Today

Dawn finds me ready to welcome you, my God.


A day of sunshine filled with His blessings ... working this morning, then an afternoon and dinner with two wonderful friends.

To my mother

Many thoughts are especially with you today. God bless you and keep you in his care.

With love and prayers

October 11, 1920 - October 24, 2004

A Day of Joy

The last I saw her was 35 years ago until today. My friend, from high school, who lived a few doors down the street, my friend. I was in her wedding, she in mine. Life and distance between us these past years. For those who know me I do not use the word friend lightly. It is given to precious few and to her with whom I spent today. Today which has given me a tremendous gift of blessings and friendship.

We visited her mother's grave, shared much conversation, noon time mass, and lunch. We drove to the street we lived on how many years ago. And in all this time, nothing has changed between us, it is the same easy, caring, loving friend. I know that God has brought her back into my life and I am thankful. She holds a part of my heart and I hers, after all, that's what a friend does.

Everyone who waits for the Lord finds joy.

Silence

We need to find God, and he cannot be found in noise and restlessness. God is the friend of silence. See how nature - trees, flowers, grass- grows in silence; see the stars, the moon and the sun, how they move in silence... We need silence to be able to touch souls.

{Blessed Teresa of Calcutta}

October 11, 1920

October 11th, your birthday we celebrated when you were here. Do you know how often I think of you? God bless you and keep you close.

Happy Birthday Mom,

with love and prayers

Lord, true light and source of all light, listen to our morning prayer. Turn our thoughts to what is holy and may we ever live in the light of your love.
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In the silence of the morning I see the first light of dawn and I thank you for this day. Soon the birds will come to feed, the earth awakens. I ask your blessings and graces.

May you all be filled with His light.

Harvest

Be gracious and bless us, Lord and let your face shed its light on us so that we can make you known with reverence and bring forth a harvest of justice.

Guardian Angel Prayer
Angel of God, My Guardian Dear
to whom God's love commits me here.
Ever this day be at my side
to light and guard and rule and guide.
Amen.

Feast of the Archangels - September 29th

A Prayer to Saint Michael
Saint Michael, Archangel, defend us in battle.
Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the Devil.
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray;
And do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host,
by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan and
all the other evil spirits who prowl about the world
seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

Saint Gabriel
Blessed Saint Gabriel, Archangel, We beseech thee to intercede
for us at the throne of divine mercy:
As thou didst announce to Mary the mystery of the Incarnation,
so through thy prayers may we receive strength of faith and
courage of spirit, and thus find favor with God and redemption
through Christ Our Lord.
May we sing the praise of God our Savior with the angels
and saints in heaven forever and ever. Amen.

Saint Raphael
Blessed Saint Raphael, Archangel, We beseech thee
to help us in all our needs and trials of this life, as thou,
through the power of God, didst restore sight and give
guidance to young Tobit. We humbly seek thine aid and
intercession, that our souls may be healed,
our bodies protected from all ills,and that through
divine grace we may be made fit to dwell in the
eternal Glory of God in heaven. Amen

As the day draws to a close, Sun of Justice, we invoke your name upon the whole human race so that all men may enjoy your never failing light.

Welcome to the season of splendor

Fall arrives today at 5:18pm in the Northern Hemisphere. I am always so touched by the beauty of this season.

- Happy moments, praise God.
- Difficult moments, seek God.
- Quiet moments, worship God.
- Painful moments, trust God.
- Every moment, thank God.

September 14th

and prayers, on this day,
your 56th birthday.

God hold you close and keep you in his care.

I so often think of you, I wonder ...