To all my family, friends and my countrymen in the good ole USA...Being in India, I am going to miss the snow and the gobble, gobble turkey and the trimmings...SAVE ME A THIGH ;) Remember...Make THANKSGIVING a special day for the POOR and LONELY and to be THANKFUL everyday for all we have... Linda Mary Liotino ME A SERVANT OF CHRIST MISSION 2014

LISTEN SPEAK ANGER James 1:19 states we are to be QUICK to LISTEN, SLOW to SPEAK and SLOW to get ANGRY and yet for most of us our patience does not allow anyone to finish a word particular if it is NOT in line how we interpret the word I speaking about the WORD of GOD.  This usually ends up in anger with not so subdue tone.  The most aggravation we put on ourselves and others is caused by our pride.  The warring parties I speak of are Christians against Christians either in one denomination or against two different Christian faiths.  We think this method of slamming the bible, scripture knowledge and theological studies makes us an authority over what we believe while all others are doomed.  It is well documented on any social media sites that have debates pages if you will, among friends/colleagues where a person’s views are expressed and  even in blogs you will be sure to get at least one who will cause a controversy over the faith that entwines in the writings, as a m

I AM AN OUTCAST A NOBODY All human beings have a fundamental right to life, liberties and creed within the decorum of a civilized society whom follows the laws and norms.  No man has a right to dictate the life live in this society because of hatred, prejudices, or the power one hold sway over another. The Burma government feels it does not have to follow the norms of society and in a cold, calculating and devious way have done just that to the Rohingya Community (tribe, minority group).  The Rohingya have no freedoms and are held NOT in a refugee camp but live in a concentration camp existence. They are denied the basic human rights of food, clothing, medical treatment, and dignified living conditions.  They are surrounded by armed guards confined to wastelands in the Western part of Burma. This forced confinement does not allow them to leave the concentration camp existence of squalor and disease. The Rohingya community is one of starvation even though the World Food Program

LONELINESS  “I’m lonely.  And I’m lonely in some horrible deep way and for a flash of an instant, I can see just how lonely, and how deep feelings runs.  And it scares the shit out of me to be this lonely because it seems catastrophic.”  Auguesten Burroughs, Dry  Loneliness is the by-product of rejection.  Living a life of loneliness distresses the heart, crushes the spirit and more often than not leads to depression. Depression brings a darkness within the soul condemning the life of the soul to utter destruction and possibly death.  Although it is said many times an act of failed suicide is for attention however, it is more likely a cry for help.  It is a staggering to be left to live in the state of loneliness.  Nevertheless, for some the life of rejection and loneliness is more than one can bear, can be an indication to suicide. FYI:  The following accounts I know of first hand: The woman in the photograph was living on the streets of India in ill health, confused,

ENCAGING OF THE MIND BODY SPIRIT The dominance of one over another is so prevalent as our world turns.  I am not sure how wide spread is has been but the information highway informs it is a rampaged shove upon us.  In some places freedom allows for a check and balance system to hopefully nip in the bud any choking dominance of taking over our lives however, it is not true of all governments and countries around the word. The terrorist group of Boko Haram in Nigeria has without conscience and a blacken heart have kidnapped Christian girls whom are forced to renounce their christian beliefs and become followers of Islam.  One must note here like any terrorist groups of any religion the belief system of Boko Haram is tainted and interpreted for their gains coming from warped minds and lost souls.  These girls are transported and sold to Muslim men of the same mind set to be their wives, mothers and eternal slaves of this life unless rescued.  It has been reported in the news by an esc

SEPTEMBER 8, 2009 I arrived in Mumbai, India on September 8, 2009 from a direct flight of 18 hours from the USA.  I was met at the airport by my Indian friend and mission partner I met on My Space Franco Joseph. The circumstance that lead this 63 year old woman to make this decision to go to India leaving family and friends while giving away all my worldly possessions was because I was called by Our Lord.  I came to India with only two 50 LB suitcases, 27 LB carry on, which now held all my worldly possessions. The miracles of Our Lord that continues to bless my life I note here in praise and thanksgiving. When I received the calling I had been living a rather reclusive life due to heart problems tempered with secondary conditions.  I walked with a walker, slept in a recliner chair, and only left my apartment about four times a year for medical appointments.  My life was prayer, taking care of my grandson, having someone do my shopping and bring me the Holy Eucharist and visits fro

This beautiful shrine dedicated to Our Lady of Lourdes sits on top of a mountain in Chetpet, Tamil Nadu, India.  There are about 300 narrow steps offering a panoramic view of stunning lush vegetation.  There are also giant boulders which are on the step path where one can see an occasional playful monkeys. Below the shrine are farms and rice patties. FYI READ:  STORY OF SAINT  BERNADETTE  & OUR LADY OF LOURDES   http://www.medjugorjeusa.org/lourdes.htm © Linda Mary Liotino ME A SERVANT OF CHRIST MISSION 2014