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I can do all this through Him who gives me strength.” (Philippians 4:13 NIV)

Do whatever He tells you... - Miracle @Cana

It's how you finish... -anon.

[TraderJill (Leigh) @RealTraderJill]

Wise words from this young woman!

“Twice this week, I have watched an elderly individual, fade into the busy life in which we all live. One man just needed Panadol for his wife but the shop assistant simply said it’s in aisle ‘6’. But he struggled to navigate the supermarket and as I watched him go in the wrong direction, I left all my groceries and took him where he needed to go.”

“Today, I watched an elderly man struggle in the heat, who had obviously had a fall with a huge scrape and blood on his leg. He walked past people in the cafe, while he slowly made his way to his car. Not one person stopped. Or looked. Or acknowledged him. I took him to his car and checked he was ok. He told me he had a fall and wasn’t sure how the air con worked in his car so he just didn’t use it. I sat with him, until his air con kicked in and heard him talk about the old frail body that he is in, that fails him now, every single day.”

“When you see an elderly person walking down the street, searching in the supermarket or struggling to their car, take a minute out of your busy schedule and ask them if they need a hand. Think about your grand parents and your parents and how pissed you would be if someone didn’t stop to help them. But more, think of them as you.”

“Once upon a time they were you. They were busy, they had work, they had children, they were able. Today, they are just in an older body that is not going as fast as it used to and this busy life is confusing. They deserve our utmost respect and consideration. One day it will be you, it will be us. I wish more people gave a shit about them and acknowledged them for their admirable existence and jeez I hope someday, not that far away, someone does it for me.”
Thanks to the author, Adele Renee. ♥️

[Tevin Macharia Mukabana @TevinMacharia]

Many people read Psalm 91… but not many know how to pray with it.

Psalm 91 is not just a chapter to comfort you—it is a weapon to cover you.

The secret is this: don’t just read it… turn it into prayer.

“He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High…”
No. Make it personal:
“I dwell in the secret place of the Most High. I abide under the shadow of the Almighty.”

When you pray like this, you are not quoting scripture—you are stepping into it.

“God is my refuge and my fortress…”
Pray it:
“Lord, You are my refuge. I trust You. Hide me. Cover me. Fight for me.”

Take it line by line. Slowly. Intentionally.
Let every verse become your conversation with God.

And when you get to the declarations—don’t be quiet.

“A thousand may fall at my side…”
This is not a whisper. This is authority.

“Even if thousands fall around me, it will not come near me!”

That is how prayer shifts from desperation to dominion.

Psalm 91 is also a weapon in spiritual warfare.

When fear comes…
When attacks rise…
When your night feels heavy…

Declare:
“No evil shall befall me. No plague shall come near my dwelling.”

You are not trying to convince God—you are enforcing what He already said.

And this is important:
Consistency matters.

Pray it in the morning.
Pray it at midnight.
Pray it until your spirit believes what your mouth is saying.

Because the power is not in repetition…
The power is in revelation and faith.

Psalm 91 is a covenant of protection.

When you truly pray it, you stop living like a victim.
You begin to walk in confidence, authority, and divine covering.

Don’t just read it today.
Pray it. Declare it. Become it.

PRAYER (From Psalm 91)

Heavenly Father,
I choose to dwell in Your secret place. I abide under Your shadow.

You are my refuge and my fortress,
My God, in You I trust.

Deliver me from every hidden trap, every plan of the enemy, and every form of sickness.

Cover me with Your presence. Let me find safety under Your wings.
Let Your truth be my shield and protection.

I declare: I will not fear the terror of the night, nor the arrows that fly by day.

Even if a thousand fall at my side and ten thousand at my right hand, it will not come near me.

No evil shall befall me. No plague shall come near my dwelling.

Command Your angels to guard me in all my ways. Let them lift me up and preserve me.

I overcome every work of darkness. I walk in victory.

Because I love You, deliver me, O Lord.
Answer me when I call. Be with me in trouble.

Satisfy me with long life and show me Your salvation.

In Jesus’ name,
Amen.

[Mykhailo Rohoza @MykhailoRohoza]

Donald Trump attacks Giorgia Meloni — and she delivers a fiery speech he’ll never forget.
Donald Trump thought he could easily score political points by calling Giorgia Meloni “an insult to Jesus,” accusing her of “not being woke,” and claiming that God does not discriminate. Unfortunately for “Don Dementia,” this time he picked the wrong target.
Standing at a historic location, Giorgia Meloni didn’t just respond — she delivered a full moral reckoning.
“The President of the United States just said that I insult Jesus,” Giorgia Meloni declared. “Do you want to know what really insults Jesus? Taking healthcare away from the sick while cutting taxes for billionaires.”
And that was only the beginning.
“Do you want to know what else insults Jesus?” she continued. “Deporting foreigners and separating children from their mothers.”
Then she went even further, touching on war, corruption, and hypocrisy.
“Do you want to know what insults Jesus? Bombing innocent schools in Iran and sending our brave men and women to die in yet another endless war… hiding the Epstein files and then refusing to prosecute anyone involved.”
This wasn’t politics as usual. It was a full moral indictment.
Giorgia Meloni, targeted by Trump for supporting transgender people and for saying that “trans children are children of God,” completely turned the tables. Instead of backing down, she grounded her message in the very teachings Trump tried to weaponize.
“I am not a perfect Christian,” she said. “There was only one perfect man, and two thousand years ago he was crucified.”
Then came the line that hit the hardest:
“Jesus told us to love our neighbor as ourselves… Can we imagine war in heaven? Can we imagine hatred in heaven? Can we imagine poverty in heaven? Then why do we tolerate these things on Earth?”
This is how you respond. Not with insults. Not with fear. But with clarity and conviction.
Trump tried to discredit her. Instead, Giorgia Meloni delivered a sermon that now echoes far beyond that hall.
Please share Giorgia Meloni’s inspiring words.

[RosarySon @SkyVirginSon]

Si realmente amas a tu madre, retuitea esto.

[𝚕𝚒𝚝𝚝𝚕𝚎 𝚘𝚗𝚎 ♱🇻🇦 @BillArnoldTeach]

He said he feels like he’s been lied to.

Then he went to 5 different Catholic churches…

And got the exact same teaching every time.

That’s when it hit him.

Watch.

[Fr. Daniel☦️ @Fragbaza]

Three devils' traps we fall into every day: 

Fear of the past: mistakes, sins, insults.

Fear of the future: what will happen tomorrow: what will they think of me; what if I get sick; what if it all collapses?

Ingratitude to God for what is happening here and now. This is where despair begins: anxiety, panic, fear, asking 'what will I do?' 

How do we get out of this? 

The first trap - the past: The devil returns a person to their old sins and whispers, "Look what you've done. God will not forgive you.

Why do you feel like praying? What do you have in common with God?" And one believes, not in the mercy of God, but in the devil's whisper. As if your sin is stronger than God's mercy.

Second trap - the future: In the future, the devil wants to make you play out scary scenarios in your head, getting tired of those thoughts. He wants you to be exhausted before anything has happened, so you don't pray, don't do good, and don't go to God.

But the Gospel says: "Do not worry about tomorrow. The future has not yet arrived, but fear has already stolen both your future and your present day..."~Matthew 6:25-34

The third trap - the present: This is the most dangerous one. We simply don't thank God for what we have. Again; the past is gone, the future is not yet here, and the present is all we have, here and now. The morning, the sky above us, the roof, the room, the food you eat today, the life you live. And we complain that it is not enough.

Look, you have already woken up this morning; cross yourself and say: "Glory to God!" Thank God for waking up alive and well. 

And all these three traps of the devil are summed up in one word; DISTRACTION (or disquiet). This state distances people from prayer, from reading, from work, and from loved ones.

It talks about the past; "You will not fix anything." It speaks of the future; "You will not succeed." And it paralyzes you in the present. 

But we have a weapon; the Jesus Prayer: "Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God have mercy on me, a sinner." It returns a person to God, not to the past, not to horror of the future, but to God, here and now.

Repent of the past, trust God for the future, and for today, give thanks and get up again, move on, and fear nothing. "….The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress."~Psalm 46:10-11

[Orietta Rose 🇺🇲 @0riettaRose]

Miss Pearl explains 10 small things she does to stay close to God each day 🙏🏽 🙌🏽

[That Catholic Guy 🇻🇦 @Catholic_bro]

Wow

[Gianl1974 @Gianl1974]

SHOCKING CLASH: Donald Trump CALLS POPE LEO XIV “AN INSULT TO JESUS” — THE POPE’S RESPONSE STUNS THE WORLD

Donald Trump believed he could score easy political points by calling Pope Leo XIV “an insult to Jesus,” after the spiritual leader once again spoke out in defense of peace, compassion, and human dignity. However, he was challenging a voice rooted not in politics, but in moral authority.

Standing before a solemn gathering at the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV did not respond with anger. Instead, he delivered a powerful and deeply moving message grounded in faith, responsibility, and truth.

“The President of the United States has said that I insult Jesus,” Pope Leo XIV began, his voice calm yet firm. “But let us reflect honestly — what truly insults the teachings of Christ?”

Then, with quiet intensity, he answered:

“You want to know what truly insults Jesus? It is when we turn away from those who suffer, when we close our hearts to the poor, and when we choose power over compassion while others cry out for mercy.”

He continued:

“You know what insults Jesus? It is forgetting the dignity of every human being, ignoring the pain of families in crisis, and refusing to hear the voices of the most vulnerable among us.”

His message then deepened, becoming not just a response, but a moral call that reached far beyond the moment:

“You know what insults Jesus? It is creating division where there should be unity, spreading fear where there should be hope, and turning away from justice when we have the responsibility to uphold it.”

This was not merely a political rebuttal — it was something far more profound. Pope Leo XIV, known for his humility and steadfast commitment to peace, transformed the confrontation into a reflection on conscience rather than conflict. Instead of escalating tensions, he elevated the conversation to a universal moral level.

“I do not claim to be perfect,” he admitted. “But I strive each day to walk the path of compassion — to serve, to listen, and to love as we are all called to do.”

Then came the line that resonated far beyond the walls of the Vatican:

“If we truly believe in a world shaped by peace and mercy… then why do we not work harder to bring that reality into our lives — here and now, for one another?”

That was his response. Not with anger. Not with division. But with conviction — and grace.

Trump sought to challenge him. Instead, Pope Leo XIV delivered a message now echoing across millions, reminding the world that true strength is found not in power alone, but in conscience, humility, and love.

[Juanita Broaddrick @atensnut]

AMEN! 🙏🏼

[Jamy Bechler @CoachBechler]

Being coachable means you're willing to consider feedback even if you don't like what you hear. It means resisting the urge to make excuses or get defensive when challenged. Getting better is more important than your ego. You'd rather get it right than be right.

[catholicb @catholicbc]

@Murk441 To all the unsung heros behind the scenes saving lives and healing those in need, thank you!!

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[MotherMary @Mothermary0012]

Saint Joseph, you are the faithful protector and intercessor of all who love and venerate you. I beg of you, by your love for Jesus and Mary, not to abandon me during life and to assist me at the hour of my death. Amen

[Dr. Kat Lindley @DrKatLindley]

This was not written by me, but it touched me deeply…
Sunday is coming.

“He received 39 stripes because 40 was known to kill a man. They wanted him alive. They held handfuls of his beard, and hair and pulled it out by the roots. They wanted him alive. They kicked, punched, and spit on him for hours. Until there wasn't a single spot on his body not covered in blood. They wanted him alive.

They shoved a crown of thorns down on his head so harshly it stuck in his skin. They wanted him alive. After hours of being beaten, mocked, whipped, flogged, and tortured they made him walk with a cross. They made him carry it. A rough piece of wood with splinters digging into fresh wounds. They wanted him alive.

They wanted him to feel every ounce of pain they could bring. He had to feel it in order to heal us. Crucifixion was historically one of the cruelest most tortured deaths a human could face. Hours upon hours of torture. Torture most of us can not mentally think of because the cruelty isn't normal. It isn't something our minds can comprehend. We celebrate Easter with pastel colors, happy children hunting eggs, and chocolate. Truth is there was absolutely nothing happy about the day Jesus died. It was cruel, bloody, and nasty.

He could have stopped all of it. He could have called every angel in heaven to demolish every person standing and shouting "Crucify Him!" He didn't. He knew in order to have a Sunday you have to have a Friday. He knew in order to have joy you have to carry your cross. He felt everything that day. He felt how your heart broke wide open when you had to watch your baby die. He felt how heavy your life was when you were staring down the barrel of a gun wondering if the man you called husband was going to shoot you. He carried the weight of the burden you have felt since your spouse died, and life just doesn't seem right since.

On that cross he held the rapist and murderers, the sinner and the saint. He leveled every playing field and said ALL of you are worth it. He knew he had to carry the cross. He never promised the cross you carry in this life would not be heavy. His wasn't. His promise is that Sunday is coming.

No matter how heavy Friday is. Financially, emotionally, mentally, or physically. Friday is heavy. That cross is weighing you down and you are about to crumble under its weight. His promise was simply this. He won't make you carry it alone. What kind of king would step down from his throne for this?

Jesus of Nazareth, the Son of God did. For you. He did every bit of it for you and me. Oh yes, it is heavy. So heavy sometimes you do not think you can take one more step. But look up, because Sunday is coming.”