Sacramentals
What every Catholic needs to know about Relics! http://www.cukierski.net/library/relicexplanation.shtml
What Are Sacramentals? http://www.cukierski.net/whataresacramentals.shtml
Ever wonder how to Dispose of Blessed Objects? http://www.cukierski.net/library/disposingofblessedobjects.shtml
Where did the tradition of burying a St. Joseph statue begin? Does it work? Is it just superstition? http://www.cukierski.net/stjosephhomekit.shtml
Our Catholic Faith and Rich Traditions of the Church
Learn how to make a truly good confession! View our Guide to Confession! You don't want to miss this! Click here: http://www.cukierski.net/library/confession.shtml
Why is Fasting so powerful? Are there really MIRACLES associated with fasting? http://www.cukierski.net/library/fasting.shtml
All About Indulgences http://www.cukierski.net/library/aboutindulgences.shtml
Who are the Fourteen Holy Helpers? http://www.cukierski.net/library/14holyhelpers.shtml
The Fifteen Marks of the Church http://www.cukierski.net/library/15marksofthechurch.shtml
Preparing for Confirmation http://www.cukierski.net/library/preparingforconfirmation.shtml
The 7 Capital Sins and their Contrary Virtues http://www.cukierski.net/library/7capitalsins.shtml
Liturgical Colors http://www.cukierski.net/library/liturgicalcolors.shtml
What should we believe as Catholics? (currently working on, still some good stuff up for you to read!) http://www.cukierski.net/library/whatwebelieveascatholics.shtml
Monthly and Daily Devotions of the Church http://www.cukierski.net/library/monthlydailydevotions.shtml
9 Ways of Being an Accessory to Another's Sin http://www.cukierski.net/library/9waysofbeingaccessorytosin.shtml
The Tremendous Value of the Holy Mass http://www.cukierski.net/library/tremendousvalueofthemass.shtml
The Rosary - Simply Amazing http://www.cukierski.net/library/simplyamazing.shtml
Our Lady of Fatima...A Timely Reminder of What She Said! http://www.cukierski.net/library/rememberfatima.shtml
Do you know all the Popes of the Holy Roman Catholic Church? Do you know the "anti-popes"? We have a very interesting
chart that we have put together for you! Click here: http://www.cukierski.net/library/popes.shtml
Check out our "Brochure Evangelization"! Feel free to
print these out and distribute! http://www.cukierski.net/brochures.shtml
What can YOU do to stop the killing of the innocent unborn? I've
composed a list and some other interesting info. http://www.cukierski.net/prolife.shtml
Patron's Saint List (my never ending project)! http://www.cukierski.net/library/patronsaints.shtml
Visit our Treasury of Catholic Prayers. http://www.cukierski.net/catholicprayers.shtml
Feed your soul with great homilies. Click here!
Preparedness and Simple Living
My feelings on the NEED to PREPARE in order to SURVIVE the times that loom ahead: http://www.cukierski.net/library/preparingfortimesahead.shtml
Does God Have An Emergency Preparedness Plan? http://www.cukierski.net/library/doesgodhaveemergencyprepplan.shtml
Simple Living Can Save Your Life! http://www.cukierski.net/library/simplelivingcansaveyourlife.shtml
Man's Biggest Temptation & Gardening http://www.cukierski.net/library/temptationandgardening.shtml
The Browning of America: Why we need Small Family Farms – NOW: http://www.cukierski.net/library/browningofamerica.shtml
Having a simple Christmas takes a little planning, but the rewards are immeasurable. Read how one family made their Advent and Christmastide, a holy one: http://www.cukierski.net/library/simplechristmas.shtml
Are you interested in Simple Catholic Living? Read the articles on our
Simple Catholic Page! Get a cup of coffee, there are quite a few articles! Enjoy! http://www.cukierski.net/library/simplecatholic.shtml
There is an Irish Saint who successfully predicted many events such as the great potato famine and the advent of railroads. I recently
found several of his prophecies that seem to point to our present day and age! Want to learn what may be on the horizon? Find out here: http://www.cukierski.net/library/irishprophecy.shtml
What is the spiritual dimension to the financial crisis? http://www.cukierski.net/library/nolastingcity.shtml
Spiritual Matters
Little Catechism on Spiritual Motherhood for Priests http://www.cukierski.net/library/spiritualmotherhoodforpriests.shtml
For Fathers: Eight Commitments of the St. Joseph's Covenant Keepers http://www.cukierski.net/library/eightcommitments.shtml
Where to Go for Help! http://www.cukierski.net/library/wheretogoforhelp.shtml
On the Deadening of the Human Spirit http://www.cukierski.net/library/deadeningofthehumanspirit.shtml
What is the role of laymen in rooting out evil? http://www.cukierski.net/library/castout.shtml
Are Unresolved Family Issues Causing You Harm? Click here to consider: http://www.cukierski.net/library/unresolvedfamilyissues.shtml
The goal of every family is to be holy. Learn how to be a truly Christian family, here: http://www.cukierski.net/library/christianfamily.shtml
God doesn't want you to
worry. Here are some Christian ways to reduce stress: http://www.cukierski.net/library/reducestress.shtml
Beware the dangers of compromising the faith! The parable of the closed mind, should not be forgotten: http://www.cukierski.net/library/openheart.shtml
Father Gabriele Amorth strongly suggests that we
bless our homes to protect those who reside in it from sickness, ill fortune, and harassment by evil spirits. Cleanse your home!
http://www.cukierski.net/library/cleanseyourhome.shtml
Attention all mothers! Here are a few reminders of the greatness of your divine calling. http://www.cukierski.net/library/lettertoallmothers.shtml
SATAN'S MEETING: (Read even if you're busy) http://www.cukierski.net/library/readevenifyouarebusy.shtml
Are you saddened by marital impurity over which you have no control?
I know from many years with our apostolate that there are many of you out there...suffering with this heavy burden. It is no
mystery, nor is it hard to fathom, that for some Catholics, the practice of marital chastity is very difficult, if not impossible,
due to the demands of an un-cooperative, unbelieving spouse. Want to know what you can do? Click here:
http://www.cukierski.net/library/maritalimpurity.shtml
Are you addicted to worry? How do we know when our priorities are out of order? Read this article to find out how to let fear and anxiety melt away. Click here:
http://www.cukierski.net/library/marymartha.shtml
Do you have what it takes to be a good parent? We've all asked that question at one time or another! Yes, the life of every good
parent is a martyrdom! It is to drink daily from the chalice of Jesus Christ Crucified. Get a little spirtual "pep talk"
to help you through your day! Click here: http://www.cukierski.net/library/goodparents.shtml
Looking for a good laugh? Visit our Irish Humor page :-). Yes,
I'm a proud Irish woman! Click here: http://www.cukierski.net/library/irishhumor.shtml
Are you uneasy about the future? Do you sometimes have a sense
of "dread" and don't know why? Perhaps it is because we live in the "Age of Anxiety"! Click here: http://www.cukierski.net/library/ageofanxiety.shtml
The Divine Healer can heal you! Find out more by reading this
very interesting article. It's not what you may have thought! Click here: http://www.cukierski.net/library/divinehealer.shtml
Has life got you down? Do you feel like it keeps burying you?
Read this "parable" to find out what you can do! Click here: http://www.cukierski.net/library/whenlifegetsyoudown.shtml
Who does the devil tempt the most? The answer may surprise you!
Find out if you need to be concerned by clicking here: http://www.cukierski.net/library/beware.shtml
What was the true religiosity of Einstein? http://www.cukierski.net/library/einstein.shtml
Have you ever lost someone you loved deeply? I did. It was my
Grandmother. This page is dedicated to her and to all that have lost someone dear to their heart. Please, stop by and watch the
very moving video. No one will go away with a dry eye. http://www.cukierski.net/library/grandmaspage.shtml
Lenten Meditations
The Seven Penitential Psalms http://www.cukierski.net/library/7penitentialpsalms.shtml
A Lenten Pledge http://www.cukierski.net/library/alentenpledge.shtml
Why do we do penance during Lent? http://www.cukierski.net/library/whydopenance.shtml
One Simple Carpenter http://www.cukierski.net/library/onesimplecarpenter.shtml
The Clock of the Passion http://www.cukierski.net/library/clockofthepassion.shtml
Meditation on Death http://www.cukierski.net/library/meditationondeath.shtml
Jesus' Dying and Our Dying http://www.cukierski.net/library/ourdying.shtml
50 Maxims for Obtaining Perfection in the Love of Jesus Christ http://www.cukierski.net/library/50maximstoobtainperfectionliguori.shtml
Are you dead yet? Yes, an odd sounding question for sure! Find out
exactly what I'm talking about: http://www.cukierski.net/library/areyoudeadyet.shtml
Why should you make "The Stations of The Cross" a weekly devotion?
Did you know a Plenary Indulgence is given to those who prayerfully make the journey of the fourteen stations? What is a plenary Indulgence?
Find out all of this and more here: http://www.cukierski.net/stationsofthecross.shtml
Jesus' Dying and Our Dying http://www.cukierski.net/library/ourdying.shtml
The Dreadful State of the Lukewarm Soul http://www.cukierski.net/library/lukewarmsoul.shtml
The Thrust of the Spear http://www.cukierski.net/library/thrustofthespear.shtml
Purgatory and Hell
Read Me or Rue It http://www.cukierski.net/library/readmeorrueit.shtml
12 Steps to Avoid Purgatory http://www.cukierski.net/library/12stepsavoidpurgatory.shtml
How to Avoid Purgatory http://www.cukierski.net/library/howtoavoidpurgatory.shtml
Souls In Purgatory Send Signals http://www.cukierski.net/library/soulssendsignals.shtml
Hell is for real! The greatest lie ever told was that hell does not exist!
Sister Josefa Menendez saw many people falling into Hell screaming in terrifying ways.
How can you avoid it? Find out: http://www.cukierski.net/library/hellisreal.shtml
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"Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never
hurt me".
We all know that very familiar saying.
In fact, it was probably one we heard often while growing up.
Little did I know that this common phrase was actually quite unbiblical!
The Bible teaches that there is great power of the tongue...it
can be used to heal and to hurt. Read James 3, it describes the
very destructive power of an untamed tongue.
Just stop for a moment and think how it felt when someone last
praised you. They may have said how great you looked or what a
good job you did. It probably made your day!
Then stop and think how it felt when someone criticized you, called
you a name or said something untrue. We say we won't let it ruin
our day, but we all know how hard it is to shake
a verbal (or written) attack. I dare say we've all had this happen.
I know that I have and it stings and hurts and has a direct bearing
upon how I am able to fulfill my duty as a wife and mother. A
stick in the eye or a stone upside of the head would probably
have been less painful.
It's not just the verbal words that can hurt people. This is the
era of technology. We can now be "stung" with an untamed
tongue via the keyboard. Instead of a verbal "lashing"
that we can audibly hear, we get the "flame" that burns.
Both cause great pain!
It has been said that the tongue of man is like a fire, which
can set a whole forest ablaze. As we know from the huge wildfires
in the past, a small flame can ignite a huge fire!
James tells us that the tongue is a fire, ignited by hell itself!
The tongue is so mighty that
when it is uncontrolled it can wreak havoc with our bodies and
the bodies of those that the deadly poison has been aimed at!
We can send a man to the moon, harness the power of an atom, yet
we can't seem to bridle our own tongue?!
As I tell my children (and often remind myself), we will have
to account for every word that comes out of our mouth and every
word that we have written. Therefore, we must remember that we
need to be very careful of what we say verbally as well as with
what we write in our emails, blogs, forums. God sees and knows
it all. We can send something anonymous, but we are not anonymous
to God.
We can call ourselves religious, Catholic, Christian or whatever...but
if we fail to tame our tongue (and our response to those who "flame"
us) we can not be considered as such.
Let us resolve to bite our tongues if we must! I know mine has
nearly bled at times and I've had to literally get up and walk
away from the keyboard when being "attacked".
Let us RESOLVE to HEAL with our tongues! What power we have to
do GOOD! :-)
May God bless and heal you and those who have hurt you!
In God's Love.......Wendy Cukierski
+Wife and Helper to Walter (Genesis 2:18)
+Mother to our 13 blessings from God (Psalm 127:3,5)
Do
People Annoy You?
Do
you ever wonder why God lets so many people annoy, despise, and
provoke you?
Do
you have people who disrupt your live, demand your attention and
basically drive you nuts?
Well, that's
because God loves you. Loves you, you say? Yes, He is shaping
you..hewning you for His purposes!
It is God
who compares us to living stones that are being perfectly hewn
out! ( I Peter 2:5 and Ephesians 2:19-22). In fact, there were
80,000 "hewers of stone" during the construction of
Solomon's Temple. Each of those stones were so perfectly hewn
that they needed no further hewing after being put in place for
the Temple ( I Kings 5:15-18; 6:7).
We need to
look at all those folks who are hostile and disruptive in our
lives as God's hewers. If we can do this, then we are ready for
the next command:
"Love
your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that
hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute
you" (Matthew 5:44).
How hard this
is when our first instinct is to toss back an insult! As I've
grown older (I'm 43 now), it has become easier. I finally "get
it". There is not one enemy that I wouldn't gladly hug if
I came in contact with. I sincerely mean that.
Read what
David states in Psalm 119: 67-71 "Before I was afflicted,
I went astray: but now have I kept thy word. ... The proud have
forged a lie against me: but I will keep thy precepts with my
whole heart. ... It is good for me that I have been afflicted;
that I might learn thy statutes"
What David
said has been true in my own life and in our apostolate. Our apostolate
has been "hewn out" by friends who "don't get it",
family members who despise me and crazy people who curse me out.
Their actions motivated me to really study God's word more intently
in order to clarify and refine what I do and what I teach.
What Peter
promised in 1Peter 5:10 has become a reality for me "...
After that ye have suffered a while [the God of all grace] make
you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you"
Let's try
to welcome those who react to us, not as intruders into our lives,
but as hewers sent by God to assist Him in improving our character
(and I'm quite a character, so I've been told) and conforming
us into the image of Jesus!
Do I hear
an AMEN? ;-)
In God's Love.......Wendy
Cukierski
+Wife and Helper to Walter (Genesis 2:18)
+Mother to our 13 blessings from God (Psalm 127:3,5)
TESTIMONIAL: Wendy I dont know how you do all this with all those
wonderful kids - I've not been on this e-mail thing for very long, but believe me since I've found you, I find it very hard to stay
away. I've just been reading the anxiety one, it is so good I'm nearly half way into my 70's its been a lifetime thing with me
- but I'm still working on it with your help - thankyou! It is amazing what beautiful bits I am finding on your pages and thankyou
- thankyou - with love PatC. I know all those prayers are helping me.
TESTIMONIAL:
"I thank God for you, your family, & your apostolate! I am a Catholic homeschooling mother of 7 & I cannot tell
you what a blessing you are to my family & I!
Know you are all in our prayers! Sincerely, Kim & Tribe!"
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