,

but by those who struggled and suffered and died for me.

This life is not for the body, it is for the soul, and man too often chooses

the way of life that best suits the body.  Not the way that best suits the soul.

 And I permit onlywhat best suits the soul.

Accept this and a wonderful molding is the result,

reject it and My Purpose is frustrated, your best prayer unanswered,

progress (Spiritual progress) delayed, trouble and grief stored up.

Try, each of you, to picture your soul as a third being trained by us-by you and Me-

and then you will share, and rejoice in sharing, in the discipline and training.

Stand apart from your soul with Me and welcome training-rejoice at progress.

Arthur James Ltd., Evesham UK, Barbour Publishing, Inc.
P.O. Box 719, Uhrichsville, Ohio  44683,  God Calling, 1989
ISBN 978-1-55748-110-8

God Calling June 7 True Beauty

True Beauty

June 7

Not only live but grow in Grace and Power and Beauty -

the true Beauty, the Beauty of Holiness.

Reach ever forward after the things of My Kingdom.

In the animal world the very form of an animal alters

to enable it to reach that upon which it delights to feed.

So reaching after the treasures of My Kingdom your whole

nature becomes changed, so that you can best enjoy and

receive the wonders of that Kingdom.

Dwell on these truths.

Arthur James Ltd., Evesham UK, Barbour Publishing, Inc.
P.O. Box 719, Uhrichsville, Ohio  44683, God Calling, 1989
ISBN 978-1-55748-110-8