Joan Marie

Veni Sancte Spiritus

[Joan Marie @steelsigns]

"As God wills, so be it. In this thought, all happiness is contained, already here on earth, all destiny fulfilled." —St. Maximillian Kolbe #BeholdandPonder #33DaystoMorningGlory

[Joan Marie @steelsigns]

Alleluia! Love is alive
Conquered the grave and defeated the night
Alleluia! Love is alive!
The Son has arisen for all
Your people sing alleluia!

#Easter

[Joan Marie @steelsigns]

Come as you are, that's how I love you.
Come as you are, trust me again.
Nothing can change the love that I bear you.
All will be well, just come as you are.

#LovedandFreed

[Joan Marie @steelsigns]

Come as you are, that's how I want you.
Come as you are, feel quite at home.
Close to my heart, loved and forgiven;
come as you are, why stand alone?

[Joan Marie @steelsigns]

I came to call sinners, not just the virtuous.
I came to bring peace, not to condemn.
Each time you fail to live by my promise,
why do you think I'd love you the less?

[Joan Marie @steelsigns]

"Self-rejection is the greatest enemy of the spiritual life because it contradicts the sacred voice that calls us the ‘Beloved’." — Henri Nouwen #LovedandFreed #BeholdandPonder

[Joan Marie @steelsigns]

"Thank you for loving this community so much that you allow it to hurt you."

[Joan Marie @steelsigns]

"He makes his sun rise on the bad and the good, and causes rain to fall on the just and the unjust." — Matthew 5:45 #LoveMore #BeholdandPonder

[Gretchen Crowe @GretchenOSV]

Here is Pope Leo's full answer to the question he received this morning about AI at #NCYC25. It speaks to each one of us, no matter our age, and it will be quoted for years to come.

"Safety is not only about rules. It's about education, and it's about personal responsibility. Filters and guidelines can help you, but they cannot make choices for you. Only you can do that. These years of your life are meant to help you grow into mature adults. Spiritually, this means deepening your friendship with God and becoming more like Him. Intellectually, it means learning to think clearly, to think critically, to examine reality and to search for truth, beauty and goodness. It also means strengthening your will, with God's grace, so you can freely choose what helps you grow, avoid what harms you. Every tool we're given, including AI, should support that journey, not weaken it. Using AI responsibly means using it in ways that help you grow, never in ways that distract you from your dignity or your call to holiness. In your education, make the most of this time. AI can process information quickly, but it cannot replace human intelligence -- and don't ask it to do your homework for you. It cannot offer real wisdom. This is a very important human element: AI will not judge between what is truly right and wrong, and it won't stand in wonder, in authentic wonder, before the beauty, the beauty of God's creation. So be prudent. Be wise. Be careful that your use of AI does not limit your true human growth. Use it in such a way that if it disappeared tomorrow, you would still know how to think, how to create, how to act on your own, how to form authentic friendships. Remember, AI can never replace the unique gift that you are to the world."

@OSVNews 📷: Margaret Murray

[Pope Leo XIV @Pontifex]

Christ’s resurrection teaches us that no story is ever so marked by disappointment or sin that it cannot be visited by hope. No fall is definitive, no night is eternal, no wound is destined to bleed forever. However distant, lost or unworthy we may feel, there is no distance that can extinguish the power of God’s love. #GeneralAudience

[Joan Marie @steelsigns]

The little days, with its daily devotions — what a beautiful life #GraceBeyondMeasure #BeholdandPonder #LovedandFreed

[Joan Marie @steelsigns]

The Good News (John 3:16). We show them that God loves them by showing them how much we love God and how much we love them. 🙏🏻 #BeholdandPonder #DaretobeAblaze

[Joan Marie @steelsigns]

Our Protection: Protection against...
— Truth. ... lies and errors.
— Justice, or righteousness. ... evil and sinful desires.
— Gospel of peace. ... an easy and lazy life.
— Faith. ... unbelief.
— Salvation. ... physical and spiritual harm.

#BeholdandPonder #DaretobeAblaze

[Joan Marie @steelsigns]

Our Spiritual Weapons:
— Commitment (to Christ's cause)
— Zeal. Single mindedness of purpose. Perseverance.
— The Word of God
— Spiritual Gifts

#BeholdandPonder #GraceBeyondMeasure #DaretobeAblaze

[Joan Marie @steelsigns]

The Word of God speaks about the Truth, and the Truth is Christ. #BeholdandPonder

[Joan Marie @steelsigns]

Faith is not a vague spiritual feeling, but our BEHAVIOUR oriented towards what we believe — what we pray. #BeholdandPonder #Homily #LiturgyoftheWord

[Joan Marie @steelsigns]

Waiting in FAITH is active, purposeful and confident. #BeholdandPonder #Homily #BreakingoftheWord

[Octo Tako @octo_tak0o0]

How to comfort someone for those who don’t know how 🧵

[Joan Marie @steelsigns]

Love the Lord God with all your mind, with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all strength

the Joy of mercy and forgiveness

#SacramentofReconciliation
#Vatican #StPetersBasilica
#29June2025

[Joan Marie @steelsigns]

"When you are connected to the Source of Life and Love, then you will be able to Love One Another. And when you love one another, then you will be able to do many things. With God, all things are possible." — Friar Robin Toha #StMaryoftheAngels #16thSundayinOrdinaryTime
#homily