Monastery of Saint Clare Chesterfield,NJ

10/30/2024

When we beautify our gaze, the grace of hidden beauty becomes our joy and hidden sanctuary.

10/27/2024

Today is my brother Bob's sixth anniversary of entering the presence of the Lord and interceding for us.

Portrait. draw by Kat Cruz, my dear friend. Thank you Kat

10/16/2024

10/16/2024

October 17 Thursday
Adoration -
at MMonastery of Saint Clare of Chesterfield, NJ
Time 9:00 to 5:00

Come when you want

Leave when you want

10/06/2024

This was on Father martin O'Reilly's Face Page.

09/30/2024

Here is Francis' tunic. Patched and ragged not one of Solomn's robes.

09/17/2024

today is the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi and when Francis received the brand marks of the Crucified. The Stigmata.

09/15/2024

Today is my Dad's birthday in heaven, and so is his twin, my Uncle Jim.
John vales was a very happy man and teased us with joyful banter. He was a very good father and kind to us. May God reward him for his goodness now that John is in His presence and may John intercede for us .
and to Marliyn and Ron vales. you are also in prayer

09/13/2024

" Let the world be in upheaval. I hold to His promise and read His message ---What message? "Know that I will be with you always to the end of the world."

FromOffice of Readings for John Chrysostom.

09/04/2024

What Did Jeremiah Mean by 'There Is Balm in Gilead'?

Blair Parke
Writer
Updated
February 11, 2022
What Did Jeremiah Mean by 'There Is Balm in Gilead'?
A healing balm was used as a medicinal solution in ancient times, which was probably administered by a medicine man or wise woman in a village to help cure many types of ailments. These early investments into balms allowed present-day doctors and nurses to reach new depths of healing for several illnesses and diseases over the course of time. It is safe to assume that there were healing balms used in Bible times, as they are used today.

In the book of Jeremiah, there was one balm in particular mentioned, the balm of Gilead, of which the prophet Jeremiah asked God why He hadn’t supplied this treasured balm to help in the healing of his people and their ways. As we learn more about the balm of Gilead and the multiple ways it is discussed in the Bible, we will start to realize that the balm is also a metaphor for the only one who can save us from a disastrous fate, Jesus Christ.

Why Is Gilead Considered a Place Where Healing Can Happen?
To start, we must first understand what balm even is. Balm comes from several herbs that are part of the mint family of plants; it is used in everything from food to alcohol and perfume to fruit drinks. In regards to the balm of Gilead, this balm is related to the balsam poplar (Commiphora opobalsamum) and is considered a myrrh-like resin/chemical compound found in the Arabian Peninsula, specifically in ancient Palestine east of the Jordan River; it was used for medicine. It is related to a North American poplar species that is used for cough syrups.

The balm was known to be combined with other ingredients to increase its potency, such as licorice and honey (among other ingredients) for solving chest congestion to oil or lard for bruising, swelling, or damage to the skin. Inflammation is what the balm of Gilead is used most for, presently, especially for sunburns or arthritis. Some ancient historians say that Queen Sheba gave a gift of the balm to King Solomon.