[Lumper20]

Yes, we Christians forgive, but; it is the Lord who forgives. It is the Lord who merely asks one to ask for forgiveness and accept Him. Yesterday my wife awaited a very dangerous surgery and it was 50/50 at best. The lord answered our prayers again. Our 12 year cat is extremely ill and she, too, is facing death. I have yet to hear about my little girl/cat, but; the Lord does know best.I went through war with my grandmother’s blessing inscribed on a brass business card like piece. It read-”Go out into the darkness and put your hand in the hand of the Lord. That shall be for you better then light and safer then a know way.” It was as two bullets did not kill me.

[AnAmericanMother]

That's from the poem "The Gate of the Year" - King George VI read it during his 1939 Christmas broadcast, and it became a sort of catchword for the British during WWII.

It's even been set to music, SATB and organ, sang it in church years ago.

And you're right, it's true.

[Northern Yankee]

Amen to that!

After attending Mass this morning my sister and I were talking over coffee about the woman caught in adultrey. She was forgiven for her sins, but told not to sin again. That message doesn't always get out there.

I am so relieved about your wife's surgery. Blessings to you during this Holy Week!

[Northern Yankee]

My father and mother were instrumental in developing the faith our family of ten.

Dad, who flew combat missions over Japan in B-29's, had an intensely deep faith. It carried him through wartime and beyond.

I spent 4 years serving in the U.S. Air Force, and felt honored to attend Mass on base. Knew some great chaplains who were inspiring to this poor airman. I don't know if its the same today in the service. I hope it is.

Thank you for your service! Semper Fi!