28⁰F SW11mph SR0650. SS1644
Morning Offering given
Village cold and frosty
No coffee
Rolled in at 0330 from Morrison, Il
Woke for the day 0630
Sessi & Kris we’re here for the weekend they headed back this morning
Henry & Linda are in town for tomorrow’s wedding of his niece
My nephew just dropped off chapter 1 of his book I can’t wait to read it
Must keep going or I’ll fall asleep
Know you are prayed for.
24° NNW18mph SR0649 SS1643
Morning Offering given
Village has nice layer of 1st Snow
Have an awesome day
Know you are prayed for
35⁰F NE1mph SR0648 SS1644
Morning Offering given
Cascade sleeps
no coffee
Nice surprise Sessi & Kris are here
More later
45°F WNW13mph SR0647 SS1645
Morning Offering given
Village sleeps
Coffee strong
St. Englebert died in his effort to prevent corruption and thievery in the Church; we admire his morality.
Read Ezekiel 31: Allegory of the Cedar
RIAY Day 311: The Glorious Mysteries
Get the long johns out, you are going to need them in the coming week. The entire US will be chillier than normal. Snow shovel, Grit, and a survival pack, in case you get stuck. Parka, hat, vest, boots, gloves, and mittens so you are adequately dressed. Who knows it might be time to brush up on the Thanksgiving Song by Lydia Maria Child, originally published in 1844.
Over the river and through the woods
to grandmother’s house we go.
The horse knows the way to carry the sleigh
through the wide and drifted snow.
Over the river and through the woods,
Oh how the wind does blow!
It stings the toes and bites the nose,
as over the ground we go.
Over the river and through the woods
to have a first-rate play,
Oh, hear the bells ring, sing-a-ling-ling,
Hooray for Thanksgiving Day!
Over the river and through the woods,
Trot fast, my dapple gray.
Spring over the ground like a hunting hound
For this is Thanksgiving Day.
Over the river and through the woods
and straight through the barnyard gate.
We seem to go extremely slow;
it is so hard to wait.
Over the river and through the woods,
Now Grandmother’s cap I spy.
Hooray for the fun! Is the pudding done?
Hooray for the pumpkin pie.
Hooray for the fun!
Is the pudding done?
Hooray for the pumpkin pie!
For more Thanksgiving Songs, Thanksgiving Books,
Thanksgiving through Native American Eyes or https://blog.nativehope.org/what-does-thanksgiving-mean-to-native-americans
Today is reflexology and chiropractic day. I am fortunate to have two people in the same space who offer these services and are only a few blocks from me.
Know you are prayed for.
26°F SSE13mph SR0645 SS1646
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… was off on an early baby run, back too late to sleep again.
Coffee excellent!
Birthday greetings to DD#2, who’s 47 today.
Remembering James Hogan, who died in 1992. May God have mercy on his soul.
St. Leonard of Noblac (Patron of Prisoners) shows that Jesus died and rose so that we could all be freed from the prison of sin.
1st Thursday/Act of Reparation to the Wounds of Jesus and the Holy Eucharist
Read Ezekiel 30: The Day of the Lord Against Egypt
RIAY Day 310: The Sorrowful Mysteries
Meditations for Each Day pg. 446: The Communion of Saints and the Souls in Purgatory
How goes it with you? Have you been keeping up with scripture readings and noting questions/or light bulb moments in your journal? Current or behind on the RIAY? Have you found your Advent read yet? Got your Advent wreath where you can find it? Are you overwhelmed by the whole thing? If so, take it at your pace. Our goal here is to have an intimate, personal relationship with Jesus. There are no time frames, no set things you must do, except talking and listening to Him. All the rest is an aid, nothing more. It is as simple as that.
Things are heating up in the world. Be aware of it but not of it.
Know you are prayed for.
35°F NW15mph SR0644 SS1647
Morning Offering given
Village waking
Coffee strong
Today, we remember Jim Hayward, who left this life in 2011.
St. Bertille’s hospitality attracted both beggars and princesses, reminding us that Christ welcomed all who came to Him.
Yesterday I was told that my adopted children weren’t abandoned, they were delivered. It reminded me of a prayer/poem I’d seen long ago.
Not flesh of my flesh,
Nor bone of my bone,
But still miraculously my own.
Never forget for a single minute,
You did not grow under my heart,
But in it.
Fleur Conkling Heyliger
I did not carry my children in my body.
I carried them in my prayers, hopes, dreams,
tears, imagination, and heart.
Read Ezekiel 29: Egypt the Crocodile
RIAY Day 309: Lumonious Mysteries
Meditations For Each Day pg. 444: The Consolations of the Suffering Souls in Purgatory Fr. Alberione once wrote: “There is suffering in Purgatory and there is suffering in Hell, but there are essential differences between one and the other. Hell is eternal, while Purgatory is temporal. In Hell, there is no hope of salvation, whereas in Purgatory, there is the certainty of future happiness in Heaven. Hell is the lasting state of a soul that rejected God, while Purgatory is the temporary state of a soul loved and awaited by God in Heaven.”
Have an awesome day
Know you are prayed for.
fruit of the spirit Gal 5:22-23
garden of eden Gen 2:8-9
Jesus in the garden of Gethsemane before deathmatt 26:36-38
Jesus in the garden of the tomb by Golgatha after death John 19:41-42
Rev 22:1-2 The Heavenly
God of grace, in the story of creation, you made the earth a garden
and entrusted it to us to till and to keep, a place of peace and beauty where we could walk with you.
In the story of redemption, the one who died for us was buried in a garden,
and there you raised him up to greet us with new hope and risen life.
In the story of the Church, you tend us as a garden,
a place of careful pruning and abundant harvest, where we can work with you.
Meet us, we pray, in all the gardens
where we go for nourishment, refreshment, and prayer,
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.”
Scripture reference gardening, cultivating, etc Genesis1:11-12,2:8,4:12-13,9:20,26:12,47:23 Exodus 23:10 Leviticus 19:19 Deuteronomy6:11,8:7-8,20:6,22:9-10,28:39 Jeremiah 17:7-8 Amos 1:11,9:13 Ezekiel 36:34-35 Song of Solomon 4:12-16
30°F SSE10mph SR0643 SS1649
Morning Offering given “God of grace, in the story of creation, you made the earth a garden and entrusted it to us to till and to keep, a place of peace and beauty where we could walk with you. In the story of redemption, the one who died for us was burried in a garden, and there you raised him up to greet us with new hope and risen life. In the story of the Church, you tend us as a garden, a place of careful pruning and abundant harvest, where we can work with you. Meet us, we pray, in all the gardens where we go for nourishment, refreshment and prayer, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.”
Village sleeps
Coffee, so so maybe it should have been tea
St. Charles Borromeo (Patron of seminarians) teaches us to encourage those who answer God’s call to religious life.
Read Ezekiel 28: The Prince of Tyre
RIAY Day 308: The Joyful Mysteries
Meditations for Each Day pg. 443: More About the Sufferings of Purgatory
Copy jobs for today are finished and ready for delivery.
Laundry was folded, and another load was placed in the washer.
Shopping in the community today and making a quick run to Sparta for a free Christmas Cookie Recipe Book put out each year.
Tomorrow the car goes in for snow tires. Rumor has it coming sometime Saturday.
The end of the week will find me in Iowa again on Friday. This time with Thanksgiving supplies for DD#1, another overnight with DD#4, then on to a drop off of Hot Chocolate and Russian Tea mix at DS#1, with Morrison, IL, the intended destination to pick up some friends, and home again Saturday.
Yesterday, the billboard just outside the village was renovated with the message, “This Holiday Season, shop local.” I’m thinking that is a great idea. Everyone should consider supporting their local businesses regularly. Shop the closet grocery store (the increase in business will keep them open). Do the same for hardware, appliances, etc. I know the prices are higher, but are they? Considering the time and fuel cost, is it really cheaper? It may also be time to consider a smaller, simpler Christ-centered Christmas.
What are your plans for Thanksgiving? Each year, I think this Holiday is overlooked in the rush towards Christmas. Have you written your Thanksgiving meal prayer yet? Is the menu planned, and have you asked your guests to contribute to the meal? The whole point of Thanksgiving was the sharing of food and giving thanks. Ask your guests to bring something with them. Have you considered entertainment? Perhaps some singing around the piano, a game of cards, charades, or a craft project, something that will keep them off their phones and tablets and engaging in conversation.
Know you are prayed for.
41°F W15mph SR0642 SS1650
Morning Offering given
Village still sleeps
Coffee good
St Martin de Porres (Patron of Race Relations) reminds us of God’s universal love and His desire that we love one another equally.
Ponder from blessed Maria Theresia Bonzel, SSFPA: “All that happens is permitted by God’s holy will. It is only the crossbeam of self-will that makes the cross.”
Read Ezekiel 27: The Ship Tyre
RIAY Day 307: Glorious
Something on Facebook quoting Romans 8:17 caught my eye the other day. For anyone who may have seen that post, please take the time to read the entire Chapter 8, as the meaning of verse 17 changes significantly when it stands alone.
Good Morning!
The calendar page has been turned to November. There are 59 days left of 2025. The 2026 Planner will need to travel with me now. Since my focus this year will continue to be on Jesus and improving my relationship with him, I purchased the JMJ 2026 planner from TAN Books.
It didn’t take my body very long to slip into standard time and sleep 6 straight hours as if I were dead. In DST, more than 3 consecutive hours were difficult. I’m back in sync with the natural flow, and I revel in it.
Today, I should receive the round labels I ordered and be able to complete a copy job. Online Labels does an outstanding job and is reasonably priced.
The coming week looks to be full. That happens this time of year with Thanksgiving in the wings.
The man has completed winterizing the porches. Perhaps there is more that could be done (caulking, rolled insulation, moisture barrier, etc), but it won’t be. It is time to finish the kitchen. You know the project that was started before the 24-year-old boy graduated from high school. I’d like to see it completed before I die. We’ve grown older, are less capable of “doing it ourselves”, and still hold the mindset that hiring someone to do something we could do ourselves is just not going to happen. Perhaps the boys should come home for a weekend and get this done.
Adoration, Rosary, and Catechesis are the 3 things needed in the Catholic Church to begin a renewal of the faithful. Without these 3 things in place, one cannot begin. It is impossible to teach the faith if the person teaching wasn’t taught correctly.
Know you are prayed for.
23°F WSW12mph SR0656 SS1652
Morning Offering given
Village peaceful
Goodbye to daylight saving time, hello normal time. May it continue forever
Coffee was good
Adoration 5-7, Mass @ 8 St Mary’s Ridge
The old joints are stiff with cold this morning. Fall weather is cooler. Frosty this morning. Geese flying south over the wetlands. The man enclosed the front porch with acrylic panels and covered the screens on the back porch with plastic. It’s time to get it done.
Chili on the stove
November is Purgatory month. Remember to pray for
Charity
G & G Packer
G Ogden
Nanny & Papa
G & G Cummings
Uncle Dave
miscarried babies
M&M Leis
Sometimes all it takes is one more prayer
November is also Indigenous Peoples Month
Remember your Cherokee, Blackfoot Sioux heritages, take a moment to learn a bit more and be proud
Know you are prayed for
In the "Wilds of Wisconsin & Cornfields of Iowa" 