My Risen Daughter's

 May God Bless Always, Women of Faith and Hope.

Written, photo and created by My Mother Rose.

Accepting, Women of Faith and Hope and the Greatest of all Love.

 

1 Corinthians 16:13-14 Be awake to all the dangers; stay firm in the faith; be brave and be strong. Let everything you do be done in love.

In this week’s gospel, I admire this woman’s faith, hope and love for God, for her children. Recently, I have received those beautiful sentiments for example; say this prayer, send it to twelve people and watch what he does for you or give an angel to twelve people and watch what happens. Straight away in my head, I hear, “these sentiments are empty promises, I never granted you these wishes.” Here is the thing though, so many of us are seeking these tiny and small miracles, putting so much trust, faith, and hope in the possibility of a miracle taking place.

Why aren’t we putting more trust, faith and hope in the promises that God has for us?

I also admire her strength of character and resilience of being an outsider, scorned, rejected, and ignored. What we are witnessing is a woman of deep love for her daughter, her faith, her love for God, she truly is an example of a true disciple of Jesus and she reminds us how we can too  identify as Christians, as disciples who also can have a deep love, faith and hope in God, in our children, families and in life. This woman knew Jesus, and nothing could stop her from shouting and kneeling at his feet, “Lord,” she said, “help me.” The crumbs on the floor are enough, what more could she want, she was satisfied, that is how deep her faith, hope and love was, and her wish was granted. Are we willing to accept this woman, her faith, hope and love?

If we know Jesus, read the bible, have read the reading and gospel for this week, have accepted and chosen to follow God’s law, repented and received the love of God, then why is it so hard to accept, invite, acknowledge, include, a woman of faith, hope and love? I always will be like the woman in the Gospel, an outsider and that’s ok, what I learn from the Gospel is the woman of deep faith, hope and love, has her wish granted for her. How many can say, God granted me my wish? To me it is saying, God kept his promise, he made good on his promises to her.

Maybe, beautiful sentiments we need to be passing around are the words of God, and if you share it with twelve people, you are pleasing God, changing lives, leading with faith, remember going as we do,  by faith, not by sight. We remind them with words such as; to not be afraid for God is with us, there is no need to be anxious or watchful for he is our God. He gives us strength and brings us help and he will uphold us with his victorious right hand. In us he will create a new heart, with a new spirit, keeping to the laws and respecting his observances, he will hear the poor, he will rescue and protect all those who know his name and set they love on him. He keeps his promises.

Are we there yet? Are we trusting yet? Do we have a deep love, faith and hope like the woman in the Gospel reading?

I want to finish with this question;

who is Jesus?

Jesus, God, the Son and The Holy Spirt, the Lord giver of Life. The teacher of our faith, teacher of love, peace, the promises of glory, of God’s kingdom on earth. He healed thousands of people, from profound disabilities, some were healed simply being in his presence, or touching his clothes, he brought people back to life. We just read and heard, how he walked on water, calmed the sea, turned water into wine and feed 5000 people with five loves and a few fish. Jesus is the founder of the Church which is still alive in the world today and in the hearts and minds of those who call on him with a contrite heart. I am inspired and I find comfort in knowing, I am governed and led by The Holy Spirit.

Are we ready to accept Jesus? If we accept Jesus and all he has to offer, his promises, his glory, and love for us, then we can accept our lives as Women of Faith and Hope and of course the greatest of all Love and the lives of other Women of Faith and Hope and of course the greatest of all Love.

May God Bless Always, Women of Faith and Hope.

Written and created by My Mother Rose.

 

 

Mother's Who Are Saints

1 Peter 1:15-16 be holy in all you do, since it is the Holy One who has called you, and scripture says: Be holy, for I am holy.

Saint John Paul II says; “Life with Christ is a wonderful adventure.” Life is an adventure, journey and it takes us on all sorts of paths. One path it can lead us on is a life with Christ. Since the night, I attended Saint Therese of Lisieux relics, I have felt the importance and the need to share Saints and one group of Saints, I was told to share are; ‘Mothers, who are Saints.’

What is a Saint?

Who can be a Saint?

You surprisingly will find how easy it is to possess the virtues and characteristics of a Saint. The characteristic of a saint is to be happy in service to the needs of humanity, Matthew 1:1-12. A Saint is anyone in heaven, whether they are recognized on Earth or not. So, this might include our Mother, Grandmother or other loved ones who may not have always been perfect and despite their faults, get back up and try again, surrendering to God’s love. The Church recognizes Saints as heroes and heroines, their holiness or likeness to God, showing their lives lived with Christ. 2 Timothy 1:5, Then I am reminded of the sincere faith which you have; it came first to live in your grandmother Lois, and your mother Eunice, and I have no doubt that it is the same faith in you as well.

This September, I would love to share with Women of Faith and Hope, ‘Mothers, who are Saints.’ The lives of these extraordinary women, mothers, have really blown my mind and has made me think about my own life, what it is I am seeking and who I want to become? “We become what we love and who we love shapes what we become.” Saint Clare of Assisi.

May God Bless Always, Women of Faith and Hope.

Written and created by My Mother Rose.

 

'His Saving Hand.'

My daughter, would love to walk on water apparently, do I though? If I was called to get out of the boat and walk on water, maybe I would do it, I would make the choice because of my faith and I believe in the presence of Jesus Christ. If I don’t decide and act on it, nothing will ever happen.

“When you’re drowning in fear, doubt or discouragement don’t forget your lifeguard walks on water.” Author Unknown.

I hear Jesus saying; “why do you let go? Why do you let go? You get out, walk towards me and the slight bit of difference, change, you let go.” Maybe my faith is little, and I know for certain, I have had doubts recently but this I know, to have no more doubts, I place my trust in his words, my hope is in God, hope is one thing that is stronger than my fear.

I want to share a word with you all, this word has been appearing in a book I am reading, and, in a few prayers, I have been reciting. You might all know this word, even so, I would like to introduce the word;

‘OMNIPOTENCE!’

What does it mean?

“Omnipotence is a quality of unlimited or very great power.”

Who can have such an unlimited and great power?

God, Jesus, The Holy Spirit, Mary, Saints, Angels and guess what? Yes, we too have access to the same power. John 14:12, I tell you most solemnly, whoever believes in me will perform the same work’s as I do myself, he will perform even greater works, because I am going to the Father. So, where is our courage? Are we like the cowardly Lion, from Wizard of Oz, in need of courage? Our true courage begins the moment we are afraid, we fear, we doubt and with our faith we can look at all our worries, anxieties, fears in the eye and cry out ‘Lord! Save me! I will not be afraid! His hand at once will be put out for us to hold. Isaiah 58:9, Cry, and the LORD will answer; call, and he will say, “I am here.”

Why don’t we hold onto the omnipotence? Truly, the power of God is closer to us than we think, believe, he will never leave us. ‘Do not be afraid, I am with you always.’ Psalm 2 Blessed are they who put their trust in God. Don’t close your eyes, don’t hide under a blanket or a cloak, embrace the gentle breeze, open your heart to his gentle, inspiring, loving words that speak to your heart. Our eyes are fixed on Jesus, from here on out, when we decide to get out of the boat, keep moving forward, there is no going back, for our Lord is a Lord of salvation, he will bless his people and show us mercy and love.

May God Bless Always, Women of Faith and Hope.

Written and created by My Mother Rose.

 

Saint Mary Mackillop, Day Five- A Woman of Compassion.

Day Five- A Woman of Compassion.

We place ourselves in the presence of God and Mary Mackillop.

Today we reflect on Mary, a Woman of Compassion.

“Help one another and bear with one another as God bears with each of us.”

Mary to the Sister on 7^th December 1899.

We read scripture, Romans 15:4-5.

Reflection;

Whatever troubles may be before you, accept them cheerfully, remembering whom you trying to follow. Do not be afraid. Love one another. Bear with one another, and let charity guide you in all your life.

The last typed letter of Mary Mackillop on 12^th January 1909 to the Sisters.

We now sit in silence and reflect on Mary’s words.

My Reflection;

Colossians 3:12, You are God’s chosen race, his saints, he loves you, and you should be clothed in sincere compassion, in kindness and humility, gentleness and patience.

Prayer;

God, blessed are they who put their trust in you, Psalm 2. Mary, teach Women of Faith and hope, what is needed to be Women of Compassion.

Saint Mary Mackillop, Day Four- A Woman Of Action.

Day Four- A Woman of Action

We place ourselves in the presence of God and Mary Mackillop.

Today we reflect on Mary, a Woman of Action.

We read scripture, Luke 4:18.

“Tis true, I only see to serve God in the care of the little ones of his flock, and that for this I have forsaken all that bound me to earth.”

Mary to her mother Flora on 21^st August 1867.

We read scripture, Colossians 3:16-17.

Let the message of Christ, in all its richness, find a home with you. Teach each other, and advise each other, in all wisdom. With gratitude in your hearts sing psalms and hymns and inspired songs to God; and never say or do anything except in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

We now sit in silence and allow the words in Colossians 3:16-17, speak to us.

Prayer:

May Mary, teach us to trust in God that we too can be Women of Action, Women like trees, planted beside the flowing waters, yielding fruit in due season and leaves never fading. Whatever actions we take, know all we do we shall prosper. Trust in God, in his words, for great things can happen on earth, for the Kingdom.

Amen.

Written and created by My Mother Rose.

Saint Mary Mackillop, Day Three- A Woman of Courage

Day Three- A Woman of Courage.

We place ourselves in the presence of God and Mary Mackillop.

We read from Scripture, Psalms 31:24

“Courage, then, my much-loved Sisters. Work on bravely…. hopefully. Do not give way to fears and anxieties. Remember there is even a day of bright reward for all your prayers and faithful perseverance.

Mary to the Sisters on 5^th June 1874.

We read from scripture, John 14:27.

Reflection:

My Reflection:

I answered the questions.

Stepping out with courage is daunting and hard. Remember how brave and strong we can be. Right now, it feels like we are in a cocoon, having to isolate, living with restrictions, maybe we are in a similar situation as the Hungry Caterpillar, who remembers that book? My children read it all the time and recently my son had to do some homework relating to the Hungry Caterpillar, who built a cocoon as a home and grew into a beautiful rainbow butterfly. Let us take this time to grow in hope, gain courage, confidence and faith in God, and in the world, that it will become a better place.

Prayer:

We pray to be Women of Faith and Hope, Women of Courage, strength and Bravery.

Amen