Friday, June 26, 2020

The Healing Power of Confession


The Healing Power of Confession
June 26, 2020
Friday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time
Matthew 8:1-4
When Jesus came down from the mountain, great crowds followed him. And then a leper approached, did him homage, and said, "Lord, if you wish, you can make me clean." He stretched out his hand, touched him, and said, "I will do it. Be made clean." His leprosy was cleansed immediately. Then Jesus said to him, "See that you tell no one, but go show yourself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses prescribed; that will be proof for them."
Introductory Prayer: Lord, I believe in you and in your love. I trust in you as the way for me to live. I hope in the power of your cross to free me from all that is not you. I love you and want my love to be more real so that I may imitate your pure and total love.
Petition: Lord, help me to turn from my sins.
  1. Lord, If You Wish, You Can Make Me Clean: Whenever we come to the sacrament of confession, we want the words of this humble leper to be on our lips: “Jesus, you can heal me from that which ails me, from my sin.” This leper’s act of faith is comparable to the Good Thief’s faith. While nailed to the cross next to Our Lord he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” In each case they see with eyes of faith beyond what the eyes of their body tell them. When we come to confess our sins with eyes of faith, we want to look beyond the priest to Jesus, the one who not only forgives our sins but heals our souls.
  1. He Stretched Out His Hand, and Touched Him: The Pharisees once asked the disciples, “Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?” (Matthew 9:11). Jesus is not afraid of my leprosy; he is not afraid of my sin. His love is simply more powerful than any person’s sin, no matter how grave. He is not afraid to be associated with sinners or to touch lepers. It was this same love that moved the Word to become “flesh and dwell among us” (John 1:14). By taking our human nature to himself he “stretched out his hand and touched us.” When we give Jesus our sins he nails them to the cross -- and it is precisely at the cross that we discover two things: the true nature of our sin and the infinite love the prompts Jesus to touch us.
  1. I Do Will It. Be Made Clean: Jesus wants the leper to be healed; he likewise wants you and me to be healed, clean, whole. Through the hands of the priest, Jesus stretches out his own hand and bids us to be clean so that we may not remain in our sins. Sin knocks at the door of our lives, but thanks to Jesus we do not have to continue in it. When Jesus heals us, he also gives us the strength (grace) to stay healthy. He heals us so that we may freely walk with him and imitate him in our lives. But do I want to leave aside all my sin? What former leper would ever wish to return to his leprosy? Ultimately it is the heart that must be made clean by way of constant prayer, the sacraments and a genuine effort to do what we know is pleasing to God.
Conversation with Christ: Jesus, you know when I sit and when I stand. Before a word is on my lips you know the whole of it; with all my ways you are familiar (cf. Psalm 139). Help me to live in the light, correspond to your grace, and experience the healing joy that comes from friendship with you.
Resolution: This week I will go to confession, taking time to prepare myself well.

 

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Thursday, June 25, 2020

AUSPICIOUS SIGNS AND SYMBOLS IN PALMISTRY

In palmistry, tender and rosy palms indicate good luck. Some clear and regular signs and symbols, which are vividly described with Chinese characters like '吕', '口', '王', '女', and '米', are auspicious. These signs are rare to find on people’s palm. Read your palm and see if you have such a lucky and auspicious sign or symbol.
  
1. A '田' sign in the center of your palm suggests good luck for wealth and indicates you are suitable for business or real estate. If the sign appears near the fate line or life line, you will be more likely to be a millionaire. 

2. A '文' sign in your palm, especially if at the base of middle or ring finger, suggests you are smart and extremely intelligent and can make outstanding achievements in academic sector.

3. A '吕' sign in your palm suggests real power or language talent and you are suitable for politics. When the sign is at the base of index finger, it means good luck for official career.

4. A '品' sign at the base of index finger suggests good luck for official career and potential of millionaire; if the sign is at the base of middle finger, it means you will be a shrewd senior official; if it is at the base of ring finger, it indicates rich family background and well-off life.

5. A '女' sign in your palm suggests good luck with women and wealth derived from women. If the sign is at the base of little finger, it symbolizes an excellent partner; the sign at the base of middle finger suggests wealth derived from women while the sign at the center of palm suggests you are destined to get rich because of women.
6. A '口' sign indicates wealth derived from power; an irregular '口' sign suggests a deputy position while an unsealed '口' sign symbolizes financial loss. A '口' sign near fate line and life line suggests you are suitable for training, consulting, lawyer or other industries making profits from eloquence.

7. A '米' sign, also known as coin sign, suggests good luck for windfall or unexpected fortune if it appears at the Mount of Venus, Mount of Jupiter, Mount of Mercury or center of palm.

8. A '王' sign, especially at the base of index finger or middle finger, suggests you are extremely competent and a rare talent with leadership ability.


9. A sign of shoe-shaped gold ingot suggests you will never lack of money. If the sign is close to trapezoid and tightly formed by fate line, life line, head line and health line, it symbolizes a big treasury which means a plenty of property, such as house and car.

10. In palm reading, Confucius Eye is also known as phoenix eye and it is an eye-like circle sign at the first knuckle of your thumb. If you have such a sign, it means you are clever and can enjoy early success and get profits pouring in from all sides. A clear sign of Confucius Eye on your thumb indicates you will be rich for the whole life.

11. '井' sign is commonly seen in palm reading and it is an auspicious symbol which means you are diligent and can accumulate wealth through ongoing efforts. You will make outstanding achievements and get good savings no matter what profession you choose. You will get rich but need to pay more.

12. A fish sign generally symbolizes a beautiful, noble and rich wife and harmonious marriage relationship. If you are a man with such a sign, your wife will help you a lot on your official career and wealth.

https://www.yourchineseastrology.com/palmistry/auspicious-signs-symbols.htm

Matthew 7:21-29 | Danny Hahlbohm | Build your House on Rock

Matthew 7:21-29Build your House on Rock
The Wise and Foolish Builder, 
painting by Danny Hahlbohm (born 1949),
Painted in 1999,
Oil on canvas
© Danny Hahlbohm 
Jesus said to his disciples: ‘It is not those who say to me, “Lord, Lord,” who will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the person who does the will of my Father in heaven. When the day comes many will say to me, “Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, cast out demons in your name, work many miracles in your name?” Then I shall tell them to their faces: I have never known you; away from me, you evil men!
‘Therefore, everyone who listens to these words of mine and acts on them will be like a sensible man who built his house on rock. Rain came down, floods rose, gales blew and hurled themselves against that house, and it did not fall: it was founded on rock. But everyone who listens to these words of mine and does not act on them will be like a stupid man who built his house on sand. Rain came down, floods rose, gales blew and struck that house, and it fell; and what a fall it had!’
Jesus had now finished what he wanted to say, and his teaching made a deep impression on the people because he taught them with authority, and not like their own scribes.
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Reflection on the Painting

In our gospel reading today Jesus tells us that it is not enough to simply proclaim our faith and say we believe in God. Being Christian means that our faith is inextricably linked with action, justice, generosity and love. Today’s reading comes towards the end of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, so Jesus reminds us that what counts is what is in our hearts and how we behave, and not just simply the words we speak. St. Ignatius wrote: "Love ought to manifest itself more by deeds than by words”.

Just as buildings need solid foundations to stay standing, so does our faith. The foundations have to be a love deeply rooted in Our Lord, and that love is driven by action and generosity, not just words. Our painting today is by contemporary Christian artist Danny Hahlbohm. Danny was born in the USA and worked in the armed forces. Upon his return from his placements abroad for the US army, he started painting Christian artworks. Just like the print of the two gates (the wide gate and the narrow gate) a couple of days ago, today we see two different houses depicted which again come from two very different life choices: one built on God, and one not built on God…

by Patrick van der Vorst
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Built Wisely


Built Wisely
June 25, 2020
Thursday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time
Father Edward McIlmail, LC
Matthew 7:21-29
Jesus said to his disciples: "Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father in heaven. On that day many will say to me, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many deeds of power in your name?' Then I will declare to them, 'I never knew you; go away from me, you evildoers.' Everyone then who hears these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise man who built his house on rock. The rain fell, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, but it did not fall, because it had been founded on rock. And everyone who hears these words of mine and does not act on them will be like a foolish man who built his house on sand. The rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell -- and great was its fall!" Now when Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were astounded at his teaching, for he taught them as one having authority, and not as their scribes.
Introductory Prayer: Lord, before I can produce anything lasting in my life, I need to be united to you in prayer. Aware of my weakness and inclination to sin, I trust all the more in your forgiveness and mercy. I believe in your presence in the Eucharist. It gives me the assurances that you really are with your Church until the end of time.
Petition: Lord, help me to improve one point of my life that has been neglected.
  1. Lord, Lord: "Faith without works is useless" (James 2:20). Witnessing to our faith through our works is crucial. It's not enough to go to Mass on Sunday, to have the Bible on the shelf, to hang a rosary on the rearview mirror. Faith in Christ means daily conversion, changing our lives in conformity to his will. "Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father in heaven" (Matthew 7:21). Doing the will of the Father means works of charity, of patience, of disinterested service. Real expressions of our faith demand that we give of ourselves. Real faith doesn't leave us feeling smug. Do I ever feel self-righteous because "I'm with the Pope"? Because I "never got caught" doing something wrong? Does my faith in Christ leave me complacent? Or does it drive me to works of charity?
  1. Rock Solid: Listening to and following Christ means living as we should. There is a truth about our being human that demands a response. To know, love and serve God in this world, and to be happy with him forever in the next, sums up the purpose of our lives (see Catechism, No. 1). When we sin, we break not only with Christ but with ourselves. We feel divided interiorly by our passions, our anger, our vanity, our greed. Christ invites us to "come home," to be what we were meant to be. That is the surest foundation we can have when a crisis strikes. Where am I "building on sand"? Is my prayer life weak? Am I stingy with my possessions? Hardhearted toward a family member?
  1. Façade: We can surmise that the house built on sand looked sturdy -- that is why no one thought to test its strength before the big storm arrived. Our lives can be the same way. In a time of calm everything seems OK. No cares, no fears. Everything looks good on the outside, like those old Hollywood movie sets: all façade, but no depth. Beneath the surface, however, there might lie decay, chronic problems, issues that aren't resolved, emptiness -- all because Christ isn't the center of our lives. Are there areas of my life where I'm living superficially? Am I just putting up appearances for the neighbors? My parents? My spouse? My sweetheart? My pastor? What problems do I need to weed out of my life?
Conversation with Christ: Lord, you love me too much to stand by and let me live my life on the surface. You know it is difficult for me to give up my mask, because it is never easy for me to face my weaknesses. Give me the strength to confront what I need to change in my life.
Resolution: I will note one area where I'm not living up to the public image I present. Then I will offer up a decade of the rosary to overcome that vice or weakness.

 

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Wednesday, June 24, 2020

Via Lascivia or Addiction Line on the Palm


The Via Lascivia, addiction line, poison bar or whatever you want to call it, can appear differently depending on what type of hand it is on. Generally, it is a line near or even parallel to the Line of Health. It can originate from the Mount of Moon, between the life line and Health line, or even from the Mount of Venus. A shorter line which lies horizontally on the Mount of Moon is more commonly called the allergy line.
As the name Lascivia implies, the line stands for lasciviousness. The word lascivious means lustful and lewd, whether for money or pleasure. If the line starts from the Mount of Venus (ball of the thumb), it is still a Via Lascivia but more likely to be referred to as an addiction line. However, the line on its own does not predict addiction or lewdness. Also, this line will have a different meaning depending on the person’s circumstances and even their age. (See below to read about if a child has this line).

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Where there is a Via Lascivia line present, it can denote sensitivity towards food, drugs or both. The subject could be sensitive to airborne pollutants, smoking, and alcohol. This line also appears redder when an allergy or infection is present in the system.

The Via Lascivia line shape varies from one hand to another.

The length and depth of the line can also vary. If the line is long and stands out, there is sensitivity to drugs, chemicals and or foods. If it reaches to the life line and beyond, the effect is more profound. A finely broken and islanded line shows food cravings, and sometimes it is evidence of diabetes. If the line has many small lines parallel to it, or along the health line, care should be taken with the health.

The intensity line

The Via Lascivia is easily mistaken for the intensity line and their meaning is very similar. The intensity line tends to sit higher on the palm compared to the Via Lascivia. It is usually a straight line. The intensity line is typical on an intuitive hand (fire hand), that is, a rectangular palm with short fingers. These people tend to crave excitement like bungee jumping, or riding motorbikes. On other types, like if with a girdle of Venus and long head line, it can denote other intense feelings, like depression.

line of addiction, via lascivia, intensity line, allergy line
The Via Lascivia (addiction line) and Intensity line

So, you could say that this line, no matter what you call it, shows a sign for two types of people, the hyperactive (always seeking excitement) and the potential drug addict. Someone dependent on prescription drugs might have the Via Lascivia or line of addiction.

If your child has the Via Lascivia line from the Mount of Venus

A child with the Via Lascivia might show some fascination in dangerous acts. It could be something like climbing on top of the lounge or table. It’s a good idea to keep tabs on what he or she is eating to see if any hyperactive behaviour is caused by food. On the other types, it might be an emotionally needy child. For example, a young boy who gets upset when the mother leaves him at school. It might also be a teenager who quickly goes into depression if they feel unloved or broken-hearted. The Girdle of Venus also ads to the sensitivity of character.

Girdle of Venus

Girdle of Venus

The girdle of Venus shows a sensitive yet intense character. So it is a line which is common for someone who might abuse alcohol or drugs. However, it is not a definitive sign as such. The girdle of Venus can also indicate an intense state of nervousness and quick temper if aspects on the hand show these qualities elsewhere. The line in its full form strengthens whatever characteristics are present in the temperament of the individual. It is a mark of heightened nerves, feelings, and emotions, whether they are positive or negative.

https://destinypalmistry.com/via-lascivia-addiction-line/

Luke 1:57-66,80 | Domenico Ghirlandaio | The Birthday of St John the Baptist

Luke 1:57-66,80The Birthday of St John the Baptist
Birth of St John the Baptist,
Fresco painting by Domenico Ghirlandaio (1448-1494),
Painted circa 1486,
Fresco painting on chapel walls
© Tornabuoni Chapel, Santa Maria Novella, Florence
The time came for Elizabeth to have her child, and she gave birth to a son; and when her neighbours and relations heard that the Lord had shown her so great a kindness, they shared her joy.
Now on the eighth day they came to circumcise the child; they were going to call him Zechariah after his father, but his mother spoke up. ‘No,’ she said ‘he is to be called John.’ They said to her, ‘But no one in your family has that name’, and made signs to his father to find out what he wanted him called. The father asked for a writing-tablet and wrote, ‘His name is John.’ And they were all astonished. At that instant his power of speech returned and he spoke and praised God. All their neighbours were filled with awe and the whole affair was talked about throughout the hill country of Judaea. All those who heard of it treasured it in their hearts. ‘What will this child turn out to be?’ they wondered. And indeed the hand of the Lord was with him.
Meanwhile the child grew up and his spirit matured. And he lived out in the wilderness until the day he appeared openly to Israel.
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Reflection on the Fresco Painting

The birth of John the Baptist which we celebrate today, comes three months after the celebration on March 25th of the Annunciation, when the angel Gabriel told Mary that her cousin Elizabeth was in her sixth month of pregnancy, and it is also six months before the Christmas celebration of the birth of Jesus.

In our fresco painting by Domenico Ghirlandaio at the Tornabuoni Chapel in Florence, we see Elisabeth sitting upright on the bed in a calm and graceful posture, with a book in her left hand. A nurse in the background is attending to her, painted with vibrant colours to attract the watcher's attention. We see three women in the foreground who are visiting Elizabeth. All three are members of the Tornabuoni family who commissioned the painting.  The attention to domestic detail is beautiful: for example the two bottles of wine and water held by the maid (referring to the Eucharist), the bed-frame with an empty vase (symbolic of the now empty womb of Elisabeth) flanked by two pomegranates (symbolic of fertility and abundance) over the bed, etc...

Luke in his Gospel writes that the ‘the whole affair was talked about throughout the hill country of Judaea’… He stresses one of the main features of being Christian: to spread the Good News. The birth of the long-awaited child to older parents is an occasion of great joy… the unexpected has happened… the scene is set for Jesus' arrival...

by Patrick van der Vorst
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What's in a Name?


What's in a Name?
June 24, 2020

Solemnity of the Nativity of John the Baptist

Father Edward McIlmail, LC
Luke 1:57-66, 80
When the time arrived for Elizabeth to have her child, she gave birth to a son. Her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown his great mercy toward her, and they rejoiced with her. When they came on the eighth day to circumcise the child, they were going to call him Zechariah after his father, but his mother said in reply, "No. He will be called John." But they answered her, "There is no one among your relatives who has this name." So, they made signs, asking his father what he wished him to be called. He asked for a tablet and wrote, "John is his name," and all were amazed. Immediately his mouth was opened, his tongue freed, and he spoke blessing God. Then fear came upon all their neighbors, and all these matters were discussed throughout the hill country of Judea. All who heard these things took them to heart, saying, "What, then, will this child be?" For surely the hand of the Lord was with him. The child grew and became strong in spirit, and he was in the desert until the day of his manifestation to Israel.
Introductory Prayer: Lord, I make this effort at prayer for the sake of my soul and the souls of my loved ones. I believe that you died for us and want us to be with you forever in heaven.
Petition: Grant me new respect, Lord, for parents.
  1. Bundle of Joy: The arrival of a new baby has been a source of joy throughout the ages. Babies are God's way of saying the world should go on. Each new child reflects a facet of the infinite beauty and mystery of God. And by teaching us patience and selflessness, the little ones help us grow in holiness. In their childlike simplicity they teach us to remain simple. Their neediness can, and should, soften our hearts. They don't even have to be our own children; we can feel an obligation to help all kids, since their lives enrich all of us. What have I done lately to help the little ones, born and unborn? Is there a crisis-pregnancy center that could use help? Have I spoken well of parents who are open to large families?
  2. God's Choice: For the ancient Jews, a name captured, even defined, a person's identity. So, for Elizabeth to name her son "John" was significant. It showed her recognition of God's great plan for the child. John was in the Almighty's special care from the start. Even today, each and every child is loved by God and has a destiny in the heavenly Father's plan. Each has a vocation, a calling, in the Church. Do I appreciate the role that little ones have in God's plans? Do I respect their dignity? Or do I try to impose my prejudices on them? They are tomorrow's adults. How will I want them to remember my example?
  3. Loosened Lips: Zechariah had doubted God and was struck mute. He regains his speech only after publicly accepting God's plan and allowing his newborn son to take the name John. We, too, might have a bit of Zechariah in us. We resist God, only to hit a dead end. Bad friendships, habits of serious sin, rising despair – all of these can eat away at us. Yet, repentance is slow to come. Why? "We think that evil is basically good," said Pope-Emeritus Benedict XVI (December 8, 2005). "We think that we need it, at least a little, in order to experience the fullness of being. … If we look, however, at the world that surrounds us we can see that this is not so; in other words, that evil is always poisonous, does not uplift human beings, but degrades and humiliates them." Am I resisting God's plans?
Conversation with Christ: Lord, you have put family members and other loved ones in my life for a reason. I'm to help them get to heaven, and they are to help me do the same. Remind me of this truth and help me in a special way not to interfere with the plans you have for the children in my life.
Resolution: I will pray a decade of the rosary that all my family members reach heaven.

 

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Tuesday, June 23, 2020

Matthew 7:6,12-14 | Jan Luycken | Enter by the narrow gate

Matthew 7:6,12-14Enter by the narrow gate
The Wide Road and the Narrow Road,
Engraving by Jan Luyken (1649-1712),
Printed in 1712,
Engraving on paper
© Christian Art
Jesus said to his disciples: ‘Do not give dogs what is holy; and do not throw your pearls in front of pigs, or they may trample them and then turn on you and tear you to pieces.
‘So always treat others as you would like them to treat you; that is the meaning of the Law and the Prophets.
‘Enter by the narrow gate, since the road that leads to perdition is wide and spacious, and many take it; but it is a narrow gate and a hard road that leads to life, and only a few find it.’
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Reflection on the Engraving

Our engraving today by Dutch artist Jan Luyken (printed in 1712) is a great visual aid for reflecting on our Gospel reading today. We see the wide gate on the left, with people dancing and celebrating quite merrily as they walk through the wide arch. The top of the gate has a carved relief of the earthly globe. To follow that road is what the world wants us to do. The other road, the narrow path Jesus mentions in our reading, is on the right of our engraving. A man is seen after picking up his cross, walking through the narrow gate. Other people carrying their crosses are a bit further along the narrow path… They are walking towards a burst of light on top of the hill, Heaven. The others on the left are walking towards a storm…

Jesus is simply telling us that the pathway to true eternal life requires effort and focus. It requires picking up our crosses and hitting that narrow road. Passing through the narrow gate is just the first step. For all of us these narrow gates differ, for some it will be the narrow gate of commitment, for others the narrow gate of generosity towards the poor, for others the narrow gate of loving our neighbour,… by choosing and walking through those narrow gates we become true followers of Christ…. yes, uphill at times and hard, but ever so rewarding when we reach the light at the top of the hill…

by Patrick van der Vorst
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The Difficult Path


The Difficult Path
June 23, 2020

 

Tuesday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time

Father Edward McIlmail, LC
Matthew 7:6, 12-14
Jesus said to his disciples: "Do not give what is holy to dogs, or throw your pearls before swine, lest they trample them underfoot, and turn and tear you to pieces. Do to others whatever you would have them do to you. This is the Law and the Prophets. Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the road broad that leads to destruction, and those who enter through it are many. How narrow the gate and constricted the road that leads to life. And those who find it are few."
Introductory Prayer: I believe in the power of prayer, Lord. This time spent with you is the most important time of my day. Let me be confident of your presence and your love, in order to take full advantage of these privileged moments.
Petition: Lord, help me appreciate better the beauty of the Christian faith.
  1. Our True Values: We take great care to guard what is most valuable to us, right? The truth is, we often take great risks with what is most precious. We say we value life and limb but think nothing of speeding in heavy traffic. We say we want to get to heaven, but we dabble in sin, even serious sin, almost daily. We surf racy Web sites. We cut down people in office gossip. We close our hearts to the needy. We habitually vote for politicians who defend abortion. We take sin oh-so-lightly. Likewise, we might let the holy things of our faith languish. We might neglect the sacrament of reconciliation. We receive Communion unworthily. We stay silent when a relative brags about using contraception. We do nothing when a child withdraws into the world of Internet for five hours a day. Is there something about which I should be speaking up?
  1. Do unto Others: To decide what to do in any given situation, we can ask ourselves how we would like to be treated. "For the measure with which you measure will in return be measured out to you" (Luke 6:38). The respect we have for ourselves is often reflected in the respect we show others. Rudeness, indifference and irritability toward others bespeak a problem in us. The Golden Rule isn't just for others; it is also to guard our own dignity. Are there people toward whom I am routinely uncharitable? Do I realize that this lack of charity can hurt my character more than it hurts their feelings?
  1. The Broad Road and the Narrow Gate: Modernity is like a 24/7 convenience store. We can get anything, anytime. We can end up thinking that everything about life should be easy, be it marriage, self-discipline or even our salvation. The illusion of ease shouldn't fool us. Working toward our salvation is challenging work. Original sin left a deep mark on all of us. Struggling toward salvation takes prayer, sacrifice and constant vigilance. Do I sense that the living of my faith in today's world is easy? If so, I'm probably not living it well. Where have I avoided the narrow road of holiness? Am I too attached to food, clothes or the opinions of others?
Conversation with Christ: Help me to see, Lord, that my real dignity lies in treating others well, and in renouncing my disordered passions. Let me shake off mediocrity in my spiritual life and make the most of the time you give me.
Resolution: Today, I will make a special sacrifice for a loved one.

 

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Monday, June 22, 2020

WHAT DOES A STAR ON YOUR PALM MEAN?

MEANINGS OF A STAR AT DIFFERENT PLACES ON PALM


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The stars on palm refer to the star-like pattern formed by three or more intersected short lines. The stars have varied auspicious or inauspicious implications subject to the location on the palm but mostly auspicious. Let's see the implications of stars at different locations on the palm.

At the Center of the Palm
The star at the center of the palm is an inauspicious sign which suggests that you will have bad luck and you are self-willed and reckless, thus easily suffer a failure out of impulsion but you will remedy if you can correct the mistake. (Fig 1)

On the Sun Line
If the star is on one side of the sun line, it suggests you will have special good luck and you may get windfall which will bring you happiness. If the star is at the center of the sun line, it suggests that you will have extremely good luck and often get help from others; you will have higher social status and fame after some efforts and you may become a renowned celebrity or successful person if your fate line is also good. (Fig 2)

On the Heart Line
The star on the heart line implies the sudden illness, accident or accidental injury and suggests that you will break up with your lover or partner because of various factors. (Fig 3)

On the Head Line
The star on the head line is an ominous sign implying the possible injury, disease, or trouble in work, especially the head injury or disease, such as migraine and headache. If the star is near the head line, it implies that you are intelligent, wise, quick-minded and resourceful. (Fig 4)

On the Fate Line
The star on the fate line suggests the change of fate, even the disaster or the death of parents in childhood. If the star is near the fate line, it suggests that you will make great achievements in work and you are good at management and leading. (Fig 5)

On the Life Line
The star on the life line implies the physical problem and you should pay more attention to prevent in time. If the life line is broken and there is a star at the broken part, it suggests that you will have serious disease and you should be careful. (Fig 6)

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On the Luna Mount
The star on the Luna mount is called canopy which represents talent and suggests that you are very intelligent, have high comprehension, literary, artistic or technical talent and you can learn everything quickly. Also, you will have high level and accomplishment in certain field or you will command one or several professional skills. Most of literary, artistic, academic, and technical personnel have this kind of stars. (Fig 7)

Below the Index Finger
The star on the Jupiter mount which is below the index finger is the most auspicious and it implies that you are smart, have good understanding, leading and management talent and you can comprehend by analogy; you will get success, wealth and great reputation after making great efforts and live a happy marriage life. The bigger the star, the more auspicious it is.



Fig 8
Below the Middle Finger
Unusually, the Saturn mount below the middle finger is the end point of the fate line. If the star is at the end of the fate line, it suggests that you are blessed in career and will make great achievements; if the star is at the top of the fate line and looks like a branch of the fate line, it indicates that you will make great achievements in many aspects. Of course, the star on the Saturn mount also suggests that you are self-willed and not good at conducting in the society, thus have few intimate friends and will be lonely in old age.

Below the Ring Finger
The star on the Apollo mount below the ring finger is a sign of outstanding talent and it suggests that you have special talent and often earn a lot of wealth from unexpected opportunities. If the star on the Apollo mount is connected with the marriage line, it suggests that you may get success from marriage; if it is connected with the sun line, it suggests that you may become famous and earn a fortune due to your creation or artistic talent. But this lucky sign sometimes disappears, so whether you can have the good luck or not depends on your preparation and your grasp of opportunity.

Below the Little Finger
The Mercury mount below the little finger is in charge of wealth. If the star is at this location, it often suggests that you have clear thinking, strong logic and good eloquence, so you will have good luck in wealth and good luck with the opposite sex.

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