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Morning Offering… Jesus, take me as I am, summon out what I should be, set your seal upon my heart, Holy Spirit, dwell in me.
Village waking, covered in about 3″ of beautiful fluffy white snow
Coffee, strong
New Bible Reading/Journaling Plan… “Cultivating a Quiet Heart” (be sure to read the footnotes so that you get the context correct; they are in bold). Feel free to keep a journal to record your thoughts and feelings about the readings. This Bible version is the NABRE and can be found here, including all footnotes and bible information.
•January 1: 1Peter 3:3-4 Your adornment should not be an external one: braiding the hair, wearing gold jewelry, or dressing in fine clothes,b 4 but rather the hidden character of the heart, expressed in the imperishable beauty of a gentle and calm disposition, which is precious in the sight of God.
•January 2: Galatians 5:25-26 Now those who belong to Christ [Jesus] have crucified their flesh with its passions and desires.s 25 If we live in the Spirit, let us also follow the Spirit.t 26 Let us not be conceited, provoking one another, envious of one another.u
Today is 1st Friday
St Adalhard showed us we should spend more energy on our spiritual treasures than our material treasures. Beloved Jesus, You warned against trying to serve God and money; give me the strength to serve God and do Your work on earth.
From the margins:
“All of us fight battles; some are given uniforms to do so.”
Have an awesome 2026… perhaps even bringing the Holy Family into your home as a model of home life.
Know you are prayed for.
In the "Wilds of Wisconsin & Cornfields of Iowa" 