Comments on: Of angels and humility

By: Baker

Baker — Tue, 03 Oct 2017 10:58:21 +0000

To the postscript to Jack, I say, “Amen.”

By: Alice

Alice — Tue, 03 Oct 2017 08:20:23 +0000

Thanks Dan for your wonderful reflection. On the Las Vegas issue I can say evil spirit and his angels had their will done but God the Almighty will strengthen and comfort those that have been affected and rest in peace the departed souls.

Have a good day Dan

By: Maureen

Maureen — Tue, 03 Oct 2017 00:44:23 +0000

Amen.

“And amen I say to you, On Lord.”

By: Mark Misencik

Mark Misencik — Mon, 02 Oct 2017 14:44:04 +0000

Hey Daniel,

You place yourself in an unsolvable dilemma, trying to be childlike and an adult at the same time. It reminds me of a quote about life:

“Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.” – Kierkegaard

Maybe the simple way of looking at life the way a child would is all we need, treat others how you would have them treat you, leave the rest up to God.

Mark

By: Lisa--

Lisa-- — Mon, 02 Oct 2017 13:25:13 +0000

My thought on the tragedy in Las Vegas is that the guardian angels were there to cradle and bring the souls of those who lost their lives directly to meet Jesus. Our angels and the archangels pray for us and are around us every day. Unfortunately evil is also present and sometimes wins the battle. Constant prayer and reliance on God is the key. Our guardian angels gain strength when we pray. Pray for the souls of those who have died. Pray for the forces of evil to be suppressed. Knowing that the war is already won for us keeps us strong in our faith. Continue to pray.

By: mary

mary — Mon, 02 Oct 2017 13:04:42 +0000

All the guardian angels are there! Thank God for your angels! O
God, we know you are with all those people now. I offer my ALL to you, Dear Jesus, today to help everyone directly affected. Comfort them. I pray they feel your love and all our love! I wish I could be there to hold them but I know Jesus and all the angels are there.

By: Daniel McFeely

Daniel McFeely — Mon, 02 Oct 2017 12:27:35 +0000

Dear Jack Findlay … here is the harsh reality about the tragedy of Las Vegas (which occurred after I posted this reflection). The reality is that God does not bring evil upon the world, but he permits it as a result of the free will he has given all of us to make the choices that we make. Without that free will, we would be like robots without the capacity to love; or like animals who can only act on instinct. Las Vegas was a tragedy and we should focus our prayer efforts not only for those who will be struggling to heal, but also to those in our society who are contemplating acts of evil – both big and small – and pray for their hearts to soften, to turn away from evil and to embrace the love of God. We might also want to pray that God gives all of us the opportunity to share His love through our embraces every day … but especially on days when those who are hurting the most need it … and that we have the courage to do so, no matter who he places in our lives. Amen?

By: Laura

Laura — Mon, 02 Oct 2017 11:41:40 +0000

What a lovely reflection you gave, Dan. Your words brought tears to my eyes. It is a long road to heaven, but one full of joys AND sorrows. Our job is to comfort the afflicted, the lonely, the downtrodden, and pray for those who do evil. They are already living Hell here on Earth, closing their hearts off from God and pursuing evil acts in their emptiness. Our job is to let God soften and stretch our hearts so they can hold more love. Prayers for the victims and those who’s lives were taken away.