Wherever you are right now in your life, it's the best time ever! If it is not, it's because of something that's pending in your life. It might be just a stop over on your journey,a hitch, let's say, but life will go on for you. In fact, nothing stops for us.
We live our lives like a movie which never stops until the movie ends. We just don't know when it will end, and I don't believe we need to or want to know. That's why it said that "death is unpredictable" and I prefer to leave at that. It give me the opportunity to live my life on an ongoing basis like a business.
What makes us happy? That's something that we all need to find while we enjoy our journey through life. I find happiness in just waking up, getting a cup of coffee and writing my pages on blogs, or my articles on EzineArticles.com. There were many years in my life of uncertainties and marital problems until divorce finally arrived. Thereafter, life was simply made easier when we no longer lived together.
Being Catholic, I didn't see divorce as something to be proud of. But when two people cannot live together any longer, divorce is inevitable. Life went on better for both of us, and even the children were able to relax and get on with their lives as well.
I have found over the years, and it is something that younger people should try to understand early in their lives, we choose how we plan on living life to the fullest. We are the authors of our life, meaning, we can make it one "happy movie" every single day of our lives. At least we can try, and I have found over my lifetime that it works to start off on a "good foot" meaning, start the day on a happy note.
Being grateful for what we have is a great way to start the day, and looking forward for more out of life is the thing to do. Living life to the fullest is mental as well as physical. Good health comes from good food and exercise, and peace of mind comes from love of everything that surrounds you.
Should you be going through a difficult period, and you would like for me to pray for you, please let me know and I will include you in my prayer vigil. You may also want to read my various articles on Ezine found on this page regarding prayer, holy water, and other interesting subjects.
Tony McCleary
tonymcclr@gmail.com
http://www.prayer-be-strong.blogspot.com
Friday, January 7, 2011
Monday, December 20, 2010
Gratitude, the highest of virtues
This time of year is when we all hope to find families safe as they travel many distances to get together and to enjoy one of the most significant events in the world of Christianity. It is also an eventful season for other religions as well.
However, there are those that may not have a family to go to, or even enjoy a Holiday meal together with anyone. I know the feeling for I have spent many Christmases without my children, as they travel to be together with their mom at her house, or on a cruise in the Caribbean.
It is still left for me to find joy in my life, and I do that by exercising myself to total fatigue. Mountain biking and jogging are my passion, but when I add prayer time, I find peace in my life. I didn't plan to be alone ever, but life takes many turns, and we make the most of it.
I have just recently submitted two articles for publication, one on miracles and the other on finding the joy of living. As I wrote them, I always try to aim toward the reader who needs some form of guideline and direction in their lives. The one on miracles is already out to the world.
People find me by researching on a subject, e.g. holy water. And they will either ask me for the water or for me to pray for them. That's their gift to me, to allow me to pray for them, or to send a small vial of holy water to them.
I enjoy incredibly good health, for my age anyway, but I invest in it by exercising daily, eating properly. And I don't forget to thank God for His blessings. Would it help you for me to say that GRATITUDE is the key element here?
I wish people would understand more that all of our blessings are a direct result of God's bountiful generosity. That being our source, then perhaps during this beautiful season you will find it in your heart to give to the poor who you see out on the streets.
Many happy wishes for a Wonderful Holiday Season! And should you be going through a tough moment at this time, let me pray for you by contacting me through my email address. I only ask for the reason, and that you keep me posted on the progress.
Tony McCleary
http://www.prayer-be-strong.blogspot.com
tonymcclr@gmail.com
However, there are those that may not have a family to go to, or even enjoy a Holiday meal together with anyone. I know the feeling for I have spent many Christmases without my children, as they travel to be together with their mom at her house, or on a cruise in the Caribbean.
It is still left for me to find joy in my life, and I do that by exercising myself to total fatigue. Mountain biking and jogging are my passion, but when I add prayer time, I find peace in my life. I didn't plan to be alone ever, but life takes many turns, and we make the most of it.
I have just recently submitted two articles for publication, one on miracles and the other on finding the joy of living. As I wrote them, I always try to aim toward the reader who needs some form of guideline and direction in their lives. The one on miracles is already out to the world.
People find me by researching on a subject, e.g. holy water. And they will either ask me for the water or for me to pray for them. That's their gift to me, to allow me to pray for them, or to send a small vial of holy water to them.
I enjoy incredibly good health, for my age anyway, but I invest in it by exercising daily, eating properly. And I don't forget to thank God for His blessings. Would it help you for me to say that GRATITUDE is the key element here?
I wish people would understand more that all of our blessings are a direct result of God's bountiful generosity. That being our source, then perhaps during this beautiful season you will find it in your heart to give to the poor who you see out on the streets.
Many happy wishes for a Wonderful Holiday Season! And should you be going through a tough moment at this time, let me pray for you by contacting me through my email address. I only ask for the reason, and that you keep me posted on the progress.
Tony McCleary
http://www.prayer-be-strong.blogspot.com
tonymcclr@gmail.com
Friday, October 29, 2010
The healing and amazing curing power of holy water!
I have written various articles on Ezinearticles.com on the subject of holy water. I am amazed at myself to find that every time that I use it, it works. How does it work?
I have sinuses that react to the change of seasons, and so do many other people. However, I take care of them with a dab of holy water on my forehead and on my nose. Every time that I do apply the holy water, within seconds to a minute I get relief. I can't explain the why, but it works for me.
Let me get more specific with another excellent example. I suffer from inflammation of the shoulders. This is very painful, and I am guilty of causing the pain. I mountain bike, jog and pump weights throughout the week. I get severe pain when I jog, and when I go to sleep. I have a bottle of holy water near my bed, and when my shoulders begin to throb with pain, I just rub holy water on them, and in less than a minute the pain is gone!
The pastor at the Catholic Church where I attend weekly Mass tells me that it works for me only because I have faith in it. And he doesn't? I am going to answer that question: No, he doesn't! And he is not alone. People laugh about it, and I just go on using it very successfully.
Why does holy water work with me every single time? I guess because I simply don't question it! I started applying it on me due to my biking injuries since 2006, and I have saved thousand of Dollars on doctor and surgery bills. I should have had my right-hand thumb operated by a specialist because it was shown on x-rays to be out of place. I used holy water to treat it, and it worked magnificently! I am typing away right now, with no pain at all, and the thumb worked its way back to 95% of its original capacity.
If you would like for me to send you a small vial of holy water, just ask. I do it as a courtesy, and I will send it anywhere in the world. I just need to know what you will be using it for. That's it!
God bless, and keep your faith,
Tony McCleary
tonymcclr@gmail.com
http://www.prayer-be-strong.blogspot.com
I have sinuses that react to the change of seasons, and so do many other people. However, I take care of them with a dab of holy water on my forehead and on my nose. Every time that I do apply the holy water, within seconds to a minute I get relief. I can't explain the why, but it works for me.
Let me get more specific with another excellent example. I suffer from inflammation of the shoulders. This is very painful, and I am guilty of causing the pain. I mountain bike, jog and pump weights throughout the week. I get severe pain when I jog, and when I go to sleep. I have a bottle of holy water near my bed, and when my shoulders begin to throb with pain, I just rub holy water on them, and in less than a minute the pain is gone!
The pastor at the Catholic Church where I attend weekly Mass tells me that it works for me only because I have faith in it. And he doesn't? I am going to answer that question: No, he doesn't! And he is not alone. People laugh about it, and I just go on using it very successfully.
Why does holy water work with me every single time? I guess because I simply don't question it! I started applying it on me due to my biking injuries since 2006, and I have saved thousand of Dollars on doctor and surgery bills. I should have had my right-hand thumb operated by a specialist because it was shown on x-rays to be out of place. I used holy water to treat it, and it worked magnificently! I am typing away right now, with no pain at all, and the thumb worked its way back to 95% of its original capacity.
If you would like for me to send you a small vial of holy water, just ask. I do it as a courtesy, and I will send it anywhere in the world. I just need to know what you will be using it for. That's it!
God bless, and keep your faith,
Tony McCleary
tonymcclr@gmail.com
http://www.prayer-be-strong.blogspot.com
Saturday, October 9, 2010
How to pray for your life, and that of your family
Just recently a father was present at a court house to listen to proceedings of a murder case—that of his own family. Early this year, his wife was raped, his two teenage daughters were assaulted and the entire family left to die. The house was set on fire, and the mother and their two daughters perished in the fire. Two criminals were caught and prosecuted. At the hearings, they were going over as to which of the two criminals set the house on fire. The father of the family was severely beat up with a bat at the time of the assault.
This happened in a very affluent neighborhood. The father is a medical doctor. How terribly sad it must be to face the criminals in court, and realize that you are all that's left. The criminals followed the mother from a shopping center to her house.
Here's my question: "What can we do to protect ourselves and our loved ones from the common criminals that lurk the country?"
The one thing that I emphasize with my daughter, who is 29 years-old, is to keep an eye open whenever she walks out of any establishment, may it be a shopping center, her office, the gym, etc. Once she's in her car, you need to keep an eye to see if anyone follows you out of the parking lot. These are simple precautions that with practice you can get very good at detecting problems. If it's your life, and we only get once chance to live, then please take heed to my advise.
In addition to taking the proper precautions as a daily habit, pray for yourself and for your family. Ask God to protect you and those you love. Thank Him every day for doing so, and do one more thing: sprinkle holy water in your home and on your children.
If they are no longer children, and they might not live with you, then put holy water on their photos. Please do this every day, and if you're a Christian make the cross with your finger over their faces. This is not superstition, but a humble way to express your blessings and protection to your family.
Holy water is available at any Catholic Church, and should you not want to get it there, then ask me to send you a small vial of holy water, and I shall be happy to send it to you with my blessings.
Please follow my other articles posted on Ezine Articles on this blog. My latest article is on faith, and you may find it enlightening and instructional.
God bless, and stay in touch if you wish through my email below. Please share this blog and email with friends, and I will be grateful to you.
Tony McCleary
tonymcclr@gmail.com
http:www.prayer-be-stong.blogspot.com
This happened in a very affluent neighborhood. The father is a medical doctor. How terribly sad it must be to face the criminals in court, and realize that you are all that's left. The criminals followed the mother from a shopping center to her house.
Here's my question: "What can we do to protect ourselves and our loved ones from the common criminals that lurk the country?"
The one thing that I emphasize with my daughter, who is 29 years-old, is to keep an eye open whenever she walks out of any establishment, may it be a shopping center, her office, the gym, etc. Once she's in her car, you need to keep an eye to see if anyone follows you out of the parking lot. These are simple precautions that with practice you can get very good at detecting problems. If it's your life, and we only get once chance to live, then please take heed to my advise.
In addition to taking the proper precautions as a daily habit, pray for yourself and for your family. Ask God to protect you and those you love. Thank Him every day for doing so, and do one more thing: sprinkle holy water in your home and on your children.
If they are no longer children, and they might not live with you, then put holy water on their photos. Please do this every day, and if you're a Christian make the cross with your finger over their faces. This is not superstition, but a humble way to express your blessings and protection to your family.
Holy water is available at any Catholic Church, and should you not want to get it there, then ask me to send you a small vial of holy water, and I shall be happy to send it to you with my blessings.
Please follow my other articles posted on Ezine Articles on this blog. My latest article is on faith, and you may find it enlightening and instructional.
God bless, and stay in touch if you wish through my email below. Please share this blog and email with friends, and I will be grateful to you.
Tony McCleary
tonymcclr@gmail.com
http:www.prayer-be-stong.blogspot.com
Monday, September 20, 2010
The Power of Prayer
Prayer is our connection with God. It is the direct link to the powers of God. We can't see Him, we can't hear Him, but He is there listening to our prayers. The reason I know this is that over the years I have learned to let go and let God. I learned also not to demand, but release my prayers to Him and wait patiently for an answer, if an answer is required.
Prayers come in many forms. You have prayers of petition; prayers of gratitude; and prayers of meditation, as examples. Prayers of petition are those that you make to request something of God. It could be for finding a job, passing an exam, or someone is very ill in your family.
I started the habit many years ago of saying the "Our Father" and the "Hail Mary" five times a day each. Just to thank God and be closer to Him, I say these every day. When I need to request something important, I will kneel down, and ask in total seriousness what I need. The purpose of these prayers are for the protection of my children, my elder sister who is bed-ridden, and my entire family. I want them to be safe and healthy.
If someone should ask me to make a special prayer for them, then I take these requests to my church and I make my petitions. Additionally, I follow my daily routine of saying the five Our Fathers, and Hail Mary's, and I am done. I walk away in peace, and let God take over my life.
Prayers are as powerful as your faith is strong. So, if you feel that somehow your faith is not quite there, then practice praying and requesting, and experience will be your best route. God will take you by the hand until you feel His presence. Once you do reach that point, where the presence of God is overwhelming, then try your hardest not to lose that connection which is precious. Stay with God for the rest of your life, and don't lose faith in Him.
God bless, and please go over Ezine Articles on this page, and look up my latest article titled, "Is God Watching Over Us?" I feel that you will get some important information which should be of benefit to you.
Tony McCleary
tonymcclr@gmail.com
http://prayer-be-strong.blogspot.com
Prayers come in many forms. You have prayers of petition; prayers of gratitude; and prayers of meditation, as examples. Prayers of petition are those that you make to request something of God. It could be for finding a job, passing an exam, or someone is very ill in your family.
I started the habit many years ago of saying the "Our Father" and the "Hail Mary" five times a day each. Just to thank God and be closer to Him, I say these every day. When I need to request something important, I will kneel down, and ask in total seriousness what I need. The purpose of these prayers are for the protection of my children, my elder sister who is bed-ridden, and my entire family. I want them to be safe and healthy.
If someone should ask me to make a special prayer for them, then I take these requests to my church and I make my petitions. Additionally, I follow my daily routine of saying the five Our Fathers, and Hail Mary's, and I am done. I walk away in peace, and let God take over my life.
Prayers are as powerful as your faith is strong. So, if you feel that somehow your faith is not quite there, then practice praying and requesting, and experience will be your best route. God will take you by the hand until you feel His presence. Once you do reach that point, where the presence of God is overwhelming, then try your hardest not to lose that connection which is precious. Stay with God for the rest of your life, and don't lose faith in Him.
God bless, and please go over Ezine Articles on this page, and look up my latest article titled, "Is God Watching Over Us?" I feel that you will get some important information which should be of benefit to you.
Tony McCleary
tonymcclr@gmail.com
http://prayer-be-strong.blogspot.com
Monday, August 23, 2010
Is God watching over us?
This question has been asked by mankind for as long as there has been a belief in God. Our Christian upbringing is based on belief in one God, and that tradition follows the Jewish teachings. We can say with much certainty that God does exist.
Now, the question of the day is whether He truly watches over us. I want to believe that He does, and therefore my daily prayers are mostly simple requests asking Him to watch over my kids. I am forever asking Him to protect me when I bike ride on the road for many miles, or when I mountain bike on very complicated and risky dirt trails.
Do I truly believe that He listens to me? Yes, I do without a doubt! Many times I know that He protected me from getting run over on the road by drivers who either didn't see me, or they purposely tried to run over me. All of a sudden I felt danger, and I took evasive action in many of these dangerous incidents.
Does God choose who to protect and who to let go on their destiny? I don't have the answer to that question. I don't know how God works, and therefore all that I can do is ask Him. If He should want to let me go my way, then I suppose that I would have already been hurt or killed by a car or a truck on the road. I know of two friends who were run over by vehicles while they were riding their bikes on the road (at different times). For many months both parties remained in bed unable to move at all. They are now able to work, but they have carried with them permanent injuries.
I have come to the conclusion over many years of wondering and pondering, that God does indeed watch over us, but His actual intervention in saving a life or sparing someone serious injury is at His discretion. I know for a fact that I have been spared more than once from death, or serious injury. However, here's my advise on that, I pray every single day for His protection.
Perhaps that's the reason for my success in living my life up to now in very good health, and my being super active in sports and exercise. Once you get to be over the age of 60 it gets difficult to tackle the advance mountain bike trails; and I do that twice a week. I also road bike three times per week, and jog twice a week.
Does God watch over us? I feel that He does, and all that He asks is that you talk with Him. Respect God and make friends with Him. You won't be denied His love for you.
God bless, and should you need a special prayer, please let me know by emailing me your request. I also make available holy water as a courtesy. Please read my articles on holy water and get familiar with this incredible element.
Tony McCleary
tonymcclr@gmail.com
http://prayer-be-strong.blogspot.com
Now, the question of the day is whether He truly watches over us. I want to believe that He does, and therefore my daily prayers are mostly simple requests asking Him to watch over my kids. I am forever asking Him to protect me when I bike ride on the road for many miles, or when I mountain bike on very complicated and risky dirt trails.
Do I truly believe that He listens to me? Yes, I do without a doubt! Many times I know that He protected me from getting run over on the road by drivers who either didn't see me, or they purposely tried to run over me. All of a sudden I felt danger, and I took evasive action in many of these dangerous incidents.
Does God choose who to protect and who to let go on their destiny? I don't have the answer to that question. I don't know how God works, and therefore all that I can do is ask Him. If He should want to let me go my way, then I suppose that I would have already been hurt or killed by a car or a truck on the road. I know of two friends who were run over by vehicles while they were riding their bikes on the road (at different times). For many months both parties remained in bed unable to move at all. They are now able to work, but they have carried with them permanent injuries.
I have come to the conclusion over many years of wondering and pondering, that God does indeed watch over us, but His actual intervention in saving a life or sparing someone serious injury is at His discretion. I know for a fact that I have been spared more than once from death, or serious injury. However, here's my advise on that, I pray every single day for His protection.
Perhaps that's the reason for my success in living my life up to now in very good health, and my being super active in sports and exercise. Once you get to be over the age of 60 it gets difficult to tackle the advance mountain bike trails; and I do that twice a week. I also road bike three times per week, and jog twice a week.
Does God watch over us? I feel that He does, and all that He asks is that you talk with Him. Respect God and make friends with Him. You won't be denied His love for you.
God bless, and should you need a special prayer, please let me know by emailing me your request. I also make available holy water as a courtesy. Please read my articles on holy water and get familiar with this incredible element.
Tony McCleary
tonymcclr@gmail.com
http://prayer-be-strong.blogspot.com
Friday, July 30, 2010
Make friends with God
God for some reason is a distant object for many people. I feel that the reason is that people spend their time focusing on their jobs, careers, daily life, and how to have fun. In other words, either surviving the daily trials of living; or simply enjoying life to the maximum. God then has no room at all in their lives.
I go to Mass twice a week, and especially on Sundays I observe how people react to the sermon. Many appear to go on "brain pause," meaning, they hold the brain from listening to anything the priest is saying until the sermon is over. Others just stare into space, or other parts of the church.
Most priest at my church give a good sermon, and the Pastor is a lively individual with plenty of anecdotes thrown in for entertainment. It isn't all dry and tried material that he speaks of. Here's my point, I don't go to church to sleep, but to listen and to learn. Many of my articles that I write on Ezine Articles are inspired from the sermons that I listen to.
My objective is to learn, and just last week the priest at the Spanish Mass mentioned something very interesting. He said that while in the Seminary to become a priest he read on St. Gregory from Nyssa. He was a Greek saint who said "Get to become friends with God." I thought about those words since then, and I felt that I should bring it up on my blog.
Perhaps we place God too far in the far distant space in the Universe, and we forget that He is here with us now. Jesus was very explicit about it, while he walked this Earth. God is with us, but maybe we should make an effort to make friends with Him.
I thought it was a great idea by St. Gregory, and it's just what many of us need to do. I walked away that day from Mass thinking about making friends with God, and I will admit that I am making that effort right now as I write these notes.
God bless, and should you need for me to pray for you, please don't hesitate. I will also make available for you a vial of holy water. Please contact me on my email below, and do read my articles on Ezine Articles on this page, especially the latest one on "How to Handle Bad Situations and Turn Your Life Around."
Tony McCleary
tonymcclr@gmail.com
http://www.prayer-be-strong.blogspot.com
I go to Mass twice a week, and especially on Sundays I observe how people react to the sermon. Many appear to go on "brain pause," meaning, they hold the brain from listening to anything the priest is saying until the sermon is over. Others just stare into space, or other parts of the church.
Most priest at my church give a good sermon, and the Pastor is a lively individual with plenty of anecdotes thrown in for entertainment. It isn't all dry and tried material that he speaks of. Here's my point, I don't go to church to sleep, but to listen and to learn. Many of my articles that I write on Ezine Articles are inspired from the sermons that I listen to.
My objective is to learn, and just last week the priest at the Spanish Mass mentioned something very interesting. He said that while in the Seminary to become a priest he read on St. Gregory from Nyssa. He was a Greek saint who said "Get to become friends with God." I thought about those words since then, and I felt that I should bring it up on my blog.
Perhaps we place God too far in the far distant space in the Universe, and we forget that He is here with us now. Jesus was very explicit about it, while he walked this Earth. God is with us, but maybe we should make an effort to make friends with Him.
I thought it was a great idea by St. Gregory, and it's just what many of us need to do. I walked away that day from Mass thinking about making friends with God, and I will admit that I am making that effort right now as I write these notes.
God bless, and should you need for me to pray for you, please don't hesitate. I will also make available for you a vial of holy water. Please contact me on my email below, and do read my articles on Ezine Articles on this page, especially the latest one on "How to Handle Bad Situations and Turn Your Life Around."
Tony McCleary
tonymcclr@gmail.com
http://www.prayer-be-strong.blogspot.com
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