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  Ascension Press  and  Ascension Presents   in collaboration with  Inspires   give you this riveting magnum opus.‎.. Condensed Reflection by James Z. Carpio No-brainer. I absolutely agree with Father Mike Schmitz. We save the best for last. May you be inspired by The Holy Spirit and God bless!

  "...Long time ago in Bethlehem So the Holy Bible say Mary's boy child, Jesus Christ Was born on Christmas day..." Why? Saint Peter denied Jesus. Saint Thomas doubted Jesus. Saint Martha was too busy. Saint Mary Magdalene worked in the oldest profession. Saint Dimas was a thief. Some were deaf. Some were blind. Some were mute. Some were lepers. Some were tax collectors. Some were prodigal sons. Some were prodigal daughters. Some were like lost sheep. Some were rich. Some were poor. Some were Patrician. Some were Plebeian. Some were Samaritans. Some were Jews. Some were Gentiles. Some were hungry. Some were thirsty. Some were naked. Some were in prison. And, Job was immensely tested. The list goes on… And it is long… More than billions of souls. So, What is Christmas? For all of the above. For God so loved the world that He sent His only begotten Son to redeem us all. For sinners; me and you and her and him. Again for us all. May you be inspired by The Holy Spirit and May...

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  I almost died a few months ago. Not of COVID-19 but something else… It was pitch black, drizzling, no stars, no moon, and the lamp post light was kaput. I was cycling straight ahead and suddenly, a black S.U.V. turned to its left. I pedaled to the left lane and there was an approaching vehicle and all passengers and the driver shrieked in horror. Still I am here, writing just for you. Why? It is the Season of Christmas. Now, more than ever, we are closer to God all the more. He loves us dearly. He hears our prayers, wishes, hopes, and dreams. He can see the tears in His children’s eyes. The more His Divine Love increases. When we realize that we absolutely need Him: He is steadfast and merciful. Loving. Our Father. I guess we forgot Him a little bit. We removed Him from our lives before the pandemic. We had taken Him for granted. However, He works in mysterious ways. He used Modern Technology to unite us all. The nations worked together for a vaccine. Hold on a little bit longer....

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  12 What myst'ries to delve This December  Twelve With a sturdy  yelve 'Til we see that elve...

  11 Misty Eleven, Friday blues burden. Music - must hearken. Soon, I'll dance again The Rhumba! 'Til then...

  10 Road to perfection: Patience and vision, Purification, Sweet contemplation. 10th day fruition...

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  December Quarantine Rhythm and Rhymes 0 After ground zero I know I must go Overcome this low Have a steady row Comply and follow... 1 This December One Quarantine in town And the day is done Rest for this tired Juan Dreaming of some fun... 2 I wonder what's true This December Two. The sky is faint blue Birds in the field flew Giving me a clue... 3 I wanna be free! Celebrate in glee This December Three. But limits; Oh, Gee! Miss my freedom tree... 4 Days keep coming more Sweeping sands ashore Distant sweet galore This December Four Home I dream... adore... 5 Ah, I'm still alive! Bones and limbs still jive. Abundant thoughts thrive, Goals I shall contrive This December Five... 6 Grey December Six What is there to fix? Perhaps, mess-up mix Or a tell-tale jinx In this world of flicks... 7 What worldly concern December Seven Shall bring to my den? To highest heaven I'll dare and I'll yearn...

Dear Chazz, I was inspired by your life. I became a writer etc., because of you. I'm sick just like you were. After High School, I didn't want to do anything. I did not have to be a writer etc., I did all those things because I wanted to tell you that life does get better. From the speech of Al Pacino's character in an iconic film. He said and I do not recall verbatim, sorry, he said that it is difficult to fix a broken spirit. :( We throw away broken things. They don't matter. They can be replaced. Or cure a new disease e.g. the true story about Lorenzo's oil.  However, I always remember that our God is not an author of sad endings.  If it is not a great story then He is not yet done writing. Philosophically, time is not a factor for Him at all. You are always in my prayers.  And, may your spirit rest in heavenly peace. Remember, He is in charge of everything. Bluntly, He always has the final say... Amen. And, Thank you! -james z. carpio Full credits to the Canadia...

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