Our Lady Of Medjugorje message September 25 2012

“Dear children! When in nature you look at the richness of the colors which the Most High gives to you, open your heart and pray with gratitude for all the good that you have and say: ‘I am here created for eternity’ – and yearn for heavenly things because God loves you with immeasurable love. This is why He also gave me to you to tell you: ‘Only in God is your peace and hope, dear children’. Thank you for having responded to my call."

St. Padre Pio Saint Day September 23

September 23rd St. Padre Pio Saint Day

St. Padre Pio (Francesco Forgione) was born on May 25, 1887 in Pietrelcina, Italy. Even as a child, Francesco had already shown signs of extraordinary gifts of grace. At the age of five, he dedicated his life to God. From his early childhood he showed a kind of recollection of spirit and a love for the religious life. His mother described him as a quiet child who, from his earliest years loved to go to church and to pray. Because he was able to see and communicate with, not only his guardian angel but also with Jesus and the Virgin Mary, as a young boy, Francesco assumed everyone had the same experiences. Once a woman who noticed his spiritual demeanor asked him, "When did you consecrate your life to God? Was it at your first holy communion?" and he answered, "Always, daughter, always." I read this and think to myself... can we all communicate with our Guardian Angel, with Christ Jesus and with Our Blessed Mother??? The answer is undoubtably YES... do we allow our hearts to be that open and vulnerable... I am not sure about that. With childlike innocence we trust, we love, and we seek God... it is natural to do all three together. As we grow in this world of ours, things of this world hold us captive and slowly the voice of God becomes something we seek only in times of need, trouble, illness or extreme joy. What about everyday moments?? If God is your co-pilot...move over. Blessings to you and Thank you Heavenly Family for sending us a perfect example in Padre Pio.

Blessings for Friends

Yesterday was a special day... actually this entire week is special. It began on Monday, Labor Day and St. Gregory the Great AND Christine's Birthday!!! Happy Birthday my dear friend! Then came Tuesday... a day to celebrate Traci as she walks the journey of Cancer. We all gathered in Prayer to support her with Love, Friendship and Companionship. Traci, thank you for gathering us all together... all... many different Faith's yet we all came together under One LOVE to shower you with blessings. Although it was truly your day... we all walked away with a deeper love for one another and for life. Thank you Kathi for our walk through the heart shaped Labrynth... what a metaphore for life, sometimes the road is clear and smooth, other times a little rocky and other times a complete bend, and shift of directions... we take one step at a time knowing that we might walk in alone yet we come out together. Enjoy today... Enjoy eachother and Enjoy Friendship! God Bless Us all!!!