This past week I have been reading Matthew again for (I don*t know the 100th time) but this time I have a pink marker that I am using. The last time it was a lovely mint green. That is certainly one of my favorite things to do - read it and then reflect on the words that our Lord and Savior shared with his disciples all those years ago. The words still resonate with us today and maybe I am naive, but most of what he says is pretty straight forward. Some have different opinions on what he means in the parables but I personally think that if you pray to the Holy Spirit before you open your Bible and read them that you just may have an aha moment. At least that has been my experience while reading them.
What I have noticed this week is how often the phrase, *Oh you of little faith* has been used by Jesus and I am only up to Chapter 17. You would think that of the times that He said it that it was to the Pharisees but it was not; it was once to the disciples listening to Him during one of His sermons and TWICE to his apostles one of which was Peter! It made me think of how many times my faith was a little lacking or lukewarm. God knows my terrible teens and half of my twenties were arid times of faith. The events of today in Boston will lead many to say where was God? What it all comes down to is that we MUST have that faith in God and in His Son Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit to carry us through the dark and arid times. If Peter, who walked with Jesus every day for 3 years, ate with him, sat with him, and lay his head on a cloak close to him started to sink into the water that Jesus was walking upon than we mere mortals are not immune to those moments of doubt or fear. If you really think about it Jesus truly loved Peter and he was the one on whom Jesus most relied on to carry His message after He had gone. Jesus loved Peter, but Peter witnessed all that was accomplished by Him. Imagine how much Jesus loves those of us that have not seen Him face to face yet have the faith that we have. That surely must bring us many blessings. Jesus even said that in the Bible, blessed are they that have not seen but believe (to paraphrase).
May you never have those arid or lukewarm moments and if you do, open your hearts and your Bible and see just where Our Lord*s words lead you.
Now for business! Just in time for the Communion season, we have finally received our beautiful carved bust of Jesus from Bethlehem and the lovely Mother of Pearl earrings. The bust is now on the website. The price for this bust is $65.00.
Unfortunately some of the earrings broke during shipping so they will be sold on a first come, first sold basis. The price for earrings is $7.00 each plus $2.00 for shipping. They are a beautiful solid white Mother of Pearl with a wire for pierced ears. You can purchase them to the right of this post. Unfortunately, we have 2 heart, 2 diamond drop and only 1 feather available so get them while you can! They will not be available on the website yet, as there are too few. MAKE SURE TO SCROLL DOWN TO FIND THE PURCHASE BUTTONS. YOU DO NOT NEED TO HAVE A PAYPAL ACCOUNT TO PURCHASE THEM AND CAN CHECK OUT AS A GUEST.
Also available are Communion sets, which include a prayer book, pin, bookmark, rosary, rosary case and a scapular. The girl*s sets are white and the boys black. Do not forget we also have hematite and tiger eye rosary beads, which are also nice for the boys; they are $13.00 and $20.00 respectively. The Communion sets are now $20.00 and come boxed. Below you will find some of the pictures of our new items. We also have black and clear crystal rosary beads from Italy, which also make nice gifts. The price for either of them will be $15.00 and will come in a clear case, and we also have olive wood rosary beads from Jerusalem, which includes soil in the centerpiece, which makes a nice gift for a girl or boy of faith for just $13.00.
We also have very lightly scented red colored wood rosary that come in the plastic container as shown. Only 1 of each that are now on ebay! The item numbers are listed below each picture. They are just $14.00 each. We also have rosary beads made of flower petals that are either rose or amber scented that are $13.00 that can be purchased at the website.
To enter the website just click on the logo link to the top right of this post or on the link in our intro. Run your mouse over products and a drop down menu will appear for each page. To checkout, just choose checkout in the menu. Easy peasy.
Here are the pictures of some of the items available. Again you can check out as a guest and do not have to have an account with them. Click on the pictures to enlarge them.
That is it. Have a pleasant week and please remember to pray for those that have been affected by the tragedy in Boston today. Our hearts are with those that were killed and injured and their family members.
Peace,
Mare
What I have noticed this week is how often the phrase, *Oh you of little faith* has been used by Jesus and I am only up to Chapter 17. You would think that of the times that He said it that it was to the Pharisees but it was not; it was once to the disciples listening to Him during one of His sermons and TWICE to his apostles one of which was Peter! It made me think of how many times my faith was a little lacking or lukewarm. God knows my terrible teens and half of my twenties were arid times of faith. The events of today in Boston will lead many to say where was God? What it all comes down to is that we MUST have that faith in God and in His Son Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit to carry us through the dark and arid times. If Peter, who walked with Jesus every day for 3 years, ate with him, sat with him, and lay his head on a cloak close to him started to sink into the water that Jesus was walking upon than we mere mortals are not immune to those moments of doubt or fear. If you really think about it Jesus truly loved Peter and he was the one on whom Jesus most relied on to carry His message after He had gone. Jesus loved Peter, but Peter witnessed all that was accomplished by Him. Imagine how much Jesus loves those of us that have not seen Him face to face yet have the faith that we have. That surely must bring us many blessings. Jesus even said that in the Bible, blessed are they that have not seen but believe (to paraphrase).
May you never have those arid or lukewarm moments and if you do, open your hearts and your Bible and see just where Our Lord*s words lead you.
Now for business! Just in time for the Communion season, we have finally received our beautiful carved bust of Jesus from Bethlehem and the lovely Mother of Pearl earrings. The bust is now on the website. The price for this bust is $65.00.
Unfortunately some of the earrings broke during shipping so they will be sold on a first come, first sold basis. The price for earrings is $7.00 each plus $2.00 for shipping. They are a beautiful solid white Mother of Pearl with a wire for pierced ears. You can purchase them to the right of this post. Unfortunately, we have 2 heart, 2 diamond drop and only 1 feather available so get them while you can! They will not be available on the website yet, as there are too few. MAKE SURE TO SCROLL DOWN TO FIND THE PURCHASE BUTTONS. YOU DO NOT NEED TO HAVE A PAYPAL ACCOUNT TO PURCHASE THEM AND CAN CHECK OUT AS A GUEST.
Also available are Communion sets, which include a prayer book, pin, bookmark, rosary, rosary case and a scapular. The girl*s sets are white and the boys black. Do not forget we also have hematite and tiger eye rosary beads, which are also nice for the boys; they are $13.00 and $20.00 respectively. The Communion sets are now $20.00 and come boxed. Below you will find some of the pictures of our new items. We also have black and clear crystal rosary beads from Italy, which also make nice gifts. The price for either of them will be $15.00 and will come in a clear case, and we also have olive wood rosary beads from Jerusalem, which includes soil in the centerpiece, which makes a nice gift for a girl or boy of faith for just $13.00.
We also have very lightly scented red colored wood rosary that come in the plastic container as shown. Only 1 of each that are now on ebay! The item numbers are listed below each picture. They are just $14.00 each. We also have rosary beads made of flower petals that are either rose or amber scented that are $13.00 that can be purchased at the website.
To enter the website just click on the logo link to the top right of this post or on the link in our intro. Run your mouse over products and a drop down menu will appear for each page. To checkout, just choose checkout in the menu. Easy peasy.
Here are the pictures of some of the items available. Again you can check out as a guest and do not have to have an account with them. Click on the pictures to enlarge them.
That is it. Have a pleasant week and please remember to pray for those that have been affected by the tragedy in Boston today. Our hearts are with those that were killed and injured and their family members.
Peace,
Mare
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