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A new beginning....

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These experiences subsided for a few months but came back sporadically a few weeks after my father suddenly died on June 9, 2022. The intensity increased once I went to a Mass celebrated by our parish's new priest. When I actually met and spoke with this priest, the frequency increased. In hindsight, these occurrences ultimately resulted in my conversion back to the fullness of the faith with a renewed and profound love for the Eucharist and the Mass. 6/29/22 Dream: Having stuff done to my parent's old house in New Jersey. The yard had a new pathway and an area for a pool. I wanted to show our neighbor & their friend, but as I started to head on back my dad said, "No, Adrienne". I already had them with me walking out to the area. It all ended up being okay, and one of my friends started chatting with my dad. Later, some random people asked my kid's personal questions about my marriage and life. The kids and I had an airplane kind of RV and waited for somethi

The Spirit Pours Some More! (Jan 2022- April 2022)

"There shall come forth a shoot from the stump of Jesse, and a branch shall grow out of his roots. And the Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord. And his delight shall be in the fear of the Lord." Isaiah 11:2-3 There are two kinds of Gifts of the Holy Spirit . The first- I refer to these as the "Spirits of the Lord," which is found in Isaiah 11:2-3- are intended to sanctify those who receive them. These permanent & supernatural qualities are bestowed upon all who are Baptized. They make us attentive to the voice of God and obedient to the Holy Spirit. The second, more properly called charismata, are extraordinary favors granted for the help of another, which do not sanctify by themselves and may even be separated from blessings. Words, Visions, and Dreams Jan 2022- April 2022 1/7/22 Word : Shelter in place 1/21/22 Dream: S tatue of Mary