Burning the Candle at Both Ends: It's that time of year again...

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 19, 2011

It's that time of year again...

The Annual March for Life takes place in Washington D.C. this Monday, January 24. My husband has gone consistently for the past...oh... ten years or so. Come rain, come shine, snow, come bitter cold; he wouldn't miss it. Our parish graciously provides a bus each year for marchers, not only from our parish, but neighboring parishes who do not provide transportation.

So this is the conversation between us this past weekend:

Dan: Did you grab the bulletin with the phone number to reserve our places on the bus?

Me: Yes. Oh, and could you check the long-range weather for DC? How is it going to be on Monday for the March?

Dan: What? Are you a fair-weather protester?

Me: I don't like to be cold.

Ouch. Hearing myself say that was a wake-up call!

Yes, I have my seat reserved on the bus.

NO, I still don't like being cold.

But after reading this at Catholic Vote how can I NOT go? Reading it made me cry at the inhumanity, greed, and cruelty fueled by an industry that draws its breath by stealing it from the most innocent among us, the unborn.

Crying empty tears in front of my computer screen is not enough. I will walk on Monday. I will probably be cold and tired. I will offer my discomfort, minor as it is, as a prayer for even one baby, at risk of being killed, to be spared.

Pray for the unborn.

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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