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I would really like to know what Pandora's box I cracked open recently. This past week, I have spent an inordinate amount of time on my knees both for myself and others. So many people in my world are suffering with death, serious illness, lost jobs, parenting challenges, children with issues, etc...etc...etc...
As members of the body of Christ, we are called to pray for each other. I am reminded that we are "sheltering trees" of prayer. We must willingly hit our knees in support of each other. I praise God for His mercy and grace to send the healing hand of the Holy Spirit into the lives of those we pray for.
So what are your favorite prayers in times of crisis? Please leave a comment and let me know. I would appreciate all the help I can get to fight this spiritual battle.
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It's date night tonight. My hubby and I are actually going to give Hollywood a shot and check out this romantic comedy, When In Rome. I'll let you know how it is.
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This post by Kelly@This Restless Heart really spoke to me this week. It is difficult sometimes to remain authentic in this blogging world. Kelly has peeled back the curtain and revealed her soul. My heart broke for her and all those who suffer in this manner. God has a plan for all of us, it's just very hard to trust in that sometimes.
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My friend Kathy V. is an amazing woman. She is a wife and mother of six souls one of whom has significant special needs. She also just completed her MA in Theology so she is my go to woman for all those questions I have that hurt my brain. This week has been a challenging one for her as well. However, God sent her and angel names Eddie. Get the Kleenex box. Your gonna need it for this one.
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I Had spiritual direction this week and received my Lenten exercise. I am to read one chapter from the Gospel of Luke a day, followed by 15 minutes of silent contemplation. Gee, which do you think I will struggle with more...hmmmm...
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I have begun to gather my Lenten recipes in one place so I can be more efficient in the planning this year. We are about one month away from Ash Wednesday. I will be posting a few recipes as we go along. I would LOVE to know what your favorite Lenten recipes are. Feel free to leave a comment. I could use some inspiration.
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The Anchoress always hits her mark.
You don't want to miss out!
Blessings and Grace,
Mary
6 comments:
Thank you for commenting on my quick takes today. :) I love when Firefly fans show up!
We have spent quite a lot of time on our knees in these first weeks of January over my husband's job and then a slew of similiar things hitting friends and family.
One thing I do when I need to pray quickly for someone is invoke the Saints. Since I've had kids, I've grown particularly close to St. Nicholas and St. John Bosco. Whenever a child needs help, I call on them. I will call on other saints depending on the needs involved but I love feeling like I'm talking to someone who cares so much about the concern involved and, while that certainly applies to Jesus and Mary as well, I feel like I've got a whole army I can call on if I need to.
Looking forward to hearing what you think about When In Rome. God Bless and thanks for stopping by!
Wow - your post makes for a mini retreat. I was on earlier looking at all the links.
Your words are so amazing, and the love you have for each person and how they touched you and can inspire us...incredible!
God Bless!
Vegetarian Chili
Mar- I've been a veg for 8 years now...(had to do something and joining a gym just wasn't it...)
Anyhooo...Love this chili...great for lent:
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 medium onion, chopped 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon ground cumin 2 tablespoons dried oregano 1 tablespoon salt 2 stalks celery, chopped 2 green bell peppers, chopped 2 jalapeno peppers, chopped 3 cloves garlic, chopped 2 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chile peppers, drained 2 (12 ounce) packages vegetarian burger crumbles 3 (28 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes, crushed 1/4 cup chili powder 1 tablespoon ground black pepper 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained 1 (15 ounce) can black beans 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn
Directions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in the onion, and season with bay leaves, cumin, oregano, and salt. Cook and stir until onion is tender, then mix in the celery, green bell peppers, jalapeno peppers, garlic, and green chile peppers. When vegetables are heated through, mix in the vegetarian burger crumbles. Reduce heat to low, cover pot, and simmer 5 minutes.
Mix the tomatoes into the pot. Season chili with chili powder and pepper. Stir in the kidney beans, garbanzo beans, and black beans. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 45 minutes. Stir in the corn, and continue cooking 5 minutes before serving.
re: 1, usually the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, but am also starting to turn to Our Lady, Undoer of Knots.
WoW! ladies you are the best!
I look forward to making the vegitarian chili CzaCza! It looks so very good.
Thanks for the prayer support as well my friends. I am always looking for those go to prayers that I can memorize and give me peace of mind in that stressful moment. To call upon the powerful cloud of witnesses that have gone before all of us is like flipping the power switch ON! Call out and watch God do His thing!
Blessings and Grace...
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