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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.

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

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What do the saints and popes say about devotion to Mary?

⭐ “If the winds of temptation arise, *look to the star, call

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,

• 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

“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

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

Daily Comfort

August 11

“Choose my instruction instead of silver, knowledge rather than choice gold; for wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire can compare with her.” - Prov

“Unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains just a grain of wheat; but if it dies, it produces much fruit.”

— John 12:24

In these pivotal words from John 12:24–26, Christ

You can have wealth, wisdom, pleasure, success, and the capacity to accomplish extraordinary works. Yet, after evaluating it all, apart from God, it is just vanity.