De Invigilandi

On Being Watchful




Thanksgiving and Christmas is coming up really fast. We all have families and they are all different; but we must be watchful and if you think Pagan activity will take place; you have a big choice; a actual choice; either experience that situation or situations and have second hand sin; or stay home and keep your soul as clean as you can with the help of God.

I know there could be situations by three or more people at I think will be my aunt's house or could be up here next door at my uncle's house. I'm thinking on staying home from both; or I may not be here and be in the Monastery.

Anyone could fix a personal Thanksgiving meal and Christmas meal; by going to the store and buying a small chicken or a Cornish Game Hen; fixing a small amount of mash potatoes and some stuffing; plus dinner rolls.

I rather do that and not hurt our good God by witnessing something sinful and being afraid to speak up or if you do speak up; they may ask you to leave; well; if you aren't any where close to home; how would you get home? I guess, make yourself comfortable outside or in the truck or car.

Knowing the Holy Spirit; He may make you kick them out and keep your aunt's home pure and holy. If they are so called "catholic" He may command them go to Confession at that moment and start the annulement process.

We must be watchful in those moments; if you know that it will repeat what happened from last year or be worse; then don't go; stay home, go to Confession before Mass, Mass and stay afterward praying. Be with Jesus and stay close to Peter; the Pope. This is what I will do; do not be afraid to do this; we are to protect our souls and if we are to become saints; we can't be any where that could hinder it.


Yes, your parents will be upset if they do not understand the super natural point of view and the great harm that it will cause to each one's soul. We must not hurt God for our own purpose or gain or pleasure.

It is not, "oh we will go and eat and then leave." NO! It's all or nothing for Our God. If you love God totally; you will go ALL IN; staying at home. But, the parents will still go because they don't want to offend the request and because it's a meal pre-prepared. Was the First Thanksgiving Pagan or Christian like? Christ Like. Each and every one should be like that; prayer; a living prayer.


Now, Christmas gifts. What to buy or not to buy?

One must be watchful what you buy for Christmas gifts; nothing sexual or lead to sexual activity, immoral life style, violence, nothing that leads to all sins; mortal and venial.

Nothing Occult. So, be careful what movie you buy for a child for Christmas and what book. Buy the Christmas Carol; it's on dvd and I love Charles Dickens Christmas Carol. By good Catholic Movies from a good Catholic book store or EWTN Religious store.

By good Catholic books, movies, music; Gregorian Chant; beautiful, Music from the Vatican. Get people a good bible, Navarre, The Ignatius Catholic bible; it usually has a blue cover. The Catechism of the Catholic Church.

If they like to read; give them Pope Benedict's books, John Paul II, St. Teresa of Avila, The Little Flower, St. John of the Cross, Padre Pio, Cure of Ars, St. Augustine, St. Jerome.

Get them good solid books they can read but study. The new book by Jimmy Akin; The Fathers Know Best.

We must be watchful on everything we do, give, buy, read, watch and listen. Pray and be Watchful.

God bless