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Morning Offering given

Memory Verse Philippians 4:4

Rejoice in the Lord always. I shall say it again: rejoice!

Village is silent

Coffee is good.

The Saturday before Christmas, how did it get here so fast? I suspect it is because we were so wrapped up in the secular world that Christmas is all about buying and receiving presents and attending parties that we neglected to keep our eyes on Jesus.

Today, we are reading Luke chapter 21. https://bible.usccb.org/bible/luke/21

Take a moment to start your day with Jesus.
Day 6 of Bacci’s Christmas Novena “The Silence of the Divine Infant” page 510 of his book. The Infant we adore in the stable at Bethlehem is mute and silent. This silence is chosen to teach us humility & self-denial, to recollect ourselves in the presence of God, the silence of prayer which brings forth divine consolations and inspirations to holiness. It is essential to place ourselves quietly in the presence of God from time to time. He does not make himself heard through the noise and confusion of the world. He speaks clearly to the soul.

Know that you are prayed for.

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Morning Offering given… prayers for Rachel M who passed yesterday may she RIP

Memory Verse Psalm 84:12

For a sun and shield is the LORD God,
bestowing all grace and glory.
The LORD withholds no good thing
from those who walk without reproach.

Village waking

Book suggestion, “Sister, Soldier, Surgeon,” by Dr. Leisa Marie Carzon, discusses the life and work of staunch pro-life advocate Sister Deirdre Byrne.

Coffee good

Bat has left the house escorted by the man, hoping it will not return. Bookshelf brackets found and purchased; to be picked up today. 2 copy jobs completed; delivery this morning. The area rug is in need of cleaning… must be accomplished today. Dr. appt at 1 in La Crosse.

Today:
-St Andrew’s Christmas novena, 300 prayers uttered in anticipation of the Christ.
-Luke Chapter 19,
-Day 4 of a Christmas Novena (Bacci pg 508)-“The Cradle of the Infant Jesus”… enter once more into the stable of Bethlehem, Mary delivers her son without damage to her virginity. Joseph kneels, kissing the forehead of Jesus; they have nothing else to give the Christ child but their love and devotion. Remember the man who looks only for worldly success cannot find Heaven. He will wind up bitter and disillusioned.
-Prepare for confession

Know you are prayed for.

Rumor has it the President elect wants to end DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME…

I’m in

If everyone would send a bright yellow 4×6 post card to their government reps it would let them know who is in favor of doing this.

Put the words. “BACK TO STANDARD TIME” OR ” DOWN WITH DAYLIGHT TIME”  They would know how many want this.

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Morning Offering given
Prayers for a friend’s mom who is undergoing surgery today.

Memory Verse Matthew 18:21-22

Then Peter approaching asked him,
“Lord, if my brother sins against me, how often must I forgive him?
As many as seven times?”
22 Jesus answered,
“I say to you, not seven times but seventy-seven times.

Village waking

Coffee strong

Now is a good time to discuss “forgive”. Gosh it is so very hard to do isn’t it?
The dictionary defines it as https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forgive
How easy it is to think you have done it and then that little bit of resentment pops up its ugly head and you remember and the bitterness resumes and unless you beat it down and move on comes back full force and once again consumes you. Leaving no peace, no solitude, no joy, no happiness, etc. The holidays seem to bring back many feelings which can destroy the happiness of the moment. Take a few moments to think about what you need to forgive and place it in the hands of Jesus.

Know you are prayed for

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Plant milk weed.

Need seed

Esty… Benjamin Brown

https://www.etsy.com/shop/BensBugsAndBones

Has what you need.

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Morning Offering given

Memory Verse Colossians 3:23-24

Whatever you do,
do from the heart, as for the Lord and not for others,
24 knowing that you will receive from the Lord
the due payment of the inheritance;
be slaves of the Lord Christ.

Village quiet

Coffee strong

3rd Tues of Advent; Luke Chapter 17– Luke talks about Temptations to Sin, Saying of Faith, the Attitude of a Servant, Cleansing 10 Lepers, The Coming of the Kingdom of God, and The Day of the Son of Man; St Andrew’s Christmas Novena (you’ve said it 270 times at the end of today) Are you making a note of blessings received? Today is Golden Nights the color is violet, O Antiphon-Spientia (Isaiah 11:2-3)-O Wisdom that comest out of the mouth of the Most High, that reachest from one end to another, and orderest all things mightily and sweetly, come to teach us the way of prudence!

The foot is almost back to normal. Still a bit painful but so is life. The siding in the upstairs hall is hung. Now onto wall prep for painting. Getting a bit excited by this. The copier service tech comes this morning to clean the machine. An Amish woman is coming to check out a sewing machine to see if it is worth purchase and conversion to treadle. This afternoon I will take a friend around the Amish community for shopping and tonight is Bingo at the Community Center.

Please add an unnamed to your prayer list… God’s will.

Of late this vehicle, AMU 7558 has been driving like a maniac down Cty U. Passing on a double yellow curve. I am convinced this same driver is going to hurt/kill someone.

Today, Bacci, speaks on Preparing for Christmas with a Christmas Novena.

Know you are prayed for.

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Morning Offering given

Memory Verse Luke 2:17

When they saw this,
they made known the message
that had been told them about this child.

Village shrouded in fog

Coffee strong

After two days of keeping it up, the swelling on my foot has gone down. Some are still there, and the foot is still painful. We shall see how it goes today. The midwife is home, the mom is in the hospital, and the man is off to Iowa to return someone. Plants have been watered, laundry has been completed, and clothes have been put away. There is one copy job left to do, but it will wait until after the copier has been cleaned tomorrow. Did I tell you I had purchased a home planner? I’m loving it! Everything is laid out on when to and what to do.

As I ponder homemaking I realize that most homemakers have never been taught how to keep a home. They’ve had “bring home the bacon”shoved down their throats since infancy but not many have been taught how to clean, cook, do laundry, plan meals, and basically run a household. This art is being lost in today’s world. Perhaps it is time to revive this time honored position in life.

https://homemakerssociety.com/how-to-be-a-homemaker/#:~:text=How%20to%20Be%20a%20Homemaker%201%20%231%20Your,5%20%236%20Remember%20homemaking%20is%20a%20ministry.%20

Homemaking 101: Home Management for Beginners

10 Home Management Habits Everyone Should Know

These are just a few links to head you in the direction you are looking to go. Check out Thriftbooks as well for inexpensive how-to books and YouTube has some great videos. Remember… you keep your home because you love the people who live there.

Proverbs 31:10-31

IX. POEM ON THE WOMAN OF WORTH

10 Who can find a woman of worth?
Far beyond jewels is her value.
11 Her husband trusts her judgment;
he does not lack income.
12 She brings him profit, not loss,
all the days of her life.
13 She seeks out wool and flax
and weaves with skillful hands.
14 Like a merchant fleet,
she secures her provisions from afar.
15 She rises while it is still night,
and distributes food to her household,
a portion to her maidservants.
16 She picks out a field and acquires it;
from her earnings she plants a vineyard.
17 She girds herself with strength;
she exerts her arms with vigor.
18 She enjoys the profit from her dealings;
her lamp is never extinguished at night.
puts her hands to the distaff,
and her fingers ply the spindle.
20 She reaches out her hands to the poor,
and extends her arms to the needy.
21 She is not concerned for her household when it snows—
all her charges are doubly clothed.
22 She makes her own coverlets;
fine linen and purple are her clothing.
23 Her husband is prominent at the city gates
as he sits with the elders of the land.
24 She makes garments and sells them,
and stocks the merchants with belts.
25 She is clothed with strength and dignity
and laughs at the days to come.
26 She opens her mouth in wisdom;
kindly instruction is on her tongue.
27 She watches over* the affairs of her household
and does not eat the bread of idleness.
28 Her children rise up and call her blessed;
her husband, too, praises her:
29 “Many are the women of proven worth,
but you have excelled them all.”
30 Charm is deceptive and beauty fleeting;
the woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.
31 Acclaim her for the work of her hands,
and let her deeds praise her at the city gates.

Know you are prayed for.

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Morning Offering given

Memory Verse Luke 2:10

The angel said to them,
“Do not be afraid; for behold,
I proclaim to you good news of great joy
that will be for all the people.“

Village foggy with ice and silent

Coffee good

3rd week of Advent–Gaudette Sunday– https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EeSeeWMnlA We are halfway through the Advent season–REJOICE!

The foot, swelling going down as long as I don’t wear a shoe and keep it elevated. The hand is tingly today, no real pain, just a pins and needles thing. Cpap doing what is it suppose to do. I still hate it but I do it. If my body was a car I’d be looking for a new one, this one has too many miles.

Work continues on the upstairs re-no. Hard to believe the difference it is going to make up there. Lots left to do but we are on track.

We’ve redone many homes over the past 50 yrs. This one has taken the longest and our zip to get things done has dwindled. That may have something to do with our ages but has also had lots to do with the things that needed repairing before we could even think about remodeling as we generally do it ourselves. That nightlight creates quite the light smear, doesn’t it? Behind that door are two more rooms that need to be done. Luckily, only the ceilings, flooring removal, and wall painting. Slow and steady wins the race. This little area will make for a good library/TV area with room for a futon should we need extra sleeping space. All photos will be posted before and after once things are finished.

Today Bacci speaks to “Consolations from God” found on page 502 of his book. Men and animals have some power to comfort and console us but it is nothing compared to the comfort we receive from God and it cannot satisfy our hearts. Worldly honors can also intoxicate our pride and self-conceit, but it doesn’t last very long. Heavenly consolations may sometimes decrease or disappear, in these trials, we can often get through with patience and resignation. Peace of mind will soon return if we stay focused on God.

Know you are prayed for.