17°F E1mph SR0634(0534) SS1937(1837)

Morning Offering given

Village peaceful

Coffee okay

St John Baptist de la Salle shows us that teaching the poor is a noble, selfless act of Christianity. All-knowing God, thank you for every occasion you provide me to teach by example and to encourage all teachers.

Scripture Reading for Day 7 of He is Risen
Isaiah 35:3-4 Strengthen hands that are feeble, make firm knees that are weak,^c 4 Say to the fearful of heart: Be strong, do not fear! Here is your God, he comes with vindication; With divine recompense, he comes to save you.^d
Revelation 5:9 They sang a new hymn: “Worthy are you to receive the scroll and to break open its seals, for you were slain and with your blood you purchased for God those from every tribe and tongue, people and nation.

Meditations for Each Day, pg. 131, Peter Denies Jesus. Unfortunately, when someone trusts presumptuously in their own strength, they forget that they can do nothing without the help and grace of God.

Morning
Short night
Baby run from 2340-0300
Will have to finish that up sometime this morning
The new phone… goes back today
Got the bill yesterday
twice what was quoted
Plus, the battery gets warm
to the touch
Hospital pick up sometime today
after broken wrist surgery
so much for the entire day off
I was looking forward to

Book… “Breaking Free from Broke” George Kamel, a Dave Ramsey follower, tells his story. The boy brought it home this morning for me to read. It’s on the book pile to read… looks interesting.

Email hard copy ready to deliver to the Bear Bate store.

Know you are prayed for.

36°F ESE8mph SR0635(0535) SS1935(1835)

Morning Offering given

Village expecting rain

No Coffee

St. Irenaeus of Sirmium taught us to continually profess our faith even when faced with torment and death. Father, give me the strength to be faithful even when I am confronted with mockery & fear.

Scripture Reading for Day 6 of He is Risen
Isaiah 9:6-7 His dominion is vast and forever peaceful, upon David’s throne, and over his kingdom, which he confirms and sustains by judgment and justice, both now and forever.^e The zeal of the LORD of hosts will do this! 7The Lord has sent a word against Jacob, and it falls upon Israel;
Hebrews 9:27-28 Just as it is appointed that human beings die once, and after this the judgment,^t 28so also Christ, offered once to take away the sins of many,^* will appear a second time, not to take away sin but to bring salvation to those who eagerly await him.^u

Morning, the Monday after Easter… the Monday of the Angel– the women who arrived at Jesus’ tomb to find it empty and an Angel there…Matthew 28: What are you finding this morning as you go to look for Jesus?

Back to normal week for me today, have a teacher pickup at 7, then workshop workers at 9. Hearing aid appt at 11. Nothing too strenuous…

I did manage to get a haircut last week while I was in DBQ. It was much needed. I’d begun to look like a shaggy dog.

Book…HOME FRONT... Kristin Hannah… a must-read! Especially if you have/had loved ones in Iraq/Iran. The audio is very good.

April’s flower is a daisy… it represents tenaciousness, innocence, purity, new beginnings, joy, and true love. It does not just bud, blossom, and die like most other flowers. It performs a daily routine of “sleeping” at night by closing and waking in the morning, by opening up again.

Know you are prayed for.

31°F ESE11mph SR0637(0537) SS1934(1834)

Morning Offering given

Village sleeps

Coffee okay

Easter Sunday! Alleluia, He is Risen

Mass 8 AM St. Mary’s Ridge

42⁰F E4mph SR0641(0541) SS1933(1833)

Morning Offering given

Cascade sleeps

Know you are prayed for.

39⁰F ESE9mph SR0643(0543) SS1932(1832)

Morning Offering given

Cascade sleeps… well except for Amy who decided to cook.

Coffee good

GOOD FRIDAY

Isaiah 53, John19, Romans 5:8, Philippian 2:8

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32²F W8mph Rain/Ice SR0642(0542) SS1931(1831)

Morning Offering given

Village cold and icy

Coffee strong

St Francis of Paola teaches us how small acts of kindness can influence the powerful to embrace God. Father, humble me so that I can be a channel of peace and hope in the world.

Meditations for Each Day, pg. 124, The Entry of Jesus into Jerusalem and the Last Supper, Luke 22:15 He said to them, “I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover^* with you before I suffer,

Scripture Reading for Day 2 of He is Risen
Genesis 12:1-3 The LORD said to Abram: Go forth^* from your land, your relatives, and from your father’s house to a land that I will show you.^a 2^* I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing.^b 3^c I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you. All the families of the earth will find blessing in you.^*
Matthew 20:18-19 “Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be handed over to the chief priests and the scribes, and they will condemn him to death, 19 and hand him over to the Gentiles to be mocked and scourged and crucified, and he will be raised on the third day.”

Morning!
Cold, rainy, with ice this morning. I do not want this.
Just a few things to take care of today, then this evening I’m off to IA.
Home Saturday morning.
Copy work to complete today

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33°F W4mph SR0644(0544) SS1927(1827)

Morning Offering given

Village waking

Birthday greetings to Nicole S. have an awesome day!
Today we remember Kimberly Fowler, who passed in 1995, may she rest in peace.

St Hugh of Grenoble reminds us that doing God’s work can sometimes be hard and tedious, requiring perseverance. Father, give me the fortitude to take on the work of faith-building even when it is less than exciting and requires deep and lasting effort. (I’ll be offering this prayer up for RT as she works at the Damascus Summer Camp this summer)

Meditations for Each Day, pg. 123, The Passion of Our Lord The Crucifix should have its place in the heart of every fervent Christian. At every moment in life, times of sadness and joy.

Scripture Reading, Day 1 in April, He is Risen!
Genesis 3:14-15 Then the LORD God said to the snake: Because you have done this, cursed are you among all the animals, tame or wild; On your belly you shall crawl, and dust you shall eat all the days of your life.^* f 15 I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; They will strike at your head, while you strike at their heel.^* g
Romans 10:17 Thus faith comes from what is heard, and what is heard comes through the word of Christ.^p

Went shopping and to lunch with Faye yesterday. Something we don’t do near enough. Enjoyed our time out perusing the shops in Coon Valley and eating lunch at ‘The Stockyard’.

Had a very enjoyable time at the Cashton Memorial Library yesterday, late afternoon, where I learned how to put together a signature of a junk journal. I met 3 other women whom I hadn’t known before. The instructor, Kathy Kuderer, did a great job teaching this less-than-artistic person to think outside the box. Many thanks to Jill, the librarian, for offering this program to the public at no charge. The knitting group was hard at it when I arrived. I’m thinking that would be another fun thing to work at. The library’s April event calendar is out. Be sure to get one.

Damascus Catholic Summer Camp, check it out.

Know you are prayed for.

46°F NW4mph SR0646(0546) SS1928(1828)

Morning Offering given

Village waking

Coffee okay

Birthday greetings to my g’son AJ who is 22 today.

Bl. Joan (Jane) of Toulouse (distinct from Joan, Countess of Toulouse & St Jane Frances de Chantal) showed us that even when we have little to give, we must help those who are less fortunate than we are. Jesus, help me to stretch myself to be more generous to the poor and needy, even when it means I must do without.

Meditations for Each Day, pg. 119, Entertainment and Sport Christianity is the religion of real joy that comes from God

Scripture Reading Day 31 from The Way of the Cross
Rev 1:5-6 and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead and ruler of the kings of the earth. To him who loves us and has freed us^* from our sins by his blood,^d 6 who has made us into a kingdom, priests for his God and Father, to him be glory and power forever [and ever]. Amen.^e

Came across this article online (when I find the writer/owner, I will post it). Thought I’d pass the ponder on, it is something I’d never heard of previously.
There’s a strange detail in the Last Supper that most people never notice. Jesus stopped the Passover meal partway through.
And He didn’t finish it until the cross.
The Passover meal traditionally includes four cups of wine, each connected to God’s promises to Israel in the Book of Exodus 6:6–7.
The cups represent:
1️⃣ Sanctification — “I will bring you out.”
2️⃣ Deliverance — “I will rescue you.”
3️⃣ Redemption — “I will redeem you.”
4️⃣ Praise / Completion — “I will take you as My people.”
Now watch what Jesus does.
During the meal He lifts a cup and says:
“This cup is the new covenant in My blood.”
— Gospel of Luke 22:20
Luke specifically says this happened after supper, which corresponds to the third cup — the Cup of Redemption.
Jesus was declaring:
He is the redemption.
But then something strange happens. Jesus says:
“I will not drink again of the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes.”—Gospel of Luke 22:18
He stops before the fourth cup.
The Passover meal is left unfinished.
Later, while hanging on the cross, Jesus is given sour wine.
Then He declares:
“It is finished.”— Gospel of John 19:30
The Passover Lamb had been sacrificed.
Redemption was complete. Jesus giving His life on the cross was the fulfillment of the Passover itself.

Good Morning!
today is my day off
I’m having lunch with a good friend
then off to the library to learn how to make a junk journal
I see them being made online and think they are cute…
Although I have no clue what someone does with one after they have made it.
I’m thinking it would be a fun way to remember a special event or trip
The SUV is in the shop getting new tires and a look over for our trip to Texas
I’d better get a move on lots to do before I have fun

Know you are prayed for.

41°F NW3mph SR0648(0548) SS1927(1827)

Morning Offering given

Village waking

Coffee good

Yesterday I forgot to say Happy 15th Birthday to my nephew Gerard.
I also forgot to remember the Anniversary of our 2 boys arriving in 1994. J & T it’s been good!
Today I pray for Adrian D Ulrich, who was baptized on this day in 2002… your Godmother still prays for you.

St John Climacus teaches us that silence, both in solitude and community, can indicate a heart devoted to God. God, when I am astounded by your majesty and creation, remind me that my silent gratitude is an acceptable expression and gift to you.

Scripture Reading Day 30 of The Way of The Cross
Revelation 14:4 These are they who were not defiled with women; they are virgins^* and these are the ones who follow the Lamb wherever he goes. They have been ransomed as the firstfruits of the human race for God and the Lamb.^c

Meditations for Each Day, pg. 118, The Presence of God. In times of temptation, it is especially necessary for us to place ourselves in the presence of God. We are courting disaster if we do not…

Morning…
Sleep was elusive.
Dawn came many times, only to be false.
The ceiling only needs trimwork now. I’m loving it!
Early but easy day ahead.
My schedule this week is fairly open, by choice.
Holy Week

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38⁰F  N7mph SR0650(0550)  SS1926(1826)

Morning Offering given

Village sleeps

No coffee

Adoration 0500

Mass 0800

Perhap this week my kitchen will be finished.  Our house is old like 100 or better. Nothing is square which makes things more interesting in the DIY world. But, I’m loving the look that’s coming.

Know you are prayed for.