Greetings my friends! Very busy day here today again! We froze 9 quarts of our carrots, after being sliced in the food processor, and 5 pints of raspberries. We had our first visitors this morning - our dear friends, Ray and Ann, wanted to see our apartment and invited themselves over. They gave us a bottle of wine and some ribs. How thoughtful of them. We had a nice visit, then Lori came for lunch and helped with hanging pictures.
Got a lot done today! What blessings can you share with us?
When we give in to fears and worries they will take charge of our lives.
Lord, I place my trust in You so that I may experience every opportunity
and not miss in life that which is meant for me.
S C R I P T U R E F O R T H E D A Y
"Jesus straightened up and said to the woman caught in adultery, 'Woman,
where are they? Has no one condemned you?' She said, 'No one, sir.' And
Jesus said, 'Neither do I condemn you. Go your way, and from now on do not
sin again.'" ~John 8:10-11
M E D I T A T I O N F O R T H E D A Y
I can start a new life each day. I can put away the old mistakes and start
anew each day. God always offers me a fresh start. I need not be burdened
or anxious. If God's forgiveness were only for the righteous and those who
had not sinned, where would be its need? I believe that God forgives us all
our sins. We can honestly try to live today the way God wants us to live.
God forgives us much and we can be very grateful.
P R A Y E R F O R T H E D A Y
I pray that my life may not be spoiled by worry and fear and selfishness.
I pray that I may have a glad, thankful and humble heart.
BLESSINGS THAT COME EACH DAY
Author Unknown
Always remember to forget
the things that made you sad,
But never forget to remember
the things that made you glad
Always remember to forget
the friend's that proved untrue,
But never forget to remember
those that have stuck by you
Always remember to forget
the troubles that passed away
But never forget to remember
the blessings that come each day.
Hail, Virgin and MotherHail, Virgin and Mother Mary Immaculate All Heaven and earth rejoice and be grateful because God choose you as His mother. I ask you today and forever to pray and protect me. Don't let me a second without your prayer and favour, so that I will stay in grace. Don't let me a second without paying attention to the Most Merciful Heart of Jesus, your Son and let me be your servant.
May all of my power and energy come from True Vine and produce fruit because of your prayers. Salute and honour for you, the Most blessed among all creation, O Virgin and Mother Mary.
Submitted to Catholic Prayers
on February 26, 2000 by Klaus Heinrich Radityo
Today's readings 9/11/15 - Written by Patrick Carnevale
1Tm.1:1-2, 12-14; Ps.16:1-2, 5, 7-8, 11; Lk.6:39-42
Like St.Paul says in our first reading we've all "been mercifully treated" when it comes to our own unique shortcomings and failures, and like him we all know that it's by the Grace of God that we're able to see that. There's no doubt that it takes a lot of courage and humility to admit that we don't always do things the right way, many of us tend to point out the imperfections in others to draw attention away from our own mistakes, unfortunately all that does is compound the problem by driving God away instead of taking full advantage of what our faith has to offer us. The truth is there is more than enough of God's Mercy and Grace to remove all the splinters and wooden beans that plague our world today, St.Paul reminds us of that "abundance" in his letter to his dear friend St.Timothy, the question we must ask ourselves is how well are we dispensing that abundance that is readily available to us whenever we need it? Like I said earlier it takes a lot of courage and humility to admit that we don't always do things the right way, left to our own devices we never will, but when we allow God's Mercy and Grace into our lives we will begin to see clearly that "path to life" King David sings about that is much more important to see than all the splinters and wooden beams that obscure our vision and keep us from seeing the Truth that sets us free!
God bless you,
In Jesus - Pat
Just for today, Lord
I will live through the next 12 hours and not try to tackle all of life's problems at once.
I will improve my mind. I will learn something useful. I will learn something that requires effort, thought, and concentration.
I will be agreeable. I will look my best, speak in well-modulated voice, be courteous and considerate.
I will not find fault with friend, relative or colleague. I will not try to change or improve anyone other than myself.
I will have a program. I might not follow it exactly, but I will have it. I will save myself from two enemies, hurry and indecision.
I will do a good turn and keep it secret. If anyone finds out, it won't count.
I will do two things I don't want to do. Just for exercise.
I will believe in myself. I will give my best to the world and feel confident that the world will give it's best to me.
Homily of the Day
September 11, 2015
Knowing Ourselves in Jesus
In the first reading, St. Paul writes a very endearing letter to Timothy telling him about the great love and mercy the Lord has bestowed on him. St. Paul knows himself very well, his weaknesses and sins, and after the Lord called him, acknowledging this reality made it clear to him that every work he does and every word he speaks is not from his own effort. His humanity is so frail that he constantly needs the Lord’s mercy for him to go on. His capability to preach and the courage to go on regardless of the threat to his life is not his own but the Lord working through him and for this he is ever grateful to the Lord for giving him a greater life to live than he could ever know.
Do we know ourselves completely like St. Paul that we are able to acknowledge that any good deed or good word or good thought that comes from us is not of our own effort but from God?
In the Gospel reading we are invited to take a deep look at ourselves before we judge others, before we think ourselves better than the other. It is only through the Lord’s grace and mercy that we can acknowledge our weaknesses and failures before we even dare to judge others for their faults and weaknesses.
September 11 - Jesus Calling
Rejoice in Me always! No matter what is going on. This is the secret of being content in all circumstances. So many people dream of the day when they will finally be happy: when they are out of debt, when their children are out of trouble, when they have more leisure time, and so on. While they daydream, their moments are trickling into the ground like precious balm spilling wastefully from overturned bottles.
Fantasizing about future happiness will never bring fulfillment, because fantasy is unreality. Even though I am invisible, I am far more Real than the world you see around you. My reality is eternal and unchanging. Bring your moments to Me, and I will fill them with vibrant Joy. Now is the time to rejoice in My Presence!
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! … I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.
—Philippians 4:4, 12
But you remain the same, and your years will never end.
—Psalm 102:27
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