luminous praising of the divine

Pray - For The End Is Near!

2011-05-03T17:00:00.000-07:00

ARE *YOU* READY?

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Hark The Herald Angels Sing!

2010-12-24T15:20:00.000-08:00

Christ Is Born!
Christ Is With Us!
Christ Is Lord!
Christ Is Salvation!
Christ Is The Way!
Christ Is The Son Of God
Christ Will Return...

Soon.

So sing the Herald Angels...

And so shall they sing, on and on, until the end of the world!

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Prayer = Hope

2010-02-10T04:48:00.000-08:00

"Look at the birds in the sky. They do not plant or harvest; they gather nothing into barns. Yet your Father provides for them. Consider the lilies of the field. Solomon in all his glory was not clothed as beautifully as they are. Will not God provide for you also? Do not worry about what you will eat or drink, or what you will wear. Your Father knows what you need. Seek first the kingdom of God, and everything else you need will be given to you."
Matthew 6: 26-33

HOPE can spring!

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I Want To Be Like...

2010-01-31T19:03:00.000-08:00

Luminous Praising of The Truth

2009-04-12T12:14:00.001-07:00

Victory over death -
Prophecy fulfilled -
The Promise of Everlasting Life
In The Holy of Holies -
With Our Creator

It is relatively easy
for the skeptical mind
and the unbelieving heart
to dismiss all of this
as just another fable;
yet the evidence is all there.

If this is all but a fable,
why does the Name of Jesus-Christ
strike fear in the hearts of demons

Then again, one has to admit
the very existence of demons
in the first place
in order to accept this bit of evidence
but it truly shouldn't be all too hard at all
for a mere stroll around the block
will fetch all the evidence that you need
in order to prove THAT...!
There are far more evil souls among us today
than are angelic, saintly ones...
And those evil souls that have truly
gone off the deep end
will tremble at their core
when you'll invoke Christ;
for THEY know Who He Is
better than the most devout-in-appearance
lukewarm church-going "believer"...
Now don't read me all wrong here;
I am not encouraging the career choice
of demonic evolution - at all.
Stay as you are:
still a redeemable sinner
that is bad enough as it is!
And bad enough as it needs to get...!

JESUS Was Born
He Was Sent
to Redeem us all.
His Coming,
Triumph over death
As His Return
Are Prophesied
By more than a single source.
The mere existence of evil
corroborates His Holiness
and His Being Our Messiah.
Our Saviour.
Our Redeemer.

It has gotten to a point, nowadays,
that His Suffering,
Sacrifice On The Cross
for all of our sins
is nearly not enough -
as the Adversary has sin
at an all-time high
across the globe.

That is why there is still
so much suffering on the planet:
we all have to chip in, too -
suffer our lot
as Simeon, the man who was called
out of the blue
to help Christ Carry His Cross
all the way to Golgotha.
We have to carry the Cross too.
Until the end of time -
until He Returns.
Sword in His Holy Hand -
to chastise those evil ones
who will never accept Him
as their Lord of lords
and King of kings.

KING OF KINGS
LORD OF LORDS
AND THE WAY
HE IS
whether they accept Him
or not.

Profession de foi : Je crois en dieu

Je crois en Dieu, le Père tout-puissant,
créateur du ciel et de la terre.

Et en Jésus-Christ, son Fils unique,
notre Seigneur,
qui a été conçu du Saint-Esprit,
est né de la Vierge Marie,
a souffert sous Ponce Pilate,
a été crucifié, est mort et a été enseveli,
est descendu aux enfers,
le troisième jour est ressuscité des morts,
est monté aux cieux,
est assis à la droite de Dieu
le Père tout-puissant,
d'où il viendra juger
les vivants et les morts.

Je crois en l'Esprit Saint,
à la sainte Eglise catholique,
à la communion des saints,
à la rémission des péchés,
à la résurrection de la chair,
à la vie éternelle.

Amen.

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I believe in God, the Father Almighty,
Creator of heaven and earth.

And in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord:
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried;
he descended into hell;
the third day he rose again from the dead;
he ascended into heaven;
sitteth at the right hand of God
the Father Almighty;
from thence he shall come to judge
the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy Catholic Church,
the communion of Saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and life everlasting.

Amen.

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Creio em Deus Pai, todo-poderoso,
Criador do céu e da terra.

E em Jesus Cristo,
seu único Filho
nosso Senhor.
Que foi concebido pelo poder do Espírito Santo,
nasceu da Virgem Maria,
padeceu sob Pôncio Pilatos,
foi crucificado, morto e sepultado,
desceu a mansão dos mortos,
ressuscitou ao terceiro dia,
subiu aos Céus
está sentado à direita de Deus Pai Todo-Poderoso,
donde há de vir julgar os vivos e mortos.

Creio no Espírito Santo,
na santa Igreja católica,
na comunhão dos santos,
na remissão dos pecados,
na ressurreição da carne,
na vida eterna.

AMÉM!

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2008-12-25T08:08:00.000-08:00

Christ Is Born!
The King Of Israël ~ The King Of Kings!
Our Lord Saviour ~ Our Redeemer!

Praise Be Given To Him
And To His Holy Virgin Mother
And To St. Joseph
And To God Above All
Amen!

Dean Martin passed away on Christmas Day, 1995.
He went to the Lord - as we celebrated Him Coming to us.

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Of The Number THREE...

2008-12-19T21:25:00.000-08:00

They say that death comes in THREES.
Here are other things that come threes as well:

Three uncertainties in your life are dreams, success and fate.

Three gems of your life are love, self-esteem and true friends.

Three irrevocable things in your life are time, word and change.

(That triad courtesy of D'Jai.)

Three certainties of life: pain, death and taxes
(not in that order - obviously.)

Three gifts of life: joy, bliss and serenity.

Three Ways to attain Bliss: The Father, The Son and The Holy Spirit.

And one has to praise, give thanks and worship (three things - again) such an Omnipotent Creator Who Is A Trinity and One True God, all at once. AMEN!

He Who Created the Heavens, the Earth, the Seas (three!)

He Who Made it so that man, woman and child (three!) make up the nucleus that procreates and furthers the human race.

He Who Gave us the nature to inhabit, the air to breathe and the water to satiate ourselves.

He Who Blesses, Elevates and Empowers His faithful -
as surely as He Castigates, Crushes and Decimates the evil ones.

GOD IS ALL
GOD IS EVERYWHERE
GOD IS GOD

AMEN!

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Saluting All Saints Today

2008-11-01T10:02:00.000-07:00

We salute the saints of yesterday...
The saints of tomorrow...
The few saints left around - today.

All of those who chose to be like Him:

And let us thank God for having sent them at all...!

When He Did.
The Way He Did.

The Lord Has Mysterious Ways we cannot comprehend.
Amen!

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2007-12-31T23:59:00.000-08:00

The Lord's Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven
hallowed be thy Name,
thy kingdom come,
thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those
who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom,
and the power, and the glory,
for ever and ever.
Amen.

Statement of Faith...

2007-12-31T16:04:00.000-08:00

I tend to embrace the position taken by the good people at Christian Courier.com about that...

"If one simply believes only the truth, and obeys only the truth, he will be a Christian only – standing quite apart from the creeds of men and denominational bodies which have no sanction in the New Testament."

Of course, one needs to know the Truth in order to be able to do just that - and this is exactly what this "brother blog" or "sister site" to The Luminous Blog is all about!

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Natale... Con Luciano!

2007-12-24T15:37:00.000-08:00

Pavarotti Has Met 'O Jesus Christe' Now, I'm Sure...

Visionnez le défunt ténor Luciano Pavarotti interpréter "O Jesus Christe", "Minuit Chrétien", "Ave Maria", et "Agnus Dei" à la Basilique Notre-Dame de Montréal en septembre 1978.

Pavarotti : O Jesus Christe

Pavarotti : Minuit Chrétien

Pavarotti : Ave Maria

Pavarotti : Agnus Dei

2007-10-03T19:07:00.000-07:00

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2007-07-17T10:55:00.000-07:00

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''I will extol the LORD at all times;
his praise will always be on my lips.

My soul will boast in the LORD;
let the afflicted hear and rejoice.

Glorify the LORD with me;
let us exalt his name together!''

~Psalm 34:1-3
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Twila Paris: The Voice of Modern Hymns

2007-07-07T15:33:00.000-07:00

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Verily, the modern-day
Hildegard Von Bingen...!

"My Lips Will Praise You" track
-insert here-
(all in due time...!)

(In the meantime - click on Twila's album jacket above
to listen to some samples, on your own media player;
including the standout My Lips Will Praise You... ;)

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The Mission

2007-05-27T07:24:00.000-07:00

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Picture life as a movie production - an assignment - a mission you have been given.
The task to accomplish has a limited timeframe in which to accomplish it - we know it, yet we are free to not dwell too much on that fact while we set out to complete the task at hand.

Movie productions in Hollywood are subjected to many changes though - that has been true since the very beginning of cinema... Many rewrites come along the way, each leaving their mark on the final product. Along the way, hence, your own life's movie will be prone to go through the rewriting process that might alter the overall film ultimately: those who might provoke these rewrites will be family members, peers, acquaintances, friends, business contacts and so many other influences like these, good and bad alike. In the end, He Who Has the final say is not anyone of us but the movie's Producer - the Creator of this project and this project's Mission - and that is God, evidently.

All we have to do is focus; and by focus I mean not upon our lot in all this. It isn't even on the Mission we have been given that our focus should be, even though a caring concern for a meticulous job should always be present, it goes without specifying. No, brethren, all we have to do is focus on Him - and everything else will come together. Everything.

(To be continued...)

Jesus' Times...

2007-04-09T12:08:00.000-07:00

... are OUR TIMES too.

Do not risk regretting
not having known JESUS

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2007-04-08T16:11:00.000-07:00

On Sorrow And Loss...

2007-03-28T07:23:00.000-07:00

Look in the comments section soon for a full-fledged sermon on that topic - as I am, now, an expert in that field...

Blessings!

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2007-03-14T02:17:00.000-07:00

2006-12-24T23:59:00.000-08:00

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Merry Christmas

sermons coming soon - 2009

2006-12-24T19:17:00.000-08:00

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inbox indiscretions - a formidable forwardable made for 9/11

2006-09-11T09:11:00.000-07:00

If it isn't, it is still the ideal one to send on this forevermore special date - a date different from all others it shall remain, until Kingdom Come... I received it in my inbox a little bit before 9/11... You may get it here, a little bit after that mournful day... The prayer will help a bit, a little and a lot - depending on how one receives it into one's heart.

Life is ephemeral - and here we are taught how to appreciate it by one who died so young too - Saint Theresa. :)

One can't help but to see some deep resonance there with the victims of 9/11.

You Are 1 Of My 11... :)
In case anyone is not aware, Saint Theresa is known as the Saint of the Little Ways,

meaning she believed in doing the little things in life well and with great love.

She is also the patron Saint of flower growers and florists.

She is represented by roses.

May everyone who receives this message be blessed.

Please share this.
Prayer is one of the best free gifts we receive.

Saint Theresa's prayer:
May today there be peace within.
May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be.
May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith.
May you use those gifts that you have received,
and pass on the love that has been given to you.
May you be content knowing you are a child of God.
Let this presence settle into your bones,
and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love.
It is there for each and every one of us.

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2006-05-15T15:11:00.000-07:00

The Story So Far...

2006-04-22T15:39:00.000-07:00

as minhas oveilhas...

2006-01-07T13:48:00.000-08:00

"It is said that only those who belong to Him will know of things that are kept in the dark. IN THE DARK, YES! Darkness has secrets that not only those who wallow in it partake of - but those who renounce it and abhor it can be aware of as well - to better ward it off. Alas, we live in a day and age when so many fear that they may be empowering evil when they merely acknowledge its existence... And I tell you here and now that this line of thinking is just as foolish as the unbeliever's denial of the EXISTENCE of evil. And even more foolish than the atheist's disbelief in regards to Our Lord Creator God! In fact, it is far worse to presume to be empowering the adversary by acknowledging its presence there or to speak of it in intricate detail - for the knowledge you fear is a weapon that the adversary will use against you at every opportunity he gets to do so. And to be aware of it and dismiss it is, simply put, the apex of foolishness.

We have to stand ever ready to fend off its attacks.
We ever to remain ever vigilant.

So Has The Lord Taught us. And so shall we do."

(...)

- Luciano Pimentel c-2007, A.R.R.

2005-11-01T11:53:00.000-08:00

To be righteous, we do not merely have to fight for what is right... No, verily, to be righteous, we should not fight at all - we must accept our lot and even love our enemies! Is such a philosophy compatible at all with the highly competitive world out there today - the so-called "real world" - the cold cruel world... hmm? HMM? Probably not - but such is the criterion of excellence in the field of righteousness and "genuine goodness" set by the very best humankind has ever offered; Jesus, son of Joseph. Jesus was, of cours, more than a man. However, over the years, so many men and women have followed His Example - proving that such an impossible thing to do can be accomplished by mere mortals such as petty us! The likes of Francis of Assisi, Claire of Assisi, Simeon the Stylite, Augustine, Gandhi, Mother Teresa, Pope John Paul II... all either declared saints or bound to be real soon. The layman and laywoman can also be found to be a more than worthy example - Che Guevara was quoted saying these more than wonderful words: "the true revolutionary is guided by a great feeling of love." - and, indeed, these words ring not just true... but they ring like the Truth!

All of these exemplary men and women - and there are so many more, whom no one has ever heard of - are verily what true Spiritual Warriors are all about. Not merely fighting off their own personal demons and everyday temptations - but making a difference in their entourage. For, verily, to me, Spiritual Warriors are Spiritual Survivors - whose awareness and vigilance are just a tad more elevated than the norm.
One has to be aware of the source of any affliction in order to cure it - and Spiritual Warfare is much akin to a chess game than actual warfare - a game of chess with dark influences that we must overcome. Being aware of their very existence is a huge step forward towards accomplishing just that. And once that is done - one's duty is clear; one must share such erudition with the highest number of receptive souls possible. Jesus was a Teacher - he wanted the children to come to Him. And what are we all - from the smallest one of us to the tallest, brightest and most powerful among us - what are we but children still - in the Eyes of the Lord.

I will expound further on this and other philosophical as religious matters in a companion blog - a sister blog to both TLB Prime and *Luminous Praising of the Divine* (lest it should be called a... brother blog?) titled... *THE TRUTH* (what else...?). Blessings!

2005-09-23T20:49:00.000-07:00

guest-author guidelines

2005-07-31T14:52:00.000-07:00

Effective immediately, please be aware that there are changes YOU need to make in YOUR life. These changes need to be completed in order that I may fulfill My promises to you to grant you peace, joy and happiness in this life. I apologize for any inconvenience, but after all that I am doing, this seems very little to ask of you. Please, follow these 10 guidelines:

1. QUIT WORRYING:

Life has dealt you a blow and all you do is sit and worry. Have you forgotten that I am here to take all your burdens and carry them for you? Or do you just enjoy fretting over every little thing that comes your way?

2. PUT IT ON THE LIST:

Something needs to be done or taken care of. Put it on the list. No, not YOUR list. Put it on MY to-do-list. Let ME be the one to take care of the problem. I can't help you until you turn it over to Me. And although My to-do-list is long, I am after all... God. I can take care of anything you put into My hands. In fact, if the truth were ever really known, I take care of a lot of things for you that you never even realize.

3. TRUST ME:

Once you've given your burdens to Me, quit trying to take them back. Trust in Me. Have the faith that I will take care of all your needs, your problems and your trials. Problems with the kids? Put them on My list. Problem with finances? Put it on My list. Problems with your emotional roller coaster?
For My sake, put it on My list. I want to help you. All you have to do is ask.

4. LEAVE IT ALONE:

Don't wake up one morning and say, "Well, I'm feeling much stronger now, I think I can handle it from here." Why do you think you are feeling stronger now? It's simple. You gave Me your burdens and I'm taking care of them. I also renew your strength and cover you in my peace. Don't you know that if I give you these problems back, you will be right back where you started? Leave them with Me and forget about them. Just let Me do my job.

5. TALK TO ME:

I want you to forget a lot of things. Forget what was making you crazy. Forget the worry and the fretting because you know I'm in control. But there's one thing I pray you never forget. Please, don't forget to talk to Me - OFTEN! I love YOU! I want to hear your voice. I want you to include Me in on the things going on in your life. I want to hear you talk about your friends and family. Prayer is simply you having a conversation with Me. I want
to be your dearest friend.

6. HAVE FAITH:

I see a lot of things from up here that you can't see from where you are. Have faith in Me that I know what I'm doing. Trust Me; you wouldn't want the view from My eyes. I will continue to care for you, watch over you, and meet your needs. You only have to trust Me. Although I have a much bigger task than you, it seems as if you have so much trouble just doing your simple part. How hard can trust be?

7. SHARE:

You were taught to share when you were only two years old. When did you forget? That rule still applies. Share with those who are less fortunate than you. Share your joy with those who need encouragement. Share your laughter with those who haven't heard any in such a long time. Share your tears with those who have forgotten how to cry. Share your faith with those who have none.

8. BE PATIENT:

I managed to fix it so in just one lifetime you could have so many
diverse experiences. You grow from a child to an adult, have children, change jobs many times, learn many trades, travel to so many places, meet thousands of people, and experience so much. How can you be so impatient then when it takes Me a little longer than you expect to handle something on My to-do-list? Trust in My timing, for My timing is perfect. Just because I created the entire universe in only six days, everyone thinks I should always rush, rush, rush.

9. BE KIND:

Be kind to others, for I love them just as much as I love you. They may not dress like you, or talk like you, or live the same way you do, but I still love you all. Please try to get along, for My sake. I created each of you different in some way. It would be too boring if you were all identical. Please, know I love each of your differences.
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