For those of us who use the Divine Intimacy book for meditation by Father Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen, OCD here is a link to the new calendar.....Divine Intimacy Calendar for 2013.

Praying for our children no matter how old they are...

I've posted this before and this is really a reminder to myself to always pray for my children (you can replace "daughters" with children or sons).  And with an estranged daughter - one who has not spoken to me in over a year - the only thing I can do now is place her in our Lord's care.

Holy Mary, mother of God and mother of all the faithful, I place my daughters under your motherly protection. To you I completely consecrate them, body and soul. Take them under your care and keep them always. Guard them and keep their hearts pure, their thoughts ever holy and directed to God and the things of God. Protect them always throughout life - in their joys and sorrows, in successes and failures, in dealings with others. Always and in all things be a true mother to them, Mary, and preserve them. I commend them entirely to you. Remember, Mother Mary, that through this act of consecration they become in a special way your children as well as mine; guard them and keep them as your very own. Amen.

It's been so long since I've blogged....and this blog is a mess!  Many changes with blogger apparently!

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Test of Fire: Election 2012 (Official HD Version - Catholic)

Ave Maris Stella

Show us your Mercy, Lord

From the Liturgy of the Hours, Morning Prayer....

Show us your mercy, Lord; our misery is known to us. May no evil desires prevail over us, for your glory and love dwell in our hearts.

Love as God Loves

As a Christian, as a Catholic, as a Carmelite....we are called to love as God loves. While there is a part of me, that very human part that understands the jubilation at the death of Osama Bin Laden....we must understand that God doesn't love me or you more than he loves him. In fact, on the very day of Divine Mercy I can only hope that Osama Bin Laden prayed, asked forgiveness and received the mercy that I have faith that God will give each one of us if we truly and humbly ask. Love as I have loved you.......praying that God increases my love and your love today.

Divine Mercy Sunday

I have been away from my blog for a very long time for various reasons. Today I'd like to share a post from someone who has been such an inspiration to me (though she most likely does not know it:-). I see myself in her writings at times and as is God's plan, she encourages me to continue, to move forward, to listen, and to allow our Lord's peace and mercy comfort my soul.

One of my favorite people and blogs....one day I hope to meet her in person:-)

Carmelitemom

A Prayer for Priests

From EWTN

Jesus, meek and humble of heart,

give all priests Thy spirit of humility;

Jesus, poor and worn out for souls,

give all priests Thy spirit of zeal;

Jesus, full of patience and mercy for sinners,

give all priests Thy spirit of compassion;

Jesus, victim for the sins of the world,

give all priests Thy spirit of sacrifice;

Jesus, lover of the little and the poor,

give all priests Thy spirit of charity.

Mary, Queen of the Clergy, pray for us;

and obtain for us numerous and holy

priests and religious.

Amen.

No Greater Love

Looking forward to seeing this very, very soon!!!!!

Ignatius Press will have this available.....and Amazon has it available for pre-order.

The Gospel of Matthew

At our Carmelite meeting last month the Commentary on Sacred Scripture was mentioned...I purchased The Gospel of Matthew since many of our upcoming Sunday readings will be from Matthew....what a wonderful resource! I highly recommend it! It's even available on the Kindle!

The Gospel of Matthew

The Divine Intimacy Calendar Schedule

The Divine Intimacy calendar schedule for 2011

A Trinity Prayer

Love of Jesus Fill us.
Holy Spirit Guide us.
Will of the Father be done.

Lord Jesus, our affluence is making us less human, our entertainment has become a drug, a source of alienation, and our society’s incessant, tedious message is an invitation to die of selfishness.

- Pope Benedict XVI (during the 4th Station of the Cross in 2006)

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Novena, Day 2

Second Day

Most Holy Mary, Our Mother, in your great love for us you gave us the Holy Scapular of Mount Carmel, having heard the prayers of your chosen son Saint Simon Stock. Help us now to wear it faithfully and with devotion. May it be a sign to us of our desire to grow in holiness.

(pause and mention petitions)

Say: Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory Be

Our Lady of Mount Carmel, pray for us.

Our Lady Of Mt. Carmel Novena, Day One

First Day

O Beautiful Flower of Carmel, most fruitful vine, splendor of heaven, holy and singular, who brought forth the Son of God, still ever remaining a pure virgin, assist us in our necessity! O Star of the Sea, help and protect us! Show us that you are our Mother!

(pause and mention petitions)

Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory Be

Our Lady of Mount Carmel, pray for us.

Bl. Zelie and Louis Martin

Bl. Zelie and Louis Martin, July 12

Lord, you have given to Blessed Louis and Marie Zélie the grace to lead a life of holiness as Christian spouses and parents. Grant that through their intercession and example each of us may be able to love and serve you faithfully, living worthily our own vocation. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

Amen.

Nature at it's best....

I cannot believe how long it's been since I've made an entry. Had many struggles these past few months so I've put many things on the back burner.

Had a particularly stressful day yesterday, came home from a meeting to find my husband mowing. Now...we have almost three acres so it can take some time....but as he was mowing the pasture I heard him turn the engine off and yell for me to get the camera...and this is what we found....
She/he was there all day until we saw momma come at around 8:30 that evening. Seeing the two reunited was so heartwarming. Certainly God new I needed to see this punkin!

Salve Regina: Hail Holy Queen

My friend, Laura, shared this video today -- so beautiful.