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Sunday Prayers
Lord,Help me to find the gate, the one where You are. In the labyrinth of cities and people and causes and and busy-ness, help me to seek You. Shine like the star in my life. Lead the way. You are...
View ArticleOopsie Doopsie
I usually do a Monday post when I am doing the blog for the week. But, last week I was busy. I bet you were too. I had a quiet Thanksgiving Day, then I watched the grandchildren on Friday. My...
View ArticleChrist Circle Round Us
Sunday started the Advent season. In most of the secular world that means nothing. It is shopping season. Shop like crazy, but believe in Santa. (His day is coming up next week if anyone cares.)...
View ArticleHope
The first candle of Advent is dedicated to Hope. I find that reassuring and comforting. I have had some times in my life when Hope, in better days, in heaven, in some future thing was what I held...
View ArticleAndrew
Yesterday was At Andrew's feast day, so I am a day late. But, the readings about St Andrew started a reflection on Saint Andrew and all the Andrew's in my family. Saint Andrew brought people to...
View ArticleCrash
I have a mystery. The other morning I was sitting in my bedroom. I heard a crash from the other room. It was a metallic crash. It sounded like the bird cage or some part of that. I went out to...
View ArticleHappy Birthday, Elle
Many long years ago I received one of the best gifts of my life. I had gotten two worthless brothers in prior days. Squally, demanding brothers were not my thing. Then, my sister came. And lo and...
View ArticleBoring Post for Saturday--Christmas
My grandson at three and a half years old has a favorite holiday. He hasn't had a lot of years' experience. But, he definitely has a favorite. He loves Christmas. He looks forward to Christmas. I...
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Sunday Prayers
Lord,You came to save me. You came as a baby. You came to a time and place far from my time and imagination. But, You came. Such a joyous day. You came. You came to live among us. You understand....
View ArticleSanta Claus
Today is St Nicholas Day. It is the proper day to give gifts. I never heard of it when I was a kid. My mom was not Catholic and she didn't do saints. I am not sure whether most other Catholic kids...
View ArticleOne or Two Things
I sometimes run into the store thinking that I will get one or two things. Most recently I wanted a watering can, drill bits, and a needle threader. I realize that is an eclectic mix of things. When...
View ArticleImmaculate Conception
I was trolling through radio stations in my car the other day looking for Christmas music. I wasn't having much luck when I stopped at a Christian station. The preacher was speaking about Advent and...
View ArticleReindeer Hands
For the 4th year I making reindeer hands of my grandchildren. I trace around their sweet little hands. Then I cut out the shape in foam. In the past I have used brown foam. I may branch out this...
View ArticleSad Day
A year ago I had high hopes that by this time the virus would be in our rear view mirror. I thought the vaccine would solve all of our problems. I couldn't wait to be free from the fear and...
View ArticleBoring Post for Saturday--Closing the Boxes
My grandson came over last weekend to help me decorate the tree. I had the tree up, the lights and garland on. I brought the boxes of ornaments up. I got out the cloth and plastic ones first....
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Sunday Prayers
Heavenly Father,I try to imagine the joy of living at the time of Jesus. I wonder what it would have been to sit at the feet of Him who brought Good News. Looking down at Peter's house I wondered...
View ArticleKnee, Kneel, Knee
My knee has been painful for more than 30 years. A doctor once told me that i would have a knee replacement before I was 60. I have exceeded that prediction. Over the years I have had a couple of...
View ArticleBoring Post for Tuesday--Ellie
I brought my granddaughter a new book the other day. It was about her daddy's "favorite" vegetable as I told her. It was Peas On Earth. This is a cute counting book. It is also a Christmas...
View ArticleAdvent Wreath
This Advent I have been doing something different with my Advent wreath. I light the candles at breakfast, sing, and write in my prayer journal. It has worked better than any year to remember to...
View ArticleRabbits, Crashes, and Squirrels, Oh My!
In reference to the crash I reported a while back, I found a plastic casserole carrier that had fallen behind the microwave. It felt good to know that I am not totally crazy.The rabbits in the...
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