“Two Hearts” Painting by Ivan Guaderrama
HAPPY VALENTINE TO YOU!
Love is valorous
We are most loved when we are least loving
Vive L’Amour!
Category: AFFIRMATION
BIRTHPLACE
Christ’s Birthplace, Bethlehem
“For to us a child is born…
And he be called Wonderful Counselor,
Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”
Isaiah 9: 6
FOR THE OPEN HEARTED
AFFIRMATION
Poverty and Need are Advent Gifts
“In my pastures the poor shall eat, and the needy lie down in safety.”
Isaiah 14:30
“For the poor who are oppressed and the needy who groan, I myself will arise,” says the Lord. I will grant them the salvation for which they thirst.”
Psalm 12:6-9
…surely Mary must have prepared all possible comfort to welcome her child into the world…
WARDING OFF THE BLUES
AFFIRMATION
O WINTRY SIGNS
SHORTEN DAYLIGHT AND FROSTY GROUND
LIKE WHEN JESUS WITHDREW TO THE WILDERNESS
SACRIFICES EXCAVATING THE SENSES
PRIORITIZING THE TRIALS OF LIFE
ESPECIALLY LOSING LOVED ONES
IT STIFLES BREATHING
YET, WHEN OFFERING A PRAY
ONE RECEIVES A MERCIFUL LOOK
HOPE RENEWED FOR OTHERS NO MATTER WHAT
THEN JESUS BEACONS HIS WARM SAVING LIGHT
AND THE MIND WORKS A MIRACLE
IN THIS MANNER YEA! WARDING OFF HOLIDAY BLUES!
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“I am a rose of Sharon, a lily of the valleys” (Song of Solomon 2:1)
Flower by Joseph Stella
…may we all open up as harmonious flowers for paradise…
JOYS OF DECEMBER
Affirmation
There is more to the month of December than solitude, dormancy, old age or even death. All that is for poets to write about. I’d rather focus on spreading good wishes, being faithful to family and friends and participating in others’ traditions for the end of year holidays. Children love Christmas in anticipation for Santa Claus’ gifts and parents gladly accommodate their children’s’ wishes. When I was little, I loved to polish our best shoes, place them at the front door so that the ‘Pere Noel’ would fill them with pralines and chocolate goodies. I still can’t resist decorating indoors and out and wishing for a couple of snowy days. This year I won’t be able to craft handmade gifts (because of my broken wrist) but I will phone and chat away sprinkling loving wishes…and stay connected with all of you, my dear friends as I keep writing to my heart’s content.
I pray YOU enjoy yourselves and experience a happy December and Holy Merry Christmas!
your loving scribe
SAINTLY CONSTELLATIONS
AFFIRMATION
All humans are as saintly constellations
each one reflecting the light and goodness of God,
The Church Triumphant
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QUOTE by Georges Bernanos
“A hero gives us the illusion of surpassing humanity.
But the saint does not surpass it:
He assumes humanity; he strives to realize it as well as possible.”
FAITHFUL DEPARTED
Wind Blown Asters Painting by Charles Burchfield
Commemorating All Souls’ Day
AFFIRMATION
We remember those gone before us
Our prayers for their perfection transcending
and hope to share eternal Love with them one day.
