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As the Year unfolds 2 - Let us stand for "true identity" in Christ
Hi Guys! As the Year unfolds, let us keep walking in it with eyes opened!
The attack on human identity, family and children is real.
God wants us to remember who we are and that we are made in His image and likeness. We are meant for love and He being the Truth, the Way and the Life, Christ can reveal to us and renew in us, always, our true identity!
So let's stand for Truth and true identity, being sons and daughters of the Father, in Christ.
Let us remember who we are through God's lenses.
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As the Year unfolds - Let's remember who we are
Hi Guys!
As the Year unfolds, let us walk in it with steps of awareness. Everything is about identity and why not try to remember who we are through God's lenses.
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Prophetic View with CL - Reflecting on Fiducia Supplicans and why its coming out "NOW"
Hi Guys!
In this podcast, I wanted to address the slightly the document Fiducia Supplicans and some questions to ponder "beyond the document itself".
The document is disturbing in itself but more than this, I find that "the moment when this is being exposed" is even more an issue, considering that right now, it is the season of Christmas, where all Christian Catholics should be centered on Christ and the greatness of His Incarnation, His Nativity, the fulfillment of the promise through the Virgin Mary, the wise men, the shepherds, the angels singing adoration to the Lord, etc.
Why is the Vatican so prompt to bring out such a document that brings chaos and division in "this time of the year?"
And why did the media spoke about it, after only few days of the release of this declaration? How come they were - world wide - soooo ready?
To me, this is what we need to address and bring into light. So let's bring it up together and let's remember what Our Lord Jesus Christ said to His Church, to find comfort and joy through the Hope HE BRINGS.
Enjoy listening and may the peace of Our Lord Jesus Christ keeps your heart merry in this Christmas season.
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RETREAT - DAY 9 (LAST DAY!) - One more time with Jesus Child - To root ourselves as children of God
Here we are! Ready to receive Christ in our hearts!
On this last day of the retreat, let us meet Jesus Child once more in the Temple. Let us contemplate Him in His identity and see how this can inspire us to be rooted in our own as children of the Father.
Let's see how Christ Child can help us gain confidence as "children of God" in our daily life!
Enjoy the podcast! God bless AND Merry Christmas!
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RETREAT - DAY 7 - With Jesus Child and His Family - Journeying from Egypt to Nazareth
We are few days before Christmas! Let us continue preparing our hearts to receive Christ King in our home!
On this seventh day of the retreat, let us journey with Jesus Child and the Holy family - from Egypt to Nazareth. Let us enjoy contemplating Jesus Child through His parents, Joseph and Mary. Let us ponder "the child" that was Christ in their humble home.
Let us reflect on these moments in time for the Holy Family. Let's see how it can speak to us about our family and inspire us to strive and thrive for communion, peace and love within our homes.
Enjoy the podcast! God bless!
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RETREAT - DAY 8 - With Joseph and Mary - Finding Jesus Child Again (in the Temple)
We are few days before Christmas!
Let us continue preparing our hearts to receive Christ King in our home and our hearts!
On this eight day of the retreat, let us journey with Joseph and Mary as they strive to find Jesus back in the Temple. After 3 days of searching with anguish and pain, they find their child among the teachers of the Temple. His posture is showing great confidence and peace to His parents surprise.
How so?
Let us contemplate Jesus Child again, through His parents eyes, Joseph and Mary. Let us ponder "the child" that speaks now and reveals Himself a little, in an unexpected way.
Let's see how Christ Child can help us "find Him again" on our way when we look for Him.
Enjoy the podcast! God bless!
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RETREAT - DAY 6 - With Jesus Child and His Family - Reflecting on the fleeing to Egypt
In this season of Advent, let us prepare our hearts to receive Christ for Christmas.
On this sixth day of the retreat, let us journey with the Holy family - fleeing to the desert to take refuge in Egypt. The massacre of the Innocents is a painful moment where Mary and Joseph understand "the threat" their precious child is facing.
Let us ponder this moment and how it can speak to us about how joy and suffering walk along, in this journey on earth.
Enjoy the podcast! God bless!
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RETREAT - DAY 5 - With Jesus Child and His Family - Reflecting on the gift of receptivity
In this season of Advent, let us prepare our hearts to receive Christ for Christmas.
On this fifth day of the retreat, let us reflect on Jesus' consecration to the Father. Joseph and Mary presents their child to God forty days later. They have received from God this first born child, and now, they entrust the gift they have received in God's hands.
What does this mean for us, today? Let's contemplate the gift of "giving and receiving" from Christ as a child and all His inheritance today in the Church.
Enjoy the podcast! God bless!
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RETREAT - DAY 4 - Reflecting on the Wise men and their way to meet Jesus Child King!
In this season of Advent, let us continue to prepare our hearts to receive Christ for Christmas.
On this fourth day of the retreat, let us contemplate the Lord Child, through the eyes of the Wise Men who came from their respective kingdoms to follow the star that would lead them to "the king who was born".
Guided by the word of the Lord and their intuition, they come to be confirmed in finding Child Jesus in a Grotto. They rejoice and adore Him!
Let us remember them and be inspired to follow the way to Christ again and anew!
Enjoy the podcast! God bless!
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RETREAT - DAY 3 - Reflecting on the Shepherds' calling to meet Jesus Child
In this season of Advent, let us prepare our hearts to receive Christ for Christmas.
On this third day of the retreat, let us contemplate the Lord Child, through the eyes of the Shepherds being led by the Angel of the Lord. This child they will see is the sign given.
Let us rejoice in finding Jesus Child again and a-new.
Enjoy the podcast! God bless!
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RETREAT - DAY 2 - Contemplating the first signs around Jesus Child at the Temple
In this season of Advent, let us prepare our hearts to receive Christ for Christmas.
On this second day of the retreat, let us contemplate the Lord Child, presented to Simeon, in the Temple. Circumcision is a big deal at the time... but why? There is a profound meaning in being circumcised and receiving a name.
Let us dig in some of the meaning together and think about the impact it has today in our lives.
Enjoy the podcast! God bless!
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RETREAT - 9 DAYS WITH JESUS CHILD - Welcome!
Here's a little retreat I did and I wanted to share in the spirit of Advent, as we prepare our hearts to receive Christ for Christmas.
You can listen to it as a podcast as well.
God bless!
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RETREAT - DAY 1 - Contemplating Jesus Child in the Grotto
In this season of Advent, let us prepare our hearts to receive Christ for Christmas.
On this first day, let us contemplate the Lord in the Grotto.
Who He is and the impact of is coming on Earth.
Enjoy the podcast! God bless!
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Prophetic View with CL - When young people stand for Christ in the Eucharist!
Hi Guys!
This podcast follows the video on WYD and all the buzz that's been going on on the mis-treatment done to Christ Jesus in the Eucharist.
I wanted to share another example of the influence young people can have when they decide to step up to defend the Holy Eucharist.
We can help our leaders to change situations when we speak with humility and boldness AND when they open their ears and heart to listen.
So, if whether you are a young person or an adult in the Catholic Church, dare to share with your leaders when you see that something seems unaligned with the teachings of Christ. Ask questions and give your comments humbly. You can make a difference and be a true eye opener to help them take better decisions.
It's about loving and caring for Our Lord Jesus Christ in the first place!
So hope this can inspire you as you listen! God bless!
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Prophetic View - WYD '23 - My perspective by C_Laure
Hi Guys!
What "buzz" around the International WYD and specifically on the way the Holy Presence of Jesus Christ was treated in the Eucharist!!!
We have a responsibility as Catholics to protect and defend the faith and even more, Our Lord Jesus Christ in the gifts that He left us. Mass and adoration are certainly times where we should express our utmost reverence to Our Lord Jesus Christ in the Host received during communion or while we adore Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament.
So, what to say about the treatment reserved toward the Eucharist during WYD in some places? It brings lots of tensions, lots of questions... So I wanted to share, out of respect for Our Lord, my perspective.
In a "Synodal time", I think my experience can serve as "a grain of salt". Once upon a time, I was young and went to these events. Now, sharing!
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Prophetic View with CL - Preparing the Way with John the Baptist 2 - How to Evangelize?
A lot is happening in current events right now in the world.
More than speaking about each and every thing, we're called in the Holy Spirit to "situate ourselves" in this timeline zone and to do so in a prophetic way.
John the Baptist had to face the crowd and do exactly that - "be the voice in the desert shouting PREPARE THE WAY OF THE LORD". He was in a position of evangelization.
In this podcast, let's just contemplate him and "his way" for doing so.
He did not have a plan. He had no program. So, how did he do it?
By contemplating him, we understand that evangelizing is more about a relationship with the Lord than "a strategic way of doing things". It's more about "being" than doing.
So, let's see how to "be evangelical to better evangelize" as John the Baptist did, in the desert, without... a thing. ;)
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Prophetic View with CL - Preparing the Way with John the Baptist
A lot is happening in current events right now in the world.
More than speaking about each and every thing, we're called in the Holy Spirit to "situate ourselves" in this timeline zone and to do so in a prophetic way.
"PREPARE THE WAY OF THE LORD!"
Going back to scripture can inspire us and remind us that, once upon a time, John the Baptist was calling in the desert the people of Israel to do the same. To wake up, rise up and root themselves in the truth. He was calling them to repent and turned their heart to God. He was announcing that the Lord IS coming! And He was! Jesus would come to him!
In this podcast, let's talk about it and remind ourselves as Catholics and as people of God, what can we do to "prepare the way of the Lord" in our life.
This time is not so much about finding out "what's happening then WHY it's happening" AND taking the opportunity TO GET BACK TO SOLID FOUNDATION.
So let's be intentional and prepare the way for Christ coming with John the Baptist!
Enjoy listening and God bless!
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Prophetic View with CL - Podcast 10 - Russia & The Consecration to Our Lady? Where ' we at?
Hi Guys!
March 2022, Ukraine’s Latin Rite Catholic bishops asked Pope Francis to consecrate Ukraine and Russia to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
Now, this consecration has been a request from Our Lady since a good time now and for some reason, it is still an ongoing procedure...
What is behind this consecration? What did Our Lady ask and why?
Where are we since then? What can we do about it as children of God today?
I invite you to seek these answers with me in a "frankly catholic talk".
Let's re-discover the context and the time when this request was made by the Mother of Christ and why it is of great importance for our time.
God bless!
CL
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Prophetic View with CL - Podcast 9.2 - Syncretism : How it is affecting us without us knowing
Hi Guys!
So, this is the second part of a podcast on "syncretism", which means "a sort of "blending" of different sources or beliefs."
I invite you to dive in and learn about it and how this can affect us in our daily life. On a long run, it seems to be affecting many people in the world, and in particular in the catholic "sphere" where in the name of "unity" we are called to welcome everyone in the Church and experience communion - even when these people do not endorse Jesus Christ...
In every civilisation, human beings have had their own traditions and beliefs. In everyone of them, God calls His people (Israel) and the nations to walk away from their gods and come to Him. People of every nation understand also "the need for sacrifice".
However, not "all sacrifices are pleasing to God". Not every sacrifice are "requested by Him. Jesus Christ came and gave the unique sacrifice that would bring complete satisfaction to God and assure salvation to a broken humanity.
How can "syncretism" affect the true sacrifice requested by God in the Catholic Church? How does it affect us in our relationship, in the world?
Let's try to bring out some sense of this all and see, in light of the Holy Spirit, the signs for our time!
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Prophetic View with CL - Podcast 9.1 - Syncretism : How it is affecting us without us knowing
Hi Guys!
So, there is a strange thing happening in the Catholic "sphere" and in the world. The term I learned is "syncretism". It's a sort of "blending" of different sources or beliefs.
I invite you to dive in and learn about it and how this can affect us in our daily life. On a long run, it can affects "everything" if we are not careful as christians. Further more, when we look into the Word of the Lord, we see that constantly, Israel is face with the same choice : uniting with the ways of the world around them OR remaining faithful to the One True God.
In every civilisation, human beings have had their own traditions and beliefs. In everyone of them, the "sense of a need to bring a sacrifice" is present. However, not "all sacrifices are pleasing to God". Not every sacrifice are "requested by Him. How can "syncretism" affect the true sacrifice requested by God in the Catholic Church? How does it affect us in the world?
Let's try to bring out some sense of this all and see, in light of the Holy Spirit, the signs for our time!
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Prophetic View with CL - Podcast 8.2 - Tips for Catholics to better face our leaders with love
Hi Guys!
So, «The wolf is in the den».
By tolerating behaviours and political figures in the Vatican, by allowing them to receive communion when they are taking positions clearly not aligned with Christ and His Church and by many other actions (or inactions), the current papacy contributed into bringing lots of confusion and reactions in the Catholic Church!
As Christian Catholics, what are we to do with this situation?
Here are concrete tips that I’m doing now and that helped me pass from passive "victim" to active "intercessor" in Christ!
Listen and get inspired. Stand boldly for the Truth, with charity, clarity and humility. Always with love. Always. Equip yourself with the resources the Lord gives us in the Church and propose Him, share Him and share your story! Your witness could help someone along the line.
God bless!
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Prophetic View with CL - Podcast 8.1 - Facing the kind of leadership we have in the Church
Hy Guys!
In this podcast, I take the time to re-mention few things that are quite disturbing with the current papacy and how this is bringing lots of confusion within the Catholic Church and even in the world.
In resume, the collaboration with international secular groups on matters that are not per say «catholic» is more and more causing lots of confusion, conflicts and pain... and now, with the loss of Pope Benedict XVI, it is good to remember these things and name them again to be reminded that we are in a time asking us to stand boldly and speak up. Humbly, but boldly.
Enjoy listening and let us pray for Pope Francis and all the priests and bishops facing new challenges. Let us pray for us and our families, that we remain faithful to the teachings of our Lord, Jesus Christ.
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Prophetic View with Chantal Laure - Podcast 7 - Reflection on the Holy Family
Hi Dear Creative People!
This week is one where we celebrate - Christmas, The New Year, The Epiphany (that would be when the Wise Men - kings - came to a child and adored Him, recognizing his Kingship) AND The Holy Family.
So, proposition : let us stop and reflect on the value of Family through God's eyes, by contemplating Jesus' Family? How can the value of "family" irradiate in Christ's own experience? What does that say about its importance in a society "IN THE WAY" God wants it to be?
I'm proposing you my reflection in this podcast.
So sip your drink, enjoy listening and contemplating Jesus' Family... and may God bless your own! Happy New Year and Cheers to the best, yet to come!
God bless!
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Prophetic View - Podcast 6 - Let's talk about Jesus and His Innocence
Hi Guys!
In this podcast, I want to underline with you "The Innocence of Christ Jesus", and reflect on how this may help us to read the signs of the time today.
I served as am a Specialist in Childhood Care and Special Education and
served as Project Coordinator for vocations and youth ministry workshops. I also enjoyed within my journey as Lay Missionary in the daily life with Christ, the humble privilege of practicing spiritual accompaniment, animations and different missions regarding Theology of the Body. Helping people to experience their growth in faith and awaken themselves to the present of God in their life is wonderful. Helping parents journey in welcoming their children as a gift and understanding their role - a holy one - is a true gift!
One thing that comes out – in all my experiences – is observing the constant attack of the enemy on the «innocence» of human beings.
In a time where children's dignity is being jeopardize by adults, especially when it comes to their identity, I thought it would be interesting and in fact, essential, to go back in Christian roots to discover or re-discover, how God sees the child and the importance of "innocence". Innocence deserves respect, reverence and protection.
So I hope you enjoy this time with me and let God show you how beautiful - and powerful - your innocence is.
God bless!
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Prophetic View with Chantal Laure - Podcast 5-2_Sharing on my childhood with the Sex Ed Program
Hi Guys!
In this 2nd podcast regarding the Sex Ed. program for kids, I’m being wanted to share on my own journey with it. Yup, 1984 was also "the year of when Gov's inserted this same stuff in schools. to address the issue of the protection of children and their innocence.
So let me walk you through what it was like and give you maybe my perspective on why this program can be harmful.
Protecting the innocence of children today matter more than ever, if we want to built a healthy society on the long run...
May EVERY COMMUNITY stand boldly for the sake of children.
I'm also mentioning a reference, Monica Cline, who worked for many years for planned parenthood in the field... and had a major change in her life after encountering God and discovering her faith!
She is now a public speaker, consultant, and founder of "It Takes a Family" and is standing boldly to share on the dangers of comprehensive sex education for kids and how parents should be involved in their kids' education.
So let's talk about it in light of the Holy Spirit with much care and always, to read the signs of the time!
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