I didn't use to pray novenas. I always thought that praying directly to God was better. But I read this passage from the Bible: "The continual prayer of a just man availeth much." - James 5:16 I thought of the matter more and now I see that novenas are a humble way of praying. It is asking those closest to Jesus (and holiest) people who walked the earth, to pray for me. This is not a new way of doing things as Moses intervened for the Jews when God wanted to punish them for making a bull with their own hands and started worshipping them. I now think God is pleased whenever I pray a novena. Since then, I have seen so many SIGNS AND WONDERS in myself and in my circumstances because I prayed a novena. I credit Saint Joseph for my happy home life and also for helping us with our finances though the best thing for me is the way novenas help us to lead holy lives. The saints want no applause but rather, they will always draw us closer to God. Instead of idolizing cel
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I was reading and thinking about Simon of Cyrene tonight as well...felt like I wanted to dig deeper into that for some reason!
ReplyDeleteHis presence in the story is so powerful really. Nice to meet you and thank you for your visit! :)
DeleteBy The way I love the pictures you shared in the post...very sweet.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you liked my work! :)
DeleteI love your art! I especially love the picture of Mary holding her adult son's body. It is so touching as my boys are 21 and it made my heart break.
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Thank you so much Shanda! Sorry for this super late reply! My notifications were off. Hope to join the linkup again soon!
DeleteStopping by from G+! I love this song and I was touched by your post and your art. This weekend we're celebrating Easter at Frinedship Friday. I invite you to stop by, share your thoughts and link up!
ReplyDeleteHave a beautiful and moving Easter Weeekend!
Ramona
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Very powerful post, bless you.
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter Christina! Stopping by (again!) to let you know that your inspired me to write a devotional AND to resurrect my Songs Of Worship series this weekend!
ReplyDeleteHave a blessed weekend!
Ramona
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Is this your art? GASP! Just. Gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteDear Shanda,
ReplyDeleteI cannot imagine what Mary felt at the time and I believe that now despite whatever pain that comes, love truly heals all these and never fails in the end!
Dear Ramona, wow, I'm so happy to hear that! I want to feature some of inspirational the songs I've composed over the years here too.
Dear Denise, thank you ever so much for your visit!
Dear Jennifer, thank you for liking my art!
Bless you all! :)
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