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The 6th promise is a very consoling and heartwarming statement. It emerges from the overarching statement that “God is love.” (1 Jn 4:16) It is a welcoming invitation for the sinner who feels that he is beyond God’s mercy. There are many examples from the ministry of Jesus that flesh out the veracity of that…

Promise 5: I will pour abundant blessings on all their undertakings. By reassuring me God will bless my efforts, this promise gives courage to strive towards difficult goals. It’s hard to notice blessings if I become too immersed in projects; by reflecting on (perhaps writing down) blessings, I can become open to new challenges.  To…

Promise 4: They shall find in My Heart an assured refuge during life and especially at the hour of death. “When I was young my parents provided me with everything, shelter, food, comfort and security. They were my refuge. I never doubted for one second that they would always be there for me. Along about…

Promise 3: I will console them in all their troubles. Eye contact is a pretty basic social skill. We learn it first as babies when our parents offer us that unconditional, all-powerful, loving gaze, when it feels as if we are seen all the way thru our beautiful, unrepeatable, indispensable, little body to our soul. …