Live and let me live

Routledge Encyclopedia of Bioethics(2003) informs its readers that there are 4 models of law patterns that regulate most countries' attitude toward the problem of abortion; they are as follows:

1. a model of prohibition;

2. a model of permission;

3. a model of prescription; and

4. a model of privacy.

In is sad, though, that - regardless of the great knowledge possessed by authors of the said encyclopedia - none of their models listed above mention a word on the support given to a pregnant woman and her baby, whose(if only cared for) favorite models would, in most cases, respectively be : "Live and let me live."

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Tomasz, Racibórz +

Ave Maria!

It is rather well known that the Roman Empire and its legionnaires failed to land on Irish soil.
Interestingly, though, the Emerald Island has its own Legion that is lead by Mary, Mother of God.
This very interesting set of facts, whatever we may think of it, can be pondered upon over and over again even in its relation to the supernatural order:

It is so for The Legion of Mary of which I am writing here, reminds us all
that even the masses of laicised people can't enter the sphere that belongs to God,
and that His actions - especially the ones done through hands of the Blessed Virgin - surpass each and every human deed.

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 Tomasz, Racibórz +

PS To learn more about the Legion of Mary, visit www.legionofmary.ie/ webpage.

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... 

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 +

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 +

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 +