Hello my friends! Today I stayed home all day, rainy and stormy weather here too. My husband went back to work, he's been off a few days. I think the twins are feeding better now, but still one of them lost another ounce. Darla and Greg got home today for a good nap - they were up all night at the NCIU. They are there now, I'm sure again. I expect to hear some updates from them soon and hope they are good ones. All we can do is pray and we sure do!
Hello my friends! Today I stayed home all day, rainy and stormy weather here too. My husband went back to work, he's been off a few days. I think the twins are feeding better now, but still one of them lost another ounce. Darla and Greg got home today for a good nap - they were up all night at the NCIU. They are there now, I'm sure again. I expect to hear some updates from them soon and hope they are good ones. All we can do is pray and we sure do!
Let today's difficulties make you better not bitter. Lord, guide me,
protect me and work through me.
S C R I P T U R E F O R T H E D A Y
"'Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?' He said to
him, "'You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with
all your soul, and with all your mind.' This is the greatest and first
commandment. And a second is like it: 'You shall love your neighbor as
yourself.' On these two commandments hang all the law and the
prophets.'" ~Matthew 22:36-40
M E D I T A T I O N F O R T H E D A Y
Happiness cannot be sought directly; it is a by-product of love and
service. Service is a law of our being. With love in our hearts, there
is always some service to other people. A life of power and joy and
satisfaction is built on love and service. Persons who hate or are
selfish are going against the law of their own being. They are cutting
themselves off from God and other people. Little acts of love and
encouragement, of service and help, erase the rough places of life and
help to make the path smooth. If we do these things, we cannot help
having our share of happiness.
P R A Y E R F O R T H E D A Y
I pray that I may give my share of love and service. I pray that I may
not grow weary in my attempts to do the right thing.
Prayer to Saint Anthony of Padua, Performer of Miracles
Dear Saint Anthony, your prayers obtained miracles during your lifetime. You still seem to move at ease in the realm of minor and major miracles. Saint Anthony, Performer of Miracles, please obtain for me the blessings God holds in reserve who serve Him. Pray that I may be worthy of the promises my Lord Jesus attaches to confident prayer.[mention your special intentions]
Franciscan Mission Associates
A Nice Quote
The nicest place to be
is in someone's thoughts.
The safest place to be is in
someone's prayers.
And the best place to be is
in the Hands of God.
Anonymous
SAVIOR AND JUDGE
A young law school student was on his way to class on a cold, blustery day
in January. As he was walking to class, he watched a young boy ice
skating on a pond.
To his amazement, the ice broke and the boy was drowning before his eyes.
Without hesitating, the young law student ran to his rescue. He made his
way with bravery to the edge of the hole and saved the boy from certain
death.
Years went by and the law student became a very successful lawyer and was
eventually promoted to judge. One day, a dirty, long-haired man was
brought before him for committing some serious crimes. Right away the
judge remembered the man as the boy he saved the day at the pond. He
called for the man to approach the bench. When he did, the judge
said, "one day a long time ago I was your savior, but now I have become
your judge."
Author Unknown
St. Anthony Mary Zaccaria
Our Heavenly Father, Saint Anthony started out as a physician and then realized he wanted to heal souls as well as bodies, so he became a priest. He devoted his life to renewing the Christian lifestyle of his parishioners, reforming their morals, encouraging them to work together in ministry, and promoting the frequent reception of Holy Communion. I ask him to pray for everyone in my parish. Help us to realize the importance of healing our souls, and inspire us with a greater appreciation of the transforming power of the Eucharist, through which we become Jesus for each other. Saint Anthony, pray for us. Amen.
July 5
"Draw near to Me with a thankful heart, aware that your cup is overflowing with blessings. Gratitude enables you to perceive Me more clearly and to rejoice in our Love-relationship. Nothing can separate you from My loving Presence! That is the basis of your security. Whenever you start to feel anxious, remind yourself that your security rests in Me alone, and I am totally trustworthy.
You will never be in control of your life circumstances, but you can relax and trust in My control. Instead of striving for a predictable, safe lifestyle, seek to know Me in greater depth and breadth. I long to make your life a glorious adventure, but you must stop clinging to old ways. I am always doing something new within My beloved ones. Be on the lookout for all that I have prepared for you."
For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
—Romans 8:38–39
When I am afraid, I will trust in you. In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can mortal man do to me?
—Psalm 56:3–4
See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland.
—Isaiah 43:19
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