Burning the Candle at Both Ends: The Show Must Go On

With a Humble Heart We Ask the Lord...

****Updated 4/15/10****
For our children as they come to the end of another school year.. that they may not lose their motivation to succeed in their studies!
for our Church... that the mistakes of her past may continue to be corrected and learned from and that all measures may continue be taken to prevent further damage to the good work that our Church does throughout the world.
-for healing and comfort for the Barrett family as they continue to mourn the loss of dear Ryan
for success and security for Dan in his job
- For protection for the unborn
- for health of mind and body for a particular family member in my heart
-to guide the leadership of our country with Your wisdom and love.
- for all those struggling due to the problems with our nation's economy
-for couples struggling with infertility... that God blesses them with the babies they long for... and for the Grace they need to accept His will , whatever it may be.
-for all those recovering from any type of addiction... the they may be healed by the love of God and family
-for the health and safety of our six children... that God keeps them in His loving care and guides them in all their decisions as they grow to maturity.
-for a strengthening of the marriage vocation, especially my own
-for safety for all of our Armed forces

December 21, 2009

The Show Must Go On

And did it ever... in a blinding blizzard which dumped about a foot of snow or more in our area. That didn't stop people from showing up to see our parish's performance of Like Winter Waiting, an Advent musical. I have to say, and not just because my entire family was involved in the production, that I was so impressed with the quality of the performance. When a cast is performing a story that they believe in, and love... about Someone they love, it comes through clearly. People I ran into afterward shared that they were so uplifted and that the performance was just what our parish needed. I agree. It was a real spirited, community event and I was so proud to have my family part of it!

The bittersweet note to all this is that Ryan Barrett's presence was sorely missed. We who love and miss him know that he would have been right up there with the other children, sharing his gifts. I truly felt him smiling on the whole crowd... a church about 2/3 full during a snowstorm the likes of which we haven't seen in years; I'm sure he enjoyed the whole scene from a place where he sits basking in the warmth of our Heavenly Father's light!

And so, a few pictures from that wonderful evening. My favortie is the Nativity scene. The lighting in the church was beautiful. What I found particularly striking was the way the lights threw a shadow behind the Crucifix. It looked like wings of an angel, with outstretched hands toward the audience. For some reason, I was very comforted by it and I think you can see what I am talking about pretty well in the picture.

Three Barrett girls greeted my Hannah so sweetly. Hannah had swine flu earlier in the week and we weren't sure if she'd make it that night. They all hugged her and let her know how happy they were to see her there!

Mary is telling (in song) the children about the Baby she is carrying.

John the Baptist (in white) announces the coming of the Lord.

The Holy Family.

The kings arrive. (My king is the one on the right... does that make me a queen??)

The kings bow before THE King.

My favorite picture of the night!

The shepherds join the crowd.

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With a Grateful Heart We Thank the Lord

****Updated 4/15/10****
For the birth of my newest great-niece, Jordyn.
-for the sacrament of confession and the grace it showers on us
-for the blessing of good and true friends
-for the beauty and truth of our beloved Catholic Church
-for the love of our extended family, and our parents who instilled in both of us the importance of the family bonds
-for our six wonderful blessings... Katie, Jessica, Ben, Rebecca, Thomas and Hannah, who add so much joy to our days
-for my husband, who provides,leads, instructs, guides and leads our family on our path to Heaven

Franciscan Poetry: by Dan Volpe, SFO