St. Andrew’s Christmas Novena

Begins on the 30th, prayed 15 times a day. Not all at once.

St. Andrew was arrested in Achaea (Western Greece) by Proconsul Aegeas. Andrew was thrown into prison, scourged, and hung on a cross for two days, all the while teaching the people about Christ. A great light shown upon Andrew in the final moments of his life. The date was November 30, 60 A.D.

Great intention for our cold priests.

11.26.2023

24⁰F snowing W@13mph SR0711 SS1629

Morning Offering given

Village plow is out

The man sleeps

Coffee good

Happy “48th” Birthday to the girl who made me a mom. You got to experience all my 1sts. You endured well. I’m proud of you… more than you realize, I think.

Feast of Christ the King… This solemnity reminds us that while governments come and go, Christ reigns as King forever.

Know you are prayed for

11.25.2023

18⁰F cloudy SW@5mph SR0710 SS1649

Morning Offering given

Village quiet

Coffee… blech

Snow flakes may fall today.

Horrid night with the cpap… nuff said on that

Hoping to move books and bookcases today.

Mass tonight 8pm St. John’s Summit Ridge.

Clothes to fold. Sheets to change.

Know you are prayed for.

This is going a bit too far

The flag in WI flies at half mast today, in memory of those killed in the Thanksgiving parade in Waukesha this day in 2021. IMNSHO, the flying flags at half mast only bring my attention to the shooters, who get the attention they are seeking.

Of late news that what appears to have been with the George Floyd incident may not be the case.

The shooting of President Kennedy may not have been like it was said.

I am tired of the lies. I am sick of the agendas being pushed.

The gaslighting of those not originally swallowing the swill being promoted must be stopped.

11.24.2023

16⁰F clear NNW@9mph SR0708 SS1630

Morning Offering given

Village slumbers

Scent of coffee wafting on air, taste of coffee rich and robust

The man sleeps

Again, I woke early when I could have been sleeping. There is something in the quiet of the morning and a good cup of coffee that calls to me brings me direction and peace.

Yesterday was a good gathering. Enjoyable. My thanks to all who attended.

Was glad my eating time was from 12 – 10. The intermittent fasting plan fit right in. Today is last day of Week 6 period 6. I doubt there will be weight loss. There is, however, a change in clothing fit. Definitely a change in eating habits.

Cpap… ugh… slow changes but noticeable. I trudge on.

The cold doing a number on the knees.

Enjoy your day.

Know you are prayed for.

11.23.2023

32⁰F clear NNW@13mph SR0707 SS1631

Morning Offering given

Village quiet

Coffee good

The man sleeps

Thanksgiving… a public acknowledgment or celebration of divine goodness

Divine… given or inspired by God; holy; sacred.

This holiday began to praise God for his goodness. Do that today before you let your mind convince you to put other things first.

Know you are prayed for.

11.22.2023

26⁰F clear SW@11mph SR0706 SS1641

Morning Offering given

Village nestled under beautiful star fill night sky

Coffee good

The man made his entrance around 2am. He remembered to set up the coffee pot. Just one of the reasons I love him.

0415 phone call from OH for a neighbor 4 miles out.  The drive was breathtaking.  The inky black night sky is filled with twinkling stars.  It is unexpected moments like this that bring one to the realization our world was totally planned by God.

Ponder creation today.  https://bible.usccb.org/bible/genesis/1

The office is being moved today. 

Please pray for those in Purgatory.  Sometimes, all it takes is just one prayer.

Please pray for all our canceled priests.  Send up extra prayers that Pope Francis has a lightbulb moment. His venture into darkness to bring light seems to becoming a dwelling place in darkness for him.

Isaiah 42:16 I will lead the blind on a way they do not know; by paths they do not know, I will guide them. I will turn darkness into light before them, and make crooked ways straight. These are my promises: I made them, I will not forsake them.

Know you are prayed for.