Hello my friends! Today's blessings first was a nice, sunny day, cards this afternoon with our card club, playing a couple - very nice people, beautiful home out in the country! We won the game today! They are both teachers, he's retired, she is part time. I hear there's snow where Darla lives! Bet she isn't happy about that!! She did say it was colder there lately, in the 40's last I talked to her. I'll try to call her tonight - she's hard to get a hold of. Anyone know of phone charges wear out? I have one that doesn't seem to charge anymore. Put it on another one, it's a very, s l o w one. My smart phone is Lori's old one, and it runs out of battery fast. Don't feel like talking much tonight - nothing to say except that remember you are all in my daily prayers for all your intentions, and thanks for caring and praying for us.
There is no real happiness without God and no peace when we separate
ourselves
from Him. Lord, You said, "Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you".
I give you my troubled heart.
Scripture for the day:
"Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in
the form of God, did not regard equality with God as something to be
exploited, but emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, being born in
human likeness. And being found in human form, he humbled himself and became
obedient to the point of death-- even death on a cross." ~Philippians 2:5-8
Meditation for the day:
Divine control and unquestioning obedience to God can lead to a good
spiritual life. Divine control means absolute faith and trust in God, a
belief that God is the intelligence and love that controls the universe.
Unquestioning obedience to God means living each day the way we believe God
wants us to live, constantly seeking the guidance of God in every situation
and being willing to do the right thing at all times.
Prayer for the day:
I pray that I may always be under God's control and practice unquestioning
obedience to God. I pray that I may be always ready to serve God.
Wisdom of the Saints
"God gave us faculties for our use; each of them will receive its proper
reward.
Then do not let us try to charm
them to sleep, but permit them to do
their work until divinely called to
something higher"
St. Teresa of Avila
"The things that we love tell
us what we are"
St.Thomas Aquinas
"Lord, make me an instrument of your peace;
where there is hatred, let me sow love;
where there is injury, pardon;
where there is doubt, faith;
where there is despair, hope;
where there is darkness, light;
and where there is sadness, joy."
St. Francis of Assisi
"We will either accuse ourselves
or excuse ourselves."
St. John Vianney
"Preach the Gospel at all times.
If necessary, use words"
St. Francis
"The tongue is a small member,
but it does big things.
A religious who does not keep silence will never attain holiness;
that is, she will never become a saint"
St. Faustina
"I want my tongue to praise God
without cease. Great are the faults
committed by the tongue.
The soul will not attain sanctity
if it does not keep watch over its tongue"
St. Faustina
Happiness
They tell the story of the old dog who saw a puppy chasing its tail, and
asked: "Why are you chasing your tail?"
Said the puppy, "I have mastered philosophy." I have solved the problems of
the universe, which no dog before me had rightly solved.
I have learned that the best think for a dog is happiness. And happiness for
me is my tail. Therefore, I am chasing it. And when I catch it, I shall have
it."
Said the old dog: "my son, I also have paid attention to the problems of the
universe in a small way. And I, too, have formed some opinions. I, too, have
judged that happiness is a fine think for a dog; and that happiness is in my
tail. But I have noticed that when I chase my tail, it keeps running away
from me. But when I go about my business, my tail comes after me. And so
does happiness!"
WORTHLESS...PRICELESS
Author Unknown
"You are worth more than many sparrows." - Luke. 12: 7
I give my all to a project. Still, I fail. I strive to be holy. Yet,
I sin. I serve the Lord to the best that I can and for this I have been
persecuted, ridiculed, insulted, maligned, suspected, charged,
conspired against, ganged-on, crushed, chopped, ground, pulverized.
I am a loser. I am a worm. I am worthless.
Then, my son comes up to me and tells me, "You know, Dad, I'm
the luckiest boy in the world. Why? Because you're my Dad! You're a
good man, Dad! You're the best!
Then, my wife sits down with me and shares, "Love, Auntie just
called up to tell me that the best decision I made in life is to
marry you. And she's right. I can't imagine life without you."
Then, my mom calls me up and with a croaking, crying voice, she
whispers, "I love you. I'm so proud of you. You've made our family
whole and complete!"
Then, I close my eyes, shed a tear, and pray, "Thank you, God,
for making me a very, very important person."
I AM A WINNER. I AM LOVED. I AM PRICELESS!
The Great Physician
Welcome to the Great Physician
Office hours are as you come,
He's a Specialist in all problems
And His day is never done.
He can heal a heart that's broken
He can mend the spirit, too,
No matter what your ailment
He does have the cure for you.
His fee for service never alters
He serves rich and poor as well,
He's our one chance for Salvation,
He alone saves us from H ell.
There's no fee for services rendered
All He asks is that we believe,
That He bled and died to save us
And all His blessings we will receive.
Do you have a special problem
That is troubling you this hour?
The just simply leave it with Him
You can find no greater power.
Don't delay in seeking treatment
Please, my friend, don't hesitate,
For His office is soon closing
And He'll shut and lock the gate.
I wouldn't want you to suffer
While the Doctor's so close by,
Your whole life will be much better
If my Physician you will try.
Chamber of Prayer
Lord God take me there
Where You and I can share
Our innermost thoughts in prayer
With all my problems bare
For as I seek Your face
You lift me with Your grace
You surround me with Your light
And give me renewed sight
Lord God take me there
Where You and I can share
Your Kingdom yet to come
And the love we have for Your Son
The peace and calm You give
Almost seems unreal
Then I remember the place
You've brought me with Your grace
It is when You take me there
To that secret Chamber of Prayer
And expecting a miracle there
You show how much You care
Lord God gently lead me there
To that secret Chamber of Prayer
Shower me with Your fountain
Miracles in answered prayer
- Author Unknown
Today's readings 11/17/14
Rev.1:1-4, 2:1-5; Ps.1:1-4, 6; Lk.18:35-43 - by Patrick Carnevale
Like everything else in life it's very easy to lose a little bit of our
"spiritual zeal" so to speak, and that's probably why St.John's appeal to
the young church in Ephesus really gets our attention. Yes, before we're
even aware of it we often find ourselves "following the counsel" of people
who don't share the same convictions we do, and like our saint tells us
today we all need to "realize how far we have fallen and repent" as soon as
we see that. But like the blind man in today's Gospel we need to be able to
see that Truth, and the Only One who can give us that kind of "vision" is
the same One who "revealed these things that must happen" to St.John while
he was imprisoned on the island of Patmos. The primary reason our saint was
able to see these Truths was because he believed God wants all of us to be
able to "see" before it's too late, all because God wants to set us free
from those things that have blinded us from being able to find our way back
to Him when we've strayed. We all need to cry out "Lord, please let me see"
the same way that blind man did on the road to Jericho, and if we do so in
faith God will surely open our eyes the same way Jesus did for that poor man
so we will find our Way once again.
God bless you,
In Jesus - Pat
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