The musings of a Secular Franciscan who is following imperfectly the surer footsteps of St. Francis to and through Christ as a pilgrim through this world. Listen! The King is coming!
Friday, February 20, 2009
Pro-Life Conversion Prayer to Saint Paul
Blessed Apostle Paul, who labored so zealously for the conversion of the Gentiles in many lands, obtain for us a perpetual zeal for the salvation of souls and especially enkindle our interest in the conversion of our separated brethren. Ever mindful of the interest that our Divine Lord, the Good Shepherd, has for the other sheep not of His fold, I now beg your intercession and obtain for me the gift of the true faith for Barack Obama and all the supporters of abortion and any other policy that forsakes the sanctity of life.
May God grant this request so close to my heart and thus enable me to extend to another what I so richly enjoy, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Monday, February 16, 2009
Jesus Help Me
Jesus Help Me
In every need let me come to Thee with humble trust, saying,
Jesus, help me!
In all my doubts, perplexities, and temptations,
Jesus, help me!
In hours of loneliness, weariness and trials,
Jesus, help me!
In the failure of my plans and hopes; in disappointments, troubles and sorrows,
Jesus, help me!
When my heart is cast down by failure, at seeing no good come from my efforts,
Jesus, help me!
When others fail me, and Thy grace alone can assist me,
Jesus, help me!
When I throw myself on Thy tender love as Father and Savior,
Jesus, help me!
When I feel impatient, and my cross irritates me,
Jesus, help me!
When sickness and loneliness overcome me,
Jesus, help me!
Always, in weakness, falls and shortcomings of every kind,
Jesus, help me and never forsake me.
Thanks to http://www.cukierski.net/index.shtml
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Prayer For Employment
God, our Father, I turn to you seeking your divine help and guidance as I look for suitable employment. I need your wisdom to guide my footsteps along the right path, and to lead me to find the proper things to say and do in this quest. I wish to use the gifts and talents you have given me, but I need the opportunity to do so with gainful employment. Do not abandon me, dear Father, in this search, but rather grant me this favor I seek so that I may return to you with praise and thanksgiving for your gracious assistance. Grant this through Christ, our Lord.
Amen
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Red Letter Day......
President Barack Obama
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
Washington, DC 20500-0001
On the back, write the following message.
This envelope represents one child who died in abortion.
It is empty because that life was unable to offer anything to the world.
Responsibility begins with conception.
Put it in the mail, and send it. Then forward this email to every one of your friends who you think would send one too. I wish we could send 50 million red envelopes, one for every child who died before having a a chance to live. Maybe it will change the heart of the president.
Wednesday, February 04, 2009
MISSING- Update:Found :(
FRISKY
Missing on or around 10/15/08 in the Canaan Court area.
He is a grey tabby (long hair)brown eyes
He is approximately 3 yrs old.
He does respond to his name and is a very friendly cat.
If you've seen him please call Jennie at 243-3373
or Paul at 685-0544
On February 3, 2009, We found Friskie in the middle of the road less than a quarter mile from our house. Thanks to all who searched, prayed and hoped for his safe return. Although it was a horrible end, I know that any pain or suffering is over.
I found a poem which reflects aspect of heaven (which I define as living in the full presence of God and his many gifts, outside of temptation and sin)
http://www.petloss.com/poems/maingrp/rainbowb.htm
May all creation forever praise the living God!