Community Chat

[gloriajean]

Never tell yourself that it is "I" who has done all of this for me.
Lord, I pray and give thanks because it is You who has given me
the abilities and talents that I have to do all that I do.


Scripture for the day:

"And now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; and the greatest of
these is love." ~1 Corinthians 13:13

Meditation for the day:

Love is the power that transforms our lives. We can try to love our
families and friends and then try to love everybody that we possibly
can, even the "sinners and publicans"--everybody. Love for God is an even
greater thing. It is the result of gratitude to God and it is the
acknowledgement of the blessings that God has sent us. Love for God
acknowledges God's gifts and leaves the way open for God to shower yet
more blessings on our thankful hearts. We can say: "Thank you, God," until
it becomes a habit.

Prayer for the day:

I pray that I may try to love God and all people. I pray that I may
continually thank God for all the blessings I receive.

Greetings everyone! Hope you all had a very blessed Sunday today - we did -
weather was nice again - and we could sit in the porch - and after Mass DH
made bacon and eggs, great! I didn't have to cook! Then napped in the
afternoon - and were invited for supper and cards by a couple in our card
club. It was a fun night! Then when we got home a phone call from my
sister, Deil, was such a joy because she had more good news about Sister
LaDonna - who's have good days now day by day and just on some tyl. for pain
only when needed. She is walking all over with the walker - going
downstairs to her room (elevator) to work on her computer - she is typing
out her whole trip on there. Probably for her Christmas letter this year.
Then she gets to the computer room - her room doesn’t have internet so she
uses her computer for other things, and she emails from the computer room.
She gets exhausted and naps when she gets back to her bed, but she's feeling
more and more like herself. It does bother me that Darla is on that
oxy-contin for her pains and for a long time too, and vicadin. Praying she
gets a job at St. Thomas in St. Paul for next year - God willing.

I Wish You

When you are lonely
I wish you love.

When you are down
I wish you joy.

When you are troubled
I wish you peace.

When things are complicated
I wish you simple beauty.

When things are chaotic
I wish you inner peace.

When things looks empty
I wish you hope.


- Author Unknown

Patience In Prayer
When the idea is not right, God says, "NO".

No - when the idea is not the best.
No - when the idea is absolutely wrong.
No - when though it may help you,
it would create problems for someone else

When the time is not right, God says, "SLOW".
What a catastrophe it would be if God answered every prayer at the snap of
your fingers.

Do you know what would happen?
God would become your servant, not your master.
Suddenly God would be working for you instead of you working for God.

When you are not right, God says, "GROW."

The selfish person has to grow in unselfishness.
The cautious person must grow in courage.
The timid person must grow in confidence,
The dominating person must grow in sensitivity.
The critical person must grow in tolerance.
The negative person must grow in positive attitudes.
The pleasure-seeking person must grow in compassion for suffering people.

When everything is all right, God says, "GO."

Then miracles happen:

A hopeless alcoholic is set free.
A drug addict finds release.
A doubter becomes a child in his belief.
Diseased tissue responds to treatment, and healing begins.
The door to your dream suddenly swings open and there stands God saying,
"GO!".

Remember: God's delays are not God's denials.
God's timing is perfect.

Patience is what we need in prayer.


May God give you of heaven's dew
and of earth's richness--
an abundance of grain and new wine.

Genesis 27:28

From the fullness of his grace
we have all received
one blessing after another.

John 1:16

Do not repay evil with evil
or insult with insult,
but with blessing,
because to this you were called
so that you may inherit a blessing.

1 Peter 3:9

Surely, O Lord, you bless the righteous;
you surround them with your favor as with a shield.

Psalm 5:12

Show me your ways, O Lord,
teach me your paths;
guide me in your truth and teach me,
for you are God my Savior,
and my hope is in you all day long.

Psalm 25:4-5

As we have opportunity,
let us do good to all people,
especially to those who belong
to the family of believers.

Galatians 6:10

If it is possible, as far as it depends on you,
live at peace with everyone.

Romans 12:18

He replied, "You are talking like a foolish woman.
Shall we accept good from God, and not trouble?"

Job 2:10

By day the Lord directs his love,
at night his song is with me--
a prayer to the God of my life.

Psalm 42:8

The Lord is as close as we permit Him to be.




Straight Ahead

At sometime during World War II, a passenger ship set sail from Great
Britain headed for port in New York City. The Captain of the ship being
afraid of enemy vessels, sought the advise and guidance of the British
Admiral.

The Admiral calmly assured the captain that no matter what happens, he
should be sure to sail his ship straight ahead. "Do not take any detours --
sail the ship straight ahead -- continue on-ward, heading straight towards
the intended mark" he said.

After several days of sailing across the Atlantic Ocean which was undeniably
filled with submarines and enemy vessels of all kinds, the Captain spotted
an enemy destroyer off his forward bow.

Nervously he grasped the handset and called for assistance.

The calm voice replied, "Keep on straight, Do not detour, just sail the ship
straight ahead. Everything will be just fine. Just keep on going - straight
ahead."

After a couple more days the ship pulled safely into the great harbor of New
York city.

Shortly after docking the great British battleship "Man-of-War" pulled into
port behind the passenger vessel. The Captain realized that while he did not
see the British battleship, she was there, standing bye. Standing ready to
come to his defense should it prove necessary.

So it is in our lives. God is standing by. We may not always see Him there,
but He is. Waiting. Bidding us onward toward the mark...

Keep your ship on course. Keep on going - straight ahead...

- Author Unknown


Prayer for Accepting Our Humanity

I am a person like no one else in the world.
I am the people I have met.
I am the experiences I have had.
I am the mistakes I have made and
the wisdom I have gained from them.
I am the lessons I have learned and
the ones I have given.
I am the good times in my life
and the bad ones too.
I am the emotions I have felt and
the thoughts I have thought.
God, I am the life I have lived.
Although it's not a perfect one, understand that I'm
doing the best I can with what You have given me.
Because all that I have to work with..... it's me.

Tom Moore, in Dreams Alive

Prayer to Saint Anthony of Padua, Generator of Charity
Dear Saint Anthony, God wants us to see Christ, our brother, in everyone and
love Him truly in word and in deed. God wills that we share with others the
joy of His boundless love. Saint Anthony, Generator of Charity, remember me
in the Father's presence, that I may be generous in sharing the joy of His
love. Remember also the special intentions I now entrust to you. [name them]
Franciscan Mission Associates

Good night everyone - Sweet Dreams! May you all be blessed for the coming
week, day by day!! Remember to count your blessings - you are more blessed
than stressed!