09.15.2025

60°F SE8mph SR0643(0543) SS1912(1812)

Morning Offering given

Village waking

Coffee good

St Catherine of Genoa‘s suffering and labor among the sick demonstrates that mystics can also be practical workers for God.

Birthday greetings to Jean & Judy, Happy 72nd!

Read Daniel 3: The fiery furnace
RIAY Day 258: The Sorrowful Mysteries

I am better, not great, but better. Still have a temp, but the chest congestion is almost gone. Have spent the past 2 days sleeping, as in sleeping most, if not all, the time between hacking. No desire for food, and if I drink any more water, I might just burst.

I’m putting “The Sound of Silence” by Karen Hall on my book list to be read. It was recommended by a friend, looks interesting.

Ebony had her first bath, no issues at all. My mouth was hanging open. Who would have guessed this ferel kitten would end up being such a great companion?

Charlie Kirk has created quite the stir; his death has created another on a larger scale. I liked what he had to say (although I didn’t listen often) because I share the same mindset as he did. There are right and good things, there are flat-out wrong things, and there is a gray area that needs to be examined thoroughly before any decisions are made. 1 Corinthians 6:13
(DR) All things are lawful to me, but all things are not expedient. All things are lawful to me, but I will not be brought under the power of any.
(NAB) Everything is lawful for me, but not everything is beneficial. Everything is lawful for me, but I will not let myself be dominated by anything.
1 Corinthians 10:23
(KJ) All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient. All things are lawful for me, but all things do not edify.
(ASV) All things are lawful; but not all things are expedient. All things are lawful; but not all things edify.
(AMPC) All things are legitimate [permissible-and we are free to do anything we please], but not all things are helpful(expedient, profitable, and wholesome). All things are legitimate, but not all things are constructive [to character] and edifying [to spiritual life].
I look at Kirk as admonishing the sinner James 5:20 “Whoever brings back a sinner from the error of his way will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins.” Admonishing the sinner is not to judge but to be supportive in helping others find their way and correct their mistakes.

Know you are prayed for.