72°F sprinkling WSW7mph SR0452CST SS1925CST
Morning Offering given
“My God, I offer you my prayers, works, joys, and sufferings of this day in union with the holy sacrifice of the Mass throughout the world. I offer them for all the intentions of your Son’s Sacred Heart, for the salvation of souls, reparation for sin, and the reunion of Christians. Amen”
Village quiet but filled with humm of AC units
Coffee good
New month
New chance to begin again
Plants on porch watered. They were thirsty after the heat we’ve had the past couple of days.
In the Catholic Tradition let us begin our day with the awareness of the presence of God. Doing this encourages us to do our best to acquire all the virtues. It enlivens our faith and increases our love for God.
Good and gracious God,
As I prepare to walk into this new work day,
lead me into Your presence and unfailing love.
You who are Immanuel, God with us,
have promised to be with me always.
As the Psalmist asks,
“Where can I go from your Spirit?
Where can I flee from your presence?” (Ps. 139:7).
You, O God, are the One in whom my soul finds refuge.
On this day, filled with its own to-do lists
and tasks that require my efforts and attention,
grant me the grace of sensing your nearness.
You desire to dwell with me all the days of my life.
Open my soul to become more aware
of Your presence throughout the day,
and help me trust that You are with me,
even when I struggle to feel so.
Teach me to see this day
not as an obstacle in the way of experiencing
intimacy with You,
but rather as holy ground
that You will stand with me on.
Help me see this day
as another opportunity to commune with You.
Slow my spirit to walk in step with You.
Amen.
Know you are prayed for.
In the "Wilds of Wisconsin & Cornfields of Iowa" 