24°F NNW13mph SR0716 SS1627

Morning Offering given

Village sleeps covered in 6″ of fresh new snow

Coffee good

St Andrew (brother of the apostle and 1st Pope, Peter) demonstrates the importance of collaboration in fostering faith. Jesus, thank you for drawing men and women to you, who created a strong foundation for your message.

The new liturgical year begins today.
Read Romans 13:11-14
RIAY Day 334: The Sorrowful Mysteries
St Andrew Christmas Novena 15x

1^st Day of Advent 2025… A season observed as a time of waiting and preparation for both the celebration of Jesus’ birth and his return at the second coming.  Today’s candle is purple in color and represents “Joy.” 

The snow has stopped, the wind continues, and the ground is covered in pristine snow. What better time is there than right now, this moment, to take stock of where your life has been and where it is now headed?   

This is or it can be your moment to begin again.  Putting the past behind you and stepping out in faith for the new life that awaits you. 

Believing in Jesus but not obeying Him is what Satan does. It is believed to be the unforgivable sin against the Holy Spirit, refusing to ask for mercy. Now is your time; use it wisely. 

Know you are prayed for.

26°F E11 SR0715 SS1627

Morning Offering given

Village sleeps as snow falls

Coffee strong

Today we remember David C, who would have turned 70. May he rest in peace.

St Staurnius shows us how idolatry can be eliminated by God’s gifts of inspired preaching and miracles. Watchful God, move me to successfully and vigorously oppose idolatry in its many forms.

Read Ezekiel 45: The Holy Portion
RIAY Day 333: The Luminous Mysteries
Meditations for Each Day pg 479: The Blessedness of the Merciful

Today is the last day of the liturgical year. Tomorrow Advent begins. Begins the season my praying St Andrew’s Christmas Novena
(said 15x’s a day, every hr and a quarter based on 12 hr day.)

Hail & blessed be the hour and
moment in which the Son of God
was born of the most pure
Virgin Mary, at midnight,
in Bethlehem, in piercing cold.
In that hour, vouchsafe,
O my God! to hear my prayer
and grant my desires,
(mention your intentions here)
through the merits of
Our Savior Jesus Christ, and of
His Blessed Mother
Amen

Today I will find the Advent Wreath, Calendar, and Candles. I’m wondering what I did with them. Perhaps I should have looked for them sooner. Who knows.

The trips to Iowa during the past week were successful in accomplishing their intended purpose. An unexpected issue with the SUV will now be repaired on Thursday next week. It could have waited, and it wouldn’t have caused problems, except in my mind. Now I don’t have to think about it.
Know you are prayed for.

21⁰F NW8mph. SR0714. SS1624

Morning Offering given

Village sleeps

Coffee ok

Leaving for Southern IA returning before snowstorm hits pls pray. Me there and back.

then I am home till the storm wears itself out

know you are prayed for

23°F NW15 SR0712 SS1628

Morning Offering given

“Father all-powerful, your gifts of love are countless and your goodness infinite; as we come before you on this Thanksgiving Day, we acknowledge our dependence on you. We come before you with grateful hearts to thank you for the blessings we have received. Accept our thanksgiving on this day. We pray and give thanks through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.”

Village, peaceful and quiet

Coffee strong

Today we say Happy Birthday to Tonia D and Bev… Hope your days are awesome.

St Maximus exemplifies obedience in the way he accepted responsibilities he did not always want. Father, give me the strength to accept the roles you have given me and to do my best. I thank you for being by my side these past 60 years, with the support you have already provided for those things I did not want to take responsibility for.

Read Ezekiel 44: The Closed Gate
RIAY Day 331: The Glorious Mysteries
Meditations for Each Day pg.476: The Blessedness of Those Who Hunger and Thirst for Justice

Today we are headed to IA for a lovely Thanksgiving and to celebrate DD#1’s 50th birthday. Time has moved so swiftly. Hoping the weather holds there and back.

Know you are prayed for.

28°F Snowing WNW23mph SR0711 SS1628

Morning Offering given along with thanksgiving for only an 1″ of snow

Coffee good

Village dusted in white

St Leonard of Port Maurice, Patron of Parish Missions, emphasizes for us the beauty and importance of making the Stations of the Cross.

Happy 50th to my DD#1 Kaylee A and to Robby S

We remember Dixie S, who passed away on the 25th in 1969. May God have mercy on her soul.

Read Ezekiel 43: The Glory of the Lord Returns
RIAY Day 230: The Sorrowful Mysteries
Meditations for Each Day pg 475: The Blessedness of Those Who Mourn

Have a wonderful day today

Stay safe in the storm make sure you travel with a winter safety kit include a rosary and a good book in it.

Know you are prayed for.

42°F rainy S3mph SR0710 SS1629

Morning Offering given

Village damp

Coffee good

St Colman demonstrates how we can change our lives to follow God at any age and from any state of being. Prayer… Lord, remind me that I am never too old or too enmeshed in a way of life to change everything for You.

Read Ezekiel 42: Other Structures
RIAY Day 329: The Luminous Mysteries
Meditations for Each Day pg. 471: The Blessedness of the Poor

Good Morning!
Very early here. I’m off to southern Iowa at 0430, will return tonight. I’m hoping to beat the arctic blast and the snow. Pray for safe travels there and back.
Last Saturday, the man and I headed to Mauston early to look through items in a storage shed to see if there was anything there worth salvaging. There was. We brought home 3 vintage wool room rugs in excellent condition, 2 Capodimonte lamps, 1 Currier Lithograph, another lithograph (1 of a set of 4, Heidi’s Children) in an ornate paper frame from the 30s stamped patent pending, and 5 school cutout hanging decorations from the ’50s. Total cost is zero… The resale value of the lamps alone is $400. It was definitely worth the trip. Of course, we then stopped at the ReStore and found a Roseville crock for $2. Due to great finds, I had to stop at another resale in a small town on the way home, coming away with onyx sombrero bookends with original stickers still on the bottom (improving resale value). Finally got everything tagged and stored. Will deal with the resale after Thanksgiving.

Time’s getting away from me this morning.

Know you are prayed for.

33°F SSW10mph SR0709 SS1630

Morning Offering given

Village peaceful

Coffee good

St Columban illustrates the importance of creating holy places to worship God and encourage each other. Prayer… O Lord, thank you for my house of worship and the people who fill it.

Read Ezekiel 41: The Temple Building
RIAY Day 328:The Joyful Mysteries
Meditations for Each Day pg. 470: The Salvation of Souls… the Evil, the indifferent, and the good. These are the three principal categories of men. To which group do you belong?

There’s a Mouse in My House saw it yesterday afternoon. Ebony did not see it.

Thanksgiving week.
Do you have plans?
Do they include God?

Know you are prayed for.

24⁰F

Viva Cristo Rey

Adoration

Wonderful visit with Beccah

Relaxing day

Know you are prayed for

23°F SSW14mph SR0706 SS1631

Morning Offering given

Village quiet

Coffee good

St Cecilia teaches us to use our gifts to give praise and glory to God. Prayer… Father, help me to refresh my faith and my spirit through sacred poetry and music.

Aaaah, Saturday, what took you so long?
Yesterday went fine, found several polyps, and of course, diverticulitis is still an issue. Waiting for pathology, which I have no concerns about. Turned into a nice day away with the man. This morning, the boy and I are headed to Maustan to look at some rugs in a storage unit. Also need to do a Walmart stop for cardstock, along with an email drop off at the bear bait store. Some time this weekend, I need to finish up on the Thanksgiving letters and get cards/letters into the mail. The Thanksgiving Poem has been written. Thanks to a VDF (very dear friend), Thanksgiving stationery was found and purchased. I continue to read “The Simple Life”. Mass tonight at St John’s, Summit Ridge. Adoration early morning at St. Therese’s, Union Center.

Know you are prayed for.

29°F WNW5mph SR0705 SS1632

Morning Offering given

Village sleeps

No Coffee… water… colonoscopy day “o’joy”

St Gelasius reminds us to receive and honor Jesus’ Body and Blood through the Eucharist. Prayer-Jesus, may I ever be grateful and in awe of the privilege of receiving You in the Holy Eucharist.

Read Ezekiel 40: the Man with a Measure
RIAY Day 325: The Luminous Mysteries
Meditations For Each Day pg. 468: The Storms of Life… be persistent, don’t give up talking with Christ.

Hope you all have a great day

Know you are prayed for.