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September 12,
2008
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Thoughts from Sister Patricia
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Sorry about no JoyNotes on Thursday. I was working on a radio project and it took about two hours... that I had not counted on. So - wanting to stay of sound mind and body .... I figured I needed my sleep. And as it turned out it didn't really matter because the server was down again.. so even if I had done it - it wouldn't have gone out.
Our new radio site.. is up! Yeah. Sacred Heart Radio Lots and lots of work to be done on that... but bit by bit and step by step we are getting there. Today Sister Rita Louise (Abbess) and myself went to talk to our bishop about a new radio project we are working on. I think it will be really great once we get it rolling... for now have to keep it on low ebb till it looks like it might actually work!
Today is the Holy Name of Mary. Somebody wrote me that I didn't have a special card for the Holy Name of Mary. Which is true. I have lots of cards of the Blessed Mother but not one that says exactly the "Holy Name of Mary." I will have to work on that... but it won't be by tomorrow. I am scattered between radio, card site and life in general. Right now I am uploading all the images back onto the server - because someone the first attempt at it... was not good. So before I spend too much time creating new cards - I need to try and get all the old ones back on.
Today is also the the day that my dad died - which is sort of special. And the thing about it this year is that it is on Friday the 12th which in 1997 the year he died was a friday too. I remember I used to offer all my intentions on First Friday for my dad and for my mother on First Saturday. It seemed sort of fitting that my my dad should go to heaven on a friday. Not a First Friday but still a connection. I now have 3 brothers and 1 sister with my dad in heaven... so if anything ever happens to me - I figure I have immediate family on either side. It seems like a nice thought to me.
Our newsletter is back from the printer! Another Yeah. I will have to get it online... hopefully tomorrow or Monday at the latest.
Blessings of Peace and All Good,
Sister Patricia and all the Sisters
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Finding My Son
Carol Lynn Thibault
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
It began August 6, 1966. I was pregnant with my firstborn son, out
of wedlock. At that time, my mom and dad thought it would be best if I
gave him up for adoption. I was so torn when I saw him for the last time
when he was baptized. My grief was so bad, but I knew in my heart it
had to be done. For years I thought about him, wondering who he looked
like and if he were in a good family home. In 1993 and 1994 I tried to
locate him but I needed special papers that I did not have.
In 1995, I asked God to help me to get these papers. That year my
dad passed away, God rest his soul, and two days after the funeral my
mom gave me a big envelope with my name on it. I could not believe my
eyes. It contained all the papers I needed to find my son!
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From the book 101 Inspirational Stories of the Power of Prayer
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Rejoice in Me
by Msgr. David E. Rosage
Count Your Blessings
Psalm 59:17b-18
In times of distress and discouragement, in conflict and confusion, in trials and tribulation, we instinctively find a refuge in God, our gracious Father. How often we have experienced his comfort and consolation, his strength and peace!
With rejuvenated hope we want to sing his praises and we also pray: "Subject us not to the trial but deliver us from the evil one." (Mt 6:13)
What a touching picture of God as our refuge, protecting us in the shadow of his wings "till harm pass by." Like the psalmist we must come to him with a humble, confident prayer and joyful trust. The Lord waits for our coming.
Please God, Jesus' lament will never include us: "How often have I wanted to gather your children together as a mother bird collects her young under her wings and you refused me!" (Lk 13:34)
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A Smile from Home - Danielle Bean
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Catholic Vote
There are still another 55 days to go until the presidential election, but already I am weary of the Palin bashing and the Palin defending.
Our job is not to debate Palin’s life choices. Our job is not to elect a vice president whose life decisions perfectly mirror our own. Our job is to elect people to positions of power who will best represent our values in those positions of power.
Sometimes we forget to see the forest because of all these darn trees.
I think this short video from Catholic Vote puts it all into perspective quite nicely.
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Greetings from London with Sister Janet Fearns, FMDM
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On a personal note…
Children and adults
Some time ago, just as I sat down on a train and looked out of the window, a thud beside me announced the arrival of a little girl who turned out to be seven years old. “Hello. Can I sit beside you? My name is Georgia.” So much for a previously planned peaceful, reflective journey!
The child was delightful. Our half-hour together was fascinating as one question followed another with the beautifully simple curiosity that is unique to the very young.
Knowing that Georgia’s mother was sitting on the seat behind, I suddenly realised, with deep regret, that my own enquiries could, these days, be misconstrued. “Where are you going? What are you going to do? Which are your favourite rides on the fairground?”
The absolutely normal questions that an adult puts to a small child, excited at the prospect of a family day out, are not always as innocent as they might seem. I rapidly altered my conversation and began to describe my own childhood experiences on the Ghost Train, but however much I continued to enjoy Georgia’s conversation, some of my own pleasure had disappeared.
The journey reminded me of an afternoon when I chatted with an elderly man who was passing the time before he could collect his grand-daughter from school. “I used to love to stand by the school playground and watch the children playing”, he said. “It gave me so much pleasure and gave meaning to my day. Now I can’t. I’m afraid that people will think that I’m up to something. I still collect my grand-daughter from school, but I go for a walk first and only approach the school when I know it is time for the children to come out. We don’t hang around….but something has gone from my life, something really precious.”
Certainly, children are to be loved and protected. Any normal person is horrified by the thought of their spontaneity and innocence being damaged in any way.
Yet those who would hurt children have also hurt those of us who love them. In order to ensure safety for the youngest and most vulnerable amongst us, so many adults have been obliged to step backwards and deny ourselves the opportunity of sharing in the joy of childhood for a few moments. Especially those of us who do not have children and who do not work with children are enriched by the freshness and novelty of their outlook. They somehow manage to bring newness into even the most mundane events. How many of us have found ourselves laughing at a comment made in all seriousness by a small child who has succeeded, in a few words, in turning the adult world upside-down?
May children everywhere be filled with freedom and joy…but may they also spread a little of their happiness around them in ever-increasing circles, surrounding those of us who might be bystanders, but who would also like to be participants in their wonder and celebration.
God bless,
Sr Janet
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Spiritual Blessings from Father Rory Pitstick
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Reflections following the Daily Liturgical cycle
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1 Cor 9: 16-19. 22b-27
Ps 83(84): 3. 4. 5-6. 12
Lk 6: 39-42
Daily Readings
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Sep 12 Fri: Ordinary Weekday/ Holy Name of Mary
From today's readings:
“Every athlete exercises discipline in every way - they do it to win a perishable crown, but we an imperishable one!... The LORD withholds no good thing from those who walk in sincerity.... No disciple is superior to the teacher; but when fully trained, every disciple will be like his teacher.”
The Imperishable Crown
Most of us can barely even imagine the sacrifice made by Olympic athletes to reach that level of excellence which gives them a shot at the gold. But while the whole world watches these games as they are played, the end soon comes, and both winners and losers return to their home as their moment of glory soon fades forever from the spotlight.
While an Olympic medal is certainly a treasured keepsake, in the end, even that is as ephemeral as the laurel wreaths awarded the winning athletes in Paul’s day. So much time, determination, work, sweat, and money all invested just to compete for various perishable crowns, when Paul reminds us that the imperishable crown (eternal life with God!) is the only one really worth giving all we’ve got!
Think of what it is in your life for which you’ve made the greatest sacrifice and investment of self, whether that be a past dream already reached, or the one you’re chasing after right now. Is it a perishable or imperishable crown? Our faith demands sacrifice - we cannot run aimlessly, or fight as if shadowboxing! Rather, we must run so as to win, driving and training ourselves to focus on the Finish....
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