Saturday 22 December 2012

The Power of Love


And he said: "I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 18:3 

Jesus has come to this world as a little human being. Among a few explanations of this fact, there is one that seems to be highly probable, and – moreover – in line with pro-life attitude of so many people around the world.

As we all know, some modern philosophers say that to become the fully-fledged member of the society, a human person should be well developed both physically and mentally. Of course, according to the presented view, many unborn and even living children/adults may be disregarded, abandoned, or killed just because they are week and innocent.

Christmas, fortunately, reminds us all that, regardless of any mutable factor,  this(along with the other)world belongs to the infant Jesus and the other babies, i.e. millions of hearts that love the most.

Blessed Christmas to you all!!!

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 Tomasz, Racibórz +


PS Please pray for me, I need this badly... 

Monday 17 December 2012

On Some Great Gift

When confronted with the reality of their particular cross, one can either get angry or remain faithful. Please look at the two thieves that were crucified along with Jesus. The good one knew that, although heavy and burdensome, some crosses are needed. Due to the said knowledge(combined, undoubtedly, with the power of God's Mercy), not only he had been privileged with the agony in closeness to Christ, but also – just a few moments after his death – partook in His Master's Life.
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Tomasz, Racibórz +

Wednesday 12 December 2012

Some Question (not Only) for Today


Many people are obsessed with the issue of control: What will I do after my graduation?, what will my work and family look like?, what to do with X, Y, Z? These, among many other questions, preoccupy our minds.  Still, regardless of how detailed our plans and problems may be, they will not stand against the test of time.

God, not we, is in control and His projects, not ours, guarantee us everlasting joy. It is because of His infinite Love, the One that never sets limits, and always sets free.

Trust me and in the times of trouble, instead of worrying about some temporary stuff, ask God, His Mother, and your neighbour the following question:

 Am I growing in love?

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 Tomasz, Racibórz +

Nawet w zimną, grudniową noc(PL)


Za nami druga niedziela Adwentu. Postarajmy się przygotować nasze serca na narodzenie w nich Jezusa, pamiętając, że najpiękniej będzie Dzieciątku, gdy w miejscu swego przebywania zastanie autentyczną radość, czystość płynącą z aktywnego pragnienia świętości oraz szacunek dla Tej, która dała Mu życie.

Możemy i powinniśmy prosić Matkę Bożą o to, by zadbała o rozwój Jezusowej Miłości w nas: Ona pierwsza wiedziała, jak troszczyć się o Jezuska; Tego, który swą  obecnością potrafił rozświetlić i ogrzać wnętrza ludzi i aniołów i czyni to po dziś dzień - nawet w zimną, grudniową noc.

Matko Boża z Guadelupe, wstawiaj się za nami!


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Tomasz, Racibórz +

Saturday 8 December 2012

Both the Enmity and Purity


I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring; he shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel.

The Genesis[3:15]

The above-quoted Bible passage seems to be the key to understand that Miriam has been created & chosen by the Creator to help us all in our struggles against sins, temptations, and the whole range of human weaknesses.  Moreover, the said excerpt explains the Immaculate Conception of Mary that, whether one likes it or not, is a fact.

There are some other fragments of the New Testament(to be found, for example, in Luke's Gospel[Luke 1:28] ) that may attest to the inner beauty of the Blessed Virgin, but the presented one is of the most importance for us, Catholics.

It is so, for enmity, the word used here, may mean both Mary's leading role in/for Jesus' Hosts and her total separation from the devil & his impure deeds, in other words, her Immaculate Conception.

Please pray for me!

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Tomasz, Racibórz +