Begin With Thanksgiving

Southern Illinois, 12/30/2011

But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.  ~~2Peter 3: 18~~

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You can never say

Thank you to God too often

God is generous

All that I receive 

Is generously given

I reply, thank you

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Thanks be to God!!

Cathy

Note: This picture has not been enhanced, only cropped.  This is the glory of God!

Still Anticipating at 65

Advent is such a beautiful season.  It is time for renewal, it is especially a time for forgiveness, because brings this forgiveness o us in the shape of his Son.  ~~Catherine de Hueck Doherty

On this the occasion of my 65th birthday, I just want to say that Advent is a wonderful time to be born.  My whole life has been one of anticipation.  And no season says it better than Advent!!!

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Thanks be to God!!!

Cathy

Thank You!!

"Prayer is an uplifting of the heart, a cry of gratitude and love."~~Saint Therese of Lisieux





During this Advent Season I don't think I take enough time to to this.  But it's not too late!!!  Relax and say, "Thank you!"

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Thanks be to God!

Cathy

A Word To The Wise

Make Christ more visible than ourselves.

~Blessed Maria Karlowska~

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Thanks be to God!

Cathy

Savior Within

He wants to be in you; he wants his breath to be your breath, his heart in your heart, and his soul  in your soul. 

~Saint John Eudes~~

This is my fervent desire.  That I carry his Spirit with me always.

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Thanks be to God!

Cathy

Words of Encouragement

Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, a photo by Michele.oliveira82 on Flickr.

"When I am incapable of praying, I want to keep telling Jesus that I love him. It's not difficult, and it keeps the fire burning"
~~Saint Therese of Lisieux~~

On this the feast day of dear Saint Therese I find these words most encouraging!!!

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Thanks be to God!

Catherine Therese

Lesson Learned

Try, my daughter, never to perform your actions with crooked intentions. What would it avail you to do better than someone else.  If it is from the motive of being admired? ~~Saint Mother Theodore Guerin~~

Indeed what would it avail me.  I need to remind myself that the only one I must please in this life is Almighty God and the praise and glory of  others mean nothing in the end.

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Thanks be to God!

Cathy