Find joy in small blessings

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Find joy in small blessings

What makes us all beautiful isn’t just our smiles or the way we carry ourselves. It is the way we stayed kind in a world that hasn’t always been kind.

It’s the way we still choose softness, even when life has handed us every reason to grow cold.

We have been bruised, broken, tested in ways no one sees, yet we still greet people with warmth, offer love without condition, and hold space for others even when our own heart feels heavy.

There is a quiet strength in choosing compassion when bitterness would be easier.

That is the kind of beauty that doesn’t fade—the kind that radiates from the inside out.

It’s not about perfection or pretending that everything is okay; it is about being real, staying gentle, and refusing to let the world harden us.

And that is the kind of beauty that truly changes the world.

Let’s find joy in small blessings, create our own special moments, and never let others’ opinions distract us from the beauty of our own journey.

Love more! Hate less! Forgive quick!

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Love more! Hate less! Forgive quick!

A teacher in a school was being felicitated at her farewell program after serving for nearly 34 years.

She was a teacher who was much loved and much respected…
… all because of her gentle, yet firm conduct with all
… all because of her kind-heartedness and amiable approach with all

As she was asked on what was the motto that helped her to be such a lovable and respected teacher, she replied:
“Well, I have just tried to follow my Master Jesus…
… Who is an epitome of altruism on the Cross.
>> I have also been greatly helped by the care of Mamma Mary…
… as every day I make it a point to recite the Rosary.

And all I tried to do was: ‘To love more, hate less and forgive quick!’”

Love more!
Hate less!
Forgive quick!

 

Walk with a thought.

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Walk with a thought.
Courtesy says we must never ask a lady her age and a man his salary. Do we know why? Well here is a beautiful insight. It is wrong to ask a lady her age because she hardly ever lives for herself. And it is wrong to ask a man his salary because he hardly ever spends on himself! We all have to love. It is for this reason that we are here on earth. We have to risk our hearts. We are here to be hurt. No one really knows how heavy someone’s heart is. We see faces, not the hidden scars. Hear words, not the silence between them. That’s why kindness matters, because we never know who is holding back tears while pretending to be okay. Kindness should be the number one attribute. Be kind – it covers everything.
Blessed day

ACT OF KINDNESS LEADS TO SATISFACTION

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ACT OF KINDNESS LEADS TO SATISFACTION

Margaret Elizabeth Sangster, who was popular in the late 19th and early 20th century was an American author and poet.

She has written a beautiful poem, which goes thus:
“It isn’t the thing you do;
It’s the thing you leave undone, which gives you a bit of heartache…
… at the setting of the sun.
>> The tender word forgotten, the letter you did not write, the flower you might have sent, are your haunting ghosts tonight.
>> The stone you might have lifted, out of a brother’s way.
>> The little acts of kindness, so easily out of mind.
>> Those chances to be helpful, which everyone may find.

No, it’s not the things you do,
>> It’s the thing you leave undone, which gives you the bit of heartache…
… at the setting of the sun!”

 

TODAY’S PRAYER

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TODAY’S PRAYER

ஆனால், என் கடவுளாகிய ஆண்டவரே, நீர் அந்தக் குழியிலிருந்து என்னை உயிரோடு மீட்டீர்.என் உயிர் ஊசலாடிக் கொண்டிருந்தபோது, ஆண்டவரே! உம்மை நினைத்து வேண்டுதல் செய்தேன். உம்மை நோக்கி நான் எழுப்பிய மன்றாட்டு உமது கோவிலை வந்தடைந்தது.பயனற்ற சிலைகளை வணங்குகின்றவர்கள் உம்மிடம் கொண்டிருந்த பற்றினைக் கைவிட்டார்கள். ஆனால், நான் உம்மைப் புகழ்ந்து பாடி உமக்கு நன்றிப் பலி செலுத்துவேன்; நான் செய்த பொருத்தனைகளை நிறைவேற்றுவேன். மீட்பு அளிப்பவர் ஆண்டவரே.
யோனா 2:6-9.
இந்த நாள் ஆசீர்வாதமாக அமைவதாக

The Feast of the Three Archangels

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The Feast of the Three Archangels

Today we celebrate the Feast of the Three Archangels – St Michael, St Gabriel and St Raphael.

Archangels are one of the nine choirs of angels. (cf. Eph 1:21, Col 1:16)

In ascending order, the choirs or classes are 1) Angels, 2) Archangels, 3) Principalities, 4) Powers, 5) Virtues, 6) Dominations, 7) Thrones, 8) Cherubim, and 9) Seraphim.

The Feast of the Three Archangels – St Michael, St Gabriel and St Raphael is an opportunity to learn more about them and to grow in deeper devotion and fondness for them.

ST. MICHAEL

The name of the archangel Michael means, in Hebrew, “Who is like unto God?”

St Michael is known as “the prince of the heavenly host.”
>> He is usually pictured as a strong warrior, dressed in armour.

St Michael appears on four occasions in the Bible:
>> In Dan 10:13 and in Dan 12:1, he appears as the special guardian of the people of Israel.
>> In Jude 9, he appears in a dispute with the Devil.
>> In Rev 12:7-9, he fights against Satan and his evil forces.

What does St Michael teach us?

St Michael teaches us…
… to depend on the power of God in our battle against the forces of Satan
… to guard ourselves against the disguises and snares of evil forces.
… to become a guard and protector of our fellow brothers and sisters.

ST GABRIEL

The name of the archangel Gabriel means, in Hebrew, “God is my strength”

St Gabriel is known as a “messenger of God”
>> He is usually pictured announcing something and sometimes with a lily or a sceptre.

St Gabriel appears three times in the Bible:
>> In Dan 8:15–26 and 9:21–27, he appears to Daniel to explain his visions
In Lk 1:11-38, he appears to Zechariah and Mary to deliver the good news from God

What does St Gabriel teach us?

St Gabriel invites us…
… to listen to God’s voice and inspirations through various sources.
… to find courage in situations of fear, by trusting in God’s Providence.
… to be open to surprises and wonders the Lord works in our lives.

ST RAPHAEL

The name of the archangel Raphael means, in Hebrew, “God has healed?”

St Raphael is known as “a wonderful helper and fellow traveller”
>> He is usually pictured walking with a young boy, sometimes carrying a staff.

St Raphael makes many appearance in the Book of Tobit in the Bible:
>> St Raphael appears disguised in human form as the travelling companion of Tobias, the son of Tobit.

What does St Raphael teach us?

St Raphael inspires us…
… to discover God as the healing balm in our afflictions and hardships.
… to walk boldly with God in all the terrains and valleys and paths of life.
… to trust in God in seemingly hopeless and impossible hurdles of life.

Let the celebration of this Feast of the Three Archangels – St Michael, St Gabriel and St Raphael – help us to grow in our love for our Blessed Lord!
>> The Lord wants us to grow in holiness.
>> The Lord wants us to be protected in His care.
>> The Lord wants to be fearless in being His beloved Child.

May the Archangels help us in this our journey of life.

Today’s TONIC

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Today’s Word:
Every morning for forty years in the wilderness, God provided the Israelites with manna to eat, but that ceased the day they entered the Promised Land. It’s because they were stepping into a new dimension of favor and blessing. Their manna mentality had to be broken so they didn’t miss the abundance that was all around them. They had to step out of their comfort zone to be increased. When something ceases in your life, it’s tempting to live worried and think you’ve done something wrong. You went through a disappointment, a door closed, a person walked away. It’s more difficult than it used to be. But God wouldn’t have ceased it if He didn’t have something greater on the way. When the manna quits appearing, you’re on the verge of a new level. That’s a sign that you’re about to take new ground. Walls are about to come down, giants are about to be defeated, and you’re going to step into favor, increase, healing, and breakthroughs like you’ve never seen. Just be willing to say goodbye to some things and keep moving forward.

Prayer For Today :
“Father, thank You for all the ways You provide for me every day. Thank You that when one of those provisions ceases, You are getting me in a position to increase me. I believe that You are stretching me and getting me out of my comfort zone to bring me into greater favor. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”

ONE SOLITARY LIFE!

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ONE SOLITARY LIFE!

Fred Bock was one of the most renowned, recognized and respected Christian music composers, pianist and music publisher.

One of his famous write-ups (read and known to many of us) titled “One Solitary Life” goes thus…

“Born in an obscure village, He was the child of a peasant woman.
>> He worked in a carpenter shop until He was thirty years old, and then for three years He travelled around the county…
… stopping long enough to talk and to listen to people, and help where He could.
He never wrote a book
He never had a hit record
He never went to college
He never ran for public office
He never had a family or owned a house.
He never did any of the things that usually accompany greatness.
He had no credentials but Himself.

But when He was only thirty-three years old, the tide of public opinion turned against Him, and His friends rejected Him.
>> When He was arrested, very few wanted anything to do with Him.

After the trial, He was executed by the state along with admitted thieves.
>> Only because a generous friend offered his own cemetery plot was there any place to bury Him.

This all happened nineteen centuries ago, and yet today HE is the leading figure of the human race, and the ultimate example of Love.

Now it is no exaggeration to say that all the armies that have ever marched, all the navies that have ever set sail, all the rulers that have ever ruled, all the kings that have ever reigned on this earth…
… all put together have not affected the life of man on earth like ONE SOLITARY LIFE!”

 

10 tips for Happy Seniors.

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10 tips for Happy Seniors.

1. Early in the morning if you are woken up by your Alarm Clock, mobile phone, birds chirping or other noises, be happy and count yourself blessed. It means you still are part of this world.

2. After waking up, drink some water, text people you know, love and care for. Greet them “Good Morning”. It means you can think clearly and you are healthy. You can begin a new and beautiful day.

3. You receive text messages and calls from friends inviting you to have meals together, or spend time with friends. It means you are friendly and have good relationships with people. Your friends are still thinking of you.

4. Occasionally, some people may speak ill of you or gossip behind your back. It means that you are still a very important person in their hearts. They are certainly not doing as well as you in life. You should feel happy and blessed.

5. If you worry about being overweight, you are eating very well, and your meals are sumptuous and full of nutrients. Don’t worry. All health talks on healthy living, long life, and strong immunity are based on food. Just exercise control and everything else in moderation.

6. If you often go out with friends, eating, chatting, travelling, seeing places and have a change in your environment, it proves that you have some standards in your way of life.

7. If you have a good sense of humor, it means you are young at heart and you are very healthy.

8. If you have passed 65, be happy and be contented. According to a world survey, only 8 out of 100 people live past 70 years old.

9. If you can go out and buy ingredients and cook; you see well; hear well; know how to use your mobile phone to send text messages; write about your memories; write a story; count yourself very blessed. You have a very successful life.

10. If you are reading this message and a smile is on your face, you are a very happy, fulfilled and contented person.

MOTIVATIONAL DAY

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MOTIVATIONAL DAY

At times, people may doubt your intentions, misjudge your actions, or question your worth.
Defending yourself with anger only steals your peace, but silence in God’s presence strengthens you.
He alone knows the truth of your heart and the purity of your intentions.
Calmness in the face of doubt is not weakness; it is trust in God’s justice.
When you rest in Him, you need no approval from the crowd, for His watch over you is enough.