Sunday Snippets--A Catholic Carnival

Sunday Snippets--A Catholic Carnival is hosted by RAnn at This That and the Other Thing. Sunday Snippets is a weekly meme that gives bloggers a chance to share their favorite posts with others. It's also a great way to find new blogs. Since it is Lent, the first post I'd like to share is on fasting.
http://openingthefloodgatesofmercy.blogspot.com/2010/02/holy-spirit-is-busy-today.html. The second post is a short post about the two gardens:http://openingthefloodgatesofmercy.blogspot.com/2009/11/two-gardens.html. The last is a reminder to praise God http://openingthefloodgatesofmercy.blogspot.com/2009/07/gross-is-heart-of-this-people-they-will.html as we begin to see more clearly the signs of our times. He is the Rock and our peace is in Him, not in this world.

My prayers go out to all my brothers and sisters in Chile and those suffering from the after effects of this earthquake. May God's mercy and love encompass you.

Sunday Snippets-- Suffering in Christ

Sunday Snippets--A Catholic Carnival is a weekly meme hosted by RAnn at This That and the Other Thing. Sunday Snippets is a chance for bloggers to share their favorite posts with others. Anyone can participate: Choose the posts you would like to share and then sign Mr. Linky at RAnn's Blog. Remember to leave a link to RAnn's blog on your post, also. Lent will soon be upon us so this week I am sharing two posts about suffering that I wrote a while back. The first one is:
http://openingthefloodgatesofmercy.blogspot.com/2009/09/stepping-stone-not-stumbling-block.html  
The second is:
http://openingthefloodgatesofmercy.blogspot.com/2009/07/suffering-in-garden.html

I do speak to God about my illness and suffering but I try not to grumble in my head about it. Grumbling is a quick way to ruin a good day :)

Sunday Snippets

Sunday Snippets--A Catholic Carnival is a weekly meme hosted by RAnn at This That and The Other Thing. It gives bloggers a chance to share their favorite posts with other bloggers. Check it out, there are some wonderful posts each week! This week I am sharing the following posts:

1. http://openingthefloodgatesofmercy.blogspot.com/2009/10/perfect-love.html
2. http://openingthefloodgatesofmercy.blogspot.com/2009/09/wisdom.html
3. http://openingthefloodgatesofmercy.blogspot.com/2009/08/there-is-certain-flaw-that-is-so.html

Thanks to all who visit this site, I have met many wonderful people since I started blogging. May God bless each and every one of you  : -)

Sunday Snippets-- In Defense of Life

Sunday Snippets--A Catholic Carnival is a weekly meme hosted by RAnn at This That and The Other Thing where bloggers can share their favorite posts with others. If you would like to read these posts or join in ,please visit RAnn's blog. It's also a great way for new bloggers to get their blogs launched into the blogosphere. During this week devoted to ending abortion in our world I have decided to share these posts:

1. http://openingthefloodgatesofmercy.blogspot.com/2009/11/silent-void.html
2. http://openingthefloodgatesofmercy.blogspot.com/2009/10/glimps-of-hell.htm
3. http://openingthefloodgatesofmercy.blogspot.com/2009/06/jesus-wept.html
4. http://stumblingtowardheaven.blogspot.com/2009/10/choose-life.html

I know some of these posts sound harsh, but please understand how wounded America has been through the sin of abortion. The Land of the Free has failed in their duty to protect the most innocent of all, the unborn, who are unable to protect themselves. Apathy has invaded the hearts of many in our country.

Father of all, in your immense mercy, I ask you to free the hearts of all your children caught in the grip of apathy. May the voices you have given us rise true and strong in the defense of the unborn and the oppressed. Forgive us, O Author of Life, for allowing the sin of abortion to scar our country and world. Heal us, O Lord, and free us in the name of Jesus, who died  for us that we might live. I offer you the wounded Heart of Your Beloved Son in reparation for our sins. Pour the fire of Your Holy Spirit into our hearts, that our nation may be lifted out of it's apathetic stance toward abortion and once again be proud defenders of life, with LIBERTY and JUSTICE for ALL. Amen

Sunday Snippets

Sunday Snippets--A Catholic Carnival Once again it's time to join RAnn for her Sunday Snippets Meme. Sunday Snippets give bloggers a chance to share their posts with other bloggers. This week I'd like to share the following posts with everyone. The first is a recent post on the charism of prophecy : http://openingthefloodgatesofmercy.blogspot.com/2010/01/prophetic-words.html . The second post is an older post that I feel drawn to repost at this time: http://openingthefloodgatesofmercy.blogspot.com/2009/09/love.html. Sometimes we forget how all-encompassing God's love is. The very fact that we sit here breathing and moving is proof in itself that we live in Love. Life is a gift. Life is good.

Thank you, Father of all, for the greatest gift, life itself.

Sunday Snippets

This That and the Other Thing: Sunday Snippets--A Catholic Carnival is a weekly meme hosted by RAnn where bloggers can get together and share their favorite posts with each other. I have found many wonderful blogs since joining this meme and have read some great posts. I didn't really post much this week so I am going to share a couple of older posts:

1. http://openingthefloodgatesofmercy.blogspot.com/2009/07/truth.html
2. http://openingthefloodgatesofmercy.blogspot.com/2009/07/fiat.html 

The first post is about prayer, the second about the power of one person in cooperation with the Holy Spirit. Hopefully, I will be able to post more frequently next week!

This That and the Other Thing: Sunday Snippets--A Catholic Carnival

This That and the Other Thing: Sunday Snippets--A Catholic Carnival This Sunday I am joining RAnn for her Sunday Snippets Meme. We are a group of bloggers who meet once a week to share our posts with each other.
This week most of my posts were about prayer. A life without prayer is like trying to breathe underwater, there is not enough oxygen to sustain us. Without prayer the soul drowns in worldliness, it becomes less sensitive to things of the spirit. This week I'd like to share these two posts:

1. http://openingthefloodgatesofmercy.blogspot.com/2009/12/intercessory-prayer.html  
2. http://openingthefloodgatesofmercy.blogspot.com/2009/12/just-pray.html

Sunday Snippets

This That and the Other Thing: Sunday Snippets--A Catholic Carnival is a weekly meme hosted by RAnn at this This That and the Other Thing where bloggers can share some of their favorite posts with other bloggers. I have found some wonderful blogs that I now follow through Sunday Snippets. Those who would like to join in can find more information at the link above.

As a pro-life blogger I occasionally write posts about why I am so set against abortion. This week I am posting a link to a short, 1 minute video which shows the greatest reason for my pro-life stance. It is one of the sweetest videos that I have ever seen: http://openingthefloodgatesofmercy.blogspot.com/2009/11/beautiful-babies.html 
The second post I'd like to share is:http://openingthefloodgatesofmercy.blogspot.com/2009/11/wicked-saints.html  These sinner-saints give hope to all the people of our times, although they lived long ago.

I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving and a nice weekend!

Sunday Snippets--A Catholic Carnival

Sunday Snippets--A Catholic Carnival is a weekly meme hosted by RAnn at This That and the Other Thing. You can find out more about this meme at the link above. Sunday Snippets gives bloggers the chance to share some of their favorite posts with others. This week I would like to share these two posts:

1. http://openingthefloodgatesofmercy.blogspot.com/2009/11/god-knows.html
2. http://openingthefloodgatesofmercy.blogspot.com/2009/11/beyond-measure.html

The first post is on the omniscience of God and how freeing this knowledge can be. The second is about the Infinite Mercy of God. Come and take a peek at RAnn's site and read some great posts by other bloggers!

Sunday Snippets--A Catholic Carnival

Sunday Snippets--A Catholic Carnival is hosted by RAnn at This That and the Other Thing. Sunday Snippets is a weekly meme where bloggers can share their favorite posts with other bloggers.This week I'd like to share a post on sin  http://openingthefloodgatesofmercy.blogspot.com/2009/11/world-is-concerned-with-virus-h1n1.html . The second post I would like to share is about Our Lord's Agony in The Garden. I often meditate on His agony; it is a great reminder of a love that has no limits: http://openingthefloodgatesofmercy.blogspot.com/2009/11/olive-press.html

Thank you,Jesus, for your infinite love and mercy!