1st Sunday of Lent

My Companions: Please pray with me for my colleague, Patrick O'Donnell.  Pat passed to meet the Lord on Monday; I'm thankful for the times we shared.  Many still struggle in our economic environment so, thank you Lord for the gifts we have, give us the wisdom to make good choices, and may all our words and deeds bring You glory.


Birthdays: Lori Beth (Lay) Gulmantovicz (2/14), Matthew Lay (2/16)

Keeping-in-touch: We watched the fantastic athletes in the Olympics and enjoyed all the pageantry of the opening ceremonies.  We quietly celebrated the birthdays of our son and daughter and wonder where all the years have gone.  Life is busy... even when you can't put your finger on why!

The Readings: 1st Sunday of Lent

Comments on the readings: 1st Sunday of Lent: Fr. Foley: "Jesus needed to ponder this stunning message. He had to listen in silence and with an openness so holy that it would seem almost like emptiness. So he went to the desert."
My Comments: Jesus would not fall for the temptations of riches, power or fame; may the time we spend in prayer and our efforts to build good habits this Lent bring us closer to God who knows and loves us more than we know and love our very selves.

May the peace of Christ be with each of you.

John