I Was Petronius, One of the Soldiers on Guard Last Night

I Was Petronius,

One of the Soldiers on Guard Last Night

April 20, 2025 – Easter Sunday: The Resurrection of the Lord

April 20, 2025 – Easter Sunday:
The Resurrection of the Lord

My Lord’s Love and My Sins...

My Lord’s love is always with me. His love is with me every second of my life.

My Lord’s love has always been there for me.

My Lord’s love was already there for me before the beginning of time when He knew me and what my life would become (Jeremiah 1:5).

My Lord’s love was there for me at the moment of creation (Genesis 1:27).

My Lord’s love was there for me at the moment of my birth (Psalm 139:13–14).

My Lord’s love was there for me at my baptism—His grace and sacrifice washing away the stain of original sin with which I was born (Acts 22:16, 1 Peter 3:21).

My Lord’s love was there for me throughout my childhood, protecting me and guiding me to the age I am now (Psalm91:11).

My Lord’s love was there for me when I was ill - encouraging me and healing me (James 5:14–15).

My Lord’s love was there for me in my moments of joy—reminding me that all love and joy come from Him (John 15:11).

My Lord’s love was there for me in the difficult times of my life - supporting me and carrying me through the dark tunnel into the light (Psalm 23:4).

My Lord’s love has always been there for me.

I confess now to you, my brothers and sisters, that my love has not always been there, is not always there, and will not always be there for Him (Romans 7:15).

I Was There Yesterday, But I Was Afraid to Speak Up for Him

 I Was There Yesterday,
But I Was Afraid to Speak Up for Him - Poem

April 19, 2025 – Holy Saturday (Easter Vigil)

April 19, 2025 – Holy Saturday
(Easter Vigil)

"And They Crucified Him..." A medical doctor provides a physical description:

The cross is placed on the ground and the exhausted man is quickly thrown backwards with his shoulders against the wood. 

The legionnaire feels for the depression at the front of the wrist. 

He drives a heavy, square wrought-iron nail through the wrist deep into the wood.

 Quickly he moves to the other side and repeats the action, being careful not to pull the arms too tightly, but to allow some flex and movement.

April 18, 2025 – Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion

April 18, 2025 – Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion

April 17, 2025 – Holy Thursday (Mass of the Lord’s Supper)

April 17, 2025 – Holy Thursday
(Mass of the Lord’s Supper)

April 16, 2025 – Wednesday of Holy Week (Spy Wednesday)

April 16, 2025 – Wednesday of Holy Week
(Spy Wednesday)

 

April 15, 2025 – Tuesday of Holy Week

April 14, 2025 – Monday of Holy Week

 

April 13, 2025 – Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion

April 12, 2025 – Saturday of the Fifth Week of Lent

April 12, 2025 – Saturday of the Fifth Week of Lent

April 11, 2025 – Friday of the Fifth Week of Lent

April 11, 2025 – Friday of the Fifth Week of Lent

April 10, 2025 – Thursday of the Fifth Week of Lent

April 10, 2025 – Thursday of the Fifth Week of Lent

April 9, 2025 – Wednesday of the Fifth Week of Lent

April 9, 2025 – Wednesday of the Fifth Week of Lent

April 8, 2025 – Tuesday of the Fifth Week of Lent

April 8, 2025 – Tuesday of the Fifth Week of Lent

It's a Battlefield Out There

Every day, as we step out into the world, we enter a spiritual battlefield. Sin, temptation, and the forces of darkness wage war against our souls. 

We fight not with swords and shields but with faith, perseverance, and the grace of God. 

The Apostle Paul, in his letter to the Ephesians, reminds us to put on the full armour of God to stand firm against the devil's schemes. Just like soldiers on the frontlines, we face daily skirmishes that test our resolve and challenge our faith.

In this article, I'll explore how we can equip ourselves with the armour of God, the importance of confession as a field hospital for the soul, and how, like the soldiers treated in the M*A*SH units during war, we can find healing, strength, and renewed courage to re-enter the battle.

April 7, 2025 – Monday of the Fifth Week of Lent

April 7, 2025 – Monday of the Fifth Week of Lent