Do you fear death, or dying?

 

 

When I read this verse from Psalm 34--"I sought the Lord, and he answered me, delivered me from all my fears"--it reminded me of something I heard years ago . . .

"People are not so much afraid of death as they are afraid of dying."

This got me to thinking that, of course, it is natural to fear the process of dying when you think of all of the conditions that we may be subjected to that are out of our control. The pain and suffering that we may have to endure is part of the reason why people turn to euthanasia, but that's a different discussion for another day.

I started wondering why we would be more concerned about the physical affects of dying and less concerned about where we might end up for all eternity.

We know our life here is temporary, and any suffering we might have to endure will technically be short-lived, yet we still do whatever we can to ease our pain, here and now.

That's understandable.

But what doesn't make sense to me is why we are not just as concerned about where we will go after we die.

Life after death isn't temporary and how we live our life here today makes a difference in where we spend it.

Seek the Lord. His mercy is available to you. He will deliver you from all your fears. 

Live your life close to him and you will have no reason to be afraid.

Pray for peace and an end to war.

Janet Cassidy
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Our Powerhouse

 

Just a quick thought for today . . .

While praying the Glorious Mysteries the word "powerhouse" came to mind over and over again.

The Glorious Mysteries cover the Resurrection and Ascension of Jesus, as well as Mary's Assumption and Coronation, not to mention the Holy Spirit. 

What a powerhouse of people we have in heaven that are standing with us, ready to help us every step of the way. 

But even more, we have a whole host of saints and angels and our loved ones who have gone before us. We have great access to a true powerhouse that has the ability to overcome evil.

However, in this world, we must participate with them and call on them. When we do, the sheer magnitude of what can be accomplished can barely be imagined.

Instead of us simply complaining about people and those whose evil actions bring about death and destruction, let us make sure we are doing our part as a huge community of believers to make a difference through our own actions, especially prayer.

Why wouldn't we want to tap into this great resource created to change the world? 

God is not to be outdone. Not ever. But let's make sure we are working with him in every possible way to overcome evil and to spread the Gospel. 

Pray for peace and an end to war.

Janet Cassidy
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He is Risen, Alleluia!

Happy Easter!  

Isn't it wonderful that we get to return to our Alleluia?

This is truly a day for rejoicing, but if you are not "feeling" it because of whatever is going on in your life, don't despair.

The joy that comes from this day can be ours to have no matter what life's circumstances surround us.  The love that Jesus poured out from the cross and the hope for each of us that comes with his resurrection goes far beyond our earthly state.

May the work of his life bring you love and peace today. Settle into the gift he has given us and let it lift you up.

Again, Happy Easter!!!!

Pray for peace and an end to war.

Janet Cassidy
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