Margaret Kramer

Sharing “Heart Thoughts” as I walk the path of chronic illness. God’s Grace is my Strength, my Family my Joy. I live a Blessed life!

[Dynamic Catholic @DynamicCatholic]

What gives you hope? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

[Margaret Kramer @HeartThoughtsMK]

Baby Caterpillar, A Finished Baby Quilt https://t.co/TDnhdfO1kH

Read about this exceptional organization: helping women in Honduras make a living by making hexagon quilts. #onecommonthread

[Fr. Edmond Nyoka @ednyoka]

One great saint! Her footprints remain visibly new!

[Margaret Kramer @HeartThoughtsMK]

12 Soul-Saving Christmas Ideas 🎄🎄🎄
By: @iamAnnaKettle #soulsaving #Christmasideas

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[Our Sunday Visitor @OSV]

"No war is worth the tears of a mother who has seen her child mutilated or killed," said a papal message to the Paris Peace Forum. https://t.co/g0mBxqCfgv

[Margaret Kramer @HeartThoughtsMK]

“The world is full of desperate need and destructive want. When we put our wants ahead of other people’s needs we abandon our humanity.” #MatthewKelly
@DynamicCatholic

[Eerdmans Publishing @eerdmansbooks]

Check out our Fall & Winter 2023 #catalog! 🎉 This catalog features recent releases, upcoming titles, and more! Click each link to learn more about each book and order a copy for yourself. 📚 #eerdmans #eerdmanspublishing #newbooks

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[Margaret Kramer @HeartThoughtsMK]

This is precious: Ugandan man in Que. reacts to seeing snow for the first time ❄️❄️❄️ #ctvnews #firstsnowfall

https://t.co/xozGBbxShG via @CTVNews

[Margaret Kramer @HeartThoughtsMK]

Ths is an excellent read & so affirming for all who live with invisible illness. Thank you for shedding some light on the suffering of people who live with conditions & illnesses that cannot be seen by others. Be careful not to judge others. #invisibleillness #silentsuffering

[Zalmy (PRIVATE) @greatstockprick]

When Your Suffering Can’t Be Seen https://t.co/Fvq2oUi8we

[Zalmy (PRIVATE) @greatstockprick]

When Your Suffering Can’t Be Seen https://t.co/Fvq2oUi8we

[Let Them Live @letthemliveorg]

No matter what, abortion will always be heartbreaking.💔

[Dynamic Catholic @DynamicCatholic]

Holy Moments only take, well, a moment! See how many Holy Moments you can create today! #holymoments

[ChurchPOP @Church_POP]

Pope Francis Calls for Prayer & Fasting for Peace in Middle East - 5 Tips to Help You Participate on Friday

Pope Francis announced another day of prayer and fasting for an end to war in Israel: this Friday, Oct. 27.

Pope Francis stated, “It will be a day of penance to which I invite sisters and brothers of the various Christian denominations, those belonging to other religions, and all those who have at heart the cause of peace in the world, to join in as they see fit.”

During the last few weeks, we have witnessed the horrendous terrorist attacks in Israel. While we may feel helpless, our Lord reminds us to “pray without ceasing.”

Catholics and those of other Christian denominations should be encouraged to participate in this day of prayer and fasting. While it may seem overwhelming, here is a quick guide to help you join Pope Francis.

1. Don’t starve yourself.

Contrary to what many may believe when they hear the word “fast,” you are allowed to eat! The Church defines fasting as eating one full meal and two smaller meals that are not equivalent to a full meal. Do not make yourself sick, just be disciplined and mindful.

2. Schedule time in your day to pray.

We all have busy schedules, but dedicating time in your day to pray will help you fully participate! Make a note in your Google calendar or set an alarm to remind you. Whether you want to pray an entire rosary, just one decade, or create your own prayer, the goal is to just pray.

3. Attend daily Mass if possible.

Attending daily mass and offering the Eucharist for peace in Israel is a beautiful way to stand in solidarity with Catholics around the world!

4. Watch the prayer vigil livestream on EWTN.

The one-hour prayer vigil will take place at 6 p.m. in Saint Peter’s Square. If you cannot attend Mass, praying alongside Pope Francis and hundreds gathered in Saint Peter’s is a thoughtful way to still be involved.

5. Encourage your friends and family to join.

Invite your friends, family, and members of your church community to pray with you. The tragic humanitarian crisis in Israel is ongoing, but there is power in prayer!

The bottom line: Remember why Pope Francis has asked us to do this. We do not need to understand every political detail to fast and pray for peace. As the death toll rises and we witness more brutality in the news, we have a duty to our brothers and sisters.

Surely, we can sit in discomfort and forgo a little time in our day to pray for those who have died, those who suffer, and for peace in the Holy Land.

Pope Francis stated, “I urge believers to take just one side in this conflict: that of peace. But not in words — in prayer, with total dedication.”

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[Magnificat US @MagnificatMag]

Good is the Lord to one who waits for him, to the soul that seeks him. (Lam 3:25)

[J.C. Ryle @JCRyle]

The Five Marks of the Holy Spirit by J.C. Ryle

I place these five grand marks of the Spirit’s presence before my readers, and confidently claim attention to them. I believe they will bear inspection. I am not afraid of their being searched, criticized, and cross-examined.

1) Repentance toward God.

2) Faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ.

3) Holiness of heart and life.

4) Habits of real private prayer.

5) Love and reverence toward God’s Word.

These are the real proofs of the indwelling of the Holy Ghost in a person’s soul. Where He is, these marks will be seen. Where He is not, these marks will be lacking.

[SmallIndiePress @SmallIndiePress]

Roma Downey Pens a 'Reassuring' Children's Book https://t.co/1Jjr1H7VQV

[The Word Of GOD @RCCGworldwide]

' There is no love on earth like the faithful, patient and inexhaustible love of Christ'

[Vatican News @VaticanNews]

"It's the moms who pass on the faith. The faith is passed on in dialect, that is, the language of moms, that dialect that moms know to speak with their children. And to you moms: be diligent in passing on the faith in that maternal dialect." #PopeFrancis #GeneralAudience

[Dynamic Catholic @DynamicCatholic]

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[Margaret Kramer @HeartThoughtsMK]

@deskofdoug @johneldredge @wildatheart Thx Doug, his words have such depth! I read his quotes several times to let them ‘settle in my soul’. Wisdom from 1500AD!
#ThomasAKempis

[Margaret Kramer @HeartThoughtsMK]

Quote: Thomas A Kempis
“Do not yield to every impulse within yourself or every suggestion from others, but carefully and patiently weigh everything in the light of God’s Will.” #TheImitationofChrist #holywisdom