My Companions: We have some good news: Katie Frodl, Marge’s niece, is going to have a baby. Rachel and Peter Varra have a contract on a new home. Dave Larson gets to retire! Another good friend may have more business then he can handle with his new business (a good problem to have these days). We still have many concerns: Peggy Silvers traveled to be with her father, Merl Green, who had a stroke. My sister, Judi, returned to the hospital and needs anti-bacteria treatments. Dave Larson’s mother will have knee surgery. Remember those on our prayer lists.
Birthdays this week: Matthew (our son)
Keeping-in-touch: I enjoyed my classes, showed others how Moodle works, studied with my Ignatian Faculty Scholar Companions and celebrated St. Valentine’s Day with a Dinner & competitive card playing at “the love birds” Alan and Connie.
Birthdays this week: Matthew (our son)
Keeping-in-touch: I enjoyed my classes, showed others how Moodle works, studied with my Ignatian Faculty Scholar Companions and celebrated St. Valentine’s Day with a Dinner & competitive card playing at “the love birds” Alan and Connie.
The Readings:
http://www.usccb.org/nab/readings/022209.shtml
Comments on the Readings:
http://www.liturgy.slu.edu/7OrdB022209/reflections_foley.html
Fr. Foley: “He is showing the people what was most important in this life, God’s forgiving love.”
My thoughts: I’m thankful for the time you, my companions, have allowed the Spirit in you to tell me, “John, your sins are forgiven.”
May the peace of Christ be with each of you.
John
RED ENVELOPE DAY
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http://www.RedEnvelopeDay.com
What:
Get red envelopes or postcards (http://www.zazzle.com/RedEnvelopeDay) and mail them on March 31st to the White House
When:
March 31st, 2009
Get a red envelope. You can buy them at Kinkos, or at party supply stores. On the front, address it to
President Barack Obama
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington , D.C. 20500
Why??
On the back, write the following message.
This envelope represents one child who died because of an abortion.
It is empty because the life that was taken is now unable to be a part of our world.
We will mail the envelopes out March 31st, 2009.
Put it in the mail, and send it. Then forward this event to every one of your friends who you think would send one too. I wish we could send 50 million red envelopes, one for every child who died [in the U.S.] before having a chance to live.
It may seem that those who believe abortion is wrong are in a minority. It may seem like we have no voice and it's shameful to even bring it up. Let us show our President and the world that the voices of those of us who do not believe abortion is acceptable are not silent and must be heard.
Together we can change the heart of The President and save the lives of millions of children.
The event wall is not for discussion regarding the abortion issue. If you don't agree with this event or what it stands for please do not attend.
Thank you.
Barack Obama spoke at a Planned Parenthood Action Fund event, uttering the now infamous line, "Well, the first thing I'd do as president is, is sign the Freedom of Choice Act. [Applause.] That's the first thing that I'd do."
An empty red envelope will send a message to President Barack Obama that there is moral outrage in this country over this issue [The Freedom of Choice Act, which will essentially "undo" every law currently in place to limit abortion in the U.S. (i.e., parental consent laws, parental notification, waiting periods, prohibition of transporting a minor girl across state lines to obtain an abortion, etc.)]. It will be quiet, but clear.
Peggy’s father passed away last night. We are headed back to Indiana ASAP. Peggy has been there all week and was with Merl last night when he passed.
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