Hello my friends! Hope your day is going very well. Just the ordinary here for me, but ordinaries are always good and positive. My blessings today are emails, it's so nice to keep in touch with friends. Wasn't feeling the best this morning, so took a nap and I feel much better now. Looking forward to tomorrow night - Sister Pat and Sister Phyllis are coming over for dinner - they haven't been here for a long time, as Phyllis fell and broke her leg, now that's all healed up so they can come and maybe play some cards after we eat. We know these Benedictine nuns for about 25 years or more. Sister Phyllis is 80, or a little more, retired from teaching Biology at the College, Very smart woman! Sister Pat is younger than we are, and she's Dietitian for the Convent. Very busy gal, she is!! We met at a retreat about 25 years ago - and stayed good friends. Prayers for all!
Often times that which we find difficult is that which teaches.
Lord, may I always be able to see the good that comes from
even my trials.
S C R I P T U R E S F O R T H E D A Y
And out of gloom and darkness, the eyes of the blind shall see. The lowly
will ever find joy in the LORD, and the poor rejoice in the Holy One of
Israel. ~Isaiah 29:17-24
Then he touched their eyes and said, "Let it be done for you according to
your faith." And their eyes were opened. Jesus warned them sternly,
See that no one knows about this." But they went out and spread word of
him through all that land. ~Matthew 9:27-31
M E D I T A T I O N F O R T H E D A Y
We are called to be people of hope, trusting that the unexpected and even
the impossible are possible with God. We can hope for justice and the
lasting peace that is its result.
P R A Y E R F O R T H E D A Y
I pray that I may trust that all things are possible with God. I pray
that I may work for the justice that can lead to lasting peace.
Too Often
Too often we don't realize
what we have until it is gone
Too often we wait too late to say
"I'm sorry - I was wrong."
Sometimes it seems we hurt the ones
we hold dearest to our hearts
And we allow foolish things
to tear our lives apart.
Far too many times we let
unimportant things into our minds
And then it's usually too late
to see what made us blind.
So be sure that you let people know
how much they mean to you.
Take that time to say the words
before your time is through.
Be sure that you appreciate
everything you've got
And be thankful for the little things
in Life that mean a lot.
Growing old surrounded by those we love
is a privilege denied to many
Never leave behind regrets.
Prayer to Defeat Satan
O Divine Eternal Father, in union with Thy Divine Son and the Holy Spirit
and through the Immaculate Heart of Mary,
I beseech Thee to destroy the power thy greatest enemy, the evil spirits.
Cast them into the deepest recesses of H ell and chain them there forever!
Take possession of Thy kingdom which Thou hast created and which is
rightfully Thine.
O Heavenly Father, grant us the reign of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the
Immaculate Heart of Mary.
I repeat this prayer out of pure love for Thee, with every beat of my heart,
and with every breath I take.
Amen.
ABC of Faith
A - Accept anything with joy and peace will then dwell in your hearts.
B - Be willing to change in those areas that are preventing growth
C - Cleanse your soul and live, live the beatitudes
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D - Depend on the Divine and He will give you the strength needed.
E - Each must use their time wisely on this earth.
F - Fervently trust, trust, the Divine's mercy and love.
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G – Give thanks for all the blessings.
H - Have hope, and be patient, kind and loving.
I - It is so important to remain hopeful and live each day with joy
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J – Joy is given to those who do the will of the almighty.
K – Keep your hearts open to the Graces.
L – Let go of hate; and love, love one another.
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M – Many Graces are given to those who gather and pray
N – Nothing is impossible with God, so please trust and know that He is
with you.
O – Open your hearts fully to God’s love and mercy.
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P – Peace cannot exist if there is unforgiveness and division in your
homes, and community.
Q – Quiet time will truly help to nourish your prayer and spiritual life
R – Receive the grace needed to live a pure and holy life.
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S – Share those gifts God has blessed you with.
T – Take a moment today and reflect on all that God is teaching you.
U – Unite in prayer and encourage each other to live a pure and holy life.
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V – Victory over evil can be achieve if you keep your focus on the good and
worthy virtues
W – Walk in love and walk as children of light in order to bear fruit.
X – Xeric habits that prevent growth of the soul and spirit must be avoided
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Y – You must learn to be more patient with those around you.
Z – Zeal and faithfulness is needed to live a good and blessed life.
Prayer for healing
O Jesus, we believe in you, we hope in you, and we love you.
Strengthen our faith, renew our hope and love, and grant our prayers.
Touch with your healing love, O Lord, all who feel the hurt of life's
wounds.
Long ago, when people prayed to you for healing,
you listened to them, blessed them
and answered their prayer.
Heal us now of our sinfulness
and of the hatred that divides us.
Take away our hardness of heart.
Open our eyes which are often blind to the needs of others.
Remove our selfishness and our greed.
Give us self-control at all times,
and fill our hearts with your eternal love.
O Jesus, we ask you now to heal and bless us,
and fill us with your peace. Amen.
Now let Me fill you
I fill you with My Love. I fill you with My forgiveness. I fill you with My
generosity. I fill you with My gifts. I fill you with My strength.
I touch your eyes. See yourself as you really are—as I see you. See Myself
in the people around you. See the needs in the people whom I call you to
serve.
I touch your ears. Hear My voice. Hear My expressions of love and gratitude
for the person you are and the things you do to please Me. Hear the pleas of
the people whom I call you to serve.
I touch your mouth. Speak My words. Hold back all that is unloving, unkind,
unholy. Proclaim the kingdom of God in the way that I call you to serve.
I touch your heart. Your stony heart is replaced by My sacred and pure
heart. I heal the pain from old and new wounds, and I give you the pain that
I feel in My heart, caused by the sins and wounds of others, and through
this I call you to love the sinners unconditionally.
I touch your hands. Reach out and heal others with Me. Give to them My
embrace. Stroke their shoulders to give them My encouragement, and pat their
backs to give them My affirmation.
I touch your feet. Go wherever our Father sends you. I will be with You
always. I walk with you. My Spirit guides you, keeping you on the right
path. Be assured, you will not make lasting mistakes, you will not stray for
long, for I am walking with you. I have everything in My control. Fear
nothing, My wonderful, dear, dear friend. Fear nothing, for My love for you
is all consuming, and always victorious.
I LOVE YOU!
Christmas Reminders
May the Christmas presents remind you of God's greatest gift---His only
begotten Son.
May the Christmas candles remind you of Him who is the Light of the world.
May the Christmas tree remind you of another tree on which He died for you.
May the Christmas cheer remind you of Him who said, "Be of good cheer."
May the Christmas feast remind you of Him who is the Bread of Life.
May the Christmas snow remind you of the cleansing power of Christ.
May the Christmas bells remind you of the glorious proclamation of His
birth.
May the Christmas carols remind you of His glad tidings which we
proclaim---to all mankind.
May the Christmas season remind you in every way of Jesus Christ your King.
Advent Liturgical Prayer
Come, long-expected Jesus. Excite in me a wonder at the wisdom and power of
Your Father and ours. Receive my prayer as part of my service of the Lord
who enlists me in God's own work for justice.
Come, long-expected Jesus. Excite in me a hunger for peace: peace in the
world, peace in my home, peace in myself.
Come, long-expected Jesus. Excite in me a joy responsive to the Father's
joy. I seek His will so I can serve with gladness, singing and love.
Come, long-expected Jesus. Excite in me the joy and love and peace it is
right to bring to the manger of my Lord. Raise in me, too, sober reverence
for the God who acted there, hearty gratitude for the life begun there, and
spirited resolution to serve the Father and Son.
I pray in the name of Jesus Christ, whose advent I hail. Amen.
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