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We are reminded that Jesus was not referring to a superficial love expressed merely in words. Rather, He was speaking of a love that gives, sacrifices, serves, and places others before self.

From a treatise on Christian Perfection by Saint Gregory of Nyssa, bishop

We possess Christ, our peace, our light

He is our peace, for he has made both one.

This month we come before God through Our Blessed Mother, presenting those seeking a life partner, those already married, and every family.

THE DATES

▪️ For Singles - Sunday 16 August

▪️ For

How was Jesus able to speak forgiveness while hanging on the cross?

These words reveal the heart of our Saviour. While He was being mocked, wounded, rejected, and crucified, Jesus did not respond with hatred.

PERSONALLY, WHAT DO YOU THINK IS THE MOST POWERFUL PRAYER OR DEVOTION, AFTER THE HOLY MASS ITSELF AND WHY?

A) The Rosary

B) The Divine Mercy Chaplet

C) Silent adoration before the Blessed

Streams in the Desert

Meant to be Used

Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises - 2 Pet 1:4

When a shipwright builds a vessel, does he build it to keep it upon the stocks? Nay, he builds it for the sea and the storm.

• Father I thank you for the gift of this new month of August. I thank You and appreciate all that you have done for me. May you be exalted and praised forever.

• Father I decree and declare that as

Dear friends, a few days ago after Mass, a woman came to me for confession. After I had given her absolution, she politely asked if she could seek some spiritual counsel.

With tears in her eyes,

Begins Saturday, August 15th, the Feast of the Assumption of Mary.

Nine days: August 15th to 23rd.

Three novenas. Choose the one that suits you.

FOR A LIFE PARTNER (for the unmarried)

Under

“Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.”

It brings me comfort to know that we are invited to approach God with