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Near Death Experiences: Separating Fact from New Age Fiction

Posted on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 by Susan Brinkmann

DD asks: "What do you make of Near Death Experiences and what position does the Catholic Church take on this phenomenon?"

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In the hand of God

Posted on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 by Women of Grace Staff

November 30
"God formed man to be imperishable;
the image of his own nature he made them.
But by the envy of the Devil, death entered the world,
and they who are in his possession experience it.
But the souls of the just are in the hand of God,
and no torment shall touch them.
They seemed, in the view of the foolish, to be dead;
and their passing away was thought an affliction
and their going forth from us, utter destruction.
But they are in peace.
For if before men, indeed, they be punished,
yet is their hope full of immortality;
Chastised a little, they shall be greatly blessed,
because God tried them
and found them worthy of himself.
As gold in the furnace, he proved them,
and as sacrificial offerings he took them to himself.
In the time of their visitation they shall shine,
and shall dart about as sparks through stubble;
They shall judge nations and rule over peoples,
and the Lord shall be their King forever.
Those who trust in him shall understand truth,
and the faithful shall abide with him in love:
Because grace and mercy are with his holy ones,
and his care is with his elect."
-Wisdom 2:23–3:9
Today's Reflection:
One of the most hopeful passages in scripture: "But the souls of the just are in the hand of God, and no torment shall touch them."
No matter the trials and reversals you may be currently experiencing or that may lie ahead, know that you are in the hands of God and no torment shall touch you.
  

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You will be with me in paradise

Posted on Monday, November 29, 2021 by Women of Grace Staff

November 29
"Amen, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise."
-Luke 23:43
Today's Reflection:
Jesus Christ has conquered death. We, His followers, hold onto the hope that through our baptism and life of faith, we too will conquer death in the end.
  

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Look at heaven

Posted on Sunday, November 28, 2021 by Women of Grace Staff

November 28
"I beseech you, my child, to look at the heaven and the earth and see everything that is in them, and recognize that God did not make them out of things that existed. Thus also mankind comes into being."
-2 Maccabees 7:28
Today's Reflection:
Look to heaven in temptation and trial and remember that God brought everything into being and keeps it so, including you.
  

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He will destroy death forever

Posted on Saturday, November 27, 2021 by Women of Grace Staff

November 27
"He will destroy death forever. The Lord God will wipe away
the tears from all faces."
-Isiah 25:8
Today's Reflection:
Like any good father, Our Heavenly Father knows us implicitly. He is aware of our every sorrow and pain. He embraces us in our need and wipes aware all of our tears. Do you think of God as your tender, loving Father? If not, ask Him to show you today how much He cares for you.
  

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Heaven is full of the energetic

Posted on Friday, November 26, 2021 by Women of Grace Staff

November 26
"Hell is full of the talented, but Heaven of the energetic."
-Saint Jeanne de Chantal
Today's Reflection:
What does this quote mean to you?
  

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To heaven with a thousand people

Posted on Thursday, November 25, 2021 by Women of Grace Staff

November 25
"A priest goes to Heaven or a priest goes to Hell with
a thousand people behind."
-Saint John Vianney
Today's Reflection:
A priest has numerous souls entrusted to his care. Let us pray for our priests today, that they may be holy men of God.
  

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Give an account

Posted on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 by Women of Grace Staff

November 24
"So then each one of us will give an account of himself to God."
-Romans 14:12
Today's Reflection:
Do you ever think about that moment when you will stand before God for your final judgement?
  

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The Wim Hof Breathing Method

Posted on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 by Susan Brinkmann

Photo by Motoki Tonn on Unsplash

N writes: “I recently came across a group of Catholics, who…spoke of Wim Hof and this breathing/meditation technique. I attempted internet searches to explore whether or not this has any spiritual grounding whatsoever, to no avail. (Also, truly, what sources does one trust nowadays?). Can you please provide me with any information?  These techniques set off many alarms within yet without much knowledge I cannot speak on the topic."

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Be grateful

Posted on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 by Women of Grace Staff

November 23
"You can’t go to Heaven hating somebody. Forgive now. Be compassionate now. Be patient now. Be grateful now. Love Jesus and Mary now.
Accept God’s will now."
-Mother Angelica
Today's Reflection:
In this Thanksgiving week, with Advent beginning soon, who do you need to forgive?
  

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