If only I can have someone transcribe the thoughts I have while driving endless miles down Hwy. 60, then this blog would actually have some meat to it. I have such great thoughts and inspirations that are long gone by the time I get home/cook/clean/ect and then FINALLY get to the computer. School is out in one week so maybe that will cut down some.
i am looking foward to some lazy days...but looking at how fast my summer is filling up, I am not sure if they will exist or not. BUT I am determined to try to:
1. relax some
2. Spend time outdoors
3. Keep working in my garden (yeah!)
4. Keep working on the house (yeah!)
5. READ!
6. BAKE!
7. SEW again.
Not a bad list to start the summer eh?
Not that does NOT include the "work" that I have to get accomplished in between all the "play".
6/05/2009
3/28/2009
I have been busy
although that is not an excuse, just a fact. One fact that owns my life at the moment. BUT...I do know that the day will come when the kids will be gone and my days will be my own again. I won't know what to do with myself.
I need to back tract about a month. I never got a hance to write about the weekend that Keith Moore came to town.
Keith is a musician and song writer. Extremely talented. Theological in his lyrics and unique in his music.
I met him last summer while attending the Defending the Faith Conference at Franciscan University in Steubenville OH. He was invited up to the stage to play a song by one of the speakers, Jeff Cavins. Keith played only one song, yet I was hooked from the first notes. I had to buy his Soul CD while at the bookstore, and literally ran into him there. He signed it for me and we chatted for a few moments. I ran into him several times during the weekend, and had a chance to talk to him and his wife Renee. We talked about conversion, (Keith was a convert to the Catholic Church), we talked about faith, and we talked about youth. I knew from those conversations that I wanted, needed to get him to Powhatan and to St. John's. I didn't know how to do it. I knew nothing aboaut how the trip would work, what we would do, I just knew he had to come. Keith put me into with Christine and we began to iron out the details.
Fast foward to March of 09. After many trials and complications thrown at me from Satan himslef, it was finally time to get Keith from the airport. I still had no idea what to expect but the Holy Spirit had been in control from the very begining, and I wasn't about to interfere with his plans now.
That evening Keith played for a Mexican adn Music fundraiser that we had. We were raising money for the Summer Youth Connference trip. There was about 120 people there that night to listen to Keith tell his sotry and sing his songs. It was an amazing night. Keith's performance was better than I would have even hoped for. The next morning, after Mass, Keith also played for the older RE kids. Again the kids and teachers had a great time and really got was Keith was talking aboout. One last short talk (no guitar) with the RCIA class before we headed back to the airport. It was a short trip, but very powerful and very spiritual.
I need to back tract about a month. I never got a hance to write about the weekend that Keith Moore came to town.
Keith is a musician and song writer. Extremely talented. Theological in his lyrics and unique in his music.
I met him last summer while attending the Defending the Faith Conference at Franciscan University in Steubenville OH. He was invited up to the stage to play a song by one of the speakers, Jeff Cavins. Keith played only one song, yet I was hooked from the first notes. I had to buy his Soul CD while at the bookstore, and literally ran into him there. He signed it for me and we chatted for a few moments. I ran into him several times during the weekend, and had a chance to talk to him and his wife Renee. We talked about conversion, (Keith was a convert to the Catholic Church), we talked about faith, and we talked about youth. I knew from those conversations that I wanted, needed to get him to Powhatan and to St. John's. I didn't know how to do it. I knew nothing aboaut how the trip would work, what we would do, I just knew he had to come. Keith put me into with Christine and we began to iron out the details.
Fast foward to March of 09. After many trials and complications thrown at me from Satan himslef, it was finally time to get Keith from the airport. I still had no idea what to expect but the Holy Spirit had been in control from the very begining, and I wasn't about to interfere with his plans now.
That evening Keith played for a Mexican adn Music fundraiser that we had. We were raising money for the Summer Youth Connference trip. There was about 120 people there that night to listen to Keith tell his sotry and sing his songs. It was an amazing night. Keith's performance was better than I would have even hoped for. The next morning, after Mass, Keith also played for the older RE kids. Again the kids and teachers had a great time and really got was Keith was talking aboout. One last short talk (no guitar) with the RCIA class before we headed back to the airport. It was a short trip, but very powerful and very spiritual.
3/21/2009
You are Peter.....
I have learned the significance of Jesus's act of renaming Peter and giving him the keys to the kingdom by reading and listening to Steve Ray. I found this post from Steve's blog that not only shows what the text looked like written in Aramaic, but has a video of it spoken in Aramic also. It gives me goose bumps to listen to it and picture Jesus with Peter in Casarea Phillipi. What a huge impact one act had on Christianity and Universal (Catholic) church. Check out Steve's blog for the picture of the written verse... http://blog.catholic-convert.com/?p=1929
“You are Peter” in Jesus’ language of Aramaic March 4, 2008 at 6:18 am · Filed under Artifacts & Biblical History, Israel and Middle East, Jesus/Godhead, Papacy & Catholic Hierarchy
So, what did it sound like at Caesarea Philippi when Jesus renamed Simon and made him the foundation of the Church: "And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the powers of death shall not prevail against it" (Matt 16:18)?
You know of course, that Jesus did not speak English If most of us heard Him speak those words today we would have no clue what He was saying. Jesus spoke Aramaic and that language is still alive in very small communities in the Middle East.
What you see written to the right is Syriac Aramaic as written by my friend Efrem Nissan in Bethlehem. He is a Syrian Orthodox Christian.
Now, not only can you see the script — which is close to what would have been written in the time of Jesus – but you can listen to it as well. I took this short video clip of Efrem reading the words you see written here. Listen for the word "kepha" which is the word "rock" in Aramaic. (YouTube has been slow and a problem lately. If it doesn't work, visit back.)
“You are Peter” in Jesus’ language of Aramaic March 4, 2008 at 6:18 am · Filed under Artifacts & Biblical History, Israel and Middle East, Jesus/Godhead, Papacy & Catholic Hierarchy
So, what did it sound like at Caesarea Philippi when Jesus renamed Simon and made him the foundation of the Church: "And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the powers of death shall not prevail against it" (Matt 16:18)?
You know of course, that Jesus did not speak English If most of us heard Him speak those words today we would have no clue what He was saying. Jesus spoke Aramaic and that language is still alive in very small communities in the Middle East.
What you see written to the right is Syriac Aramaic as written by my friend Efrem Nissan in Bethlehem. He is a Syrian Orthodox Christian.
Now, not only can you see the script — which is close to what would have been written in the time of Jesus – but you can listen to it as well. I took this short video clip of Efrem reading the words you see written here. Listen for the word "kepha" which is the word "rock" in Aramaic. (YouTube has been slow and a problem lately. If it doesn't work, visit back.)
3/09/2009
Fully God, Fully Man
Yeah yeah....it has taken me awhile to get back here. So sue me. Not a problem because except for my house I have nothing. Lost a big chunk of our retirement. It is ok though, I am putting in my garden and buying some chickens so I will at least have chicken and spinach quiche!
I posted this quote from Father Groeschel on Facebook....
“God is pure spirit, but he loved us so much that he sent us the revelation of himself in Jesus. So we can know God through Jesus, who had a body just like us. He got hungry, tired, and maybe even cranky. He suffered bodily pains. Now God has a face. And the way we can come to Christ is through our bodies. That’s why we celebrate the Sacraments. Sacraments are, after all, concrete tangible ways to God.”
Benedict J. Groeschel, CFR and Bert Ghezzi
Every Day Encounters with God: What our experinces teach us about the Divine, The Word Among Us Press
Zach was showing me the "Catholic" peace sign...one finger for fully God, and one for fully Man....
I posted this quote from Father Groeschel on Facebook....
“God is pure spirit, but he loved us so much that he sent us the revelation of himself in Jesus. So we can know God through Jesus, who had a body just like us. He got hungry, tired, and maybe even cranky. He suffered bodily pains. Now God has a face. And the way we can come to Christ is through our bodies. That’s why we celebrate the Sacraments. Sacraments are, after all, concrete tangible ways to God.”
Benedict J. Groeschel, CFR and Bert Ghezzi
Every Day Encounters with God: What our experinces teach us about the Divine, The Word Among Us Press
Zach was showing me the "Catholic" peace sign...one finger for fully God, and one for fully Man....
1/18/2009
Sanctity of Life Sunday Part I
The following is an excerpt from a talk given by Lisa McNerney, the Respect Life Ministry head of St. John Neumann parish:
Today our nation recognizes "The Sancitity of Human Life Sunday" and for the remainder of the month we will honor life. The Magisterium of the Catholic Church, th USCCB and our Bishop have proclaimed that the fundamental pro-life issues: embryonic stem cell research and human cloning; euthanasia and abortion are pre-eminent and the foundation of all other rights.
Pope Benedict the XVI has said, "there may be a legitamate diversity of opinion even among Catholics about waging war and applying the death penalty, but not however....with regard to abortion and euthanasia."
Today we resolve to create a culture of life where the most vulnerable amonst us; our aged, our sick and dying, persons with disabilities and birth defects, and our unborn children are all granted the same rights that our country was founded upon, most criticaly, the fundamental and inaliable right to life.
This week marks the 36th anniversary of Roe vs. Wade where in conjunction with its twin case, Doe vs. Bolton, abortion became legal throughout all 9 months of pregnancy for virtually any reason. I repeat, in our country today...abortion is leagal up until birth. In essense, "abortion on demand", became the law of the land. On the tragic day of 9/11/2001 over 3,000 innocent lives were ended. This was an unspeakable evil that we will never forget and rightfully so. But did you also know that every single day in America over 4.000 innocent lives are ended by abortion? With nearly 50 million abortions haven taken place in our country alone, this is a human rights issue of astronomic proportions and it is being referred to as America's Genocide. Not only does abortion take a life, but thousands of women and men have been devasted by it and are now remaining "Silent No More". We must never underestimate the suffering that these mom's and dad's and extended relatives endure.
Today our nation recognizes "The Sancitity of Human Life Sunday" and for the remainder of the month we will honor life. The Magisterium of the Catholic Church, th USCCB and our Bishop have proclaimed that the fundamental pro-life issues: embryonic stem cell research and human cloning; euthanasia and abortion are pre-eminent and the foundation of all other rights.
Pope Benedict the XVI has said, "there may be a legitamate diversity of opinion even among Catholics about waging war and applying the death penalty, but not however....with regard to abortion and euthanasia."
Today we resolve to create a culture of life where the most vulnerable amonst us; our aged, our sick and dying, persons with disabilities and birth defects, and our unborn children are all granted the same rights that our country was founded upon, most criticaly, the fundamental and inaliable right to life.
This week marks the 36th anniversary of Roe vs. Wade where in conjunction with its twin case, Doe vs. Bolton, abortion became legal throughout all 9 months of pregnancy for virtually any reason. I repeat, in our country today...abortion is leagal up until birth. In essense, "abortion on demand", became the law of the land. On the tragic day of 9/11/2001 over 3,000 innocent lives were ended. This was an unspeakable evil that we will never forget and rightfully so. But did you also know that every single day in America over 4.000 innocent lives are ended by abortion? With nearly 50 million abortions haven taken place in our country alone, this is a human rights issue of astronomic proportions and it is being referred to as America's Genocide. Not only does abortion take a life, but thousands of women and men have been devasted by it and are now remaining "Silent No More". We must never underestimate the suffering that these mom's and dad's and extended relatives endure.
1/13/2009
Quote of the Day
from the Purpose Driven life...
God designed each of us so there would be no duplication in the world. No one has the exact same mix of factors that make you unique. That means no one else on earth will ever be able to play the role God planned for you.
I have been real big on the "God's plan for you" wagon for awhile. I love the fact that before time even existed, God knew us, and had a plan for our lives. Some people do feel constricted by that idea, but for me it is freeing. I no longer have to worry about the details of my life, I know that God will get me where I need to be. I just need to be open to his plan and not fight against his guidance. I can concentrate on the people around me, the beauty of the day the little moments that make up my life.
God designed each of us so there would be no duplication in the world. No one has the exact same mix of factors that make you unique. That means no one else on earth will ever be able to play the role God planned for you.
I have been real big on the "God's plan for you" wagon for awhile. I love the fact that before time even existed, God knew us, and had a plan for our lives. Some people do feel constricted by that idea, but for me it is freeing. I no longer have to worry about the details of my life, I know that God will get me where I need to be. I just need to be open to his plan and not fight against his guidance. I can concentrate on the people around me, the beauty of the day the little moments that make up my life.
1/07/2009
Novena for the opposition of FOCA
Novena request start Jan.11th
If you are opposed to abortion, then there is bad news on the horizon. For those of you who do not know, the Freedom of Choice Act (FOCA) is set to be signed if congress passes it on January 21-22 of 2009.
The FOCA is the next sick chapter in the book of abortion. If made a law, then all limitations on abortion will be lifted which will result in the following:
1) All hospitals, including Catholic hospitals will be required to perform abortions upon request. If this happens Bishops vow to close down all Catholic hospitals, more then 30% of all hospitals in the United States .
2) Partial birth abortions would be legal and have no
limitations.
3) All U.S. tax payers would be funding abortions.
4) Parental notification will no longer be required.
5) The number of abortions will increase by a minimum of 100,000 annually.
Perhaps most importantly the government will now have control in the issue of abortion. This could result in a future amendment that would force women by law to have abortions in certain situations (rape, down syndrome babies, etc) and could even regulate how many children women areallowed to have.
Needless to say this information is disturbing, but sadly true. As Catholics, as Christians, as anyone who is against the needless killing of innocent children, we must stand as one. We must stop this horrific act before it becomes a law.
The Plan :
To say a novena ( 9 days of prayer ) along with fasting starting
on January 11th. For Catholics, the prayer of choice will be the rosary with intentions to stop the FOCA. For non Catholics, I encourage you to pray your strongest prayers with the same intentions, also for nine consecutive days.
The hope is that this will branch and blossom as to become a global effort with maximum impact. We have very little time so we all must act fast. Just do three things:
1) Pass this letter to 5 or more people
2) Do it in three days or less
3) Start the novena on January 11th and pray for nine consecutive days.
(please also fast for at least two days during the novena)
Remember that with God all things are possible and the power of
prayer is undeniable. If you are against the senseless killing of
defenseless children, then the time is now to do something about it!
May God bless you all!!
If you are opposed to abortion, then there is bad news on the horizon. For those of you who do not know, the Freedom of Choice Act (FOCA) is set to be signed if congress passes it on January 21-22 of 2009.
The FOCA is the next sick chapter in the book of abortion. If made a law, then all limitations on abortion will be lifted which will result in the following:
1) All hospitals, including Catholic hospitals will be required to perform abortions upon request. If this happens Bishops vow to close down all Catholic hospitals, more then 30% of all hospitals in the United States .
2) Partial birth abortions would be legal and have no
limitations.
3) All U.S. tax payers would be funding abortions.
4) Parental notification will no longer be required.
5) The number of abortions will increase by a minimum of 100,000 annually.
Perhaps most importantly the government will now have control in the issue of abortion. This could result in a future amendment that would force women by law to have abortions in certain situations (rape, down syndrome babies, etc) and could even regulate how many children women areallowed to have.
Needless to say this information is disturbing, but sadly true. As Catholics, as Christians, as anyone who is against the needless killing of innocent children, we must stand as one. We must stop this horrific act before it becomes a law.
The Plan :
To say a novena ( 9 days of prayer ) along with fasting starting
on January 11th. For Catholics, the prayer of choice will be the rosary with intentions to stop the FOCA. For non Catholics, I encourage you to pray your strongest prayers with the same intentions, also for nine consecutive days.
The hope is that this will branch and blossom as to become a global effort with maximum impact. We have very little time so we all must act fast. Just do three things:
1) Pass this letter to 5 or more people
2) Do it in three days or less
3) Start the novena on January 11th and pray for nine consecutive days.
(please also fast for at least two days during the novena)
Remember that with God all things are possible and the power of
prayer is undeniable. If you are against the senseless killing of
defenseless children, then the time is now to do something about it!
May God bless you all!!
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