Tag Archives: soul

In the hand of God

Posted on by

November 30
“God formed man to be imperishable;
the image of his own nature he made them.
But by the envy of the Devil, death entered the world,
and they who are in his possession experience it.
But the souls of the just are in the hand of God,
and no torment shall touch them.
They seemed, in the view of the foolish, to be dead;
and their passing away was thought an affliction
and their going forth from us, utter destruction.
But they are in peace.
For if before men, indeed, they be punished,
yet is their hope full of immortality;
Chastised a little, they shall be greatly blessed,
because God tried them
and found them worthy of himself.
As gold in the furnace, he proved them,
and as sacrificial offerings he took them to himself.
In the time of their visitation they shall shine,
and shall dart about as sparks through stubble;
They shall judge nations and rule over peoples,
and the Lord shall be their King forever.
Those who trust in him shall understand truth,
and the faithful shall abide with him in love:
Because grace and mercy are with his holy ones,
and his care is with his elect.”
-Wisdom 2:23–3:9
Today’s Reflection:
One of the most hopeful passages in scripture: “But the souls of the just are in the hand of God, and no torment shall touch them.”
No matter the trials and reversals you may be currently experiencing or that may lie ahead, know that you are in the hands of God and no torment shall touch you.
  

If you enjoy Daily Gracelines, please prayerfully consider making a donation to support and sustain our apostolate so that we may continue to provide this and all of our resources designed to nourish and grow your Catholic faith.
DONATE

Read the rest…

Powers of the Soul

Posted on by

February 27

February 27

“The love of talk distracts all the powers of our soul from God and fills them with earthly objects and impressions like a vessel of water which cannot be clear and settled while you are continually stirring the earthly particles from the bottom.”

                                                                      — St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Read the rest…

Solitude

Posted on by

February 25

February 25

“It is good when a soul loves solitude; it’s a sign that it takes delight in God and enjoys speaking with Him.”

                                                           — St. Jane Frances de Chantal Read the rest…

St. Blaise

Posted on by

February 3

February 3

Feast of St. Blaise

 O God, deliver us through the intercession of Thy holy bishop and martyr Blaise, from all evil of soul and body, especially from all ills of the throat; and grant us the grace to make a good confession in the confident hope of obtaining Thy pardon, and ever to praise with worthy lips Thy most holy name.  Through Christ our Lord.  Amen.

–From the Novena Prayer to St. Blaise Read the rest…