Being arrested or confined leaves no doubt about the sacrifice being made. However, sickness, age, etc can have the same effect but the door to questioning and self doubt remains open. This is where a spiritual confessor or counselor is required. Unfortunately, these days they are few and far between. And 8 months ago I was given a new Rx and before I realized its side effects, I had lost the ability for internal, verbal prayer. I stopped it after three weeks but the documented side effects indicated they were permanent and could bring on the mental illness associated with old age, the name of which I can't remember.
Today, for the first time in 6+ months I was able to do my morning prayers consisting of the merger of a Rosary 📿 with a Chaplet of Divine Mercy. It felt so good, I missed it so much and I thank whomever the intercessors were who made it possible. I think it will happen again tomorrow and from now on, but I live one day at a time so I'm not going there.
Being arrested or confined leaves no doubt about the sacrifice being made. However, sickness, age, etc can have the same effect but the door to questioning and self doubt remains open. This is where a spiritual confessor or counselor is required. Unfortunately, these days they are few and far between. And 8 months ago I was given a new Rx and before I realized its side effects, I had lost the ability for internal, verbal prayer. I stopped it after three weeks but the documented side effects indicated they were permanent and could bring on the mental illness associated with old age, the name of which I can't remember.
Today, for the first time in 6+ months I was able to do my morning prayers consisting of the merger of a Rosary 📿 with a Chaplet of Divine Mercy. It felt so good, I missed it so much and I thank whomever the intercessors were who made it possible. I think it will happen again tomorrow and from now on, but I live one day at a time so I'm not going there.
“I’ve got nothing but today,” that was the motto of Saint Thérèse!
God reward you…
Thank you. I never anticipated such a reply. You have brought Joy to my heart and a focus on Courage and Perseverance❣️
As both a mentor and comrade in the cross, yes.
I'm sure that the Beloved gave her this insight into John so that it would be with her later.
You know, it never occurred to me… but I have to agree.