I ASKED THE LORD TO BLESS YOU

 

O God of everlasting love,

you spoke from the cloud on Sinai and on Tabor:

reveal yourself within the cloud of faith

to all who seek to know You.

The Transfiguration of the Lord

First Friday of the Month

Here is God's beloved Son;

come, let us bow down in worship before him!

Glory to the Father...

 

To our transfiguered Lord we pray:

R/  Be our light, O Lord!

 

In you victory, we trust in you, O Lord:

- - rign over the darkness of sin and death,  R/

In your glory; we honor you, O Lord:

- - be present in the darkness that surrounds those who suffer.  R/

 

In your majesty, we praise you, O Lord:

- - reveal your power in the lives of those who are powerless.  R/

 

In your splendor, we glorify you, O Lord:

- - shine for ever upon those who have died.  R/

 

O Lord, my God, please guide us and protect us. Only You know my prayers. Stay with Danny. Danny stay with him. Let his beloved Angels lead you. Stay close. We Love you and miss you so much!!

 

Our Father...

 

May the God of Infinite goodness scatter the darkness of sin and brighten our hearts with holiness. Amen.

(cf. order of Mass)

“We Remember Them”

In the rising of the sun and in its going down,

We remember them.

In the blowing of the wind and the chill of the winter,

We remember them.

In the warmth of the sun and the peace of the summer,

We remember them.

In the rustling of the leaves and the beauty of autumn,

We remember them.

In the beginning of the year and when it ends,

We remember them.

When we are weary and in need of strength,

We remember them.

When we are lost and sick at heart,

We remember them.

When we have joys we yearn to share,

We remember them.

So as long as we live, they too shall live,

For they are now a part of us, as we remember them.

 

A Family is Quilted and Bound with Love and Grace

 

San Antonio Eye Bank Ceremony

This is Danny's patch to be pinned onto the donor's quilt

We are honored and proud.

I LOVE YOU DADDY

"A child who loses a parent is an 'orphan.' A man who loses his wife
is a 'widower.' A woman who loses her husband is a 'widow.' There is no
name for a parent who loses a child, for there is no word to describe the pain."
~Author Unknown~

  

 

 

SISTERS!!!

Do you remember this...

ABBY & ALEXANDRIA?

Your Daddy loved the beach.

Remember the lake house?

I drove by this weekend w/u Alexandria,

at night,

Do you remember?

I am a soldier in God's Army

I am a soldier in the army of my God. The Lord Jesus Christ is my commanding officer. The Holy Bible is my code of conduct. Faith, prayer, and the Word are my weapons of warfare. I have been taught by the Holy Spirit, trained by experience, tried by adversity and tested by fire. I am a volunteer in this army, and I am enlisted for eternity. I will either retire in this army at the Rapture or die in this army; but I will not get out, sell out, be talked out, or pushed out. I am faithful, reliable, capable and dependable. If my God needs me, I am there. If He needs
me in the Sunday school, to teach the children, work with the youth, help adults or just sit and learn, He can use me because I am there! I am a soldier. I am not a baby. I do not need to be pampered, petted, primed up, pumped up, picked up or pepped up. I am a soldier. No one has to call me, remind me, write me, visit me, entice me, or lure me. I am a soldier. I am not a wimp. I am in place, saluting my King, obeying His orders, praising His name, and building His kingdom! No one has to send me flowers, gifts, food, cards, candy or give me handouts. I do not need to be cuddled, cradled, cared for, or catered to. I am committed. I cannot have my feelings hurt bad enough to turn me around. I cannot be discouraged enough to turn me aside. I cannot lose enough to cause me to quit. When Jesus called me into this army, I had nothing. If I end up with nothing, I will still come out ahead. I will win. My God has and will continue to supply all of my needs. I am more than a conqueror. I will always triumph. I can do all things through Christ. Devils cannot defeat me. People cannot disillusion me. Weather cannot weary me. Sickness cannot stop me. Battles cannot beat me. Money
cannot buy me. Governments cannot silence me and hell cannot handle me. I am a soldier. Even death cannot destroy me. For when my commander calls me from this battlefield, He will promote me to Captain and then allow me to rule with Him. I am a soldier in the army, and I'm marching claiming victory. I will not give up. I will not turn around. I am a soldier, marching heaven bound. Here I stand! Will you stand with me?
Guess what? If you've accepted Jesus Christ as your Savior you're already enlisted! Question is, which part of the service are you in: 

1. Active Duty: Serving the Lord faithfully, daily, and on duty 24-7? 

2. Reserve status: Serving only when called upon or twice a year, Christmas and Easter? 

3. Guard status: Backing up the Active Duty group? or

4. AWOL! Absent without the Lord?
THINK ABOUT IT!!!

Pastor Cindye Coates M.Div.

God  our shield and defender. Let us put our trust in him, as we pray:

R/   O God our strength, to you we turn.

 

O God, those who put their trust in you cannot be shaken:

--strengthen in faith those who are afraid.  R/

O God, you surround your people with your all-powerful love:

---open the eyes of faith to see your presence.  R/

O God, the rule of wickedness shall not rest on your people:

--guard the hearts of the young and uncertain.  R/

O God, you drive away crookedness and evil:

---drive the moneychagers from the temples of our heart.  R/

O God, your peace dwells all around your people:

---let those who have died live on in your peace.  R/

                                                                            Personal intentions

O God, My Lord, only you know my needs. Please keep Danny as close to you as possible. Guide him with your Angels. He at last is in peace...in a place full of love...cover him with the Angels' Wings and comfort him while i get there. Protect and give him peace. Amen.

Our Father...

May the lord guard our going and coming/ both now and for ever. Amen.

(c. Ps 121:8)

Give me grace, my God, to set my heart toward you.

I love you forever as long as I'm living my baby you'll be!!

 

What Is A Brother?

 
Brothers can be older or younger,
even if they are your twin.
Older or younger, with a brother,
you never seem to win.

An older brother likes to pull rank,
and show you whose boss.
But in times of trouble,
He will defend his younger siblings,
no matter what the cost.

A younger brother is noisy, pesky
and nonstop wants to play,
No matter what you do or where you go,
he is always in your way.

Who our brothers are, we don't have a choice,
So, we accept them with pride and just rejoice.

The role of a brother changes as he grows older,
His image of a sibling role model, becomes
more profound and bolder.

In a fatherless home, he would be
cool to have around,
role model image of a father,
through him could be found.

Your brother can be your confidant, young or old,
Many secrets, between siblings have unfolded.

When you are friendless and need a friend,
A brother is there to comfort and befriend you,
thru thick or thin.

A brother listens to your problems,
when he has the time and you feel the need,
Some good advice he can gave--Yes indeed!

As a sister, don't have a problem with
a boyfriend, especially one he doesn't like,
His protective nature, will quickly tell that boyfriend to
"Go take a hike."

A brother can bring joy to a family,
good hugs, laughs and fun
I thank God that he gave me several
brothers and not just one.

Dorothy Martin © July 1998

This is for you 

Because you are so Special!!

 

© 1998 DESIGN  BY ~Ky Spirit~

 

.
            "Hug"
A hug to comfort a hug to share a hug to show you'll
always be there, a hug to express ones feelings inside
a hug to suppress the anger you hide. the hugs that you
share make you shimmer and shine.  and now your hugs
are blended with mine"
By-Teresa Arthurhultz

FACTS AND HINTS ABOUT HUGS

 

~Dave Ross~

HUGGING - THE PERFECT CURE FOR WHATEVER AILS YOU, NO MOVEABLE PARTS, NO BATTERIES TO WEAR OUT, NO PERIODIC CHECKUPS, LOW ENERGY CONSUMPTION, HIGH ENERGY YIELD, INFLATION - PROOF, NO MONTHLY PAYMENTS, NO INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS, THEFT - PROOF, NON - TAXABLE. NON - POLLUTING, AND, OF COURSE, FULLY RETURNABLE, HUGGING IS HEALTHY, IT RELIEVES TENSION, COMBATS DEPRESSION, REDUCES STRESS, IMPROVES BLOOD CIRCULATION, IT’S INVIGORATING, IT’S REJUVENATING, IT ELEVATES SELF - ESTEEM, IT GENERATES GOOD WILL, IT HAS NO UNPLEASANT SIDE EFFECTS, IT IS NOTHING LESS THAN A MIRACLE DRUG.

The Power of a

(((Hug)))

There's something in a simple hug

That always warms the heart;

It welcomes us back home

And makes it easier to part.

A hug's the way to share the joy

And sad times we go through,

Or just a way for friends to say

They like you 'cuz you're you.

Hugs are meant for anyone

For whom we really care-

From your grandma to your neighbor,

Or a cuddly teddy bear.

A hug is an amazing thing--

It's just the perfect way

To show the love we're feeling

But can't find the words to say.

It's funny how a little hug

Makes everyone feel good;

In every place and language,

It's always understood.

And hugs don't need equipment,

Special batteries, or parts--

Just open up your arms

And open up your hearts.

~Jill Wolf~

There is no such thing as a bad hug; there are only good hugs and great hugs
Hug someone at least once a day and twice on a rainy day.
Hug with a smile; closed eyes are optional.
A snuggle is a longish hug.
Bedtime hugs help chase away bad dreams.
Never hug tomorrow someone you could hug today.
You cannot give a hug - without getting one.

" Late at night when all the world is sleeping, I stay up and think of you. I wish upon the stars, that somewhere you are, thinking of us too."

WE LOVE YOU, DANNY!!!

WISHING YOU WERE

WITH US!!!

STAY CLOSE TO US. WATCH OVER ABBY & ALEXA. THEY WILL START SCHOOL SOON. GUIDE THEM ALL!!!

WHAT THE HEART HAS ONCE KNOWN,

IT SHALL NEVER FORGET!

God will help you to find closure for the many struggles you face in grief. Keep in mind, though, that God provides for each person in different ways. He will meet your needs in His time and by His perfect plan.

Holy Spirit, bring me to the point of closure and peace so that I can think of my loved one with a smile on my face and reassurance in my heart. Amen.

Loving you Danny and missing you soooo much!!! Someday I'll see you again  and Hug you and never, never let go...

God will never,never,

never let us down if we

have faith and put our

trust in Him.

Mother Theresa

Prayer is meant to be a part of

our lives, like breathing, thinking,

and talking. Isn't that great?

God is portable.

By:

Gloria Gaither 

Saints

OF TODAY AND YESTERDAY

The Lord has become my stronghold.

Saint Magdalene Yi Yong-Hui

Virginand Martyr (c. 1808-1839)

    The Korean Catholic maiden Magdalene Yi Yong-hui resolved to consecrate her virginity to God. When her pagan father, who hated the Catholic faith, seemed bent upon forcing her to marry a pagan, the desperate girl staged  her own disappearance. Magdalene went into a forest, bringing with her an extra set of clothes that she tore to shreds and scattered about in the woods to make it seem that she had been killed by a wild beast. She then fled to Seoul to take refuge in the home of her Catholic aunt. Upon learning that Magdalene's shredded clothes  had been found and that she had apparently fallen prey to a tiger,  her father fainted. Magdalene Catolic mother was also devasted, but subsequently learned the the truth of what had happened. Noticing a change in his wife, and sensing the reason, the father begged her to tell him what she knew, promising he would no longer oppose Magdalene's consecration. Immediately upon learning that his daughter was alive and well, he rushed to Seoul to see her and promised not to make her marry. Magdalene was later beheaded for her faith by Koreans pagan regime, dying in 1839 at the age of thirty-one. 

Mary is the Queen of the true faith.

Saint Cyril of Alexandria 

"The executioners take their stand beside the whipping post...They raise their muscular arms...there is a ripple of sinews...then, like ugly snakes about to strike...the whips hiss through the air...there is a dull, sickening thud...ugly welts rise on the quivering flesh of the God-Man...Again and again they strike, and furrow adjoins furrow in His flesh until His body is criss-crossed with ghastly ridges and bleeding wounds...But still there is the almost rhythmic rise and fall of the lashes.

"Hardly had they commenced before the Precious Blood began to flow...down upon the stone pavement it trickled, forming crimson rivulets and pools. The Angels must have prostrated in adoration before that redeeming Blood...They were watching a world being paid for...and every drop of that Blood was the price of a thousand worlds. But still the agony went on!

"How long this torture lasted, we do not know, but it must have been almost beyond description, since the Evangelists do not trust themselves to write it...They simply say: 'Pilate scourged Him.'

"But finally it was over...The ropes were cut, and slowly Christ slumped to the ground...That stone pavement which was wet with His own Blood"

Source: Thinking of God by Father Fidelis Rice, C.P.

Reminder - July is designated especially as the Month of the Precious Blood of Jesus, a special time to honor the Blood of Jesus. Please see my post entitled Devotions to the Precious Blood of Jesus for more information.

In him we live and move and have our being.

(Acts 17: 28)

Our Father...

 

May grace and peace from God our Father descend upon all the faithful who desire to be holy. Amen.

(cf. Col 1: 2)

 

Lord, Listen to our prayers!