"Baptism is ransom, forgiveness of debts, death of sin, regeneration of the soul, a resplendent garment, an unbreakable seal, a chariot to heaven, a royal protector, a gift of adoption."

                                   ~St. Basil the Great

For Reflection:

How blessed am I to have been baptized! Which parts of St. Basil's quote speak most profoundly to my soul? For which am I most grateful?

Experience Grace In Abundance: Ten Strategies for Your Spiritual Life NEW! by Johnnette Benkovic Pb 304 pages Click Here For More Information:                    STRATEGY 3 Make Use Of The Sacraments The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick Suffering, illness, and death are part of the human condition....Bitterness, resentment, anguish, self-absorption, despair, and rebellion against God can make our time of suffering perilous not only for the effects such a psychology has on our physical and emotional life, but more seriously the effect it wields on our spiritual life....uniting our sufferings to the cross of Christ, discerning what is of essential importance in life, offering our pain to God in solidarity with others who are suffering, and turning our heart to Our Lord at every turn can bring us to great spiritual maturity.