60⁰F NW6mph SR0634(0534) SS1927(1827)

Morning Offering given

Village busy with Fall Fest business

Go see Jesus

Know you are prayed for

46°F WNW10mph SR0632(0532) SS1928(1828)

Morning Offering given

Village silent

Coffee good

RIAY Day 249: The Lumious Rosary
Meditations for Each Day pg.356 The Parable of the Barron Fig Tree

Good Morning!
Saturday has arrived.
Sleep was decent, considering I’m waiting for a call to head to the midwife.
I made it through the first non-driving Friday by fulfilling a previously made commitment and driving. But…I also made it to garage sales (where I snagged a $150 item for $1) and other places I wanted to go. The man continues his kitchen remodel…things are falling into place. BP medication was increased, so a new Rx was picked up. Today I need to finish up cleaning the front porch and get the furniture back into place. The flowers out there thrived over the summer. Unfortunately, they will likely die over winter as the house is so very dark inside.

• 10 F-35 stealth fighter jets have been positioned at a Puerto Rico airbase, the latest move toward a continued buildup of US military presence in the Caribbean, as part of a growing effort to combat drug cartel operations that have triggered a rise in tensions with Venezuela.
•President Trump signed an executive order on Friday targeting the unlawful detention of American citizens around the world and to facilitate the release of hostages.
•The Food & Drug Administration is going to soon release a report detailing an investigation the agency is conducting into deaths among children from COVID-19 vaccines.
•West Virginia is the epicenter of the fentanyl crisis in the US.

Know you are prayed for

52°F WNW18mph SR0631(0531) SS1930(1830)

Morning Offering given

Village sleeps

Coffee good

St. Teresa of Calcutta, teaches us perseverance in her commitment to God’s poor despite struggles of faith.

Today we remember:
Karin Ficke Cook, deceased, CmomC, author, artist, friend;
David C, brother, son, friend who died in 2021;
Cora Jones, a child who was abducted and killed in 1994, and
James Slattery, who celebrates his 31^st birthday today.

Read Hosea 12:Infidelity of Israel
RIAY Day 248: The Joyful Mysteries

Good Morning!
A might chilly here in the office this morning. The flannel shirt makes for a light jacket. Our village is hosting Fall Fest this weekend. Wednesday night, the bank hosted Brian Brueggen and the Dutchmen. I heard it was a joyful time. Tonight is the football game, carnival rides, and antique tractor pull. The village will be flooded with people having a merry time.

Today in History:
•1774 First Continental Congress convened
•1839 First Opium War began between the British Empire and the Qing dynasty of China
•1847 Outlaw Jesse James was born in Missouri
•1958 First color video recording on magnetic tape was presented in Charlotte, NC
•1877 Sioux Shirt Wearer Crazy Horse bayoneted by a US soldier
•1939Claudette Colvin was arrested for refusing to give up her seat on a Montgomery, Alabama, bus before Rosa Parks’ more famous protest.
•1969 Lt Wm Calley charged with the My Lai massacre
•1972 Massacre began at Munich Olympics
•1975 President Gerald Ford survives 1^st assassination attempt
•2017 Hurricane Irma became one of the most powerful hurricanes ever recorded in the Atlantic Basin region with winds of 185mph

Have you ever thought about writing a book? Start by keeping a journal.

The Rainy Day
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
The day is cold, and dark, and dreary
It rains, and the wind is never weary;
The vine still clings to the mouldering wall,
But at every gust the dead leaves fall,
And the day is dark and dreary.
My life is cold, and dark, and dreary;
It rains, and the wind is never weary;
My thoughts still cling to the mouldering Past,
But the hopes of youth fall thick in the blast,
And the days are dark and dreary.
Be still, sad heart! and cease repining;
Behind the clouds is the sun still shining;
Thy fate is the common fate of all,
Into each life some rain must fall,
Some days must be dark and dreary.

Know you are prayed for.

39°F WSW10mph SR0630(0530) SS1932(1832)

Morning Offering given

Village quiet

Coffee good

St. Moses by leading the Israelites out of slavery to god’s promised land gave us our history.

Today, we remember Liz Cummings and Jerome, may they rest in peace.

Read
Hosea 11:The Disappointment of a Parent
RIAY Day 247:The Glorious and Joyful Mysteries
Meditations for Today pg. 353:Holy Indifference
New baby boy (Daniel) on the ridge last evening, mom and baby are home and doing well.
The death of a 12-year-old Ohio boy(Wayne) from a cancerous brain tumor and the birth of his sibling were a bittersweet day for his parents and his local grandparents.
A must-read “The Girl of Limber Lost” by Gene Stratton-Porter; her 1st of 17 books.
Fall Fest weekend, and my house is still a mess. Will tackle some of it today and more tomorrow. I need a cleaner to come in and deep clean, but, hate the thought of someone seeing this mess.

Know you are prayed for.

59°F NW15mph SR0629(0529) SS1934(1834)

Morning Offering given

Village silent

Coffee perking

St Gregory the Great (Pope) emphasized the Liturgy of the Mass and the Divine Office

Today, we remember James & Marie (Fitzgerald) Hogan, who married in 1949. May they rest in peace.

Read Hosea 10: Destruction of Idolatrous Cultic Objects
CCC-Part 3-pg. 512, #2114 for a more in-depth look
RIAY Day 246: The Glorious Mysteries
Meditations for Each Day pg. 351 “the Annual Retreat”

Last evening, “Loaded Nacos” from Jose’s food truck hit the spot. Love their green sauce.
This morning, I’m thinking of getting everything off the front porch and doing a deep clean. Time to strip off the pillow covers and get them washed. Power spray the wicker furniture and the porch itself, and spray for insects. As ever, I have too much stuff. It has been a great summer, even though I didn’t use it much. Soon, the man and the boy will enclose it once again in the winter acrylic panels, along with removing the AC units. The man did another wall in the kitchen with sheetrock and wainscoting. I see how things are shaping up and am getting excited for the new look. This weekend brings the Fall Fest. Always fun to watch the parade from the porch.

I muse over getting away for a retreat weekend with some of my Catholic Mom friends. October was the month we had done this for many years. Over the past few years, with all of us “maturing,” the gatherings haven’t happened. I’ve found that I really do need this time. Today’s Daily Meditation addresses this need. I should heed it.

Know you are prayed for.

50°F SW6mph SR0628(0528) SS1936(1836)

Morning Offering given

Village chilly

Coffee good

St. Solomon Le Clerq, Martyr, shows us that saithood does not require exceptional piety, just deep devotion to God and prayer.

Read Hosea 9
RIAY Day 245: The Sorrowful & Glorious Mysteries
Meditations for Each Day Pg. 350 “Intimacy with Jesus”

Today is my day to pray at Catholic Mom Community… let me know your intentions. This board is a place for Catholic Women to discuss their faith, lack of, or raising children, or being who they are as Catholic mothers… wherever they are at this time. Most of the membership has been on the board for years. Most are older moms, we raised our families together here. Many forged real-life friendships since meeting on this board years ago. We welcome new members; there is a process one goes through to be a member. Be prepared to give your name, your parish name, and to answer a few questions. Be patient, as we all still lead busy lives, and we have one person who takes care of hitting the enter button. Right now, her life is overcrowded. You can speed up the process by giving the above info in your initial application. Before you hit the button, remember we are faithful to the magisterium. We do not encourage dissension; we do encourage respectful discussion backed up with links, etc. We do not always agree, but we always pray and love.

Know you are prayed for.

Morning Offering given

Village sleeps in

Coffee good

On Labor Day, we honor the dignity of work and pray for all workers,
asking for strength, compassion, and justice in the workplace.
Prayer for Workers:
“We pray for a renewed sense of dignity in the lives of all workers. God, in your goodness, you have made a home for the worker. Make a place in our hearts for compassion towards those who labor tirelessly for basic necessities. Be with us all, Christ Jesus, as we go about the busyness of our work. Amen.”
Thanksgiving for Work:
“We thank You for the blessing of work. We ask for strength to complete each day and for rest when we are weary. May our labor be fruitful and bring good for all. Amen.”
Prayer for Fair Treatment:
“We pray for fair treatment and just compensation for all workers. Let integrity and fairness guide all employers, and may respect and equity prevail in every workplace. Protect the rights of every worker. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
Prayer for Safe Working Conditions:
“Ensure safe working conditions for all. Guard against any danger and provide a secure environment where each person can perform their duties without fear of injury or harm. Be their shield and protector. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
Prayers of the Faithful:
“We pray for the men and women who are not able to find jobs, that they may have perseverance and determination as they seek ways to participate in God’s creative work. We pray for all essential workers, that they are provided safe working conditions and access to affordable healthcare.”

RIAY Day 244 “The Sorrowful Mysteries”

In September, the Catholic Church honors Our Lady of Sorrows, Our Lady of Dolours, the Sorrowful Mother or Mother of Sorrows, Our Lady of Piety, Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows or Our Lady of the Seven Dolours. All are names for Mary, mother of Jesus referring to sorrows in life.

The Seven Sorrows are
•The Prophecy of Simeon/The Circumcision of Jesus (Luke 2);
•Flight into Egypt (Matthew 2)
•Loss of the Child Jesus in the Temple of Jerusalem (Luke2)
•Mary meeting Jesus on the Via Dolorsa (Fourth Station of the Cross) (Luke 23:27/John 19:25)
•The Crucifixion of Jesus on Mount Calvary (Matthew 27, Mark 15, Luke 23, & John 19)
•Jesus’ Descent from the Cros (Matthew 27, Mark 15, Luke 23, & John 19)
•The Burial of Jesus by Joseph of Arimathea (Matthew 27, Mark 15, Luke 23, & John 19)

The Seven Sorrows Devotion

Know you are prayed for

58⁰F. ESE4mph. SR0626(0526) SS1937(1837)

Morning Offering given

Village sleeps

Adoration peaceful

Today the man and I celebrate 51 years

it went by so very quickly.

Know you are prayed for

58°F E4mph SR0625(0525) SS1941(1841)

Morning Offering given

Village sleeps

No coffee

Happy Birthday…. Love of My Life “Roger” 74 today
This day in history

RIAY Day 242: The Wedding Feast at Cana and Proclamation of the Kingdom and Call to Conversion

Meditations for Each Day by Antonio Cardinal Bacci pg. 346 “Perseverance”

Working on a couple of copy jobs today. Need to get them done and delivered.

Will take you all to Adoration with me in the morning.

Know you are prayed for

The character of heretics of latter days. He exhorts Timothy to constancy. Of the great profit of the knowledge of the scriptures.

 1 Know also this, that, in the last days, shall come dangerous times.  2 Men shall be lovers of themselves, covetous, haughty, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, ungrateful, wicked,  3 Without affection, without peace, slanderers, incontinent, unmerciful, without kindness,  4 Traitors, stubborn, puffed up, and lovers of pleasures more than of God:  5 Having an appearance indeed of godliness, but denying the power thereof. Now these avoid.

 6 For of these sort are they who creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, who are led away with divers desires:  7 Ever learning, and never attaining to the knowledge of the truth.  8 Now as Jannes and Mambres resisted Moses, so these also resist the truth, men corrupted in mind, reprobate concerning the faith.  9 But they shall proceed no farther; for their folly shall be manifest to all men, as theirs also was.  10 But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, love, patience,

[8] “Jannes and Mambres”: The magicians of king Pharao.

 11 Persecutions, afflictions: such as came upon me at Antioch, at Iconium, and at Lystra: what persecutions I endured, and out of them all the Lord delivered me.  12 And all that will live godly in Christ Jesus, shall suffer persecution.  13 But evil men and seducers shall grow worse and worse: erring, and driving into error.  14 But continue thou in those things which thou hast learned, and which have been committed to thee: knowing of whom thou hast learned them;  15 And because from thy infancy thou hast known the holy scriptures, which can instruct thee to salvation, by the faith which is in Christ Jesus.

 16 All scripture, inspired of God, is profitable to teach, to reprove, to correct, to instruct in justice,  17 That the man of God may be perfect, furnished to every good work.

[16] “All scripture,”: Every part of divine scripture is certainly profitable for all these ends. But, if we would have the whole rule of Christian faith and practice, we must not be content with those Scriptures, which Timothy knew from his infancy, that is, with the Old Testament alone: nor yet with the New Testament, without taking along with it the traditions of the apostles, and the interpretation of the church, to which the apostles delivered both the book, and the true meaning of it.

insightful read

may I mend my ways