This annunciation is on a diptych that a friend brought us from Italy many years ago. She was a friend from St. Mary of the Angels. We have lost touch, but the image continues to bless us.
It has been over 3 1/2 years since we were inside St. Mary's. It has been held by...what shall we call them? Rebel forces? Unholy opposition? Usurpers? People of questionable Christan character?
Only God knows their hearts and purposes, but let it suffice to say they have not been nice.
Next week, September 23, 24 and 25, a judge in the Los Angeles Superior Court will listen to our case. The focus of the trial will be very narrow. I'm praying the outcome will be true justice.
Jesus said, " In the world you will have tribulation, but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world."
Even so come Lord Jesus.

Luminous Mysteries

                   

Some thoughts came while praying,
The United States of America is not doomed because of:
The economy
Racial inequity and tension
Joblessness
Immigration
Climate change
Loss of our constitutional government
Poverty
Homelessness
A justice system that does not uphold justice
Inequalities in education
Healthcare
Environmental concerns
Pollution
Wars and conflicts
The Middle East crisis
Islamic radicals
The 1%
It is doomed because we kill our children before they even have a chance to take their first breath.