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Here. At the Foot of the Cross.
Reflections on Faith, Hope & Love.
Love letters to the King...
Sarah Raad
Freelance Writer
When my little niece was born with a rare and severe congenital heart defect, we had no hope other than to prostrate ourselves at the Foot of the Cross and beg for prayers. Somehow, in the days and weeks and months that followed, by Grace and the Infinite Goodness of God, my faith, the size of a mustard seed grew into a tree. Now I pray that this faith, which is such a new and glorious gift for me, will shelter others and give them hope in the Goodness and Love of God.
Difference
“But some of the Pharisees said, ‘Why are you doing what is not lawful to do on the sabbath?’” (Luke 6:1-5).
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3 hours ago3 min read
Symphony
“‘…I was afraid, and I went and hid your talent in the ground. Here you have what is yours.’” (Matthew 25:30).
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1 day ago3 min read
Glad
Were it not for the mercy of God, I too – like Herod – would be martyring a Saint…
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2 days ago2 min read
Healing
Who is the Infinite Healer, capable of all things…?
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3 days ago2 min read
Pass
“And they rose up and put him out of the city, and led him to the brow of the hill on which their city was built, that they might throw him down headlong. But passing through the midst of them he went away.” (Luke 4:30).
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4 days ago3 min read
Humility
“And Mary said, ‘My soul doth magnify the Lord, And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour…’” (Luke 1:46-47).
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5 days ago2 min read
Tears
There is such beauty in pain – if only I had the faith to see it…
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6 days ago3 min read
Hope
I must have HOPE in the mercy of God.
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Nov 72 min read
Seven
I must have HOPE in the mercy of God.
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Nov 63 min read
Correction
Saint Paul the Apostle told the Corinthians, to “exhort one another”.
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Nov 52 min read
Greatness
If I could see what I JUSTLY deserved – without the cover of INFINITE MERCY and FORGIVENESS and LOVE – I would die, instantly, of shame…
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Nov 42 min read
Copy of Greatness
The queenship of the Blessed Virgin is established through her proximity to her Son…
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Nov 33 min read
Tax
“The collectors of the half-shekel tax went up to Peter and said, ‘Does not your teacher pay the tax?’ He said, ‘Yes.’” (Matthew 17:22).
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Nov 22 min read
Ingratitude
“Or do you begrudge my generosity?’ So the last will be first, and the first last.” (Matthew 20:16).
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Nov 13 min read
Calm
“You need to think about your life calmly and without scruples, to ask for forgiveness.” (Saint Josemaria, “The Forge”, at 115).
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Oct 314 min read
Purity
“This greatest male Saint who ever lived was not a deacon, not a priest, not a bishop, not a pope, not a hermit, not a monk… he was a husband, father, and a worker.” (Saint Josemaria).
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Oct 303 min read
Dialogue
“Do not enter into dialogue with temptation.” (Saint Josemaria, “Furrow”, at 137).
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Oct 292 min read
Exception
I will do everything EXCEPT that one extra thing?
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Oct 282 min read
Monkey
“And Jesus said to his disciples, ‘Truly, I say to you, it will be hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven.’” (Matthew 19:23).
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Oct 273 min read
Saints
Saint Padre Pio became the father of saints despite having no biological children (Saint Padre Pio was a celibate priest).
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Oct 264 min read
Brief
“Brief indeed is our time for loving…” (Saint Josemaria).
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Oct 252 min read
Neighbour
“I am sent not only to love God but to make Him loved. It is not enough for me to love God, if my neighbour does not love Him.” (Saint Vincent de Paul).
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Oct 243 min read
Mercy
“Three things are necessary to everyone: truth of faith which brings understanding, love of Christ which brings compassion, and endurance of hope which brings perseverance.” (Saint Bonaventure).
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Oct 233 min read
Forgive
“When you are angry with someone, the way to find peace is to pray for that person and ask God to reward him or her for making you suffer.” (Saint Therese of Lisieux).
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Oct 223 min read
Feast
My poor poor Beloved God to shower blessings on an ungrateful soul such as mine…
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Oct 213 min read
Queen-Mother
“‘Do whatever He tells you.’” (John 2:4).
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Oct 202 min read
Practice
I have been wondering, will I be remembered as a Pharisee or as a Saint?
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Oct 193 min read
Change
When you really understand what sort of change I am being asked to undertake, you can appreciate the true magnitude of my calling…
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Oct 183 min read
Division
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” (Matthew 5:9).
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Oct 172 min read
Children
“My friend, if you want to be great, become little. To be little it is necessary to believe as children believe, to love as children love, to give yourself up as children give themselves up... to pray as children pray.” (Saint Josemaria).
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Oct 162 min read
Law
One of the things I have been thinking about recently is the importance of laws.
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Oct 153 min read
Child
Have you ever noticed how children imitate their parents?
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Oct 142 min read
Seen
“I have seen the Lord!” (John 20:18).
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Oct 132 min read
Redeemed
“May the God of peace Himself make you perfectly holy and may you entirely, spirit, soul, and body, be preserved blameless for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. The one who calls you is faithful, and He will also accomplish it.” (1 Thessalonians 5:23-24).
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Oct 123 min read
Sorrow
“Take up your cross and follow me.” (Matthew 16:24).
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Oct 113 min read
Catholic
“Because he cleaves to me in love, I will deliver him; I will protect him, because he knows my name. When he calls to me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will rescue him and honour him.” (Psalm 91:14-15).
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Oct 103 min read
80,000
“Get behind mem Satan!” (Matthew 16:23).
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Oct 92 min read
Demanding
Infinite service and infinite pity.
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Oct 82 min read
Covetousness
“But God said to him, ‘Fool! This night your soul is required of you; and the things you have prepared, whose will they be?’ So is he who lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.” (Luke 12:21). everyone who acknowledges me before men, I also will acknowledge before my Father who is in Heaven.” (Matthew 10:26).
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Oct 73 min read
Courage
“Have no fear of them; for nothing is covered that will not be revealed or hidden that will not be known... everyone who acknowledges me before men, I also will acknowledge before my Father who is in Heaven.” (Matthew 10:26).
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Oct 63 min read
Wisdom
“I see, an eight-year-old boy, with his catechism, knows more than you. I thought I was ignorant. You know even less. Let me explain it to you.” (Saint John Vianney).
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Oct 53 min read
Sensible
“Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me. For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.” (Matthew 16:24-25).
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Oct 43 min read
Evangelisation
Perhaps I should just focus on my work here in Australia, right here in my home, right now with my family – my brother, my Saint Simon Peter who lives in my own home…
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Oct 32 min read
Love
“For God did not give us a spirit of cowardice but rather of power and love and self-control. So do not be ashamed of your testimony to our Lord, nor of me, a prisoner for his sake; but bear your share of hardship for the gospel with the strength that comes from God.” (2 Timothy 1:7-8).
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Oct 23 min read
Queen-Bee
If I spent less time complaining and more time eating the royal jelly that God provided for me, I would be able to remember the crown on my head – after all – I am the daughter of the King…
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Oct 13 min read
Fear
“Love your children. In them you can see Baby Jesus. Pray for them a lot and every day put them under Holy Mary's protection.” (Saint Gianna Molla).
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Sep 302 min read
Medicine
“The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and is safe.” (Proverbs 18:10).
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Sep 293 min read
Comparison
“Do not seek to be regarded as somebody, don't compare yourself to others in anything. Leave the world, mount the cross, discard all earthly things, shake the dust from off your feet.” (Saint Barsanuphius).
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Sep 283 min read
Change
“You change your life by changing your heart.” (Saint Benedict of Nursia)
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Sep 273 min read
Anger
“Dismiss all anger and look into yourself a little. Remember that he of whom you are speaking is your brother, and as he is in the way of salvation, God can make him a saint, in spite of his present weakness.” (Saint Thomas of Villanova).
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Sep 263 min read
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