Thursday, August 23, 2012

MATTHEW 6:14-15


Matthew 6:14-15

     If you forgive those who sinned against you, your heavenly Father will forgive you. But if you refuse to forgive others, your Father will not forgive your sins.

ASK NOT - ASK WHAT

     
     Ask not what your country can do for you - ask what you can do for your country.
- John F. Kennedy
35th U.S. President

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

USE OF KIND WORDS

     
     You will effect more by kind words and a courteous manner, than by anger or sharp rebuke, which should never be used but in necessity.
- St. Angela Merici

COLOSSIANS 3:23

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Colossians 3:23
     
     Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men.

PROVERBS 3:12


Proverbs 3:12

     For the Lord corrects those He loves, just as a father corrects a child in whom he delights.

POWER


     "With great power comes great responsibility."

- from the movie Spider-Man (2002)


These unforgettable words were spoken by Uncle Ben which was played by actor Cliff Robertson in the film Spider-Man (2002).

TO PLEASE EVERYONE

     
     It is no use trying to please everyone. There will always be people who disagree, who complain. The way popular wisdom sums it up is: "What is good for the sheep is bad for the wolves."

- St. Josemaria Escriva
Founder of Opus Dei





Monday, August 20, 2012

I AM - I AM NOT


     I'd rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not.
- Kurt Cobain (1967-1994)
Lead vocalist of Nirvana


     





Saturday, August 18, 2012

LIFE

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     Life is a grindstone; whether it grinds you down or polishes you up, depends on what you're made of.

- Jacob M. Braude

PEACE WITHIN YOURSELF

     
     First, keep the peace within yourself, then you can also bring peace to others.

- from the book
Imitation of Christ
Author: Thomas a Kempis




YOU'RE ORIGINAL

      
     "You don't have to feel like a waste of space, you're original cannot be replaced."
- from the song Firework
(Artist: Katy Perry)

PSALM 145:8


Psalm 145:8

     The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and of great kindness.

EPHESIANS 4:31


Ephesians 4:31

     Get rid of all bitterness, all passion and anger, harsh words, slander and malice of every kind.

FEAR OF TOMORROW

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     Do not fear what may happen tomorrow. The same loving Father who cares for you today, will care for you tomorrow and everyday. Either He will shield you from suffering or He will give you unfailing strength to bear it. Be at peace then, and put aside all anxious thoughts and imaginings.
- St. Francis de Sales 

Friday, August 17, 2012

MATTHEW 7:1-2


Matthew 7:1-2

     Do not judge, or you too will be judge. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.

DREAMS

     
"It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live ..."

- from the book
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

Author: J.K. Rowling

DIFFICULTIES AND CONTRADICTIONS

     
     When you encounter difficulties and contradictions, do not try to break them, but bend them with gentleness and time.

St. Francis de Sales

PSALM 33:18


Psalm 33:18

     The eyes of the Lord are upon those who fear Him, upon those who hope for His kindness.