65°F S@4mph SR0713(0613) SS1824(1724)

Morning Offering given

Village waking

No coffee

Happy Birthday to Jay Unruh… “The real power is not with those who built this prison”

Sts. Cyprian & Feliz remind us that age is meaningless in our commitment to God.

Meditations for Each Day, pg. 409, The Fifth Sorrowful Mystery, The Crucifixion
“meek as a lamb that is carried to be a victim” Jer 11:19

Scripture Reading for Day 12 of Overcoming Fear
Mark 5:35-36 ^* While he was still speaking, people from the synagogue official’s house arrived and said, “Your daughter has died; why trouble the teacher any longer?” 36Disregarding the message that was reported, Jesus said to the synagogue official, “Do not be afraid; just have faith.”
Daniel 7:13-14 As the visions during the night continued, I saw coming with the clouds of heaven^c One like a son of man.^* When he reached the Ancient of Days and was presented before him, 14 He received dominion, splendor, and kingship; all nations, peoples and tongues will serve him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that shall not pass away, his kingship, one that shall not be destroyed.^d

Morning!
Monday’s here again. Happens each week just about this time. I look at the to do list and think will I ever get this completed? So, in order to get that accomplished I’m off and running. Great visit yesterday with my sil Cheryl, it is way too long between visits. Please continue to pray for my son Tom that he get it this time.

Know you are prayed for.

64⁰F S@8mph

Morning Offering given

Adoration 5-7

Mass 8

Breakfast 930

Have a wonderful day

Know you are prayed for

56°F SE@5mph SR0711(0611) SS1828(1728)

Morning Offering given

O Blessed Trinity – how I love Thee!
Fr. Wade L. J. Menezes, CPM

“O Most Holy Trinity, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit:
In union with every Mass that is celebrated this day throughout the whole world,
I want to offer to You all of my prayers, sufferings, sorrows, joys, and good works.
I do so to praise You, O Blessed Trinity,
and for all the desires of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
I do so also in union with all the angels and saints
in reparation for all sin and for the conversion of poor sinners
— especially those who have no one to pray for them —
and for our finally being united with You in Heaven for all eternity.
Give me the graces necessary, O Most Holy Trinity,
while still living on earth,
to endure heroically any temporal punishment needed so as to
atone fully for my already-forgiven mortal and venial sins,
thereby avoiding Purgatory and
attaining the great grace of immediately entering Heaven
upon my death to be with You for all eternity.
Amen. “

Today we remember Roger W may he rest in peace.
Anniversary greeting to Mark & Sue C! Have a wonderful day!

St Paulinus illustrates that winning converts requires us to have great patience and sometimes to make great sacrifices. Lord let me never grow weary of revealing your glory to those who take a long time to believe.

Yesterday we laid to rest my uncle Richard. Fond memories filled the day. It was so very good to touch base with those whom I haven’t seen is such a very long time. We all share white/gray hair, we move a bit slower, but we all remembered our times together and were grateful for a chance to see each other again. God is good. Its always good to remember where you came from, what your family accomplished to make the world a better place and how God had/s a hand in all that we do. The homily was very thought provoking. As I looked around the cemetery, I remembered the names on the stones and the memories that came with the individuals I recognized there. I could have spent more time there. On the way home we stopped in at a cousin’s house, but she wasn’t home. Left a sorry we didn’t connect message. I’ve wondered for years why my mother never moved back into the area after her life with my biological father fell to pieces. I guess we’ll never have the answers to that question.

Know you are prayed for.

46°F ENE@2mph SR0709(0609) SS1830(1730)

Morning Offering given

Village waking in the calm, slight breeze of the morning

Coffee okay

Today we remember the baptisim of James S. in 1994

St. Abraham, reveals how close God comes to and how much he demands from those he chooses.
God, I rejoice in your friendship with the men and women who dedicated their lives to you.

Meditations for Each Day, pg. 404, The Second Sorrowful Mystery: The Scourging
Isa 1:6 prophecy is fulfilled. the saints voluntarily imposed on themselves floggings and other severe penances which would make us shudder in modern times, in order to control their bodily impulses and to expiate along with Jesus the sins of their fellow men. Today the pleasure-loving world cries out against such barbaric folly and extravagance. But you who are a Christian, educated in the school of Christ crucified, know that suffering has a mission in your life, that mortification is necessary for the control of the body. We must make sacrifices in order to combat our evil impulses. We should avoid weakness and self-indulgence. Let us always remember that we are followers of Christ crucified and should therefore be prepared to chastise our bodies, even to the point of undergoing martyrdom, if this is necessary iin order to avoid sin and to preserve our chastity.

Scripture Reading for Day 9 of Overcoming Fear
Psalm 27:14 Wait for the LORD, take courage; be stouthearted, wait for the LORD!
Luke 12:33-34 Sell your belongings and give alms. Provide money bags for yourselves that do not wear out, an inexhaustible treasure in heaven that no thief can reach nor moth destroy.^p 34 For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be.

Restless sleep last night once I finally got there. The Cpap machine drove me nuts! This time of year, the tube gets condensation in it, and you have to refigure the settings. Otherwise, it buzzes, beeps, and hisses.
This morning we head to Nelsonville for my Uncle Richard’s funeral. I have such fond memories of him. May he rest in peace.
Waiting for 3 packages to arrive.
Laricci #1254 09/26 (13days) 2 more days according to shipping policy.
OnlineLabels #8390074 10/01 (8days) 4 more days according to shipping policy.
Thriftbook #HH5NEKEUJ7WV 10/07 (2days) 5 more days according to shipping policy.
The in-car shelf for my date book is working out so well. Paul Schrock did a fantastic job building it. Totally amazing tool. Placing Velcro on top of shelf and on spine of datebook makes all the difference for stability.

Know you are prayed for.

40°F W@3mph SR0708(0608) SS1831(1731)

Morning Offering given

Village waking

Coffee good

Birthday greetings to Sarah B “55”

St. Reparata is remembered for her faith while still a child. Reminding us of what many suffered for their love of God. Almighty God, when I lose faith because of the trails of left, let me take courage in Your faithfulness.

Meditations for Each Day, pg. 403, The First Sorrowful Mystery; The Agony of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane
Jesus, lying prostrate on the ground. He’s given everything for sinful humanity: this heavenly teaching, miracles and mercy. He lies prostrate in prayer, his apostles with him, already forgetful of his immense favours…are sleeping. Judas another apostle, has sold him out for 30 pieces of silver as if he was a slave. So which group do you belong to?

Scripture Reading Day 8 of Overcoming Fear
Psalm 23:4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,^c I will fear no evil, for you are with me;y our rod and your staff comfort me.
Hosea 6:6 For it is loyalty that I desire, not sacrifice, and knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings.^e

Wedding today, this time in Boscobel. A quick trip down to drop and return, then the workshop girls, pick up teacher take home, workshop run to pick up and return, then teacher to Boscobel and later in the evening another to pick up and return. Lots of miles but easy-peasy. Finished my project for a friend who is under the weather will drop that off on my way to Nelsonville early tomorrow morning.

Know you are prayed for.

46°F WNW@3mph SR0707(0607) SS1833(1733)

Morning Offering given

Village waking

Coffee okay

St. Mark shows that God’s plan for His church and world is often too wonderful to comprehend. Father, help me to remember that my job is not to understand, but to obey and trust in Your providence.

Meditations for Each Day, pg. 401, The Fifth Joyful Mystery; The Finding of Jesus in the Temple
If we should ever have the great misfortune of losing Jesus, let us have recourse at once to Mary & Jospen, who lost Him without any fault of their part, searched anxiously for Him, and did not rest until they had found Him. by mortal sin we lose Jesus, and we lose our peace of soul. by venial sin we put Jesus farther away from us.

Scripture Reading for Day 8 of Overcoming Fear
Psalm 34:4 Magnify the LORD with me; and let us exalt his name together.
Romans 14:17-19 For the kingdom of God is not a matter of food and drink, but of righteousness, peace, and joy in the holy Spirit;^p 18 whoever serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and approved by others. 19 Let us^* then pursue what leads to peace and to building up one another.^q

Wedding today. Busy afternoon. grateful for yesterday’s down time.

Received a flier in the mail yesterday from Catholic Engagement a political action group. The card said in WI & MI only. It raises a flag with me because those in charge are from KS and there is no last name listed for the priest on the board. He is apparently from MI but lives in WI. He wore no collar. He is not listed (that I can find so far) in a diocese in MI. The current head of the group belongs to American for Prosperity which is a libertarian Conservative Advocacy Group. Home | CatholicEngagement Is apparently the non-PAC
Catholic Engagement PAC is an active, independent‑expenditure–only Super PAC (FEC ID: C00939934), registered on February 19, 2026, reporting $459,099.20 in total receipts and $162,420.41 in disbursements for the 2025–2026 cycle.
Overview
Catholic Engagement PAC is a federally registered Super PAC operating as an independent expenditure–only committee. It is not authorized by any candidate and may raise unlimited funds to influence elections, provided spending is not coordinated with campaigns.
FEC.gov
FEC.gov
Key Registration Details
FEC ID: C00939934
Registration date: 19 February 2026
Committee type: Super PAC (Independent Expenditure‑Only)
Treasurer: Andre Jacque (per FEC filings) * NOTE*
election.org
election.org
Financial Summary (2025–2026 Cycle)
Receipts (through 30 June 2026):
Total receipts: $459,099.20
Individual contributions: $0
Other committee contributions: $454,546.00
Other receipts: $4,553.20
FEC.gov
FEC.gov
Disbursements:
Total disbursements: $162,420.41
Operating expenditures: $162,420.41
Independent expenditures: $0
FEC.gov
FEC.gov
Cash on hand:
Ending cash on hand: $296,678.79
FEC.gov
FEC.gov
Related Organization: Catholic Engagement (Non‑PAC)
Search results also show Catholic Engagement, a separate advocacy organization focused on mobilizing Catholic voters around issues such as life, family, religious liberty, and the common good. It is led by former Congressman Tim Huelskamp, Ph.D. and supported by campaign strategist Dakotah Parshall. This organization is distinct from the PAC but shares thematic alignment in Catholic civic engagement.
catholicengagement.com
catholicengagement.com
The PAC’s filings indicate its financial activity and legal structure, while the broader Catholic Engagement organization focuses on voter education and advocacy.

Know you are prayed for.

44°F SE@4mph SR0706(0606) SS1835(1735)

Morning Offering given

Village waking

Coffee hot & black

Bl. Isidore of St Joseph demonstrated to us the value of nurturing society and all we do. Lord help me to reach out to create the proactive bonds of community with those in my world.

Pray on Paper worth every cent and more

Meditations for Each Day, pg. 400, The Fourth Joyful Mystery; The Purification of Our Lady and the Presentation of the Child Jesus in the Temple. The Blessed Virgin was not subject to the rule of sin. By a special privilege she was preserved free from the stain of original sin and was created and conceived in the fullness of grace. Moreover, she became a mother not by any human agency but by the power of the Holy Spirit, which preserved intact her angelic virginity. For this reason, Mary was not bound by the Mosaic law which laid down the ceremony of purification as necessary for all mothers. Mother’s Purification under the Mosaic Law

Scripture Reading for Day 6 of Overcoming Fear
Isaiah 41:13 For I am the LORD, your God, who grasp your right hand; it is I who say to you, Do not fear, I will help you.
2 Thessalonians 1:11-12 To this end, we always pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of his calling and powerfully bring to fulfillment every good purpose and every effort of faith,^g 12^* that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in him,^h in accord with the grace of our God and Lord Jesus Christ.

Easy day staring at me this morning.
Chemo/Radiation therapy, driving a friend and Chiro for me.
I look forward to the calm.
Emails printed and ready to deliver.
Copy Job waiting/now finished. 20 of the most beautiful Christmas cards I’ve ever seen. Oversized, handmade embellished. The creator likes to keep a copy of each card she makes. I can certainly understand why.
I’m thinking about Thanksgiving and getting my cards ready to go. I think perhaps I should dig out those decorations and decide which ones I plan to use.

Know you are prayed for.

37°F NNW@1mph SR0705(0605) SS1837(1737)

Morning Offering given

Village waking

St. Faustina Kowalska‘s life and diary reveal how utterly we must trust in Jesus’ Divine Mercy in our lives and our world. Jesus, remind me that no one who prays for forgiveness is outside your Divine Mercy.

Coffee good

Meditations for Each Day, pg. 399, The Third Joyful Mystery, The Birth of Jesus
Like the simple shepherds, let us prostrate ourselves with faith and with love before the manger. Let us offer as our gifts our good resolutions; let us offer our hearts and ask God to change them and make them entirely His forever.

Scripture Readings Day 5 of Overcoming Fear
Deuteronomy 3:22 Do not fear them, for it is the LORD, your God, who will fight for you.”h
Zechariah 8:16 These then are the things you must do: Speak the truth to one another;^h judge with honesty and complete justice in your gates.^{* i}

Morning!
Finding it difficult to get back into the harness this morning after such a wonderful weekend.
Copy jobs were waiting when I returned home. Got them finished up this morning and will deliver as I go about my day. The need to slow my schedule is evident, now to implement the change.

New cleaning solution:
1/2 c. water
1/2 c. rubbing alcohol
2T white vinegar
1T corn starch
place in spray bottle
shake well before each use
I’m told it does mirrors, windows, and stainless steel well
I’ll let you know

New hearing aids are also a must. Finding the right ones is a problem. It would seem to me that technology is such that aides should be no difficult thing to accomplish at a reasonable price. That is apparently not the case. Or at the least I am told that.

Know you are prayed for.

48⁰F WSW@4mph SR0657(0557) SS1832(1732)

Morning Offering given

The lake is peaceful, silent, crisp

Happy Anniversary to Oscar & Therese

My time here at the lake is coming to an end. This little break with my VDF was just what I needed.

Yesterday we went to Endeavor to see the OLG Garden Shrine. Built for migrant workers to find rest. We found the shrine gardens in great need of attention but could see what it had been in days past.  A bit of group effort and it could be pruned and restored for the spring when once again it would be a beautiful garden honoring Our Lady.  Hats off to those who have worked to keep the shrine going.  My thoughts are this memorial is slowly being forgotten.

Our trek then took us to Briggsville where we found the Nat’l Shrine of St. Philomena

Where we rested on a bench in the midst of the rosary walk soaking up the peacefulness.

Our evening ended watching the birds and fish on the lake from the adorandak chairs on the deck.

Know you are prayed for.

Gun shots echoed across the lake this morning. Deer season is in full swing.

Frost covered the ground, reminding me fall is upon us