0°F W4mph SR0716 SS1718

Morning Offering given

Jesus, take me as I am
Summon out what I should be
Set your seal upon my heart
Holy Spirit dwell in me

Village sleeps

Coffee good

St Veronica shows us how to welcome opportunities to “wipe the face of Jesus” by helping the poor, the hungry, and the suffering in our world. Lord, may Veronica’s courageous example strengthen my resolve to seek Your face in everyone I meet.

Meditations for Each Day, pg 50, Work and Sanctity “…it is not enough to work alone, just as it is not enough to pray alone, in order to become holy. Either on its own is too little.”

Scripture Readings for Day 4
•Name of God• Exodus 3:14-15 God replied to Moses: I am who I am.^* Then he added: This is what you will tell the Israelites: I AM has sent me to you.15 God spoke further to Moses: This is what you will say to the Israelites: The LORD, the God of your ancestors, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, has sent me to you. This is my name forever;^e this is my title for all generations.
•Love• Colossians 3:14 And over all these put on love, that is, the bond of perfection.^k
•Love of God• 1 John 3:1 ^* See what love the Father has bestowed on us that we may be called the children of God. Yet so we are. The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him.^a

Wow! This has been quite the morning. 0230 baby run, 0450 baby run, 0700 woman and child to parents, 0800 special workshop workers to workshop, 0900 man to the river to fish for the day, 1030 hairut, 1130 drop off box of groceries left at the bulk food store, and noon have some lunch, 1400 pick up Amish newspaper, 1500 take workshop workers home, 1615 take woman and child home, 1645 take woman and 3 children home. Hopefully, the day will then end.

Great online buys on copy paper and toner, order placed. Phone holder, charging cord, and other car items placed in the Outback for Friday, when I’ll be using it. All copywork for today is completed, one left to deliver.

Know you are prayed for.

4°F N4mph SR0717 SS1717

Morning Offering given

Village waking

Coffee good

Sts. Simeon & Anna show use how to wait upon the Lord, and rejoice in his presence. Father, thank you for allowing me to know Your son now and for the rest of my life.

Meditations for each Day, pg. 49, Work: God created man, master of the world…As long as man remained in the state of innocence, however, work was a pleasure…Since the fall of Adam, work is not only a pleasure, but a burden and atonement as well…Work is both a right and a duty.

Scripture Reading for Day 3…Yahweh/Jehovah-Lord, I am Who I am
• Names of God• Genesis 2:4-7 This is the story^* of the heavens and the earth at their creation. When the LORD God made the earth and the heavens—5 there was no field shrub on earth and no grass of the field had sprouted, for the LORD God had sent no rain upon the earth and there was no man^* to till the ground, 6 but a stream^* was welling up out of the earth and watering all the surface of the ground— 7 then the LORD God formed the man^* out of the dust of the ground and blew into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being.^d _{NOTE the DR says slime of the earth instead of dust and soul instead of living being.}
•Love• Psalm 143:8 In the morning, let me hear of your mercy, for in you I trust. Show me the path I should walk, for I entrust my life to you.^h
•The Love of God• Zephaniah 3:17 The LORD, your God, is in your midst, a mighty savior, Who will rejoice over you with gladness, and renew you in his love, Who will sing joyfully because of you,ⁱ

Morning to all…
Easy day before me as I leisurely sip my coffee and plan the day. This morning’s readings have me pondering the change in wording. Slight changes, but meaningful ones.

Bringing me to Steve Greene’s song “Breathe on me Breath of God.”

1 Breathe on me, Breath of God,
fill me with life anew,
that I may love the way you love,
and do what you would do.

2 Breathe on me, Breath of God,
until my heart is pure,
until my will is one with yours,
to do and to endure.

3 Breathe on me, Breath of God,
so shall I never die,
but live with you, the perfect life
for all eternity.

Check out how many scriptures there are on the breath of God.

Know you are prayed for.

20°F NW9mph SR0718 SS1715

Morning Offering given

Village waking

Coffee hot

Bl. Stephen Bellesini shows us how to persevere and remain faithful to God’s call when we encounter obstacles and disappointments in our faith journey. Jesus, please grant me the fortitude to keep trying when I meet with problems and frustrations.

Meditations for Each Day pg. 47, The Purification of Our Lady.

Scripture Readings for Day 2
•Names of God• Deuteronomy 6:4-9 ^d Hear, O Israel!^* The LORD is our God, the LORD alone!5Therefore, you shall love the LORD, your God, with your whole heart, and with your whole being, and with your whole strength.^e6^f Take to heart these words which I command you today.^g7Keep repeating them to your children. Recite them when you are at home and when you are away, when you lie down and when you get up.^h8Bind them on your arm as a sign^* and let them be as a pendant on your forehead.ⁱ 9Write them on the doorposts of your houses and on your gates.^j
•The Love of God•Romans 5:8 But God proves his love for us in that while we were still sinners Christ died for us.^e
•Love• 1 Corinthians 16:14 Your every act should be done with love.

Mornin’
Poor sleep last night.
Back to regular Monday schedule, plus a few pick up drop off things and a big copy job.
Found the lamb I will need for Thursday’s supper. Need to pick it up.
Dizzy is back and will take the motion sickness pill again. Nasal spray is not clearing things up, nor are the ear drops.

Know you are prayed for.

5°F Snowing SSW12mph SR0719 SS1714

Morning Offering given

Village peaceful

No coffee

Today, we remember Larry Lillibridge, who passed on this date in 2024. May he rest in peace.

St Bridget of Ireland encourages us to strive to serve others with joy and energy by being generous with our time and talent.

Meditations for Each Day, pg. 45, True Peace.

Scripture Reading for February Day 1
•Names of God• Genesis 1:1-2 In the beginning, when God(Elohim,El, Eloah) created the heavens and the earth^a—2^* and the earth was without form or shape, with darkness over the abyss and a mighty wind sweeping over the waters—^b
•The Love of God• John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave^* his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life.^k
• Love• 1 Corinthians 13:4-5 ^* Love is patient, love is kind. It is not jealous, [love] is not pompous, it is not inflated,^d5it is not rude, it does not seek its own interests, it is not quick-tempered, it does not brood over injury,^e

Snow’s falling again, not sure for how long. Temps are chilly. The office is chilly as well. I do believe I need to go in and be warm.

Know you are prayed for.

6°F NW7mph SR0721 SS1713

Morning Offering given
Jesus, take me as I am
Summon out what I should be
Set your seal upon my heart
Holy Spirit dwell in me

Village peaceful

Coffee good

Today, we remember Donna A. May she rest in peace.

St. Marcella shows us how hard it can be to choose God over societal expectations.

Meditations for Each Day pg. 42 Blessed are those who love peace.

Scripture Readings for Day 31
•Cultivating the Quiet Heart • Titus 3:1-2 ^* Remind them to be under the control of magistrates and authorities,^* to be obedient, to be open to every good enterprise.^a 2They are to slander no one, to be peaceable, considerate, exercising all graciousness toward everyone.
•New Beginnings • Revelations 21:5 The one who sat on the throne^* said, “Behold, I make all things new.” Then he said, “Write these words down, for they are trustworthy and true.”^e

Yesterday’s UltraSound of my legs went well. They noted some issues. I see the vascular doctor on the 13th. There is a feeling of relief in knowing something I have been dealing with for over 20 yrs may soon have answers.

Know you are prayed for.

3°F N10mph SR0722 SS1711

Morning Offering given

Village peaceful

Coffee good

Birthday greetings to Tom C. It is really today. I was a day ahead yesterday. So we will also look at yesterday’s saint as well.

St Gildas, who teaches us to enjoy God’s gifts as we remain vigilant and renounce the immoral ties and cruelties of the world. Lord, heop be recognize the wrongs and evils in the world, and in myself, let me speak out and struggle against them

Meditations for Each Day pg.41, How to Guard Holy Purity

Scripture Readings for Day 30
•Cultivating a Quiet Heart• Ephesians 4:32 [And] be kind to one another, compassionate, forgiving one another as God has forgiven you in Christ.^z
•New Beginnings• Revelations 21:3-4 I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Behold, God’s dwelling is with the human race.^c He will dwell with them and they will be his people^* and God himself will always be with them [as their God].^*4He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there shall be no more death or mourning, wailing or pain, [for] the old order has passed away.”^d

Yesterday, a very dear friend of mine shared a poem she had saved. I am sharing that same poem with you, in the hope you find it as inspiring as I did.

The Weaver
_{Grant Colfax Tullar}

My life is but a weaving
between my Lord and me,
I cannot choose the colors
He worketh steadily

Of’times he weareth sorrow,
and I in foolish pride,
Forget He sees the upper
and I the underside

Not till the loom is silent
and the shuttles cease to fly
Shall God unroll the canvas
and explain the reason why

The dark threads are as needful
in the weaver’s skillful hand
As the threads of gold and silver
in the pattern he has planned

He knows, He loves, He cares
nothing this truth can dim
He gives the very best to those
who leave the choice to him

Know you are prayed for.

-12°FNW5mph SR0723 SS1710

Morning Offering given

Village back in the deep freeze

Coffee excellent!

Today it is my day to pray for Cmom.

Birthday Greetings to Tom C, my bil, who turns 65!

Clean out your phone cache, run your antivirus, etc. Check your saved notes, print them out/move them to your PC files if you want to save them; otherwise, delete them. We’re at the end of the month.

St. Bathildis teaches us that, just as we avoid slavery to sin, we also seek to free those enslaved by themselves or others. Lord, I pray to learn how to practice self-denial and seek freedom for others.

Meditations for Each Day, pg. 39, Blessed are the Clean of Heart. “There is only one remedy for impurity. It is the practise of virtue to the point of sacrifice.”

Scripture Readings for Day 29
•Cultivating a Quiet Heart • Isaiah 26:3-4 With firm purpose you maintain peace; in peace, because of our trust in you.”^c 4Trust in the LORD forever! For the LORD is an eternal Rock.^d
•New Beginnings• Revelations 21:1-2 ^a Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth. The former heaven and the former earth had passed away, and the sea was no more.^*2I also saw the holy city, a new Jerusalem,^* coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.^b

Morning!
Bit of a chill here this morning. I am grateful for heat.
Slept well, may have something to do with turning off the phone. I needed the uninterrupted time.
Easy day today but long to do list.

Know you are prayed for.

-6°F WNW11mph SR0724 SS1708

Morning Offering given

Village is waking… feels like a heatwave this morning

Coffee okay

Today, we remember James Hoga,n who passed from this life to the next in 1992. May he rest in peace.

St. Thomas Aquinas provides a model of humility for us to follow in this prideful world. Lord, teach me all that a mere human can know about You and then never let me lose sight of how small I really am and how great You are.

Meditations for each Day, pg. 38, Blessed are the Merciful

Scripture Readings for Day 28
•Cultivating a Quiet Heart • 1 Thessalonians 4:11 and to aspire to live a tranquil life, to mind your own affairs, and to work with your [own] hands, as we instructed you,
•New Beginnings • Romans 12:2 Do not conform yourselves to this age but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and pleasing and perfect.^b

Our many thank-yous to P & TS for a lovely evening, delish supper, and a fun game of Scrabble. The plan is to do it again next week.

Know you are prayed for.

5°F WNW15mph SR0725 SS1707

Morning Offering given

Village peaceful

Coffee strong

Birthday greetings to LisaS, hope your day is awesome.

St. Angela Merici looked beyond the rules and conventions of her time and religion to forge new paths in education to God.

Meditations for Each Day pg.36, The Rich: Scripture (Mt. 19:23-24, Cf Mk, 10:24-25, Lk 18:24-25, Js 5:1-5) is not concerned with the rich as such, for men like Abraham, Job, and St. Louis were very wealthy. The scriptures are directed against those who have become absorbed in their wealth and have grown deaf to the rightful promptings of justice and of charity.

Scripture Readings Day 27
•Cultivating a Quiet Heart • Ephesians 4:23-24 • and be renewed in the spirit of your minds,^r 24 and put on^* the new self, created in God’s way in righteousness and holiness of truth.^s
•New Beginnings • Ephesians 5:8-10 • For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light,^g 9 for light produces every kind of goodness and righteousness and truth.^h 10 Try to learn what is pleasing to the Lord.ⁱ

Greetings from the Wilds, where the snow squeaks and the wind bites. Arctic conditions continue in my little corner of the world. From the sounds of things, we will be experiencing it through the weekend and into next week. Don’t miss this opportunity to spend more time with God. There is no good reason to brave the cold unless an emergency arises. Tend to your job, come home and tend to your family, then find/make the time to lead your family into a closeness with God. Put away the remotes, the phones, etc., expend your energies on an intimate relationship with God. Pray with your family, delve into the Bible, learning about Christianity. Teach your children about the precepts of the Church. This kind of weather gives you that chance.

Know you are prayed for.

-15°F WSW13mph SR0726 SS1706

Morning Offering given

Village shivering -29°F windchill

Coffee strong

Sts. Timothy & Titus teach us we may often learn as much from those who convert to Christianity as we can from those born into Christianity. God, I pray to be open to everyone who can lead me closer to you.

Meditations for Each Day pg. 34, Blessed are the Poor

Scripture Reading for Day 26
•Cultivating the Quiet Heart • Romans 12:18-19 • If possible, on your part, live at peace with all.^p 19Beloved, do not look for revenge but leave room for the wrath; for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.”^q
•New Beginnings • Ephesians 4:21-22 • assuming that you have heard of him and were taught in him, as truth is in Jesus, 22that you should put away the old self of your former way of life, corrupted through deceitful desires,^q
**Note** the Douay-Rheims says, ” If it be possible, as much as is in you, have peace with all men. Revenge not yourselves, my dearly beloved; but give place unto wrath, for it is written: Revenge is mine, I will repay, saith the Lord.” The bible commentary notes, “the last injunction of vengeance is an important point, he seems to say, by the introduction of a stylized Beloved. Leave it to the wrath of God. This means either that we should leave it to God to exercise wrath as declared in Dt 32:35 or that we should let the principle of retribution inherent in the moral universe pursue its course.

Another chilly morning here in the Wilds. We have been so fortunate that the heavy snow missed us, and we’ve only had to deal with the bitter cold. The vehicles continue to start, which is always good. There have been no middle-of-the-night “baby runs.” Back to the normal schedule today. We should hit some warmer weather (like above zero) by midday. The parka is in use, along with hats, mitts, etc., to keep the body toasty.

Know you are prayed for.