My reflection:
Today will you remember all those who died in 2001. Let us remember in our prayers in our hearts all those families whose lives were tragically changed on that day. Let us remember them in our prayers today. 
September 10, 2022
My reflection is from Living Faith:
How shall I make a return to the Lord for all the good he has done for me? Psalm 116:12
“It is one thing to occasionally say, ‘Thanks, God,’ for the blessings we have received. but it is far more important to cultivate an attitude of gratitude. We can develop such an attitude first by being on the lookout for good things in our every day life. Sometimes these good things are extraordinary: the birth of a healthy baby, the recovery from an illness, the mending of a relationship. other times these good things are things we tend to take for granted: a safe place to live, a loyal friend, the mystery and beauty of the natural world.
Another way of cultivating an attitude of gratitude is by openly thanking individuals who do good things for us: a family member, a coworker, a neighbor, a parish priest, a receptionist, a nurse, the letter carrier. Saying thank you is good; writing a thank you note or sending an appreciative email is even better.
Generous God, Source of all blessings, I ask for this special blessing: an attitude of gratitude.”
Sr. Melannie Svoboda,S.N.D.
Thank you God for all your gifts!
September 9, 2022
My reflection:
“You’ve got your life… If you’re not happy, satisfied, encouraged, and hopeful, you’re cheating yourself. You can talk and talk to yourself about what you need to do to honor your life, but if you don’t turn those thoughts into actions, you’re just playing games and giving up to whatever comes to mind.
You’ve got the power to make choices… Your life is the manifestation of the choices you make each moment and each day. When you use this awesome gift your best advantage, there is nothing you can’t do.” Donna Fargo
September 8, 2022
My reflection is from Living Faith:
With delight I rejoice in the Lord. Isaiah 61:10
“In my family, September 8 speaks of promise. My parents fell in love September 8. My in-laws married September 8. And today in our Church family, we celebrate Mary’s birth, September 8. How delightful that God’s promise of a Savior commences first in the birth of this precious daughter.
Her fiat ushered in the Savior of the World. Can you imagine? This grace filled young woman satisfied her own plans and rejoisted in the Lord and gave him her ‘yes.’ Mary’s betrothed – Joseph – also defied the unknown. He said aside his initial fears and gave his total assent to our Lord. Together, the holy couple promised fidelity both to the Father and to a helpless infant who would save us all – just is promised.
What promise might God be waiting to fulfill in you? How can you say ‘yes’ to God‘s call today?
With delight, O Lord, I rejoice in you. May I always unite my will with yours.” Kathleen Swartz McQuaig
September 7, 2022
My reflection:
“You’re an original, an individual, a masterpiece. Celebrate that; don’t let your uniqueness make you shy. Don’t be someone other than the wonder you are. Every star is important to the sky.” Douglas Pagels
As the old saying goes… God doesn’t make junk!
September 6, 2022
My reflection:
“As you traverse life‘s diverse pathways, you will encounter many obstacles, some good and some bad. All are learning experiences.
Life is simply a journey, and we all start at the beginning. Embrace everything life has to offer; you never know when the journey will end.
For some their time spent on enlightenment is short, for others it’s long, but it is up to each of us to work out our own direction.
No one knows what is right for another – it is hard enough to know what is right for ourselves. Try to understand others, or at least make allowances for them. Their journeys may be more arduous than yours.
There are no failures and no successes, only lessons learned.” Gary Seymour
God, give us the grace to accept each day as it comes.
September 5, 2022
My reflection:
“Do your best and move ahead, because there are some wonderful rewards waiting for you.”
Let us also stop and think God for so many of the gifts that we have received.
September 4, 2022
My reflection:
A prayer spoken from the deepest longings of the heart always touches God
When it seems as though everything is falling apart and there is nothing more you can do, at that very moment stop and give thanks to God has heard your prayer
Trust in your faith even when it’s hard, and believe that God is moved by your prayer and a miracle will be born
Never give up – let yourself be awed by the power of His presence in our lives” Lisa Mae Huddleston
September 3, 2022
My reflection is from Living Faith:
The Lord is near to all who call upon him… Psalm 145:18
“When I was younger, I felt that God was far away, and I had to reach with all my strength or never be heard or seen. I learned to ask God to be near enough that I could feel the warmth of the healing light that comes with God‘s love. Nowadays my experience of God has changed; I can feel God near my bedside in the morning as the light comes through my window. I can feel God next to me when I experience a sense of accomplishment or happiness. I can feel God sitting on the floor with me when life events have knocked me down.
God has always been right here within reach, just waiting for me to ask for what I need. Even though we might find ourselves sometimes wondering where God is, there is no doubt that God hears us when we call.
Lord, please make your presence known to us who call on you for every need.” Vivian Amu
September 2, 2022
My reflection:
“When you have something particularly challenging to deal with, try to remind yourself…
You’ve got this moment… You can choose to be happy or unhappy. You can choose what you think, what you say, and how you feel. You can choose to be hopeful or hopeless, to respond angrily or cheerfully, to be bored or interested.
You’ve got this day… No matter what the weather is like, you can choose what kind of day it will be-beautiful or awful or somewhere in between. You can choose what you will do and what you want-to give up or give in or go on. You have a choice to do something or nothing, to start now or later. You can choose your attitude about what you’re facing.” Donna Fargo