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@jamielynn_f

Vision while praying the Rosary

Hello everyone my name is JamieLynn. I’m starting my process on becoming Catholic currently. A month ago or so I was praying my rosary and while I was praying I saw my confirmation happening it was a very vivid quick vision. I know in my soul it was from God because I was incredibly happy I started crying. I’m just not sure how I make of it because this is something that has never happened to me prior. This whole experience is all so new to me that of starting OCIA and being more involved within the church. I told my OCIA instructor and she said that it’s a sign from God showing/telling me I am on the right path. What do you guys think? Should I pray on it?

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@drea

Holy hour, Eucharistic adoration tonight 11/1 on Zoom at 9 PM East Coast time

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4090944974?pwd=NXRWREZLK01BK28wKzBsTkd3UHRwZz09

Happy all Saint’s Day

Religious life

Is anyone here looking into religious life. Or is on the road to diocesan/religious order priesthood?

The Chaplet of Divine Mercy Novena

Day 8 Novena Prayer: Day 8 Today bring to Me THE SOULS WHO ARE DETAINED IN PURGATORY, and immerse them in the abyss of My mercy. Let the torrents of My Blood cool down their scorching flames. All these souls are greatly loved by Me. They are making retribution to My justice. It is in your power to bring them relief. Draw all the indulgences from the treasury of My Church and offer them on their behalf. Oh, if you only knew the torments they suffer, you would continually offer for them the alms of the spirit and pay off their debt to My justice. Most Merciful Jesus, You Yourself have said that You desire mercy; so I bring into the abode of Your Most Compassionate Heart the souls in Purgatory, souls who are very dear to You, and yet, who must make retribution to Your justice. May the streams of Blood and Water which gushed forth from Your Heart put out the flames of Purgatory, that there, too, the power of Your mercy may be celebrated. Eternal Father, turn Your merciful gaze upon the souls suffering in Purgatory, who are enfolded in the Most Compassionate Heart of Jesus. I beg You, by the sorrowful Passion of Jesus Your Son, and by all the bitterness with which His most sacred Soul was flooded: Manifest Your mercy to the souls who are under Your just scrutiny. Look upon them in no other way but only through the Wounds of Jesus, Your dearly beloved Son; for we firmly believe that there is no limit to Your goodness and compassion. Amen. 4. Our Father Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name; Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, Amen. 5. Hail Mary Hail Mary, full of grace. The Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death, Amen. 6. The Apostles’ Creed I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; He descended into hell; on the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty; from there He will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen. 7. The Eternal Father (on the Our Father bead) Eternal Father, I offer you the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Your Dearly Beloved Son, Our Lord, Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world. 8. For the Sake (on the ten small Hail Mary beads) For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world. 9. Repeat #7 and #8 for the remaining four decades. 10. Holy God Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world. (Repeat three times) 11. Closing Prayer Eternal God, in whom mercy is endless and the treasury of compassion — inexhaustible, look kindly upon us and increase Your mercy in us, that in difficult moments we might not despair nor become despondent, but with great confidence submit ourselves to Your holy will, which is Love and Mercy itself. In the Name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Happy All Saints’ Day!

May we all strive to finish the race like them. 🙏

¡Feliz día de todos los santos!

Comenta con santos hispanoparlantes que te gusten a tí. Yo mencionaré a Santa Laura Montoya, única santa de mi país y a San Martin de Porres cuya fiesta individual es en par de días.

All Saints Day Prayer

Happy All Saints' Day! "Almighty ever-living God, by whose gift we venerate in one celebration the merits of all the Saints, bestow on us, we pray, through the prayers of so many intercessors, an abundance of the reconciliation with you for which we earnestly long. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen." God Bless You All Today!

All Saints’ Day

Today is the Feast of All Saints! May their prayers for all of us here be answered by the LORD, and may they always watch over us. All Saints, known and unknown, pray for us!🙏🏼✝️

@christina

Mary’s Fiat was not automatic

She had doubts & her freedom was respected. Learn more about what her Fiat means for you & me - https://www.instagram.com/reel/DfHhc77yRo6/?cplk=MWl2cnV3N2gyZW9p

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l/dailyreadings

@kevin

Lk 14: 1, 7-11

“One sabbath when he went to dine at the house of a ruler who belonged to the Pharisees, they were watching him…Now he told a parable to those who were invited, when he marked how they chose the places of honor, saying to them, “When you are invited by any one to a marriage feast, do not sit down in a place of honor, lest a more eminent man than you be invited by him; and he who invited you both will come, and say to you, ‘Give place to this man,’ and then you will begin with shame to take the lowest place. But when you are invited, go and sit in the lowest place, so that when your host comes he may say to you, ‘Friend, go up higher’; then you will be honored in the presence of all who sit at table with you. For every one who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.”

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l/apologetics

@resonantcog

Can a sin be felled on someone?

Can sin be handed to someone and what do you do regarding these sins? Let me explain. When I was a child and had my first birthday party with "friends", I didnt feel like I had any friends and my parents invited my whole class. My parents set up a game of hide-n-seek with Easter eggs and my instinct was to hand all of my Easter eggs to the kids that were having a hard time finding them. Fast forward and my parents buy me my first car for which I was thankful but also leaving with my parents going off to college in the big city. Now most of what I own is given to me as a gift.... Such are things that would be dishonorable to my parents if I ever gave them away. My parents have been generous to me and I love them for it but now I have this wealth that I feel would be wrong to give. Is it greed that I hold onto it or greed that my parents wanted me to have all of this? All I have ever wanted was to have the opportunity to do good and now everything I have is like an anchor weighing me down and keeping me from moving. Walls that are so tight, I have a hard time turning. A ceiling so low that it makes my neck hurt. A car not built for travel but for going to and from a job that is isolated from the world. A job that costs so much to work that I barely have enough to give afterwards. I went to college for art so that I could try and make the world a more beautiful place but failed to get a job out of college and my parents saved me by having a position ready for me for when I failed so that I could pay off my college debt. I am told there is a difference between Gods plan and my plan and thay plan has led me to the Catholic Church but is Gods plan also my fathers plan for me? I feel so trapped by a wealth that my father gave me... Is it also a wealth that my FATHER gave me to be an anchor that holds me in place? Is it greed that I choose not to dishonor my parents or is it my parents greed that I am made to feel that it is dishonoring them to hold onto it? Should I not be that child that wants to give all of his eggs away to the kids that could not find any? Am I to have my father tell me that I should not give them away because they are my eggs?

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@sheena

From Saint Augustine

The bodies of the saints, then, shall rise again free from blemish and deformity, just as they will be also free from corruption, encumbrance, or handicap.

@christina

Last day of the Rosary Month 🌹

On this 31st, let’s come together to pray for the souls in Purgatory and for protection against the attacks of evil on Halloween.

l/mary

@christina

October 31st Rosary

Shoot Mindset

1. The hardest part of the shoot is changing outfits - You will be changing in public, not fitting rooms - Expect 8–10 outfits across multiple locations - Changing in bathrooms and the car will be your best friend 2. Pack intelligently - Use two bags (backpack + suitcase / duffel / garment bag) - Split outfits into two halves of the shoot - Organize outfits in the exact order of locations 3. Keep your energy high - Bring water and sip consistently (don’t chug) - Bring quick food: protein bars, fruit, jerky, cereal bars - Consider Gatorade or an energy drink - Eat during natural breaks (lunch, bar/social proof locations) -Low energy shows in photos and cannot be fixed later 4. Manage hydration properly - Drink steadily throughout the shoot - Avoid chugging water to prevent constant bathroom breaks - Being uncomfortable or distracted ruins shots 5. Grooming is non-negotiable - Get good sleep the night before - Shower, groom, and smell clean - Fresh haircut appropriate to your hairstyle - Tight fades: 1–3 days old - Medium/longer styles: up to 1–2 weeks if they hold well - Fresh beard trim or clean shave 6. Do not reinvent the wheel - Do not try a new barber right before the shoot - Do not experiment with a new hairstyle - Stick to what you know looks good and photographs well 7. Bring hair maintenance tools - Hair product (clay, pomade, gel, etc.) - Comb or brush - Optional spray bottle - Umbrella if rain or snow is possible 8. Clothing prep matters - All clothes must be clean and wrinkle-free - Iron, steam, or dryer-refresh everything before the shoot - Wrinkled clothing instantly lowers photo quality 9. Final checks before leaving - All outfits packed and organized in order - Shoes and accessories included - Hair tools and product packed - Food and water ready - Nothing forgotten 10. Overall goal - Feel good / look good / photograph well - Comfort, confidence, and energy translate directly on camera - This shoot sets the foundation for your dating results take it seriously

Outfits

## Long Sleeve Button Ups (Flannels, Dress Shirts, Over Shirts) - For dress shirts, 1 to 2 buttons undone with NO undershirt - For flannels, over shirts, blazers leave them open to show the shirt underneath. - For flannels, over shirts, dress shirts, roll sleeves 2 to 3 times no farther than to your elbow - For flannels, over shirts, dress shirts, leave the shirt untucked, do not tuck into your pants. - WHEN Under a suit, tuck in the shirt and don't roll the sleeves. - WHEN under a suit make sure your collar isn't popping out all funny. ## For Socks - Shorts - no show socks or white socks - Pants - black socks with dress shoes, white socks with white sneakers - NO ugly white ankle socks. Medium / crew length is ideal. ## Belts Are Optional Ideally pants are tight enough to stay on with or without a belt. ## No Full Pockets Or Clutter Do not have crap in your pockets when taking photos. ANY pockets. Phones, wallets, keys, etc. all took terrible when stuffed in your pockets. Also - if you have sunglasses they are either on or off. Don't hang them on your collar or put them on top of your head. Kills the look instantly.

Posing

Avoid the "tourist pose" at all costs. That's any pose where you look like you're taking a photo. Or your mom forced you to quick snap a pic. It's characterized by facing straight into the camera, shoving your hands in your pockets and fake smiling. When it comes down to posing your body correctly it comes down to three things: - Your Torso - Your Hands - Your Legs Your torso should be pointed towards the camera or 20-30degrees away from it. Your hands can do one of four things: - "F-boy" Pose - One In One Out (Pockets) - Watch/Jewelry Adjustment - Fit Adjustment Special Instances: For the dog photo, get down on one knee so you're on their level. Bring them close and interact with them while smiling. Do not be arms length away, or directly behind them. Facial expressions rules still apply For seated photos, no crossing your arms or legs. Also make sure your body language is completely open and you're taking up space. Facial expressions rules still apply. *Photographer takes his position - you take your position. EVERYBODY FREEZE. Click click click click ANNND done. Your photo is complete! Next location.* ***NOT HOW PHOTO SHOOTS WORK*** Here's how it actually works. Go to the location. Find a spot. You start hitting pose after pose after pose. The photographer will be constantly moving around getting different angles. He will also be giving you instructions to move back and forth and go pose from pose. Variation is the name of the game. You shouldn't be standing perfectly still. At each location, your photographer is going to be taking at least 100, maybe 100's of photos. And then in post we can choose the best 2-3 pics at each location. This way we have the cream of the crop. So - take direction from your photographer. And never be frozen for too long. Your face / hands / body posing should all be rotating. Never static for too long. This can also go for accessories like sunglasses. Take some with and without. Can also work this way for overcoats and jackets - some with some without. In post we can pick out the best ones.

Expressions

## 🗿 Step 1: Master Expressions **Facial Expression Tips** 🚨Here's a playlist which teaches you how to look like a male model during your shoot🚨 [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLj8v3ssaOjDquKDx8LDF2YecavQDRlcNj](https://) Posing your face comes down to four things: - Squinching - Lower Eyelid Control - UUDD - Minimize Upper Eyelid - Pick Your Expression - Smirk Or Smile - Accentuate The Jawline **Squinching - Lower Eyelid Control** {{image:https://lioebepkypszkpydindb.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/post-media/posts/inline-1793429477359.png}} **UUDD - Minimize Upper Eyelid** {{image:https://lioebepkypszkpydindb.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/post-media/posts/inline-1793429517865.png}} **Accentuate the Jawline** {{image:https://lioebepkypszkpydindb.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/post-media/posts/inline-1793429551978.png}} **The Smirk** {{image:https://lioebepkypszkpydindb.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/post-media/posts/inline-1793429596760.png}} **The Smile** {{image:https://lioebepkypszkpydindb.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/post-media/posts/inline-1793429612747.png}} Ultimately, you have to practice these tips over and over until they're second nature. You can't just try it one time and think you're good to go. Your job is to know "how" to do the tips and your photographer will tell you "when" to do these tips. If you don't know "how" to do them, it's going to be super awkward.

Location: Where to take photos

The first thing you need to have a great photo, is a good location. Too many guys just take a selfie in the bathroom. Or have a friend take a pic in front of a wall. These photos look super lame and will make women swipe left on you. But photos with super cool locations? Make you seem interesting. And get you matches. {{image:https://lioebepkypszkpydindb.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/post-media/posts/inline-1793428168257.png}} Good example - Richard got into a serious relationship after going on weekly dates for a year. He made the switch from dusty selfies, to PLANNED photos in awesome LOCATIONS. So I'm literally just gonna give you the 6 easiest locations to use for photos. Because once you get 6 good photos, and you're covered for every major dating app/site. Hiking trail or some sort of vantage point overlooking nature {{image:https://lioebepkypszkpydindb.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/post-media/posts/inline-1793428443456.png}} Shot at a bar {{image:https://lioebepkypszkpydindb.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/post-media/posts/inline-1793428476017.png}} Shot in front of a cathedral {{image:https://lioebepkypszkpydindb.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/post-media/posts/inline-1793428515386.png}} Shot at a cafe {{image:https://lioebepkypszkpydindb.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/post-media/posts/inline-1793428535652.png}} Shot in front of a really cool old looking/international looking architecture {{image:https://lioebepkypszkpydindb.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/post-media/posts/inline-1793428569506.png}} Shot with a dog in a park {{image:https://lioebepkypszkpydindb.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/post-media/posts/inline-1793428588213.png}} Actual list you can copy paste: Beautiful hiking trail or vantage point overlooking nature Upscale looking bar Upscale coffee shop Dog park Cool architecture / landmarks / historical sites Beautiful parish, basilica or cathedral Planning Locations: Google each type of location near you and save the addy for one that looks coolest in a note. Do this one by one until you have your six locations. Then drop them into Google or Apple Maps as a multi-stop route. And then drag the stops around until it's all relatively in a straight line.

@aswinephrem

Next carrier path

I am a doctor who got graduated recently, I am stuck now, please pray for me, to open up my path.

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Why Online Dating?

Many guys think online dating doesn't work. That no good women are on the apps. That it's pay to win. It's a waste of time. But the guys who say that... this is what their profiles look like: {{image:https://lioebepkypszkpydindb.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/post-media/posts/inline-1793428033647.png}} That would be like saying: Manual cars don't work. They always stall out. And never get into gear. I'm never going to drive a stick shift car again... Meanwhile... the guy saying this never learned how to drive stick shift. If he knew how to drive, then he'd love manual cars! Or at least NOT hate them. Same thing with dating... don't say "Apps don't work" while having a profile with lame selfies. The reality is, you can clean up with online dating IF YOU HAVE GOOD PHOTOS. Remember all the guys I helped in the last video? That got into serious relationships and got married? Literally 99% of the guys that I see get married inside my program it's from an app. And perfect example, Luke (25yo) had tried dating apps before. And only got 2 matches in 25 years. ONLY TWO. But I built out new profiles for him and he got: ~60 matches ~16 numbers ~6 dates ~1 girlfriend All in the first 30 days of having new photos. {{image:https://lioebepkypszkpydindb.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/post-media/posts/inline-1793428061380.png}} This is why getting good photos is the foundation of finding your wife. So I'll show you the easiest, cheapest ($0), quickest way to get new photos. Because this is the foundation of the easiest, cheapest, quickest way to meet your wife. All you need is a smartphone, friend/family to take the photos, and my step by step advice. And I will say... Meeting a woman at a Bible study IS a viable method, but not in 30 days. You have to be willing to wait months and months for a girl to finally turn up. Then another couple weeks building up the courage to ask her out. And most likely she'll friend zone you and you'll have to start over. So if you want to fix this NOW. Then online dating is the answer.

l/mentalhealth

@minolasaldanha

Catholic Mental Health Professionals

Hey all ! So happy to be in this Legion I'm a Postgraduate Clinical Psychology student, and just had an interview, the interview went really well, but then came the queer affirmative question? Have you come across this in your practise and how do you handle them?

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l/personalfinance

@gabrielstcharles

As much as I try to avoid chatbot usage, I most certainly am grateful for AI when it comes to filing my taxes 😭

@juandavidcol

Soy nuevo por aquí, me encantaría hacer amigos y que hablen mi idioma preferiblemente aunque supongo que no me cierro a tener que usar traductor.

Hola 👋🏻 hermano que lees esto, soy un joven que anhela tener amistades católicas que edifiquen mi vida y con las que poder hablar un poco de todo, lo que me gusta, lo que no me gusta, compartir nuestra Fe y ser soportes mutuos en el camino de la vida.

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@minolasaldanha

Thoughts on Plenary Indulgence

I was someone who found it difficult to understand and accept this, anyone with me ? What are your thoughts on this.

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@idriselba_2658

Idris Elba

I'm idris elba, and I'm new here, and i need new friends ❤️

@idriselba_2658

Idris Elba

I'm Idris Elba. I'm new here and I need new friends ❤️

l/dailyreadings

@kevin

Lk 14:1-6

“One sabbath when he went to dine at the house of a ruler who belonged to the Pharisees, they were watching him. And behold, there was a man before him who had dropsy. And Jesus spoke to the lawyers and Pharisees, saying, “Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath, or not?” But they were silent. Then he took him and healed him, and let him go. And he said to them, “Which of you, having an assor an ox that has fallen into a well, will not immediately pull him out on a sabbath day?” And they could not reply to this.”

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Hallowtide

Hello there, how are you all planning to celebrate Hallowtide? Also, please let me know how I can pray for your faithful departed. 🙏

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@santo

In what ways do you demonstrate your spirituality?

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l/thelegion

@heidejanemary

Please help!

Hi everyone! So glad that we’ve had an increase in new faces lately, and we’re always looking to grow the community. Something that would really help, is if you could leave us a 5 star review on the app/play store, as it goes a really long way! I know many of you have made internet friends on here, which is really the goal of this, so do also share these stories with us! They’re always very encouraging to hear.

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@frank

How do you deal with disagreements with Popes decisions

I have struggled very much with the pope deciding that we are not to be in favor of the death sentence. I understand the reason he said this was because jails at the time could be broken out of. However it's hard for me to accept because the Bible may have it there for a reason. I also really struggle with agreeing with it.. for instance people who rape children in my mind deserve death and are irredeemable. Does anyone else struggle with this? Does this no longer make me a proper Catholic? How do you handle things you disagree with that the pope says are now canon to the faith?

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@ebaidoo66eb

I don't get dating at all

I never really had a boyfriend, and I can only kind of blame myself a bit for this. I'm a socially awkward person who only recently decided to get of my shell. The dating landscape seems so confusing that it actually scares me. How do you deal with this confusion?

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@gabrielstcharles

I think there are both sides to this story. On one hand, yes, a lot of “trad influencers” probably are like this. (Not all obviously) But it’s unreasonable to then project it on all women. The irony is, that men always comment these things in response to posts by said “influencers”. But if that’s how you feel about them, then why are you so upset? It’s not as though you want to be with them yourself? That said once again I also see the other side, which is perhaps they feel like these influencers will then influence the behaviour of everyday women. In summary though, it’s my strong belief that there are good women out there. They’re just not often the ones you see online.

@jonathan556

Jonathan Roumie

Hello, I'm very happy to be here, and I so pray God bless each of everyone who is here. Amen 🙏

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l/career

Using AI to tailor job applications

What are everyone's thoughts on using AI to tailor your resume for different jobs? On one hand, obviously it's better to tailor it yourself. On the other hand, in this job market, people are having to apply for 100s of jobs to even get an interview. And then, there's the part where the HR teams are also using AI themselves to filter people out if they don't fit their exact keywords. What is one to do?

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