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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Thank you for sharing your own faith and miracle story Christina.
ReplyDeleteMy one word for 2012? that's something to think about now :)
Have a great weekend!
Thank you Diane! Yes it's nice to have a word to ground us :)
ReplyDeleteMy word is SURRENDER!!!!
ReplyDeleteDo you know that I met with 2 other people with the same work for 2012! Isn't that just amazing? :)
DeleteEncourage is a fantastic word, Christina. And you're offering much encouragement in this place. Keep up the God Work! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for linking. Your place here in lovely.
Thank you for YOUR encouragement!!! Bless you so much :)
DeleteThis is sooooo pretty!!!! Thanks for the inspiring story :)
ReplyDeleteThank YOU dear! :)
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