Tuesday 4 December 2018

More than 12 rules for life - Dr. Jordan B. Peterson

Tell the truth.
Do not do things that you hate.
Act so that you can tell the truth about how you act.
Pursue what is meaningful, not what is expedient.
If you have to choose, be the one who does things, instead of the one who is seen to do things.
Pay attention.
Assume that the person you are listening to might know something you need to know. Listen to them hard enough so that they will share it with you.
Plan and work diligently to maintain the romance in your relationships.
Be careful who you share good news with.
Be careful who you share bad news with.
Make at least one thing better every single place you go.
Imagine who you could be, and then aim single-mindedly at that.
Do not allow yourself to become arrogant or resentful.
Try to make one room in your house as beautiful as possible.
Compare yourself to who you were yesterday, not to who someone else is today.
Work as hard as you possibly can on at least one thing and see what happens.
If old memories still make you cry, write them down carefully and completely.
Maintain your connections with people.
Do not carelessly denigrate social institutions or artistic achievement.
Treat yourself as if you were someone that you are responsible for helping.
Ask someone to do you a small favour, so that he or she can ask you to do one in the future.
Make friends with people who want the best for you.
Do not try to rescue someone who does not want to be rescued, and be very careful about rescuing someone who does.
Nothing well done is insignificant.
Set your house in perfect order before you criticize the world.
Dress like the person you want to be.
Be precise in your speech.
Stand up straight with your shoulders back.
Don't avoid something frightening if it stands in your way -- and don't do unnecessarily dangerous things.
Do not let your children do anything that makes you dislike them.
Do not transform your wife into a maid.
Do not hide unwanted things in the fog.
Notice that opportunity lurks where responsibility has been abdicated.
Read something written by someone great.
Pet a cat when you encounter one on the street.
Do not bother children when they are skateboarding.
Don't let bullies get away with it.
Write a letter to the government if you see something that needs fixing -- and propose a solution.
Remember that what you do not yet know is more important than what you already know.
Be grateful in spite of your suffering.
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Dr. Peterson's book 12 Rules For Life is based on 12 of the above rules.

12 Rules for Life - Dr. Jordan B. Peterson

12 Rules for Life - Dr. Jordan B. Peterson


  1. Stand up straight with your shoulders back
  2. Treat yourself like someone you are responsible for helping
  3. Make friends with people who want the best for you
  4. Compare yourself to who you were yesterday, not to who someone else is today
  5. Do not let your children do anything that makes you dislike them
  6. Set your house in perfect order before you criticize the world
  7. Pursue what is meaningful (not what is expedient)
  8. Tell the truth – or, at least, don't lie
  9. Assume that the person you are listening to might know something you don't
  10. Be precise in your speech
  11. Do not bother children when they are skateboarding
  12. Pet a cat when you encounter one on the street

12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos

Tuesday 21 April 2015

12 promises of Jesus to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque

12 Promises of Jesus to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque

To those who honour the Sacred Heart of Jesus:

1. I will give them all the graces necessary for their state in life.
2. I will establish peace in their families.
3. I will comfort them in their trials.
4. I will be their secure refuge during life, and, above all, in death.
5. I will shed abundant blessings on all their undertakings
6. Sinners will find in My Heart an infinite ocean of mercy.
7. Lukewarm souls will become fervent.
8. Fervent souls will rapidly grow in holiness and perfection.
9. I will bless every place where an image of My Heart shall be exposed and honored.
10. I will give to priests the gift of touching the most hardened hearts.
11. The names of those who promote this devotion will be written in My Heart, never to be blotted out.
12. I promise thee, in the excessive mercy of My Heart, that My all-powerful love will grant to all those who receive Holy Communion on the First Friday of nine consecutive months, the grace of final penitence; they shall not die in My disgrace nor without receiving their Sacraments; My Divine Heart shall be their safe refuge in this last moment. 

Sunday 7 December 2014

40 Days of Prayer - Day 17

PRAYERS
+
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son,
And of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
+
Holy Spirit, teach me how to pray.
+
Daily Offering
O my Jesus,
through the Immaculate Heart of Mary,
I offer You all my prayers, works,
joys and sufferings of this day,
in union with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass
throughout the world,
in thanksgiving for Your goodness to me,
in reparation for my sins,
for the intentions of my family and friends,
and those who have asked me to pray for them
and for our Holy Father, the Pope. Amen.
+
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.
+
Hail Mary
Hail Mary, Full of Grace,
The Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou among 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.
+
Doxology
Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning,
is now,
and ever shall be,
world without end. Amen.
+
Think of three things for which to ask the Lord's forgiveness
+
Act of Contrition
O my God,
I am heartily sorry for
having offended You,
and I detest all my sins,
because I dread the loss of heaven,
and the pains of hell;
but most of all because
they offend You, my God,
Who are all good and
deserving of all my love.
I firmly resolve,
with the help of Your grace,
to confess my sins,
to do penance,
and to amend my life. Amen.
+
SCRIPTURE
JESUS CHRIST
(Days 16-20
Day 17
For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. - John 3:16
+
Thanksgiving
Take a moment and thank the Lord for three things.
+
Intercessions
Take a moment and ask the Lord for three things.
+
Freedom Prayer
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner.
You promised Lord that You would set the captives free.
I confess Jesus that I am a slave and only
You can break the chains that bind me.
I repent of relying on my own strength.
Without You, Jesus, I can do nothing.
I ask You Lord Jesus to set me free from
(name area in your life where you need freedom).
Come now Holy Spirit and clothe me with power from on high.
(take a moment and allow the Holy Spirit to empower you)
Give me the grace Lord Jesus to walk in faith today,
confident in Your love and mercy. Amen.
+
Guardian Angel
Angel of God, my guardian dear,
To whom God's love commits me here,
Ever this day, be at my side, To light and guard,
To rule and guide. Amen.
+
St Michael the Archangel Prayer
St. Michael the Archangel,
defend us in battle.
Be our defence against the wickedness
and snares of the Devil.
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray,
and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly hosts, by the
power of God, thrust into hell Satan,
and all the evil spirits, who prowl about the world
seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
+
In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
+
Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition 1971] by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
2014 Companions of the Cross. All Rights Reserved.

Saturday 6 December 2014

40 Days of Prayer - Day 16

PRAYERS
+
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son,
And of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
+
Holy Spirit, teach me how to pray.
+
Daily Offering
O my Jesus,
through the Immaculate Heart of Mary,
I offer You all my prayers, works,
joys and sufferings of this day,
in union with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass
throughout the world,
in thanksgiving for Your goodness to me,
in reparation for my sins,
for the intentions of my family and friends,
and those who have asked me to pray for them
and for our Holy Father, the Pope. Amen.
+
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.
+
Hail Mary
Hail Mary, Full of Grace,
The Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou among 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.
+
Doxology
Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning,
is now,
and ever shall be,
world without end. Amen.
+
Think of three things for which to ask the Lord's forgiveness
+
Act of Contrition
O my God,
I am heartily sorry for
having offended You,
and I detest all my sins,
because I dread the loss of heaven,
and the pains of hell;
but most of all because
they offend You, my God,
Who are all good and
deserving of all my love.
I firmly resolve,
with the help of Your grace,
to confess my sins,
to do penance,
and to amend my life. Amen.
+
SCRIPTURE
JESUS CHRIST
(Days 16-20
Day 16
Jesus said to him, I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father, but by me. - John 14:6
+
Thanksgiving
Take a moment and thank the Lord for three things.
+
Intercessions
Take a moment and ask the Lord for three things.
+
Freedom Prayer
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner.
You promised Lord that You would set the captives free.
I confess Jesus that I am a slave and only
You can break the chains that bind me.
I repent of relying on my own strength.
Without You, Jesus, I can do nothing.
I ask You Lord Jesus to set me free from
(name area in your life where you need freedom).
Come now Holy Spirit and clothe me with power from on high.
(take a moment and allow the Holy Spirit to empower you)
Give me the grace Lord Jesus to walk in faith today,
confident in Your love and mercy. Amen.
+
Guardian Angel
Angel of God, my guardian dear,
To whom God's love commits me here,
Ever this day, be at my side, To light and guard,
To rule and guide. Amen.
+
St Michael the Archangel Prayer
St. Michael the Archangel,
defend us in battle.
Be our defence against the wickedness
and snares of the Devil.
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray,
and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly hosts, by the
power of God, thrust into hell Satan,
and all the evil spirits, who prowl about the world
seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
+
In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
+
Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition 1971] by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
2014 Companions of the Cross. All Rights Reserved.

Friday 5 December 2014

40 Days of Prayer - Day 15

PRAYERS
+
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son,
And of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
+
Holy Spirit, teach me how to pray.
+
Daily Offering
O my Jesus,
through the Immaculate Heart of Mary,
I offer You all my prayers, works,
joys and sufferings of this day,
in union with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass
throughout the world,
in thanksgiving for Your goodness to me,
in reparation for my sins,
for the intentions of my family and friends,
and those who have asked me to pray for them
and for our Holy Father, the Pope. Amen.
+
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.
+
Hail Mary
Hail Mary, Full of Grace,
The Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou among 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.
+
Doxology
Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning,
is now,
and ever shall be,
world without end. Amen.
+
Think of three things for which to ask the Lord's forgiveness
+
Act of Contrition
O my God,
I am heartily sorry for
having offended You,
and I detest all my sins,
because I dread the loss of heaven,
and the pains of hell;
but most of all because
they offend You, my God,
Who are all good and
deserving of all my love.
I firmly resolve,
with the help of Your grace,
to confess my sins,
to do penance,
and to amend my life. Amen.
+
SCRIPTURE
GOD'S FORGIVENESS
(Days 11-15)
Day 15
There will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance. - Luke 15:7
+
Thanksgiving
Take a moment and thank the Lord for three things.
+
Intercessions
Take a moment and ask the Lord for three things.
+
Freedom Prayer
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner.
You promised Lord that You would set the captives free.
I confess Jesus that I am a slave and only
You can break the chains that bind me.
I repent of relying on my own strength.
Without You, Jesus, I can do nothing.
I ask You Lord Jesus to set me free from
(name area in your life where you need freedom).
Come now Holy Spirit and clothe me with power from on high.
(take a moment and allow the Holy Spirit to empower you)
Give me the grace Lord Jesus to walk in faith today,
confident in Your love and mercy. Amen.
+
Guardian Angel
Angel of God, my guardian dear,
To whom God's love commits me here,
Ever this day, be at my side, To light and guard,
To rule and guide. Amen.
+
St Michael the Archangel Prayer
St. Michael the Archangel,
defend us in battle.
Be our defence against the wickedness
and snares of the Devil.
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray,
and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly hosts, by the
power of God, thrust into hell Satan,
and all the evil spirits, who prowl about the world
seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
+
In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
+
Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition 1971] by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
2014 Companions of the Cross. All Rights Reserved.

Thursday 4 December 2014

40 Days of prayer - Day 14

PRAYERS
+
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son,
And of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
+
Holy Spirit, teach me how to pray.
+
Daily Offering
O my Jesus,
through the Immaculate Heart of Mary,
I offer You all my prayers, works,
joys and sufferings of this day,
in union with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass
throughout the world,
in thanksgiving for Your goodness to me,
in reparation for my sins,
for the intentions of my family and friends,
and those who have asked me to pray for them
and for our Holy Father, the Pope. Amen.
+
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.
+
Hail Mary
Hail Mary, Full of Grace,
The Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou among 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.
+
Doxology
Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning,
is now,
and ever shall be,
world without end. Amen.
+
Think of three things for which to ask the Lord's forgiveness
+
Act of Contrition
O my God,
I am heartily sorry for
having offended You,
and I detest all my sins,
because I dread the loss of heaven,
and the pains of hell;
but most of all because
they offend You, my God,
Who are all good and
deserving of all my love.
I firmly resolve,
with the help of Your grace,
to confess my sins,
to do penance,
and to amend my life. Amen.
+
SCRIPTURE
GOD'S FORGIVENESS
(Days 11-15)
Day 14
There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.
Romans 8:1
+
Thanksgiving
Take a moment and thank the Lord for three things.
+
Intercessions
Take a moment and ask the Lord for three things.
+
Freedom Prayer
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner.
You promised Lord that You would set the captives free.
I confess Jesus that I am a slave and only
You can break the chains that bind me.
I repent of relying on my own strength.
Without You, Jesus, I can do nothing.
I ask You Lord Jesus to set me free from
(name area in your life where you need freedom).
Come now Holy Spirit and clothe me with power from on high.
(take a moment and allow the Holy Spirit to empower you)
Give me the grace Lord Jesus to walk in faith today,
confident in Your love and mercy. Amen.
+
Guardian Angel
Angel of God, my guardian dear,
To whom God's love commits me here,
Ever this day, be at my side, To light and guard,
To rule and guide. Amen.
+
St Michael the Archangel Prayer
St. Michael the Archangel,
defend us in battle.
Be our defence against the wickedness
and snares of the Devil.
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray,
and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly hosts, by the
power of God, thrust into hell Satan,
and all the evil spirits, who prowl about the world
seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
+
In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
+
Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition 1971] by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
2014 Companions of the Cross. All Rights Reserved.