We read in Corn.12: 7-10 that Paul is speaking about a {thorn in the flesh} He asked God three times to remove it but it never happened. We don’t know if Paul’s problem was a physical, spiritual or emotional affliction. Many explanations have been put forward but we have no way of knowing. We do know that it caused him a great deal of pain, causing him to question if God was allowing him to have this affliction so that he would not get too proud of being chosen by God to bring the great commission to the people.
Today there are more afflictions then could ever be mentioned here, none of us get through life without something that could stop us from serving God, but like Paul, we have the same promise that Gods grace is sufficient in our times of trials. In this life, there isn’t one of us that doesn’t have some form of problem, be it physical, spiritual or emotional and there are those that are bereaved and many other problems. But we know that we are never alone. None of us likes to live in pain and we think that we could serve God so much more effectively if we had better health. God didn’t ask us to have a medical checkup he takes us as we are and gives us strength for each day.
Many times we try to figure out why things happen as they do, but there never seems to be an answer, we say where is God, why does he allow things to happen like they do and these are questions that cannot be answered because we can not know the mind of God our minds can’t comprehend a God that was powerful enough to create the universe and still take care of us, and all he asks of us is that we believe and have faith. We are children of God and if we do not allow him to have a part in our lives we have a very empty feeling that something is missing. I don’t know if this applies to any of you but if you have that empty feeling try giving God a chance you have nothing to lose.
Believe God! if he calls you to work then he will see to it that you will accomplish it. Many times we are impatient, ,sometimes we get discouraged, sometimes we grow weary of waiting and we jump ahead of God. But we must learn to be patient and not always be in control, we must learn to trust and wait on God..
When you have a problem that you can’t solve on your own, be it medical, relational, car problems or other, you would most likely go to an expert in any one of those fields. And with the cost of getting an expert opinion, you would most likely spend most of your time listening and getting all the professional advice you could for your money.
It is the same with consequential matters in your life, you want the best advice you can get so you can always go to your friends and maybe have a cup of coffee together and hear what they have to give, or you can pay a lawyer for his or her time which would be very costly. But why would you?
You do have another option, you can take your problems to God. He is an expert when it comes to everything concerning your life and His advise is free. But don’t spend all your time talking. He already knows what you need, if you do all the talking you will miss the life-giving counsel that you need. So when you go to God make the most of your time by listening. The only payment He wants is your love.
HOW LONG OH LORD
When the cares of the day Seem too much to bare When your nights seem Weary and long. Do you sometimes cry out To God in despair How long OH Lord how long?
Do you wonder how long These trials will last And the uncertain days cease to come As you plead with God To answer your prayer How long OH lord how long.
Have faith and keep trusting His promise is true He’ll gladden your heart With a song Your burdens will lighten He answers your prayer Not long My Child, Not Long.
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We are all reading once aging about people being shot and for what reason Nothing more then hatred and where and when did it all start? it all started the day that we allowed the authorities to kick God out of our schools and offices, God went out and Satan went in and took full charge.
You talk about gun control we need God to control we need GOD IN CONTROL, we need to get the guns out of the buildings and the bibles back in if we are ever going to have any peace in America. Get the guns out of the homes and of the streets there is far too much killing. Start to fill the churches once again instead of the bars and you will see change.
Allow prayer back in school, welcome God back into your homes, PEOPLE IT HAS TO START WITH YOUR CHILDREN, LOSE YOUR CHILDREN AND YOU LOSE THE WORLD. Guns are not the answer they might make money for some people but at what price to others?
O God, who by the apostolic zeal of Saint François de Laval raised up the Church in Canada and inspired him to be a shepherd after your own heart, grant that, through his intercession, We may persevere in faith and charity, and serve your people’s needs with generous hearts. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Saint François de Laval Feast Laval
François de Montmorency-Laval is indeed celebrated as a saint in the Catholic Church. His feast day is observed on May 6th in Canada, according to the Canadian liturgical calendar. However, some local calendars or traditions might observe his feast on May 5th.
François de Laval was the first bishop of Quebec and played a significant role in establishing the Catholic Church in New France (now Canada). He was canonized as a saint by Pope Francis in 2014.
Short Biography of Saint François de Laval
Saint François de Montmorency-Laval (1623–1708) was the first bishop of Quebec and a pioneer of the Catholic Church in New France. Born in Montigny-sur-Avre, France, he was ordained a priest in 1647 and became deeply involved in missionary work. In 1658, he was appointed as Vicar Apostolic of New France, later becoming a bishop.
Bishop Laval devoted his life to serving the Indigenous peoples and settlers of Canada, establishing parishes, schools, and charitable institutions. He founded the Séminaire de Québec in 1663, which became a cornerstone of clergy formation in North America. Known for his humility, charity, and steadfastness, Laval worked tirelessly to protect the rights of the poor and promote the Gospel.
He died on May 6, 1708, in Quebec City. Canonized in 2014, Saint François de Laval is remembered as a builder of the Church in Canada and a model of pastoral care.
We call our site NEW Hope but is there really any new hope or any hope at all. When we look around us at the situation of our world with all the hatred, the violence, the molestation and children turning against parents and parents against children, is there really any hope at all? And take a minute to think about all the sickness that has developed, all the new diseases that the doctors have no cure for, and now no vaccine against, people are dying today from diseases that could have been cured years ago, but today have become superbugs.
And what about all the violence on our streets and in our homes, and all the guns that people do not seem to want to give up? All we have to do is turn on the TV and see the shows that teach our children and grandchildren how to commit those crimes. And as far as letting children get away with all these crimes, just try to punish them, you will be the one getting into trouble because you will be charged with child abuse. New Hope or No Hope, you decide.
Well, we call our site New Hope Ministry because we at the Interdenominational Assembly of Churches believe there is always hope. Regardless of how bad things may seem around you, just stop for a few minutes and count your blessings, and you will be surprised at how many things you have in your life that will give you hope. When you woke up this morning were you thankful that you could see, when you put your feet on the floor did you give thanks that you could walk? Not to mention your family, your home and your job or whatever means of income you can be thankful for. And it doesn’t have to stop there; this world is full of opportunities for you to be thankful.
And as for all the evil that is going on we have one that is greater than us that someday will deal with those people, all we can do is as Jesus commanded us to do and that is, TO every day “is what we strive to give at New Hope Ministries we share the message of salvation through Jesus Christ and dedicated our mission of making new disciples in all nations through our ministries. We sincerely hope that you will consider joining us in teaching the
Rev. Marie Yvonne.
Member of the Interdenominational Assembly of Churches, an association ministry of
Eric Michel Ministries International was founded in 2017.
One God, One Faith, One Baptism In Jesus Name, We are One in the Body of Christ
Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.
Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton
Jeddore, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Photo REM
Poetry From The Heart
These posts are about my personal poetry, which I have written over the years, and I have finally decided to turn them into a blog to share with others.
Rev. Marie Arnold
The Emeritus Right Reverend Marie is the Co-founder of Éric Michel Ministries International and Chief Chaplain; she is of the Baptist denomination.
May 2012 Rev. Éric Michel is with a new life partner, the Rev. Marie Y. Arnold, ordained in 2011 at Sedona University in Metaphysics and Counselling, and she is named senior chaplain at Éric Michel Ministries and Chaplaincy. (Chaplaincy was changed then for International).
Rev. Marie Yvonne was ordained by the University of Metaphysics at Sedona on January the 31st 2010, and appointed Bishop of EMMI on October 4, 2013. The Rt. Rev. Marie Yvonne Arnold, Bishop and Chief Chaplain, Co-Founder of the EMMI Chaplaincy Ministry, Founder of EMMI New Hope Ministry and Mission & Counsellor.
Mother of 5 children and 16 grandchildren. She has been an ordained Metaphysical Minister since 2010. Was a member of Jeddore United Baptist Church. She is now a Unitarian Baptist Minister. In the 1980s, she was a Sunday School Teacher and Sunday School Superintendent, and also a member of the Jeddore Women’s Club for many years. Missionary Society. Most of her life was dedicated to the well-being of others, mainly in the field of counselling, in her community, which led to her decision to explore a course in counselling, which she wants to continue in her ministry, adult, and that has followed me into her decision to go into the ministry today.
Interest Her interests are in Metaphysics, History, Spirituality, World Religion, Science, Human Development and Children and Adults in Crisis.
As A Pastor She studies at the University of Metaphysics in Sedona, Arizona. Through correspondence, she has an M.BSc. degree as a Metaphysical Minister, Counselor, and Practitioner, she is qualified to perform a weddings, funerals, baptisms and baby naming.
Faith Her religious background is Catholic and Baptist; she became a practicing Baptist after marrying into a Baptist family and followed that faith for many years until she began to question many things without getting any answers. she began her search for the truth and was directed to the University of Metaphysics where she discovered the answers to her questions..
Now she has discovered the Unitarian-Baptist and has been further enlightened in her quest for the truth.
Brother Éric Michel
✠ Archbishop Éric M. Gagnon, O.F.S., M.I. President Bishop & Founder
Note: All Rev Marie’s Posts came from our old site and were posted in the year 2018.
The altar crucifix is not a decoration. It is a theological anchor placed at the very heart of the altar—where sacrifice, presence, and remembrance meet.
Before every word is spoken, before every prayer is lifted, the Crucifix already speaks.
It does not argue. It does not explain. It simply reveals:
Love poured out.
Here, at the altar, we do not remember a distant moment. We stand at the foot of the Crucifixion of Jesus— where mercy was opened, where the Heart of Christ was given without reserve.
The wood of the Cross and the table of the altar are one mystery: sacrifice and offering, death and life, silence and the eternal Word.
And beside the Cross, unseen yet ever present, stands the Mother— Mary, Mother of Jesus— teaching us how to remain, how to receive, how to believe.
In every Eucharist, What is lifted is not only bread and wine, But the whole offering of Christ Himself.
And we are invited—quietly, freely— to place our own lives there as well:
our burdens, our wounds, our hidden prayers.
Nothing is too small to be united to so great a Love.
So we look upon the Crucifix… And we learn again:
not how to speak, But how to give?
The Altar Crucifix: What we know, and why it matters.
