Burning the Candle at Both Ends: The devil doesn't want us to go...

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

January 21, 2010

The devil doesn't want us to go...

These are the pearls of wisdom my husband uttered to me yesterday, when I sheepishly suggested that with the terrible weather forecast for DC for this Friday's Annual March for Life, we consider staying home and doing a private family retreat day. Yes, I know he is right. Our experience thus far has shown us that whether we are trying to get a bunch of littles out the door for Mass; or giving our witness on Natural Family Planning to the engaged couples in pre-cana; or yes, attending the March for Life each year... the evil one really doesn't want us to go. He doesn't want any of us doing anything that might possibly bulid up the family and bring God's children closer to Him and will put up any and all roadblocks to prevent us from doing so.

So what's reluctant marcher to do? Well, I will spend today making sure we all have appropriate wet weather gear. I will pray alot. I will specifically invoke St. Michael the Archangel, who protects us from the Evil One all the time. I will offer my sufferings today and tomorrow for the unborn babies, as well as those already born who are considered not worthy of life... the elderly, disabled and terminally ill. They all have the right to a life of dignity according to God's plan, not ours. And I will ask anyone reading this to whisper a prayer for our group and all the other marchers who brave the elements to stand up for life.
And whether you can make it to Washington tomorrow or not, please offer the day as a day of penance for the unborn. As St. Paul taught, the Body of Christ is made up of many different parts, all working together for the Glory of God!

Have a beautiful day.

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Comments

Amen and Amen! Praying for all witnessing to Life to have safe travel and smooth marching.

Posted by: Kimberlee | January 22, 2010 at 09:07 AM

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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