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Morning Offering given

Village frozen solid

Today
-Read Job 27 & Psalms 7-9
–St Peregrine Novena Day 9
-RIAY Day 21
-Memory Verse- Dueteromny 6:5 Therefore, you shall love the LORD, your God, with your whole heart, and with your whole being, and with your whole strength.

WOW, just WOW the Inaugural Speech

Perhaps it will be okay to be Catholic, okay to speak out again, okay to not follow the crowd.

Know you are prayed for.

-10°F WNW11mph SR0730 SS1658

Morning Offering given

Village freezing

Coffee good

Today
-Read Job 27 and Psalms 4-6
-St Peregrine Novena Day 8
-Memory Verse James 1:17 all good giving and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no alteration or shadow caused by change.

Good Morning! It’s Inauguration Day…may today mark a day of change, of moving forward, of righting wrongs, of the first step in unity… may we all keep in mind, the videos out there are full of AI things and cannot be taken at face value.

Know you are prayed for.

-8°F NW12mph SR0731 SS1657

Morning Offering given

Village fridge

Coffee good

Today
-Read Psalms 2-3 & Job 26
-RIAY Day 19 Valley of Tears
– St Peregrine Novena Day 7

Good Morning! Brrrr it is cold, temps continue to drop. Today we will do Mass across the street at 10, then hibernate the rest of the day in a warm house. There are letters to write, books to finish up, and weekly plans to lay out.

This morning I pulled out a book called “The Apostolate of Holy Motherhood” The NIHIL OBSTAT Monsignor Joseph P. Malara and the IMPRIMATUR Most Reverend Albert H Ottenweller, DD STL June 5, 1991. The book can be found online at different book thrift shops. The movement was announced on March 25, 1987, with three basic tenets 1) “…they must devote all their time, energy, and resources, including their very selves to the greater glory of God and the pursuit of the Divine Will in their lives; 2)”…they must be consecrated to My Most Holy Mother under the title of “Mother of God”; 3)”…They must seek to fulfill their daily duties, that is, as mothers and wives in an exemplary manner of holiness by pursuing the contemplative life in their homes…” I was intrigued by this book back in the day. I still frequently pull it off the shelf and read through its pages. It was the book that got me interested in “The Confraternity of Christian Mothers” which I later found to be a group our parish had been involved in for over 100 yrs. This book also became the foundation of an online private chat group called Catholic Motherhood. It can be found on Tapatalk but before you are allowed to come in you will receive an email asking you questions. These questions must be answered before you are given access to the group. In today’s world, motherhood isn’t considered a vocation; most times, it is considered a necessary imposition. Motherhood is a worthy, beautiful vocation. If you are being drawn to it take the plunge. Talk earnestly with your husband about your feelings and work together to accomplish your vocation. You will never regret it.

Know you are prayed for.

14°F NNW16mph SR0732 SS1655 Cod weather advisory to -17

Morning Offering given

Village sleeps

Coffee smells wonderful

Today
-Read Job 25 & Psalms 1-3
-RIAY-Day 18
-St Peregrine Novena – Day 6
-MV- John 14:14 – If you ask anything of me in my name, I will do it.

Morning!
Saturday has arrived and I rejoice. My dgd SA will be confirmed on the 27th. She has chosen St Cecilia, patroness of music, the blind, and purity. Please pray for her as she comes into the church. Have 5 drop-offs, a pick-up, and a run to IA on the list today. Am halfway thru the 3rd book of the Divergent series by Veronica Roth. Interesting read, thought-provoking, and not my normal read. Laundry going, exercises done, morning devotions completed except the rosary which I will do in the car on my way to IA. Time to shower and dress. Have an awesome day!

Know you are prayed for.

29°F SW14mph SR0732 SS1654

Morning Offering given

Village silent

Coffee bold

Today
-Read Job 24
-RIAY Day 17- Turn on the Light
–St Peregrine Novena Day 5
-MV- Matthew 28:19-Go, therefore,* and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit,

Morning!
Janurary is half over… went quickly didn’t it? How goes the restarts? How’s your time with Jesus? Are you making the time to journal the historic events that are happening in your life right now? Your great grandchildren will hear about the California fire in history class, right along with the North Carolina disasters, the Israeli/Hamas war, etc. Make sure you have documented it so they can see how all these things touched our lives.

Let’s talk about “detritus” – waste or debris of any kind. I’ve come to realize I collect it as I live. While I’m living I bring home things (thoughts/items/etc) that I think will make me happier, more productive, engaged, etc only later to find these things stacked up somewhere creating a different kind of issue. Why is it we believe more “stuff” is better? That’s my focus today… sorting the stuff out of the way.

Know you are prayed for.

27°F WNW15mph SR0733 SS1653

Morning Offering given

Village blanketed in white

Coffee smells wonderful

Today
-Read Job 23
–RIAY Day 16 – Glorify Him
– St Peregrine Novena Day 4
-Memory Verse – Luke 18:19 – Jesus answered him, “Why do you call me good? No one is good but God alone.

On the run this morning with pick up and drop offs early looking forward to being home no later than 10:30 and remaining here until about 2 . I have some catch up to do while I talk with a dear friend.

Book: Melania… good read. Direct, articulate, informative, candid

1 typing project to do. 1 photo project to complete (church year themes in photos ) for home altar use. (see theme post)

Know you are prayed for.

-5°F SSW13mph SR0733 SS1652

Morning Offering given

Village peaceful

Coffee smells wonderful

Today
Read Job 22
Day 15 RIAY –
Day 3- St Peregrine Novena
Memory Verse- Luke 18:1- Then he told them a parable about the necessity for them to pray always without becoming weary. He said,

The man took off early this morning with the trailer. Me? I’m lazin around till 7:30 the off to pick up the workshop girls and drop them off. Then a run to Viroqua to Walmart for paper products and meds pick up. Hoping for an easy day. Had to smile this morning as I cleaned out my bag. Can’t remember when I did that the last time. Found a $5 gas gift card (still good) a couple bucks in change, a tucked away $2 bill, and $6 tucked away in the wallet’s secret compartment. And here I thought I was broke for the week. A Bible verse card… “The Lord will make it happen” Isaiah 60:22. 10 postcard stamps, 1 extra postage stamp, a book of forever stamps, my ancient green rosary (that I have been looking for), and last but not least… the glasses frames with the new script tucked in the case to get sunglasses. How cool is that? Life is good!

Know you are prayed for.

-2°F NW10mph SR0734 SS1650

Morning Offering given

Village waking, traffic moving

Coffee aroma wafting thru the house, flavor bold and full

Today
-Read Esther 10 & Job 21
-RIAY Day 14 – Blessed are You
–St. Peregrine Novena Day 2
-Memory Verse Luke 9:62 – [To him] Jesus said, “No one who sets a hand to the plow and looks to what was left behind is fit for the kingdom of God.”

Good Morning! Looking for another easy day today. These “Golden Years” are wearing me down. Yesterday as I lifted my right leg to walk up a step something popped in my knee. Right foot is numb, and tingly, and doesn’t like to step over things. Walking was/is an issue. Will call in today but dislike the thought of another trip to the Dr. with no results. At present, I feel as if because I am older, fat, and non-conforming (as in refusing the vaccines they want me to have) they dismiss me. Apparently, I don’t ask enough questions and therefore am not invested in my health. I contend I should not have to research everything by myself. I go to the Dr. because they are a doctor and they should have a plan on what to do and communicate that plan to me without my having to ask. I also am amazed at how their after-visit notes say things that didn’t happen or were not communicated to me if they did happen. Nuff of the whine. I will get thru this too.

Know you are prayed for.

1°F WNW12mph SR0734 SS1649

Morning Offering given

Village chilly

Coffee dripping

Today
-Read Esther 9 & Job 20
-RIAY Day 13 – Full of Grace
-Day 1 of St Peregrine Novena
-Memory Verse – Luke 1:28 – And coming to her, he said, “Hail, favored one! The Lord is with you.”

Good Morning! It looks like a crazy Monday is in store for me today. There is more snow on the ground, winds are picking up, and temperatures are falling. Hey, guess what? Winter has arrived in Wisconsin. I was wondering when it would get here. How are you doing? How are you getting on with your slowdown of life? Hard isn’t it? We are so used to being on the go all the time that slowing seems almost sinful, doesn’t it? satan wants you to feel that way. Do not feel guilty about making time for God, your family, and your home. Do not feel guilty about enjoying the life you have chosen or been given. Revel in it! All too often we rush thru life never really living it, never really appreciating it, or even realizing the legacy we are leaving. Slow down, schedule time for yourself and God, as well as yourself and family. It is okay to sit and ponder, reflect, and plan.

Know you are prayed for.

27°F W18mph SR0735 SS1648

Morning Offering given

Village covered in light snow

Coffee good

Today
-Read Esther 8 & Job 19
–RIAY Day 12 – Deliver Us From Evil
-Memory Verse-Job 19:4-Even if it were true that I am at fault, my fault would remain with me;

Good Morning! Woke to the ground covered in snow. Not much of it but, enough to make the world’s dirt and grime pristine white. Funny how God can take an action of nature and couple it with the feast day we are living. Today is “The Baptism of the Lord”, how appropriate to wake to the sight of a pristine white world so that we can be reminded that through baptism our sins are washed away and our soul is pristine. This then prompts us to keep our soul in that condition thru confession.

Know you are prayed for.