The Resurrection of the Lord The Mass of Easter Day

My Companions pray with me: Lord, may we live as Easter People and bring You glory in our daily lives. Shed Your mercy on us and after we fall help us to be renewed in Your Spirit. Thank You, especially for the gift of life in The Resurrection, and for all the blessings we have received. Please attend to all our needs that we list or remember this day. Bless all who have gone before us especially my Uncle and God-father Leandar who came home to you forty years ago today. Bless all who need your healing, comforting aid at this time, especially Kevin (a tennis partner's husband).

Companion Events: Bithdays: Marty Sipos (3/30), Fran Kehoe (4/1), Adam Olson (4/3), Mark Schnitzer (4/3).  In memoriam: Leandar Lay (3/30/1975).

Keeping In-touch: We're still enjoying the March Madness Basketball even though our top picks are no longer playing. I was spoiled celebrating my birthday for the week: so many wonderful people wished me well and, of course, my Bride spoiled me. The woodpecker is still banging on our flue so he must not have found a girlfriend yet! And we look forward to celebrating our high holy days: Triduum/Easter

Decision Point: Choosing your friends wisely

The Readings: The Resurrection of the Lord The Mass of Easter Day

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

My comments and an invitation for your comments: 
Look at the joy in your life...even through moments of suffering. Are we an Easter People? Do we live with the hope and expectation of our participation in the Resurrection of The Lord? Do we not yet understand the Scriptures or do we "see" and believe?
Have a most joyous Easter

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Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion

My Companions pray with me: Lord, may we bring You glory by our reflection on Your passion and death. Forgive us for our sins that contribute to all Your pain. Thank You for the promise of eternal life with You. And please provide for all we need.

Companion Events: Bithdays: Randy Chance (3/22), Rachel (Kobza) Varra (3/23), Sallie Dembeck (3/23), John Lay (3/24), Jay Klaus (3/26), Carlos Garcia (3/26), Mark Ross (3/29), Michael Olson (3/29).  In memoriam: Gordon McKeller  (3/27/2014).

Keeping In-touch: We're enjoying the March Madness Basketball. I finished my presentations at Presentation of Our Lady on Sunday mornings...what wonderful people who explored Meeting Jesus in Cyberspace. And, of course, I'm enjoying tennis... and golf!

Decision Point: Relationships

The Readings: Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion

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

My comments and an invitation for your comments: 
We can not even begin to imagine the suffering of Our Lord in His Passion and Death. Our sin continues to contribute to the suffering of the Body of Christ. We desire to praise Him as Lord and King. When we take up our cross, we participate in this gruesome suffering and death. How could we tell this story without our hope in the Resurrection? How does this reading of the Passion cause you pain? How does our celebration of the Passion bring you hope?

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Fifth Sunday of Lent

My Companions pray with me: Lord, may we bring You glory by allowing our egos to die and bring fruit 100 fold. Forgive us for our fear of the "little deaths" of our life and anxiety about death and dying. Thank You for all Your glorious gifts. Please bless us with all we need for full lives that bring You glory.

Companion Events: Bithdays: Suzie Perry (3/16), Charlie Stevens (3/17), Lindsay Smith (3/17), Rick Dunn (3/17), Trish Buckley (3/17), Bob Weed (3/18), Christine Norton (3/19), Karen Carnegie (3/22).  In memoriam: Myron DeFrancia  (3/17/2012).

Keeping In-touch: We have enjoyed the lamb part of March lately. Tennis and keeping our steps up bring us great appreciation for these warm days.

Decision Point: Bear Bait

The Readings: Fifth Sunday of Lent

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

My comments and an invitation for your comments: 

Jesus knew the leaders were "out to get him." I think we, too, know when others want to "bring us down." We want to expect the best from all, but some are just misguided.
I avoid many "little deaths." Oh help me Lord to know that You will bring fruit from my little sufferings.

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Fourth Sunday of Lent

My Companions pray with me: Lord, may we live fully and bring You glory. Forgive us our sins and help us to know Your awesome mercy. Thank you for all the gifts You constantly shower upon us. Please provide for all our needs: especially help us recover when we make poor choices, care for our sick and all who are oppressed.

Companion Events: Bithdays: Mary (Himpleman) Weightman (3/9), John Lay (3/10).  In memoriam: Sam Eccher  (3/6/2010).

Keeping In-touch: I enjoyed a good tennis game yesterday and we have good weather on the horizon. Marge and I work to keep our steps up...10,000 a day is a challenge.

Decision Point: Decision Point: - The Bible

The Readings: Fourth Sunday of Lent

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

My comments and an invitation for your comments: 

Too often I fail to keep my Lord as my number one concern. I'm blinded by worries and issues that will dissipate as the days move on. I want to see. I want to live in the light

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The Power of Prayer, please join me

Come to Me

      At that time Jesus said, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that You have hidden these things from the wise and intelligent and have revealed them to infants. “Yes, Father, for this way was well-pleasing in Your sight. “All things have been handed over to Me by My Father; and no one knows the Son except the Father; nor does anyone know the Father except the Son, and anyone to whom the Son wills to reveal Him.

      “Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. “Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and YOU WILL FIND REST FOR YOUR SOULS. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”

A friend called last night and asked us to pray.

     Our friend shared the situation of making bad business decisions. The fear of pain to family, the anxious anticipation of financial and legal repercussions shackle our friend.

   Please pray for the vision to know God's mercy. Pray for the insight that God can wright straight with cooked lines. Pray that we will be Jesus heart and hands for our friend.
     May all we think and say and do bring glory to God!

Third Sunday of Lent

My Companions pray with me: Lord, we bring You glory when we follow Your commands because they lead us to life lived to the full. Forgive us for the times we have not followed Your commands and have not had a zeal for Your house. Thank You for all the blessings You bestow on us. Grant us all we need to know, love, and serve You and our sisters and brothers.

Companion Events: Bithdays: Bill Lay (3/8). In memoriam: Sam Eccher  (3/6/2010).

Keeping In-touch: I'm still playing "catch-up" but I see the light at the end of the tunnel; or at least the light between tunnels! Our winter weather has shown-up... just as we readied ourselves for Spring (we thank the Lord that we do not live in the Chicago or Boston areas). Marge and I have recommitted ourselves to working toward our 10,000 steps and have been going to the rec center. It's no wonder we're not "in shape," we used to have to join the morning and evening traffic rat-race and work with other people...

Decision Point: Decision Point: - The Power of Habit

The Readings: Third Sunday of Lent

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

My comments and an invitation for your comments: 
I can imagine Jesus' responding to those who would miss-use the One Temple for their own profit. I too become angry when I encounter people who belittle others (temples of the Holy Spirit) for their own monetary gain or popularity. Let us live as free men and women honoring everyone we encounter and seek God in all things.

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Cara Lou Ross 4/16/1932 - 2/21/2015

Cara Lou Ross

April 16, 1932 -- February 21, 2015

Cara Lou was born in Scott City Kansas on April 16, 1932 in a trailer to Anita Workman and Clarence Sasser. Cara Lou passed away peacefully in Broomfield, Colorado on February 21, 2015.

Cara Lou's mother Anita passed away when Cara Lou was very young. Cara went to live with her Grandmother Workman and was raised right along with her aunts and uncles, cousins and stepbrothers. Times were hard and the depression was in full swing. Grandma Workman worked at a chicken processing plant and brought home whatever scraps didn't sell to use for their supper.

Cara Lou stepped on a nail as she jumped off a porch at the age of twelve. This started a very serious bone infection that required surgery to graph bone from the hip to her foot and ankle. The infection wasn't getting better and it looked like she would lose her leg. All hope was lost until she was referred to a doctor testing a new drug called Penicillin. This new drug was the answer to many prayers.

Later in life Cara Lou met Albert Ross; they married right before Al left to go into the service. Upon his return they immediately began their family: three children; Rick, John, and Mark. Cara Lou loved kids and would help as many in her neighborhood that would come over with problems or who just wanted to hang out with her and the boys. Cara Lou was talented in many ways; sewing and cake decorating were among her favorites. She loved cars; Her pride and joy was a 1965 Buick Riviera with the 425 360HP engine, she really did enjoy driving that car.

Time went on and health became a major issue. Cara Lou was diagnosed with Lupus after her first of four strokes; nothing could dampen her spirits or her wonderful love of laughter. She lived with a positive attitude and a fighting spirit. She always knew just what to say at just the right time to make you feel special and cared for. Cara Lou was easy to get to know and easy to love. Cara Lou was blessed with twelve grand children and twenty-two great grand children to date.

"We loved our mother, all her life... and we will continue to love her for the rest of all our lives as well." 
                   Rick, John, and Mark