Third Sunday of Advent

My Companions, pray with me:

Lord, help us to respond to your call like St. John the Baptist did. May we take time in our desert places to come to know your loving kindness. Then accompany us as we point to Jesus in our thoughts and actions.
We ask you to bless and comfort all the people on our prayer list and all those who have requested that we pray for them.
Help us to know your love which allows us to seek your forgiveness for alienating you and others in our thoughts and words.

     Amen

Companion Events: Birthdays: Whitney Ross (12/10), Isabel Grace Parise (12/12), Lina Hettermann (12/13), Danielle Lay (12/16). Anniversary: Katie and Nick Johnson (12/11). In memoriam: Dorothy Anne Seese  (12/11/2015), Curt (Donna Farrell's son 12/16/2002).

Keeping In-touch: Despite our warm temperatures, we have begun to enter the Advent/Christmas spirit. The decorating nears completion, baking continues, and shopping takes place mostly online. We're watching Hallmark Christmas Movies and doing some church service, and have attended a Christmas concert. Most of our football teams are playing for their pride; we begun to enjoy college basketball. I made a new friend from Kenya and may be able to help him to develop online courses for his college.

The Readings: Third Sunday of Advent

Some Commentary for prayer or study: The Sunday Website

My comments and an invitation for your comments: 

When I reflect on John the Baptist, in our Gospel Reading for Sunday, I think of how he took the time he needed to know his passion as a prophet. He went to "a lonely place"/the desert. And in that place he called us to repent.

This Advent I'm taking time to think of my addictions and how they obstruct my my attention to the voice of God within me that calls for truth, beauty, compassion...wholeness. I hope we will all celebrate this Advent with a renewed consciousness of God's awesome love! 

Second Sunday of Advent

My Companions, pray with me:

Lord, we hear the call of John the Baptist: "Prepare the way for the Lord." Help us to quiet our egos and come to know the deepest desire of our hearts that you have given us. Then we will serve you, each other, and all your wonderful creation. We will make the path straight.
     Please comfort our companions who struggle with health issues, especially Lindsay (recovering from pneumonia), Richard (recovering from back surgery), and Jack (radiation treatments). And shine your perpetual light on those who have recently died: Franklin and Mary Ellen. Remember all those on the prayer lists of this blog.
   May we glorify you this Advent by more fully recognizing your Holy Spirit alive within us as you share your life in the incarnation: you call us to live as your sons and daughters.

     Amen

Companion Events: Birthdays: Caleb Foresman (12/3), Kathy DePriest (12/3),  . In memoriam: Edward T. Oakes, SJ (12/6/2013), Gail Audino (12/6/2015), Ed Hogan (12/9/1999)

Keeping In-touch: We have begun to decorate and bake for the Advent/Christmas Seasons. Our balmy late fall temperatures allowed me to comfortably do some outdoor decorating and cut and paint Nativity Scenes; so I've reflected on and notice the absence of my father. I met with an old colleague who passed through town. And had some time for reading: Breathing Under Water by Richard Rohr & Forgiving Others, Forgiving Ourselves by Isenhart and Spangle.

The Readings: Second Sunday of Advent

Some Commentary for prayer or study: The Sunday Website

My comments and an invitation for your comments: 

The challenge in our readings for the Second Sunday of Advent for me is a reflection on God's Will. Too often I have thought of God's Will as a program book that I must seek to find and understand my role. But I have begun to realize that the Lord has planted within me the deepest desire of my soul. When I strip away my selfish, ego desires and begin to know what I really want out of life, I acknowledge God's love for me and my desire to love God and all God's creation. This discernment has a dynamism, a zest for life!

Mary Ellen Foresman (8/6/1951 - 11/26/2017)

Mary Foresman, age 66, of Centennial, CO passed away peacefully on Sunday November 26, 2017 at 11:20am at Littleton Adventist Hospital. Mary was born August 6, 1951 in Columbus, OH. On August 21, 1971 she married Maurice Foresman in Macomb, Illinois, at St. Paul Catholic Church.

Mary earned her degree in Art Education from Western Illinois University in 1973. She worked as a special education teacher after her graduation. Mary's life long dream was to become a mom. God gifted her with three children to whom she was very devoted. Mary poured herself into her family and her children. She always found ways to share her love of art with her children and grandchildren. Not only was Mary a mother to Ellie, Eddie and Andrew but also to many others. Her tender concern and frequent acts of service blessed many. Everyone who knew Mary will remember her contagious and playful laughter. Mary loved to laugh and laughed often. Mary was a master gardener and her flowerbeds were vibrant, colorful and beautiful. Mary also had a deep connection with children and animals. Family dogs were special to her and she had a knack for training them to do fun tricks. In her final years, Mary relished each moment she spent with her grandchildren. She will be missed by all who knew her.

Mary is survived by her husband, Maurice Foresman, daughter Ellie Chamblee (Erick) of Canton, Ohio, two sons, Eddie (Hayley) of Denver, Colorado, Andrew of Denver, CO, brother David Yost (Paula) of Osage Beach, Missouri, 8 grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews .

Mary was preceded in death by her parents, and grandparents.

Franklin P. Medford, III (11/7/1937 - 11/19/2017)

Franklin P. Medford, III entered eternal rest on Sunday, November 19, 2017. He passed peacefully and was surrounded by his family, friends, and pastor.

Professor Medford, a graduate of Union Theological Seminary and an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church, served the faculty and students at Regis University for over thirty-two years. He was the Chair of the Department of Liberal Arts and retired on November 7, 2017 – his eightieth birthday.

Franklin embodied cura personalis and was beloved across the University. He was an inspiring leader, an innovative scholar, and a caring teacher. He leaves behind many friends who were touched by his kindness and joie de vivre as well as a liberal arts curriculum marked by his commitment to invite students to explore the intricacies of the human condition through the prism of the best scholarship.

Franklin will be profoundly missed, but his legacy of academic excellence and kindness will live on through the lives of all who knew him. We are grateful for the gift of journeying alongside him in this life.

Franklin is survived by Anne Breckenridge, his partner in life; three children, Renay Hannon, Franklin Medford IV, Robin White; and four grandchildren, Sierra, Caligh, Tayler, and Tyler.

The First Sunday of Advent

                                                                  My Companions pray with me: 

Lord, we hear your call in the Gospel to be watchful and alert. Help us not to succumb to the buying and selling of this season but to seek and find you in all things. Please comfort our companions who suffer these days, especially Donna and Richard. Thank you for all the blessings you have showered upon us, especially companions who pray with and for us.  Help us to know your love and mercy as we seek forgiveness for our sins of omission and commission.

     Amen

Companion Events: Birthdays: Ed Modecker (12/2). In memoriam: Chuck Weingart (11/28/1991).

Keeping In-touch: We celebrated Thanksgiving with two of our daughters (Megan & Lori Beth), a son-in-law (Cullen) and three of our grandchildren (Julianne, Charlie, and Nathan) in a cabin in Estes Park, CO. The beauty of the Rocky Mountains, the awesome food, and the love and laughter filled our spirits with joy.

The Readings: First Sunday of Advent

Some Commentary for prayer or study: The Sunday Website

My comments and an invitation for your comments: 

As we begin a new (liturgical) year we hear that we must be watchful and alert. The Internet, social media, advertising in all it's forms can easily distract us. It takes great discipline for me even to complete my morning pray and evening examen. Hopefully, I will use this Advent Season to become more conscious and awake.

The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

My Companions pray with me: 
Lord, we celebrate your supreme power and rule over all the universe. But, we know that you revealed yourself as servant and slaughtered lamb. Help us to know the glory that comes in the service of others. Please forgive our selfishness and transform us in the life that you offer to us each minute of the day.

     Amen

Companion Events: Birthdays: Megan (Lay) Stevens (11/19), Craig McBride (11/19), Fr. Michael Carvill (11/21), Lacey (Kobza) Noterman (11/21), Robert Brown (11/21), Sue Parker (11/21), Zoey Varra (11/21), Joyce Donahue (11/22), Richard Backus (11/23). Anniversary: Michael & Dani Schnitzer (11/19), In memoriam: Dick Smith (11/20/'84), Sam Graber (11/20/2000), Ruby Aesoph (11/21/2013).

Keeping In-touch: Oh how wonderful to celebrate Thanksgiving this week! We are so richly blessed with companions and family. Our mild weather has allowed me to work on "my albatross": cleaning the garage so I can pull the truck in. Marge has begun her baking, so we savor the holiday aromas.

The Readings: Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

Some Commentary for prayer or study: The Sunday Website

My comments and an invitation for your comments: 

This Gospel challenges me to question, "What kind of King do I seek to follow? and what has Jesus shown me about kingship?"
Although Jesus gave people food, healed their infirmities, comforted their anxieties, and promised them real hope, he did not lord his powers over them. As St. Paul said, he emptied himself. I will work to follow in the footsteps of my King, not seeking honor or wealth but seek to live fully with my companions serving God's people.

Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time

My Companions pray with me: 
Lord, we desire to participate in your glorious life. We know we can not begin to imagine all you have in store for us. Help us channel your love and peace to everyone we encounter. Please comfort all those on our prayer for renewed health list. And lift up all who have gone before us in faith.

     Amen

Companion Events: Birthdays: Diane Blanchard (11/13), Donna Neal (11/14), Jim Shato (11/15), Christian Koman (11/16), George Stevens (11/17). In memoriam: Lester Prisk (11/13/12), Michael Dahlberg (11/13/16), Louise (Kilday) Smith (11/16/2005), Jean Sampson (11/17/2013), Jeanne Hoiland (11/17/2015), Mary Jepson (11/17/2012), Antoinette DeBore Hogan (11/?/14).

Keeping In-touch: I live such a charmed life but last week a cold in my back slowed me down. I'm ashamed I'm so whiny because I know that many of my companions deal with so much physical, emotional, and spiritual suffering. So I couldn't play tennis but I did more reading and Internet Surfing. The BHS Soccer Team won the 5A State Championship; congratulations to Matthew his fellow coaches and student-players.

The Readings: Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary 

Some Commentary for prayer or study: The Sunday Website

My comments and an invitation for your comments: 

The Lord blessed me with "a fine wife" (1st reading) and has given me many talents; I pray that my efforts will bring Him a good return (Gospel). I have always wondered why no one in this parable invested that which was entrusted to him and lost the investment?? I've concluded that no matter what it looks like from our worldly perspective, our efforts to use our talents for good brings a return for our Master.

Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time

My Companions pray with me: 
Lord, I am sad this morning as I think about the 28 people who were killed as they gathered for their worship service yesterday. All the pain of this evil must add to your passion that you endure for us. Help us to welcome your loving kindness and mercy as we struggle to understand and seek to comfort one another.

Thank you for Hutch's successful surgery and continue to comfort Judi and Jack and Richard in their medical treatments. I also add to our prayer list Glen and Steve who are in the hospital.

Thank you for all your wonderful gifts, especially companions who pray and respond to your goodness.Amen

Companion Events: Birthdays:  Joan Carnegie and her sister, Julie (11/5).

Keeping In-touch: With the help of friends I made three repair on the truck. Crawling under the dashboard becomes more difficult each year, but I'm pleased to do a few things to save money. We enjoyed handing-out a few treats on Halloween. And I played some singles and doubles tennis.

The Readings: Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary 

Some Commentary for prayer or study: The Sunday Website

My comments and an invitation for your comments: 

I find that inertia can challenge my physical and spiritual well-being. Eating, drinking, and watching sports on TV is easy; making my daily step goal and keeping active takes effort and commitment. So too, I can easily fall into a habit of rushing through my scripture readings and truncating my evening examen; quality time in prayer also takes effort and commitment.

Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time

My Companions pray with me: 
Lord, I feel a chill in the air as I prepare this blog entry. I can not help but think about your homeless and your poor who will seek shelter today; please help them find the good will of many of your people.
Help me to point to you and your glory as I renew this blog and support people to share their love for you and one another however they can, especially in Gospel Sharing Groups.
Please forgive me for the times I have sought places of honor and failed to serve your people. Help me to encourage others to find the joy you desire for their lives.
After a summer of travel, marveling at the glory of your creation, I tell people, "I'm living the 'high life'." My heart swells with gratitude for all your gifts of family, friends, and the beauty of your life-sharing creation.
Please help us to use our minds, our hearts, and our hands to serve all in need of signs of your love, especially those in pain physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Please care for Hutch (surgery) and Jack Baker (cancer treatments).
Amen

Companion Events: Anniversary: Larry & Judy Lay (10/29); Birthdays:  Aidan Matthew Komon (10/30), Mike Lay (10/31), Eric Beck (11/1), Jenna Kathryn Frodl (11/1), Lugaid Brugha (11/2), Mike Norton (11/2), Elonore Kobza (11/4), Larry Pribyl (11/4).

Keeping In-touch: I have neglected this blog and have worked mainly with supporting the Gospel Sharing Groups connected to our The Emmaus Institute Site. I'm renewing my efforts with this "labor of love." Please use what will serve you... all feedback will be graciously received.
We have enjoyed a full summer visiting, camping, and traveling. I haven't taught for a while. Retreat or "retirement" allows me opportunity to enjoy people, places, and activities. But I'm savoring the relaxing time in our own home right now.

The Readings: Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary 

Some Commentary for prayer or study: The Sunday Website

My comments and an invitation for your comments: 

I do not seek places of honor. In fact, I avoid recognition because I appreciate all the gifts the Lord has given me and work to accept the challenge to use those gifts in the service of others. Anything I have or can do comes as a gift from Our Lord. I can learn from the Pharisees and the Sadducees: they become too concerned with rules, symbols, and their own importance and fail to bring life to others.

Edmund V. Lay 1/27/1925 - 3/24/17

Edmund (Ed) V. Lay, 92, died Friday, March 24, 2017 at Atria Park of Glen Ellen after complications from a fall a month earlier. He leaves two daughters and four sons and their families: Judy Cole, John (Margaret) Lay, Larry (Judy) Lay, Mary Ellen (Chuck) Olson, Don (Kristine) Lay, and Mike (Michele) Lay, 15 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.
Born and raised in Spring Grove, Illinois son of Emma and John Lay, Ed was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Elizabeth (Betty Kilday) and a granddaughter, Elizabeth. He was also preceded in death by his sisters and brother: Agnus (Jerry) Klaus, Marie (Chuck) Weingart, Dorothy (Joseph Himpleman/ Paul Pitzen) and Leander (Jean) Lay.
After High School (McHenry), Ed attended Lake Forest College for a year before entering the Army, where he served for three years, most of his time in the China-Burma Theatre. He returned to complete his accounting degree at Loyola University and then joined Sears for his 38 year career as a managing executive in credit, accounting, and processing.
A very active member of Christ the King Parish, he taught religion classes (CCD), served as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, worked in the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry, participated as a member in the Knights of Columbus and attended daily Mass until his last days at home.
Ed enjoyed building Nativity yard scenes out of wood that can be seen all throughout the Village and in many other towns; he often said, “This is one way to keep Christ in Christmas.”
Sundays brought Ed joy as his grown children, grandchildren, and occasionally great grandchildren would join him to cheer for the Bears and the Cubs. He played tennis and golf into his 80s.

Marie (Lay) Weingart 12/22/1918 - 9/15/2016

Marie Weingart, age 97, of McHenry, passed away Thursday, September 15, 2016 at JourneyCare Hospice in Barrington, surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 22, 1918 in Spring Grove to John and Emma (Schmitt) Lay. Raised in Spring Grove, Marie was a 1936 graduate of McHenry High School. On April 29, 1944, Marie married Charles "Chuck" Weingart at St. Mary's Church in McHenry. Throughout her marriage, Marie was a supportive wife of her husband's career in the agricultural industry and operation of their farm located outside of McHenry. A woman of strong faith throughout her lifetime, Marie was a devoted member of St. Mary's Church in McHenry. Over the years, Marie participated in many church activities, including the Catholic Christian Women and Altar Sodality, and the Catholic Order of Foresters. She will be remembered for her overall kindness, her love of baking, as well as being a wonderful cook. Survivors include her children, Keith (JoEllen) Weingart, Richard (Terry) Weingart, and Charlene (Bill) Carle; her granddaughter, Katryna Weingart; her brother, Edmund Lay; and many nieces and nephews. Marie was preceded in death by her husband, Chuck, on November 28, 1991; and two sisters, Agnes Klaus and Dorothy Himpelman Pitzen; brother, Leander Lay.

Fourth Sunday of Easter

My Companions pray with me: May we hear your voice Lord and follow and praise You. Bring us contrition for all our sins. And know the gratitude of our hearts. Please give us comfort in all our trials, especially at our time of loss.  Amen

Companion Events: Birthdays:  Jim Middleton (4/15), Pat Serveiss (4/16), Ron DiSanto (4/16), Audrey Schnitzer (4/17). In memoriam: Tom Low (4/7/2016)

Keeping In-touch: I have not updated this blog for almost half a year. I've focused on the "Gospel Sharing" platform that any family or small group may use; it is more interactive. Although I had not planned on it, I'm teaching, in the classroom, at Regis. It's been a struggle as I have had a bad case of bronchitis. I'm on the upswing!

My Cousin, Tom, died last week. I guess that motivated me to do some updating. I copied the obituary (below). May he rest in peace. And may we all live in joy and hope of the Resurrection.

Decision Point: Decision Point: Relationships

The Readings: Fourth Sunday of Easter

Some Commentary: Fr. John Foley, S. J.

My comments and an invitation for your comments: 

This is a very short Gospel. I really makes me think about listening for and hearing Jesus' voice.

Tom Low 12/2/47 - 4/7/16

Thomas E. Low

Born: Dec. 2, 1947; in Woodstock, IL  

Died: April 7, 2016; in McHenry, IL

Thomas E. Low, age 68, of McHenry, passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2016, in McHenry with his loving family by his side. He was born in Woodstock on December 2, 1947, the son of Frank and Helen (Kilday) Low. He married Sue Conway on August 15, 1981.

Tom served in the U.S. Air Force from 1966 to1970 as a member of the Air Force Academy Drum and Bugle Corps. He was a member of the McHenry Viscounts Drum and Bugle Corp from 1958 to 1965. Tom was the past president of the McHenry Chamber of Commerce and past member of the McHenry Kiwanis. He served on Fiesta Days Board of Directors and he was a member of Committee At Large (CAL). Tom was a recipient of the Joe Thome Award for outstanding service to Fiesta Days and was honored with the Frank E. Low award for outstanding community service in 2015.

Tom was an avid golfer who loved the game, the competition and the many great friends he made through playing golf. 

Tom is survived by his wife, Sue; his daughter, Bethany (Steve) Murgatroyd; sons, Jason and Jaime Low; brothers, Mike (Pam) Low of Antioch, Tim (Judy) Low of Woodstock and Kelly (Carole) Low of McHenry; his uncle, Ed Lay; his beloved dogs, George and Gracie and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Tom is preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation will be Wednesday, April 13, 2016, from 3:00pm to 8:00pm at the Church of Holy Apostles, 5211 W. Bull Valley Rd., McHenry, IL 60050. Please enter the church through the South doors. The funeral service will be held Thursday, April 14, 2016, at 10:00am at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in Tom's name to St. Vincent DePaul Society care of Church of Holy Apostles or Pioneer Center. 




From: http://www.legacy.com/funerals/colonial-mchenry/obituary.aspx?n=thomas-e-low&pid=179577099

Vern Rapp 5/11/28 - 12/31/15 Gail Audino 11/9/53 - 12/6/15

GAIL ANN AUDINO 
Cedar Rapids 

Gail Ann Audino, 62, of Cedar Rapids, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015, in her home from a courageous battle with cancer. Celebration of Life services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, at Brosh Chapel in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling St. SW. A time of food and fellowship will follow in The Avacentre. 
Gail was born Nov. 9, 1953, in Pueblo, Colo., the daughter of Ted and Jonnie (Avery) Miller. She graduated from Colorado State University with a bachelor of science degree in 1976. Gail was united in marriage to James Audino on May 30, 1981, in Pueblo. She was a microbiologist for over 37 years, working most recently at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, until her retirement in 2013. Gail enjoyed gardening, nature, her pets and most of all spending time with her family. 
Gail is survived by her loving husband, Jim; two children, Bonnie (Matt) Cessna of Coralville and Adam (Laura) Audino of Hanover, Md.; a grandson, Nolan Cessna; her two brothers, David (Enid) Miller of Highlands Ranch, Colo., and Dick (Jackie) Miller of Pueblo, Colo.; as well as her niece, Cori Miller; and nephew, James Miller. 
Gail was preceded in death by her parents. 

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Vern Rapp

Broomfield, CO

Vern Rapp made his managing imprint on Denver Bears

Rapp died on New Year's Eve at age 87

A baseball history has come to a close with the passing of Vern Rapp.

Rapp died on New Year's Eve at age 87, leaving behind a long career in baseball at a time before big paychecks and team payrolls that far exceed $100 million a year.

While Rapp made it to the major leagues twice as a manager — with the St. Louis Cardinals and Cincinnati Reds — he earned his baseball wings with the Denver Bears.

Rapp was a catcher as a player and first came to Denver in 1958 to play for the Bears. He was back with the Bears as a coach in 1960, when they won the American Association title under manager Charlie Metro.

Rapp got his chance to manage in 1976 and guided the Bears to the regular-season championship and a postseason championship. The Bears, a farm system of the Montreal Expos organization at the time, won the regular-season title by 13½ games.

"Except for maybe the pitching, I think our 1976 team was right up there with the Yankee (farm) teams of the 1950s as the best-ever in Denver," Rapp said after the 1976 season. "We were five games out on the Fourth of July and came on to win."

Rapp's connection to Bob Howsam in Denver led to his gaining managerial jobs with the Cardinals in 1977 and the Reds in 1984. After guiding the Cardinals to an 83-79 record in 1977, he was replaced after a 6-11 start the next season. He left Cincinnati after a 51-70 start in 1984, getting replaced by Pete Rose, who took over as the player/manager.

Rapp's introduction to baseball came at a time when there were few frills, and he managed that way.

"I wanted my players to play hard, run out groundballs. That was just part of the business," Rapp said. "I was a no-nonsense manager. I expected my players to be on time. I treated them as adults."

Bears general manager Jim Burris held Rapp in high regard.

"Vern was a very good manager who knew the game," Burris said. "He was tough but fair. Players responded to him very well. The 1976 team had one of the highest winning percentages (.632) of any of our clubs. He was the minor-league manager of the year."

Rapp stayed in Colorado through his retirement years. He liked to fly-fish, and he had a favorite spot on the Poudre River west of Fort Collins.

By Irv Moss
The Denver Post

Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time

My Companions pray with me: May Your Name be praised by our response to the signs of the times, Lord. Please forgive us for failing to notice the signs of Your love and Your will for us. Our hearts are filled with gratitude for the blessings You rain on us. We seek our daily bread and all that may bring glory to You.  Amen

Companion Events: Birthdays:  Gail Audino (11/9), Diane Blanchard (11/13), Donna Neal (11/14), Jim Shato (11/15), Joan Carnegie (11/5).  

Keeping In-touch: I lost the election for City Council, Ward 1 here in Broomfield by about 65 votes. We put-up a good fight and will graciously move on to our next challenge as we attempt to read the sign of the times. Although I will not have the opportunity to serve our City as a council person, I have been richly blessed by so much encouragement, support, and affirmation.

Decision Point: Decision Point: Get Close and Stay Close

The Readings: Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Some Commentary: Fr. John Foley, S. J.

My comments and an invitation for your comments: 

The weather prognosticators often come close with their predictions. I take them with a grain of salt. Whenever I hear talk or predictions about "the end of the world," I respond with skepticism. These predictions have surfaced often throughout history...and we're here. Hopefully we can notice signs of the Kingdom of God in our lives.

Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time

My Companions pray with me: Lord, all we are and have should bring honor and glory to You. Forgive us for our hording actions and help us to give all we have to build Your Kingdom. Bring Your comfort and care to all who suffer physically, emotionally and/or spiritually: especially Jessica and baby, Don, and Pat.  Amen

Companion Events: Birthdays:  Lugaid Brugha (11/2), Mike Norton (11/2), Elonore Kobza (11/4) Larry Pribyl (11/4), Joan Carnegie (11/5).  

Keeping In-touch: The election ends tonight; praise God and all His angels and His saints. Not much new, walkin' the neighborhoods and filling in data sheets. We're enjoying Broncos Football. And we're fixin' the split-rail fence thanks to a fella's auto accident on Midway.

Decision Point: Decision Point: The Power of the Eucharist

The Readings: Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Some Commentary: Fr. John Foley, S. J.

My comments and an invitation for your comments: 

How much do I really trust God? Can I offer everything I have and am? I hope I'm at least heading in that direction as I appreciate God's love for me more each day.

All Saints

My Companions pray with me: Lord, may we follow all the holy women and men who have gone before us, live in Your Perpetual Light, and praise You. May our lives as "sinners who keep trying" live saintly lives with all of our sisters and brothers. Forgive us for the times we choose not to live saintly lives today. Thank you for all Your gifts, especially the example of the saints among us and the whole communion of Saints. Please give us all we need physically, intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually to life full lives.  Amen

Companion Events: Birthdays:  Jason Schnitzer (10/27), Haley (Smith) Forseman (10/27), Cameron Frodl (10/28) Timothy Weed (10/28), Aidan Komon (10/30), Mike Lay (10/31), Eric Beck (11/1), Jenna Frodl (11/1).  Anniversaries: Trudy & Craig McBride (10/25/1975), Pat and Greg Serveiss (10/25/1970), Judy and Larry Lay (10/29/1976), Shelley Kari & Ken Lay (11/1/__). In memoriam: Maud Sandoval (10/29/2013).

Keeping In-touch: I have not posted in this blog since the first week in August. The Campaign continues for one more week then we'll see where we go from there. The summer flew by and it's time to winterize the house and camper.

Decision Point: Decision Point: The True Presence

The Readings: All Saints

Some Commentary: Fr. John Foley, S. J.

My comments and an invitation for your comments: 

Do you want to be a Saint? We are all called to this.