Borrowed Sorrows

I was planning on doing a post regarding today's feast day.

Julie D. at Happy Catholic saved me the work.

(She does a much better job than I.)

Recalling The Past

It doesn't seem like it was yesterday when I created my first post.

It's been 1,085 yesterdays.

As I mark the beginning of my fourth year in the 'blogosphere, I am blessed to know this infinitesimal corner of the universe still has not been engulfed by the black hole known as the internet.

Because, but for the grace of God, this would be there.

I will keep on keeping on with this.

A few enjoy my musing.

Maybe this coming twelve months there will be more.

More Hallowed Ground

Another memorial recalling the events of this day seven years ago was unveiled this morning.

Another chance to remember.

Another opportunity to continue to petition God that "Thy will be done". With that in mind, here is my list of intentions from the post "Remember Again":

1. The souls of all who died.
2. Those who still mourn.
3. Those who seek a just solution.
4. Forgiveness toward our enemies.
5. Our enemies (didn't Someone command us to do this?).
6. The courage to continue the fight.
7. Peace.

The 'blogosphere will be full of posts about this new Patriots Day. Go visit your favorite 'bloggers and see what they have to say.

No Icon

Add this to the list of art offensive to Christianity.

What is true, good, or beautiful about this?

The curator claimed it was an act of artistic self-expression.

Sometimes it's better to keep one's thoughts to yourself.

So Sue Me?

And you think people in the United States are lawsuit happy.

Lifting The Veil

The Transfiguration of Christ

by Raphael

The synoptic Gospels narrate this event.

The Law and the Prophets are all focused on the Word.

We should be as well.

Numbers Up

This article might make good the phrase, "A baby is proof God wishes the world to continue."

At least we are close to the replacement rate, if not just under it:

Nelson attributes the 2007 numbers to a "perfect storm" of factors: more immigrants having children, professional women who delayed childbearing until their 40s, and larger numbers of women in their 20s and 30s in the population, keeping the fertility rate high. The average number of births per woman was 2.1 in 2006, the highest since 1971.

And one wonders what those numbers would be like if it were not for the attitude the Culture of Death promotes.

A Different Field Of Dreams

You hear of stories like this.

It is good to have open ears, open mind, open hear, and open soul.

Pray for him as well as all in formation.

We still need laborers for the fields.

The Harvest Master will be pleased.

Yet Again

Another year in my life has come and gone.

I'm just starting my 46th. year of life and living.

To be honest, I don't think I am my "age", whatever that means. Despite what I have done to myself, I still have a somewhat youthful approach to my living. I don't feel "old".

I am reminded if you don't get to this day (or any day for that matter), you aren't among the living.

I have much for which to be grateful. I have a roof over my head, an ample supply of food, and the opportunity to continue to "Go Forward".

I need to start acting like it.

God is good all the time.

The best present He gives me is life.

For that, I say, "Amen."

Coaxing

Some of the friends and acquaintances I've made in the virtual world are encouraging me to come out of my shell and reconnect. Kudos especially to Krush at Therapy Failed for using this and this to at least get my attention.

I sense the motivation to write. I do have Part Two of my adventure to 'blog. I want to be back in the good graces of everybody. I want to feel part of the community, in a sense.

When you least expect it, expect it.

(Besides, I can not have a month without a post, can I?)