Dear friends of Jesus,
Spring has arrived! The blooming of Spring is a reminder to all of us that we too are called to bloom in evangelization by the power of the Holy Spirit. As the earth puts forth its beauty in an abundance of colors, we are called to praise and promote the wonderful creation of God in all of its splendour.
The seasons echo the nature of man. As Spring sends forth its beauty, we are called to preach and defend the Gospel of Christ so it may send forth its beauty. Spring is a time for planting seeds in the hope that they shall flourish throughout the world.
As the farmer is called forth to care for and weed his growing crops during the Summer, Christians are called to struggle in their service to the Lord. They must feed the sheep through their loving actions and words.
In the Fall, the farmer reaps his crops in order to receive the reward that is due him. This echoes the Christian who, after months or years of evangelization, begins to see the treasures that he has accumulated in Heaven. He begins to see the fruit of his labour for the glory of God. Some of the rewards shall never be perceived until Judgment day. For that reason, the prophet Daniel said, "Those who are wise shall shine like the brightness of the sky, and those who lead many to righteousness (meaning "save souls"), like the stars forever and forever." [Dan. 12:3]
Finally, the Winter, it is a time for nature to give the appearance of death in order to be reborn in the following Spring. Similarly, Christians may experience moments of spiritual dryness, or the need of a time of withdrawal from their ministry in order to personally gain spiritual growth in the Lord Jesus. Then shall follow another zeal to go forth as ambassadors of Christ.
Reflecting upon what has just been said, let us never forget that, no matter the season, we are all called to serve a purpose in the mission of the Holy Catholic Church. May the Lord Jesus bless you aboundantly in your work for the glory of the Heavenly Father.
In the love of Jesus and Mary,
Jonn,
webmaster.
Catholic Doors Ministry
P.O. Box 7615
Saskatoon, SK
S7K 4R4, Canada
April 30, 2007
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EASTER CANDLE
An article that explains the meaning of the Easter Candle was added to the Catholic Doors Ministry website during April, 2007. This article can be viewed at:
http://www.catholicdoors.com/misc/eastercandle.htm
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GUEST BOOK
The Catholic Doors Ministry started its fourth Guest Book of 20 postings during April. To view the latest postings, please visit the following link:
http://www.catholicdoors.com/guest/guesview.htm
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HOMILIES
As of today, you can find homilies on the Catholic Doors Ministry website up until June 3, 2007. The new ones consist of:
May 01, 2007; SAINT JOSEPH THE WORKER
May 13, 2007; 6 TH SUNDAY OF EASTER
May 20, 2007; ASCENSION OF THE LORD
May 27, 2007; PENTECOST
May 31, 2007; VISITATION OF MARY
Jun 03, 2007; TRINITY SUNDAY
To view these homilies, please go to:
http://www.catholicdoors.com/homilies/index.htm
The complete archives of all the past homilies since 1999 are found at:
http://www.catholicdoors.com/homilies/archives.htm
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PRAYERS
51 new prayers were added to the website during April, 2007. The Catholic Doors Ministry now enjoys 2,664 different prayers. The following prayers were added during April:
A Farmer's Prayer To Mary
Act Of Resignation
After Making The Way Of The Cross
Before A Crucifix
Be Sorry For Sins
Blessing Against Flood
Blessing Of A Bridge
Blessing Of A Lamb
Blessing Of A Library
Blessing Of A Mill
Blessing Of A School
Blessing Of A Spring Or Well
Blessing Of A Stable
Blessing Of All Kinds Of Fruit Trees And Vines
Blessing Of An Object
Blessing Of Animals Afflicted With A Serious Disease # 1
Blessing Of Animals Afflicted With A Serious Disease # 2
Blessing Of Any Food
Blessing Of Bacon And Lard
Blessing Of Bees
Blessing Of Cheese Or Butter
Blessing Of Domestic Animals
Blessing Of Eggs
Blessing Of Fresh Fruit
Blessing Of Grapes
Blessing Of Horses And Other Animals
Blessing Of Medicine
Blessing Of Poultry
Blessing Of Salt And Feed For Animals
Blessing Of Seeds, Flowers And Crops
Blessing Of Sprouting Seed
Blessing Of The Cornerstone Of A New Building
Blessing Of The Barn And The STored Harvest
Blessing Of The Seeds And Soil
Blessing Of Wine
Blessing Of Wine For The Sick
Blessing To Ward Off Destructive Insects
Evening Prayer Of A Rural family
For Elected Officials
For Help Before Confession
For The Church Unity Octave
Litany In Honor Of Saint Isidore
Novena In Honor Of Saint Isidore
Novena To Saint Joseph # 11
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Psalm 117
Resolve To Do Better
Short Act Of Consecration To The Sacred Heart
Thank God
To Jesus My Friend
To The Holy Family
To view the index of all the prayers, go to:
http://www.catholicdoors.com/prayers/index.htm
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