Hey! This book is full of some advice for some teens (like myself) who are aspiring to become a better Catholic/Christian and stuff. Or if you're thinking of coming into the Church. Feel free to ask any questions, and I'm also here to talk with you...
My children, listen when your father corrects you. Pay attention and learn good judgment, for I am giving you good guidance.
Don't turn away from my instructions.
For I, too, was once my father's son, tenderly loved as my mother's only child.
My father taught me, "Take my words to heart. Follow my commands, and you will live. Get wisdom; develop good judgment. Don't forget my words or turn away from them. Don't turn your back on wisdom, for she will protect you. Love her, and she will guard you. Getting wisdom is the wisest thing you can do! And whatever else you do, develop good judgment. If you prize wisdom, she will make you great. Embrace her, and she will honor you. She will place a lovely wreath on your head; she will present you with a beautiful crown."
My child, listen to me and do as I say, and you will have a long, good life. I will teach you wisdom's ways and lead you in straight paths.
When you walk, you won't be held back; when you run, you won't stumble. Take hold of my instructions; don't let them go. Guard them, for they are the key to life. Don't do as the wicked do, and don't follow the path of evildoers.
Don't even think about it; don't go that way. Turn away and keep moving.
For evil people can't sleep until they've done their evil deed for the day. They can't rest until they've caused someone to stumble. They eat the food of wickedness and drink the wine of violence!
The way of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, which shines ever brighter until the full light of day. But the way of the wicked is like total darkness.
They have no idea what they are stumbling over. My child, pay attention to what I say.
Listen carefully to my words.
Don't lose sight of them.
Let them penetrate deep into your heart, for they bring life to those who find them, and healing to their whole body. Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life.
Avoid all perverse talk; stay away from corrupt speech. Look straight ahead, and fix your eyes on what lies before you. Mark out a straight path for your feet; stay on the safe path.
Don't get sidetracked; keep your feet from following evil.
Bl. Chiara Badano - Age 18
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^^^ Pictures of Chiara above ^^^
Chiara "Luce" Badano lived a faith-filled life. She however, was also popular and liked by many boys, and most of us can see why. She was super pretty.
I can also say that I can relate to this saint the most so far, actually. She was great at and loved tennis, swimming, and mountain climbing. Her bubbly personality and adventurous spirit also contributed her dreams about becoming a flight attendant, and being granted the oppurtunity to travel the world.
I guess a way to describe Chiara is the personified beauty of God's love and happiness. I know I put quite a few pictures on there, but seriously! Look how her joy is practically radiating off of her! And plus. I know it's a bit dire, but the final two photos were of her on her deathbed.
One day while she was playing tennis, she felt an excruciating pain in her shoulder, and she was soon diagnosed with osteogenic sarcoma. That's an extremely rare (but extremely painful) form of bone cancer.
What was truly astonishing about her was that she refused her medicine. Instead, she wanted to offer up her suffering to Jesus and connect with Him as much as he did on the cross. With each lock of hair that fell from her head (we all know how much us teens love our hair) she would always pray "For you, Jesus."
Here's an excerpt from the website I used for my research (http://reallifecatholic.com/blessed-chiara-luca-badano-pray-for-us/)
"During one of her many hospital stays Chiara took walks with a depressed, drug-dependent girl, despite the pain of walking from the huge growth on her spine. When she was encouraged to stop and rest she said, 'I'll have time to rest later.' Ever thinking of others, she said, 'I have nothing left, but I still have my heart, and with that I can always love.'"
How incredible is that? I cannot even stress how amazing this woman was.
