hello people, it's been somewhat calm in here safe for Oby who's been doing a good job all day holding fort, kudos sis 

Ebos, it's good to hear from you again, we were beginning to wonder if you were in the space ship that recently left planet earth 
your mum would be fine, just believe that! as for your brother, God knows why the accident happend, please entrust him into God's loving care and into the maternal bossom of Mother. worry no more! 
you can always count on our supoort no matter how small!


let's always remember each other in our prayers, and viee please don't forgot to include me in your prayers as you crown our lady with those numerous beautiful roses from the Holy Rosary!
I said the hail mary you requested for at the dot of noon that very day! 

May devotion continues  - both collectively and individually, don't miss out!

just to remind every one to join the church in the novena to the Holy Spirit and May devotion
may we continue to find favour with God as we adore the Holy Spirit and honour our Lady!

have a great weekend!

hope you guys are enjoying the break like i'm doing!
it's been a great day so far as i had the opportunity to attend mass and would be going for the 5pm May devotion in the parish! and the rosary, i am loving it!

have fun guys!

Happy workers' day!

infact carl, you know what i'm talking about!

lest i forget, carl you've done a good job on viee! i'm flabergasted! biko help your poor sis as well!

guys did you know that May 1st 2008 is a very unique day? consider the following:


it's the Solemnity of Ascension of Jesus into heaven. It is thus a day of obligation, meaning we are obliged to attend Mass!


it's the beginning of the annual devotion to Mother Mary


it's also the feast of St. Joseph the Worker. the Holy Mother Church honours St. Joseph as the Patron of Workers, guess we know that!


it's also observed as workers’ day, and therefore a public holiday.


You could see that, by divine providence, we have a VERY RARE opportunity this year to commence the May devotion to Mary in union with the Patron Saint of Workers (St. Joseph) and on the occasion of the Ascension of Jesus into heaven and on a Workers’ Day! Isn't it so wonderful!  

Praying the Holy Rosary during the month of May will be a very spiritually rewarding exercise. Mother Mary grants tremendous graces to all who salute her with the recitation of the Holy Rosary. Be assured that Jesus, Mary and St. Joseph will richly reward your efforts and prayers on this special day of 1 May 2008.

May your petitions ascend to heaven as Jesus ascended into heaven. AMEN.
and may the Queen of the month of May and St. Joseph continue to pray for you and with you.
Amen!

viee:

i struggle pass u before
but since Carl tot me that style, i have mastered it,
this morn, i took a longer route to work and was able to say 30 decades
it takes my mind off the wahala of Lagos road,
try it. . .

wow! i'm impressed!
you're lucky you live far from the office,
i live quite close to my office in Lag and that makes me sleep like a naughty girl and wake up quite late!

i know the devil doesn't like Mary's children saying their rosary, but we must shame him by loving the Holy Rosary! I love the rosary but i struggle to say it. meaning i need to allow Mother to nurse me properly,
I'm all yours my Queen, my Mother!

Carlosein:


kamsi, u are welcome indeed to this thread. let me ask what do you do in terms of work or study? whichever one it is you can pray at least a part of the rosary on your way either to or from work/school each day.

in this way, many have been known to pray the daily rosary (whole twenty decades) by the end of the day.

i think you should try this method out and/or lindiwe's methos. let us know how it goes.

once again, welcome

lindiwe, zulu baby, how are you?

carl, a friend once recommended this method to me when i used to complain of not being able to say the rosary due to time constraint! it helped till i got back on track! but i'm afraid i'm beginning to have that problem again! please i need your prayers!

I'm ok carl, but i still maintain that i'm not zulu at all, even if my name says otherwise. it was just a gift!

viee:


i feel you on that!
i use to 'imagine' sayn more than 5 decades of the rosary daily
then Carl helped me out,
thesedays when eva im on the road ( which is very often), i say the rosary
to and from work,school, friends house, where eva
it helps to kip my mind sane. . .
u can try that, sure helped me
it has become part of me now and i say at least 20 decades of the rosary everyday

You don't mean it! i must confess, i struggle to say five decades daily! i sleep late and wake up late! Dear Mother help me!

Carlosein:

hey ~lady~, what can i say to you? the glory of God surely will be revealed in all of these. sure i can take time out to
tell you my personal travails within the last two years: i've had to battle homelessness in lagos since last year not just for me but also for my mum and siblings. landlords forcing rent up to the skies made us resolve to get a place of our own and meanwhile where do we live? i moved out of my abode and in with my mum in march and concentrated all efforts on the building. at every point in time we kept praying (especially to the sacred heart of Jesus and immaculate heart of Mary).

Now the turning point:
1. i miraculously got a new and better job this month (thanks to some angels on this thread ) ,
2. we are moving into the new house tomorrow, and
3. the greatest of all is that everybody is hale and hearty, what with all the work (manual and otherwise) that we all did through the construction (you need to see and feel my palms and pray i don't ever slap you )

so, sis all's well. it is all "ad majorem gloriam Dei" -- "to the greater glory of God " as St ignatius of loyola used to say.

and finally, it is okay to cry

Dominus Vobiscum.

Testimony!

Christ is our Rock, our Refuge, our Stronghold!

Oby1:


Lindiwe i appreciate your call, i must say that you have a nice voice on phone, phone o    don't mind me, i know also in physical it will be sweeter than on phone 

tanx Oby, but no comment! 

~lady~,
remember, all things work for good for them that know, love and fear God!
May our Lady of sorrows comfort you!

kamsi:

I just stumbled on this trend, well this is nice. But I need a praying Partner especially the rosary, why I need such a partner is so I would be motivated to pray more.

So if any one is availiable holla at me and we will device how to say our rosary everyday.

kamsi, i think what you need to do is to get the rosary tape. Play it and pray along with the priest and sister! It will serve as a perfect praying partner! I use the tape most of the time and it's wonderful!
If you don't have one, go to any parish bookshop, you're sure to get it there!
May our Lady of the Holy Rosary instill in you the zeal and love for the rosary! It's a wonderful way of honouring our Lady!



Guys, don't forget that tomorrow marks the beginning of the May devotion!

It's a great day, enjoy it!

Oby1:

The message from God says "IF ONLY THEY WILL HONOUR MY MOTHER" please each day even if we are weak to say the full Rosary, just say one hail Mary at least.

True talk sis!

eagleroland:

Glory to Jesus! Very interesting posts on this thread. I want to clarify some things. If Catholics are a cult, that means all churches are cultists because all churches broke away from the Catholic Church. I am a Catholic, a very proud one, a Charismatic, a sanctuary of the Living God and a prophetic intercessor. I have no regrets and no complaints. I also have nothing to say about all the people insulting Catholics. May the Lord open our eyes to see, our ears to hear and our hearts to understand the things that are important.

eagle, we all know that the church isn't a cult and we care less about what others think, what matters is what God thinks! so welcome bros and never mind the distractions because that's what they are! 
we are all proud of our faith, it's our prayer that God will help us preserve it!


viee, your parish not allowing the booking of mass is quite unbelievable, i think it's done at the beggining of the year. meaning if you don't book it then, you won't have the opportunity to do so again, i know quite a number of parishes that operate such policy. well i don't think it's a good one, but then the parish priest should know better!
As for translating your movie, gee, i didn't say i could speak in Zulu, i only know the meaning of my name! 


Oby, i could see you've given me another name! no problem i shall accept it, all  i need do is add it to the already numerous names of mine

Lady, never mind ok, carl has said it all! always look on the bright side of life!


Have fun all 

Oby1:

Lindiwe? which state in Nigeria bears it? Whats the meaning? Have not heard of this name before.

I will book the mass today.

ah oby1 you should know na! nigerian states are not just 36 in number, there are lastest additions! maybe you should update your knowledge of current affairs oh!

on a more serious note, dat's my real name! it was given to me by a south african lady when i was born, it means a long awaited child (in Zulu)

Thanx for the mass once again! May God bless you as you go about doing good to the least of His brothers,

got your text! i promise to holla!

~Lady~:

I have two jobs, they take up my time.
I will be done with one next week.

I am very tired.

I probably won't post all weekend o, who knows.

eh yah, take it easy girl! like you said, the Lord is your strength!!!

Men!, you're strong! i can't seem to cope with just one job, let alone taking up a second! i gon kpeme bi dat!

Have a great weekend all!

Carlosein:


nwys i look forward to a reunion at lindiwe's when she's in lag to make up for my missed cake.

Oby1:

Lindiwe i would hv booked d mass today, but i remembered that i don't have your real name (so can i hv your real name?) But all the same, may be i will just use Lindiwe (hope is ok?)

Gosh, just saw this only today! on friday, after my last post, the internet started acting up, as usual!!!
so carl, i've been around, it's just the internet oh!

know what oby, lindiwe is one of my real names, so it's fine if you use it,
i don't want to post my regular name hereeeeeeeeee, butttttttttt i could post my number,
0803 - - - - - - -, i think it's time i removed my number!
so guys, text me your numbers, because your IV (to my little party) would come via phone call/ text 

hope you guys would make out time to attend

yeah viee, the chinese will happen to some extent, not completely shaaa, as for the baileys, you can bet! 

viee:

your welcome Lindiwe
whn r u coming back to Lag
we dnt mind a belated celebratn ooo
i will book the Mass for you aganist nxt wk as well.

don't worry viee, i'll be in Lag two weeks from now, i shall invite you all to my house when i'm around for a proper birthday celebration with my family, they won't let me be if i don't, so till then, don't forget to book my mass - you & Oby!

tanx for the daily readings, abeg keep it coming ok!

@all
i shall now be able to contribute during the day; our wireless in the office here has been restored, although i know not how long it would last,
have a great day,

Carlosein:

eewoo , so you people had the party without me!

chai i missed y'day o.

anyway lindiwe, happy birthday in arrears o. i wish you many happy returns of the day,
long life and prosperity.

as for the cake i cud not download it on my system so i need a special delivery to my house.

yes oh carl, you missed out! i was beginning to think you went over to join pam in the da villa, i beg tell her to hurry up with the ichies,

tanx all the same for the belated birthday greetings, !

Oh dear, Viee you're such a darling!

I love the MOET girl, wish i could have it for real! and the chinese, Ulalala!!!

Gracias!!!

imhotep:

@Lindiwe
Happy birthday!! Many happy returns. May the Lord bless you with both His Hands.

If only this cake could be downloaded ==>

oh my gosh! what a sumptuous cake!
oby i told you the cake is coming, oya, abeg download your own,

tanx imhotep, whether the cake is downlaodable or not, i'll have it still!

cheers

Oby1:

Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday to you Lindiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii, happy birthday to youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

How old are you now,

I thank God for your life.
Darling i wish you above every other things God's continous grace for spiritual and physical upliftment


If d mass will be booked it will be against next week not this week again, is it okay?

Hum cake, my mouth is watering already

Tanx Oby, Tanx so much! but your question should have been 'how young are you?' cos 'old' is not any where near my dictionary

As long as a mass is booked in my name, i don't mind the time, tanx

Don't worry, the cake is coming!

~Lady~:


@Lindiwe

Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday dear Lindiwe, Happy Birthday to you.

May the Lord bless you in all your endeavours. May he provide you with many more years to come. Long life and prosperity to you.
May he grant you wisdom as you count the years. May your heart desires come true, according to his will.
God bless you dear.

What can i say! Merci,

smile4kenn:

When ever i watch the video of Pop's visit on CNN, I feel blessed by God.

My Man of God
His Holiness

BENEDICTA MUS DOMINUS

I totally agree with you,
Pope Benedict (XVI) is indeed a figure of Christ on earth, May the Holy Trinity Father, Son and Holy Spirit continue to guide and guard him as he leads God's people

Long live the Pope!!!

i'm keeping vigil, waiting for the clock to strike a minute after 12 midnight so i can sing myself a birthday song before sleeping, i always do that and today won't be an exception even though i'm so exhausted,
I'm always the first to wish myself a 'happy birthday' 

So house, tomorrow the 23rd of April is my birthday and i'll like my bros and sis in da house to celebrate with me, 

Please if any of you can, biko help book mass for me, i really can't do it here in Bayelsa, church is a bit far from where i stay!
I know it would be difficult to book a mass against tomorrow, even if it's against Thursday, i won't mind

I would so appreciate it 

Cheers all! I promise to make the cake go round please be expecting yours, yes you!

Happy birthday to a beloved daughter of Jesus and Mary!!! 

Carlosein:

~lady~ after what i saw (now deleted), i thought u'd never come back here again. thank God it's not so.

take care of you and remember God is always faithful.

Glory to Jesus, honour to Mary!!!

Carl, i didn't quite get what you're saying here, please expantiate

~Lady~:

Oby1

Mum's doing much better. She even resumed work (againt my wish and I know she coerced the doc to release her)

I really am appreciative of the prayers.

Thank you all

sup Oby,
i know say you be correct girl, tanks for holdin up for Pam on the daily saint and readings,
my trip back here was more than smooth even though i wasn't looking forward to it, but i've got no choice sha,

hope you're cool shaa,

wow! it's been quiet and dry all day,
where are all the peeps at,

Pam please come back soon, we're missing our daily readings and the day's saint,

Oby, good of you to show up at least,

Cheers all

A friend wrote this,

Pope Paul speaking from the window facing St. Peter Square said: “above all, what we need are saints. Looking at the state the world finds itself in today, may I remind you that what nations need most today is sainthood. We need saints. We need saints above everything else. This is the greatest need of the present world”.

The words greatly remind one of those other words from The Way: “I’ll tell you a secret, an open secret: these world crises are crises of saints. God wants a handful of men ‘of his own’ in (every field) of human activity. Then … pax Christi in regno Christi – “ the peace of Christ in the kingdom of Christ”.

Men are very weak and we must be made to see with our own eyes how we should proceed, which direction we should go in, how we should march through life. We need saints who will go on ahead, showing us the way. They cannot stop, but press on for our sake, waking us up, exhorting and encouraging us to persevere, constantly offering us their help, lighting our path, and showing us what loving God really means. Otherwise all we will know will be our own selfish love.

We need living saints, rather than the great ones of past ages, enshrined now in their vaulted riches. We need saints who will go with us to work in the fields or on the highways, in buses or on the okada; men who are not phantoms capable of going miraculously on when the traffic light is at red, but who have to wait with us until the signal light turns green. We need men who follow the same skills and professions as we do, so we can see how they solve the problems with their children, domestic problems, professional problems … who have to wrestle with the same economic problems with the bills we have to face at the same time each month; men who can register their just grievances, claiming their rights, and who do so because their pay is too meager; men who have to wait their turn at the Confessional because they also need to repent of their bad temper, of their anger, their pride, their indolence, the strong temptations they don’t always succeed in overcoming, because they too are made of flesh and blood.

Yes, we need saints who live as they preach, who lead us by their example, who imitate the gospel’s way, doing first and then teaching. We need saints who are human and understanding, with the humanity and understanding acquired in the course of battling against their own weaknesses.

You are that saint. You can be that saint. We are called to be that saint.

Carlosein:

lindiwe, na alams u won see for bayelsa, abeg forget that one o. instead make
you go see real show wey timaya dey do as correct bayelsa boy.

ha my pampam na correct babe oh! let those who doubt, doubt no more.
she be fine okpeke!!

true talk Carl, i go re-think my priorities,

I believe you 100% concerning Pam, e bi like say i sabi am self

Cheers all,

I'll be returning to Yenagoa tomorrow, i was actually enjoying Lag

Have a great week all,

Oby1:


She b real female no more controversy because i no think sey man fit marry man for this our obodo Nigeria

I bow oh!