Ma class="comment-es us as many new beginnings as we need. And if you're like me, you might need quite a few! Renewal reminds me of recharging, regrouping; renewing commitments and convictions, and especially of starting anew; an opportunity to begin again......and again, if necessary.
Reflection: It seems I do this a lot. I must have a built-in reflection mechanism, a need to reflect very often. Perhaps the consistent examination of conscience in the evenings helps put one more in a reflective mode. At any rate, once I considered this word, I realized I reflect upon the happenings of the day, week, month and year, in regard to the direction God is leading me. Sometimes, it is only hindsight that tells us the true story......and so reflection is an important aspect of spiritual direction, measurement, growth and progress.
Next four words for those tagged here: Education, Ego, Election, and Elation!
Tagged are:
Lynn at Sacred Day
Johnny-Nobody
Meredith, Sweetness and Light
Cay, Cajun Cottage
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Wednesday, October 18, 2006
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
More and more I am asked for information regarding Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton for whom this forum and the Catholic homeschool support group I help facilitate are named. Periodically, I will post information regarding Mother Seton that those looking can come upon it in their Google searches. Thus, today, a vintage image of Elizabeth Ann Seton and a prayer by her. Follow the LINK to more information courtesy of Catholic-Forum.
Prayer by Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton
O Father, the first rule of Our dear Savior's life was to do Your Will. Let His Will of the present moment be the first rule of our daily life and work, with no other desire but for its most full and complete accomplishment. Help us to follow it faithfully, so that doing what You wish we will be pleasing to You. Amen.
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Tuesday, October 17, 2006
Follow that Link
Go, go Teddy, er, I mean Oswald...at Catholic Analysis: Politics & the Christian Realist posted for Oct. 17th. Follow the LINK.
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Monday, October 16, 2006
Newly Canonized Saints
Four new saints...how exciting. You can read all about them at the Vatican website, just follow this LINK.
They are:
Filippo Smaldone (1848-1923)
Rafael Guízar Valencia (1878-1938)
Rosa Venerini (1656-1728) (Whose image appears here)
Theodore Guérin (1798-1856)
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St. Margaret Mary Alacoque
St. Margaret Mary Alacoque received a revelation from our Lord in 1675, which included 12 promises to her and to those who practiced a true to devotion to His Sacred Heart, whose crown of thorns represent his sacrifices. The devotion encountered violent opposition, especially in Jansenist areas, but has become widespread and popular. (Read more here: LINK)
Here, a depiction created by a friend of mine a couple years ago of our children nestled in the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
St. Margaret Mary Pray for Us!
Sacred Heart of Jesus, be our Salvation!
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Building Bridges
Think of the commandment, hate not your neighbor;/ of the Most High's covenant, and overlook faults. (Sir 28:7)
If the Lord rescues me from the snare of my faults, should I not extend the same hand of rescue to my neighbor? Resentment, grudges, retaliation do not help the one who offends me. They merely confirm the breach between us.
Bridge-building is costly, as the cross demonstrates, but the people stranded on both banks are all freed by the bridge.
Magnificat, Oct 12, 2006
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Friday, October 13, 2006
Poetry Friday
When The Sun Comes After Rain
by Robert Louis Stevenson
When the sun comes after rain
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