Keeping the Company of the Saints: St. Bernadette Soubirous

 “Every moment that I live I shall spend in loving.” ~ St. Bernadette Soubirous ~ The Grotto at Lourdes The Bells of the Angelus  The bells of the Angelus, Call us to pray.  In sweet tones announcing the sacred Ave  Ave, Ave, Ave Maria.  Ave, Ave, Ave Maria.   An angel of mercy, led Bernadette’s…

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I Have a Little Shadow

My Shadow by Robert Louis Stevenson I have a little shadow that goes in and out with me, And what can be the use of him is more than I can see. He is very, very like me from the heels up to the head; And I see him jump before me, when I jump…

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We’re Missing Him

and I think that he is missing us, too. Yesterday, when I spoke to Brendan, he asked, “What are you doing at home?” “Does Elizabeth have more teeth?” “Is she saying any new words?” I also learned that it was Brendan and my sister who suggested that my brother-in-law take Theresa (Brendan’s best friend) and…

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They’re in Rodrigues

I spoke to Brendan, my dad, and my sister this morning. They arrived safely in Rodrigues. Brendan was very happy to see my dad. They have always had a special bond. After arriving, he helped take my dad’s dog, Dot Com, for a walk. He also herded some goats and fed the chickens. I won’t…

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The Travelers are in London

Well, the travelers (my older sister and my eldest son) left last night. We are all missing my son’s smiling face. My sister and Brendan called a few minutes ago to say that they had arrived safely in London and were waiting for their connecting flight at Heathrow. My sister shared that Brendan is very…

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Travel Prayers

Please say a prayer for my eldest son (who is still very young) and my eldest sister. They will be leaving in a couple of days to visit my dad for three weeks. My sister has a “heart of gold” and is always willing to help others. She and my son are the only two…

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Real Deer

Patrick was truly amazed by the deer that we saw this weekend. He exclaimed more than once, “It has eyes!” He was also heard saying, “It has feet and it walks!”

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Real Deer

Patrick was truly amazed by the deer that we saw this weekend. He exclaimed more than once, “It has eyes!” He was also heard saying, “It has feet and it walks!”

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