Important Words..........January 12

The six most important words are,

"I admit I made a mistake."
The five most important words are,

"You did a great job."
The four most important words are,

"What is your opinion?"
The three most important words are,

"If you please."
The two most important words are,

"Thank you."
The least most important word is

"I."

Mary in Blue..........January 11

He who fails to pray

does not cheat God.

He cheats himself.

Baptism of the Lord..........January 10

"......and the Holy Spirit descended upon him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven, "You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased."

Luke 3:22

We Will Be Judged.....January 9

"In the twilight of life,
God will not judge us on our earthly possessions
and human successes,
but on how well we have loved."


St. John of the Cross

Listen to your Guardian Angel...January 8

God's Word breaks into history to reach all men,

women and children.

Let your guardian angel point the way.

Here is the meaning of the French words on this card:

[At the top:]
"THE INVISIBLE AND FAITHFUL FRIEND"

[At the bottom:]
"THE LESSON.
"Your intellect is like a field that you need to cultivate."

Thank you John for translating.

Jesus in Tabernacle.....January 7

O dear little Jesus,

are you waiting for me?

I'm coming....

you know I want only Thee!

Traditional Feast Day of The Epiphany...January 6

We three kings of Orient are,
Bearing gifts we traverse afar,
Field and fountain, moor and mountain,
Following yonder Star.

O, star of wonder, star of might,
Star with royal beauty bright,
Westward leading, still proceeding,
Guide us to the perfect light.

Born a babe on Bethlehem's plain;
Gold we bring to crown Him again;
King forever, ceasing never,
Over us all to reign.

Chorus

Frankincense to offer have I;
Incense owns a Deity nigh;
Prayer and praising, all men raising,
Worship Him, God on High.



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What Matters?.........January 5

All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.

Here is the meaning of the French words.
"O my Mother,

my hope,

make me belong wholly to Jesus."

Love, Forgive, Believe, Hope..........January 4

To love means loving the unlovable.

To forgive means pardoning the unpardonable.

Faith means believing the unbelievable.

Hope means hoping

when everything seems hopeless.

Gilbert K. Chesterton

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Epiphany of the Lord..........January 3

January 6 is the assumed feast day of the Epiphany.
In most parts of the world, including the United States, the celebration of Epiphany has been transferred to the Sunday that falls between January 2 and January 8 (inclusive).
This year, 2010 it is celebrated January 3.

Today we worship a partial fulfillment

when Jesus, as an Infant King,

is manifested to wise men

of the Gentile world

and through them to all peoples.

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C. Bosseron Chambers Guardian Angel......January 2

"And so the angels are here;

they are at your side; they are with you, present on your behalf.

They are here to protect you and to serve you. But even if it is God

who has given them this charge,

we must nonetheless be grateful to them

for the great love with which they obey

and come to help us in our great need."

St. Bernard

Artwork by:

C. Bosseron Chambers

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Mary, Mother of God.....January 1

There is a terrible hunger for love.

We all experience that in our lives -

the pain,

the loneliness.

We must have the courage to recognize it.

The poor you may have right in your own family.

Find them.

Love them.

Mother Teresa of Calcutta

I would like to take this space to wish everyone who stops by a very holy and blessed New Year. I'm blessed with such wonderful visitors who are so open to share their thoughts and comments. Thank you all.

Let us all pray for our country and that with God's blessings we can turn it around to once again be a country founded under God's power and love and dedicated to our Blessed Virgin, Mary our Mother. Let us continue to live in the gifts we have been given, Faith, Hope and Charity.


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God Became Man.....December 31

God became man.

Christ was really incarnated for us, the Savior announced by the Prophets came, and has remained with us.

Pope John Paul II
Prayers and Devotions








Love consists in this - not that we loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son.
1 John 4:10

Let Christ Be In Me........December 30

Mother of God, my mother,

make me love my neighbor

not only because

there is Christ in him

but also,

and much more,

because there is Christ in me.

Amen

Heaven Could Not Contain.......December 29

O holy and immaculate Virgin,

how shall I praise you as I ought?

You have borne in your womb Him

Whom the heavens could not contain.

Where Are You? ........December 28

I come to thee with many graces.

Where are you to receive them?

Feast of the Holy Family.....December 27

Jesus, help us to follow the example

of your Holy Family.

May Mary and Joseph be near us

at the hour of death,

and that through You may we be found worthy to be received into our everlasting home.

Jesus, Mary and Joseph,

unite our families

in your love.

Feast of St. Stephen.....December 26

Called the Proto-Martyr because he was the first

to meet death by his steadfast preaching

of the truths of Christ's mission,

he must have been eloquent indeed,

since his hearers,

looking upon him,

thought they saw the face of an angel.

But he infuriated some of the people who stoned him for blasphemy.

His dying prayer obtained the conversion of St. Paul.

Saint Stephen, pray for us

O Come Let Us Adore Him.......December 25

A Child is born to us, a Son is given to us,
and the government is upon His shoulders, and His name shall be: Wonderful, Counsellor, God, the Mighty One, Father of the world to come, Prince of Peace.

Pause to wonder, and let your heart sing, "Glory
to God in the highest.

Dear Friends,

May our loving Jesus bless each and everyone who takes a moment to look at this humble collection of holy cards. It is His grace that touched all the authors and saints who supply me with such beautiful words of grace and wisdom. The talent given to the artists who created such a variety of cards is also His gift to us. I hope you enjoy visiting as much as I enjoy bringing my hobby to you.

Thank you and Merry Christmas to all.

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Greet Our King.....December 24

Let us walk with our angel

to Bethlehem to

greet our new born

King.

Today you will know that the Lord is

coming to save us, and in the

morning you will see

His glory.

Mary With Child.....December 23

MARY WITH CHILD



Turn your thoughts to Jesus Christ during Advent. Contemplate Him in the womb of Mary,
where He remains hidden.

To read more about Our Lady of the Cape click here

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The Time is Getting Closer.....December 22

Soon we can say.....

Let the Lord enter;
He is the king of glory.

Make room for the Divine Infant,

for He desires to grow within your soul.

Posting an early Christmas wish.

Click HERE

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Take It To Prayer.....December 21

God leads us into fields of prayer,

where our souls find rest.

God is calling to us now,

and we don't have to wait

until Christmas to answer Him.

What do you need from God this year?

Ask and have faith that you will be cared for.

(words taken from 2009 Advent Calendar

for Catholics)

Posting an early Christmas wish.

Click HERE

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*Someone is Coming Soon..........December 20

THE LORD JESUS IS COMING SOON

Who is Emmanuel?
Jesus Christ, the hope of the people.

Who gives the wisdom that teaches and guides us?
Jesus Christ, the hope of the people.

Who is the Savior of every nation?
Jesus Christ, the hope of the people.

Posting an early Christmas wish.

Click HERE

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Here is the meaning of the French words on this card:

"May we offer you, at this hour, o Jesus, the good will that your angels recommend to us."

Call on your Guardian Angel.....December 19

If you should be in any danger,

of soul or body;

call on your Guardian Angel;

and I assure you that he will help you and free you.

St. John Bosco

Posting an early Christmas wish.

Click HERE

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Seven Days.....December 18

In seven days we will celebrate the anniversary of the Lord's first coming into the world.

Keep working to better yourself.
Let your love increase.
Know what is of value in your life.

Posting an early Christmas wish.

Click HERE

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Be Still..........December 17

The inspiration of the holy spirit

is heard only in silence.

Are the holiday activities

making too much noise?

Be still if you will.

Jesus in the Evergreens.....December 16

To fall in love with Jesus is the

greatest of all romances;

to seek Him,

the greatest adventure,

to find Him,

the greatest human achievement.

Will you find Him in ten more days?

Third Tuesday of Advent...December 15

MAKE A JOYFUL NOISE WHILE AWAITING OUR LORD

Remember your citizenship is in heaven. Don't keep your mind only on earthly things.

We eagerly await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. He will transform your lowly body so that you will be like His glorious body.

Third Monday of Advent, St. John of the Cross, December 14

What we need most in order to make progress

is to be silent before this great God

with our appetite and with our tongue,

for the language he best hears is silent love.

St John of the Cross, OCD

St. Lucy (Third Sunday of Advent December 13)

"Though they took her eyes,

she still had the Light of Faith."

Fr. Phil W.

Read about ST. LUCY HERE

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Our Lady of Guadalupe.....December 12

FEAST OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE

Patroness of the Americas and Protector of the Unborn

"Am I not here, who am your Mother? Are you not under my shadow and protection? Am I not the fountain of your joy? "

The Blessed Virgin Mary

Click HERE to read about Our Lady of Quadalupe.


To view video click HERE




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What is your Need?.....December 11

The more we share

with those in need,

the greater

our Christmas celebration becomes.

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Boat Called Hope.......December 10

Divine Jesus
Be Our Guide.
(card dated 1878)

BOAT CALLED HOPE

Rember Advent is for preparing for the coming of Christ into our hearts, by faith, hope, and divine charity, as well as for His last Advent on Judgment Day."

Are you ready?

"waiting on the Lord,

praying for that miracle that always comes to us,

year after year, day after day!"

Thank you Gardenia

St. Juan Diego.........December 9

"For I am a merciful Mother to thee and to all thy fellow people on this earth who love me and trust me and invoke my help. I listen to their lamentations and solace all their suffering..........."

Words spoken to Juan Diego from the Blessed Virgin Mary

Read St. Diego's instructions from Mary regarding her wishes here

Feast of the Immaculate Conception.....December 8

FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION

"The most Blessed Virgin Mary

was, from the first moment

of her conception, by a

singular grace and privilege of

almighty God........

preserved immune

from all stain of original sin."

Pope Pius IX, 1854

O Mary, who entered the world without stain, obtain for me from God that I may leave it without sin.

Second Monday of Advent, Feast of St. Ambrose, ....December 7

“The Devil tempts that he may ruin and destroy;

God tests that He may crown.”

St. Ambrose

Read about St. Ambrose HERE


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Starting in two days........Hour of Grace Request

THE REQUEST OF OUR BLESSED MOTHER FOR THE HOUR OF GRACE


Day and time of the Hour of Grace - December 8th Feast of the Immaculate Conception

- to begin at 12 noon and to continue until 1 pm (one full hour of prayer)

- During this hour the person making the 'Hour of Grace' either at home or in the Church must put away all distractions. (Donot answer the telephone, or answer any doors, or do anything but totally concentrate on your union with God during this Special H our of Grace).

- Begin the Hour of Grace by praying three times the 51st Psalm with outstretched arms

- The remainder of the Hour of Grace may be spent in silent prayer before God meditating upon the Passion of Jesus, praying the Holy Rosary, praising God in your own way or by using favorite prayers, singing hymns, meditating upon other Psalms, etc.

Information about the Hour of Grace available HERE



Above information came from Esther
A Catholic Mom in Hawaii: Reminder - Hour of Grace - Feast of the Immaculate Conception


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First Saturday of Advent.....December 5

Tomorrow is the feast of St. Nicholas.

Let’s not forget the real St. Nicholas, who, like all the saints, points to Jesus.

Bless us, St. Nicholas, with the true spirit of Christmas.

We celebrate the feast of St. Nicholas on December 6. For people in some parts of the world, gifts are given on this day instead of on Christmas day.
St. Nicholas lived about 1,700 years ago, so we don't know a whole lot about his life. We have many stories and legends passed down through the years, though. Nicholas was the bishop of Myra (which is in the country we call Turkey today). He was known for secretly giving money and gifts to the poor.


Click here to read more

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First Friday of Advent...December 4

May Jesus be born anew
within our hearts
this Advent.

Here is the meaning of the German words on this card (which St. Margaret Mary Alacoque reported that Jesus spoke to her in 1675):

"Behold this Heart, which loved men so much that It spared Itself nothing, to the point of exhausting and consuming Itself to show them Its love."

Thank you John.

First Thursday of Advent...St. Francis Xavier...December 3

"Many, many people hereabouts

are not becoming Christians

for one reason only:

there is nobody to make them Christians. "

St. Francis Xavier

Click HERE to read about
St. Francis Xavier.

First Wednesday of Advent....December 2

As we fix our attention on Jesus

and the manger this Advent,

let's also turn our gaze

to the final home

He has prepared for us--heaven.

Here is the meaning of the German words on this card:

"BETHLEHEM
"Love of one's fellow men, a sacrificial spirit, self-surrender: This is the life of the shepherd.
"Docility, trust, faithfulness: This is the life of the flock."

Thanks John.

First Tuesday of Advent.....December 1

"Pray for the many spiritual and material needs

of your families, your communities,

the whole Church,

and all of humanity.

Indeed,

prayer is the first and greatest work of charity

that we must do for our brothers and sisters."

Pope John Paul II

(thanks Janette)

First Monday of Advent......November 30

The candle represents Christ

who came to scatter the darkness of evil

and show us the way of righteousness.

"Be as blind as possible

to the faults of your neighbors,

trying at least

to attribute a good intention to their actions."

Venerable Father Solanus Casey

First Sunday of Advent..........November 29

Advent comes from the Latin adventus,
meaning "coming."

A season for prayer and reformation of our hearts.

A time to examine ourselves for sins. Then reconciliation and

a joyful anticipation of the Bethlehem event.

A second and final coming of the Lord is

also on our minds.