Christian life

When to keep your mouth shut Don't open your mouth In the heat of anger - Proverbs 14:1 When you don't have all of the facts - Proverbs 18:13 When you haven't verified the story - Dueteronomy 17:6 If your words will offend a weaker brother - 1 Corinthians 8:11 When you are tempted to joke about sin - Proverbs 14:9 When you would be ashamed of your words later - Proverbs 8:8 When you are tempted to make light of holy things - Ecclesiastes 5:2 When you are feeling critical - James 3:9 If you can't speak without yelling - Proverbs 18:21 When it is time to listen - Proverbs 13:1

Mother Teresa's Inspirational Quotes About Life Life is an opportunity, benefit from it Life is beauty, admire it Life is a dream, realize it Life is a challenge, meet it Life is a duty, complete it Life is a game, play it Life is a promise, fulfill it Life is sorrow, overcome it Life is a song, sing it Life is a struggle, accept it Life is a tragedy, confront it Life is an adventure, dare it Life is Luck, make it Life is too precious, do not destroy it Life is life, fight for it

Ringing the Bells: Why? Sanctus bell Sanctus bells derive their name from being rung first during the Sanctus "Holy, Holy, Holy Lord....". They have been rung as part of the celebration of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass in the Church for more than 800 YEARS.                The reason for ringing bells is to create a joyful noise to the Lord and signal those unable to attend Mass that something Supernatural was taking place. 

5 more times to make the sign of the cross When passing by a Church          ....to honor the Blessed Sacrament present inside. When passing by a Cemetery (Or when someone has passed away)     ....as a prayer for the release of the Holy Souls. When you hear a Siren     ....to heal those in danger of Dying. When you hear the Siren of Firetrucks     ....to stop the conflagration. When you see an accident     ....as protection for those in PERIL. (You may also add An Our Father Or A Hail Mary)

Ten ways to Love Listen without interrupting. (Proverbs 18) Speak without accusing. ( James 1:19) Give without sparing. (Proverbs 21:26) Pray without ceasing. ( Colossians 1:9) Answer without arguing. (Proverbs 17:1) Share without pretending. (Ephesians 4:15) Enjoy without complaint. (Philippians 2:14) Trust without wavering. (1 Corinthians 13:7) Forgive without punishing. (Colossians 3:13) Promise without forgetting. (Proverbs 13:12)

The Basic Forms Of Prayer 1. Blessing & Adoration     In prayers of adoration we praise God and acknowledge our dependence on him.      Example: The Gloria and Act of Faith 2. Petition    In prayers of petition we ask God for things we need both spiritually and physically.       Example: Our Father 3. Intercession   In prayers of intercession we make requests to God on behalf of other people.      Example: Watch, O Lord (St. Augustine) 4. Thanksgiving   In prayers of thanksgiving we thank God for the good things.     Example: Grace before Meals 5. Praise   In prayers of praise we express our love for God, the source of all love.     Example: Act of Charity