True Love, Love Incarnate

When St. Paul declares that love is superior to any other virtue, he points to Jesus and yes, believe me, affirms that the Blessed Virgin Mary's role in the church is of a great importance.

Some of our agnostic brothers & sisters would probably say that there is nothing we can learn of Jesus, true God, from Mary, the humblest human being.

They are misled, though, for without Mary man would not realize that true love shall not only be pondered upon and declared but, first and foremost,  incarnated.

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Tomasz, Racibórz +

He is Love

Some people think that God cannot be understood when referred to in any human language.

That's, undoubtedly, true, and thus - as Pseudo Dionysius once stated - it is easier for us to tell who God is not than to declare who He is. Therefore, respecting and esteeming formal ways of the theological approach, it is better for us all to love God than to ponder over Him.

If it was otherwise He would not provide us with image, mystery and Goodness of His Sacred Heart.

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Tomasz, Racibórz +

Two Ways, One Love

Why we all have to suffer? This question, to which many people cannot give a satisfactory answer, seems to constitute some challenge to God's Love, Mercy and Justice. In fact, and this can be well proven, it is not the challenge to Creator's Goodness, but rather Its affirmation. People will always suffer because of their sins; that's the part of God's Justice - some theologians would tell you.  That is true but still incomplete answer to the presented issue. Do not forget about God's twofold Mercy, the One that can cleanse us either on earth or in purgatory; both ways lead sufferers to the infinite, divine Love.            
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Tomasz, Racibórz +

P.S. Let's pray for our newly elected pope, Francis.

Believe in His Love

We are living in very difficult times, being - at least to some extent - exposed to offences, persecutions, rising of both the secularism and many dangerous sects.

If you, my dear reader, are at the risk of any kind of desperation or skepticism right now, please do not forget that God not only IS; in addition, His LOVE to you is stronger than the hatred of all the evil men & demonic spirits combined.


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 Tomasz, Racibórz +

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... 

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 +

All You Need Is Love

The truth, whether we like it or not, is here. One can deny this fact, but – regardless of her/his efforts – reality will remind of itself on each and every occasion. One of these is, undoubtedly, the discussion on human life. Pro-choice folks often tell us about the tragic future of disabled children & their poor mothers. The same people claim that, instead of imposing religious believe on someone, society should prevent women from “the consequences” of so-called unwanted pregnancies. However sophisticated their arguments may be, they seem to overlook the fact that we, Christians, do not impose anything on anybody, but rather remind some that the world without children & unselfish love has no future at all.
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 Tomasz, Racibórz +

Loving or Using: On People & Things

"When does the human life begin?", "is the mind of an adult ape developed more that the one of 3 year-old child?","what constitutes individual's right to life?" These, among many other questions, are very interesting as parts of the philosophical speculation, yet very dangerous when one uses them as an ideological weapon.

It is so for the one simple reason: whenever someone tries to define, on any basis, whose lives shall be respected some kind of tyranny is about to come*.
 
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 Tomasz, Racibórz +

*The whole issue of abortion, euthanasia & assisted suicide comes to us as a result of egoism in its peak point. The one that, strengthen by the tyranny of relativism, tries to demand of you and me that we love things (and own comfort) more than people. 

Fear, Love and His Will

How to replace fear with love during the Sacrament of Penance? In my opinion - being well aware of our sinfulness - we all shall remember that Jesus died not only because of each and every transgression of human beings (yes, He really did this), but - first and foremost - for their souls & bodies*.    
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Tomasz, Racibórz +

*Filled with love and gratitude that will come as the consequence of just-mentioned truth, be merciful to yourself; perhaps someday you will be chosen as a tool/proof of Jesus' Mercy. 

PS Please pray for a dying friend of my mother and for my grandmother who passed away almost nine years ago. Thank you all.

Go for it

Go for it...And always follow Jesus

The true love means "to give everything we have to - and for the sake of - a beloved person." Love then is not man's hope for sex or any other service, and - this I'm sure of - is destroyed more by one's egoism than by any other of his/her vices.

If you want to have a good marriage or consecrated life that would be blessed by God now & forever, do not be afraid of giving: Only the heart that is able to empty itself completely may be filled with the complete love.   
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Tomasz, Racibórz

Don't take this for granted

I am not loved, nobody cares about me, or  I am good for nothing - these (and many other) lies shape lives of the great number of people.
Both men & woman, especially the ones with special needs, are often inclined to think about themselves in the presented way.
THANKS TO GOD, they are mistaken.  You yourself, dear Reader,  may feel lonely and disappointed right now,  still there is at least one Person who cares about you:
His name is Jesus.
How can He, the perfect God,  love me - one of many blind, deaf, or crippled human beings ? you may ask; your situation may be hard, still   - by the power Our Lord's love  - you were given the greatest asset one can imagine:  the remarkable heart made to be loved & saved.  Don't take this for granted - grant Christ with your trust & thanksgiving instead.

To be continued.
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Tomasz, Racibórz

Follow the true Love

The true love -- almost everyone on the face of the earth wants to encounter this mystery...
Still many of us find it problematic to figure out what this genuine love actually is.  In my opinion no adjective can accurately describe just-mentioned phenomenon; it is so for love is not from the realm of  feelings.

 It has nothing to do with either ''one's need for some nice girl/guy'', or any other fancy need (s)he can imagine.

Rather it is the concrete Person, Our Savior, Jesus Christ. If you want to love & be loved, ask Him for help...Then give your heart entirely to Jesus and follow Him. Soon you will be able to love your neighbors truly, i.e. with your concrete choices - no matter whether granted with Messiah’s Holy Presence at the foot of the Cross, or at the wedding at Cana...

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Tomasz Racibórz

Do not wait for tomorrow

However everything in the Divine Economy has its reason, sometimes it is difficult to figure out what to do with particular gifts a person is granted with...

Fortunately, no matter what your gifts happen to be, there is a special key that may unlock them all at the proper time.

Ask Baby Jesus, the Blessed Virgin Mary, or St Augustine. They, among many others, will tell you: "Love and do whatever you like, so the fruits of your life may be mature...Just like your future choices."
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Tomasz, Racibórz

PS.Thanks, M. for a bit of inspiration :).

The touchstone of love

Love, sacrifice and pain –  these three dimensions of the human existence are tightly interconnected.
Pain, whatever we may think of it,  is not useless – even God himself had to suffer for our common good. It is impossible, however, to bear it without love. Mix your hardship together with devotion, in other words –  flavor it with love; if you do so, each and every of your painful experience would flourish, becoming sacrificial, showing the loved ones that your love is genuine at the same time. Jesus knows it, that's why he did not end his Mission on the Holy Cross but rather began it from there, instructing us all that the real love shall serve God and His creatures without any excuses or restrictions, namely  ''In season and out of season''.
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Tomasz, Racibórz

PS. Please pray that, if this is God's Will, I may meet, get know and marry the woman (not a girl) who is not afraid of a cross...

He can be even closer

Throughout the ages some theologians have tried to describe God in a positive manner,telling us who He may be. The others - on the other hand - have been focused on showing us 'negative pictures' of the Creator.Whatever can or cannot be said about Our Lord, one thing about Him can be proven with certainty:God is a loving Person,and you are able to get know Him even right now - just partake in the Eucharist, pray for the good disposition of your heart, and be filled with the fullness of God's Love for you, your family and the whole world.
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Tomasz, Racibórz

PS. Pray for my dad, please!

The Wind of Hope

Many people seem to be very confused these days- and that's for they are constantly deceived about true goals that they are supposed to aim in (or rather for) their lives. I strongly believe that so-called pluralistic offer of today's media is partly to be blamed here: the one that provides us with all but truth leads our neighbours to bad places, and to solutions that are either contingent and uncertain, or based on divisive forces ...

Some of our friends have probably forgotten that the only gift that can make men happy and satisfied is Love. Jesus knows that, and that's why He lets Holy Spirit - the active Charity between Him and God the Father - enter into this world.

Learn what the said Love is, let It shape your life, and discover - with hope and gratitude - all what beloved Creator predestined you and the whole Human Family to participate in.
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Tomasz, Racibórz

PS.As we just entered the eve of Pentecost, please pray that Love may always be considered by us as the special, free gift from God, and not as... Our offer for who we want.

The true gift

Some not well-known  innkeeper granted the unborn Jesus with a piece of information, telling His Mother that the Manger was not far from Them.

Later on a few shepherds bowed low to Baby Jesus, while Herod offered Him a sour smile.
Even the beauty of gold - given to our Lord by one of the Maggis - failed to ease His agony in the garden and on the Cross.

Almost as if none of them noticed that the whole life of Christ, spanned between the Manger and Golgotha,  is His crying out for Love - the one true and everlasting gift.

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 Tomasz, Racibórz

Stand up and fight again

Have you been crushed by your sin recently? If so, do not give up your fight for Heaven.Although you may feel unworthy,
confess your sins with a confidence and let your guardian angel to remind you often of two famous statments that Theresa of Avilla made a few centuries ago:

• I alone am nothing, yet with Jesus I can be everything(He wants me to be).

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• It is love alone that gives worth to all things

These words of before-mentioned Spanish saint tell us so much about our Saviour and His Mercy.

The greatest joy and mystery is that we all are destined to be in Heaven. And we hopefully will get  there not only for our merits, but for our love-giver, Jesus the Christ.

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Tomasz, Racibórz

St Theresa, pray that we may obtain graces needed in this difficult earthly pilgrimage.

Just do it with love ( message for busy men)

Saint Therese of Lisieux has been proclaimed 33th Doctor of the Church not for some outstatnding intelectual skills of her.

In fact, she was not a theologian, she just knew the power of Love( that is the ultimate condition for sainthood).

 The One that can be practiced by virtually anyone. No matter if you are 9 year-old or 99 year-old- you still can offer all your deeds ( small or big ones alike)  with greater love.

And you alwars have so many things to do, haven't you?

St. Therese, pray for us!
   
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Tomasz, Racibórz

All we need is...

What is the most important feature of every human being? Is it his/her abilty to work, to create facilities or improvements? Some of us will agree with this statement. Yet, the core of the Human Sprirt is determined only by LOVE.

Can an ant(undoubtly the greatest builder known in the animal kingdom) love or be loved? Of course not.
It is obvious then that fulfilment of our mission in this world is strongly connected with our intimacy with the other persons - among which God is the greatest one.

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Tomasz, Racibórz