26/01/2023

The Apostolic Succession is not just a phrase to be trotted out in discussions about the True Faith and the validity of Sacraments but is the Holy Spirit, the Truth of Father Son and Holy Spirit present in all generations after the Resurrection. There is nothing in the tradition recorded in the Catholic and Orthodox Churches that is different from that preached by the Apostles.

The Worlds where that preaching is proclaimed are different only in their abilities to understand matter and to manipulate it. We are still dust and to dust we will all return. This is true of first century Jerusalem and also true for today. Jesus is the great light seen by the wise men and when we see the same light we have to share it for it is to all men that Father, Son and Holy Spirit made the last of his revelations with the founding on Peter of the Church that will be supported to the end of time by the Body broken and by the Blood shed for us on Calvary.

I have great love for my family but show my Faith to them with timidity which is not what has been given to us. I am now trying to justify this timidity in my head even as I type these words. It is basically that I am too weak to challenge their lack of faith and justify myself by these prayers and meditations recorded as this Blog which is known only to God as it has been read by nobody. My timidity is a fear compounded of seeming to be stupid and pride in what I write.With God's help I will this day try to find ways of opening this blog so that it can be accessed by anyone but especially by those whom I hold dear.

Dear Lord, I know that you are with me and that it is myself who does not take the step of proclaiming the Joy of Faith with the power of your love. Let the Prayers of Mary and all the Saints strengthen me to accept your grace and fulfill your will for me in sincere obedience.