Dear Diary,
This morning, the walk to church was even shorter than it was back at the farm — just a quick two-minute stroll to another St. Marys Catholic Church. Mini could barely contain her excitement, her little bottom wiggling as she bounced beside us, ready to meet new faces. I wasn't sure if she'd be allowed inside this church, but that worry vanished as soon as we saw Father Lennan’s poodle, lying as quiet as a mouse right next to the Sacristy on the altar. It was such a sweet sight, and Mini looked up at me as if to say, “See, I belong here too!”
Father Lennan gave a wonderful homily today, reflecting on the Gospel reading from Luke about Herod's perplexity over Jesus' identity. Father spoke about how Herod was confused by the whispers, torn between stories of prophets rising and his own guilt for beheading John the Baptist. Father reminded us that like Herod, we can often be confused by the world’s noise, but Jesus stands calmly amid the chaos, always calling us to look beyond our doubts and fears and to trust in His truth. "Don’t listen to the rumors," he said, "but listen to your heart, where Christ speaks with clarity." It was a reminder that faith, not fear, should guide us.
The rest of the day was quiet at the cabin. The smoke from the fire had cleared, and, thankfully, there were no radio alarms or emergency broadcasts about it. Sister Mary Claire was quick to say, "No news is good news," which put our minds at ease.
In the afternoon, we settled in to do some catch-up reading. I spent time with the book Father LeRoy had loaned me, All for Jesus. Meanwhile, Sister began translating an old handwritten prayer book she had brought back from her time in Sisters College in Paris. I’m excited to include what she’s translated so far in the book Sister named Be Faithful.
As the day drew to a close, Mini curled up beside me, her little head resting on my lap. She looked so peaceful, and it made me reflect on the simple moments of joy that God blesses us with each day.
My evening prayer:
Thank You, Lord, for this day now done,
For the warmth of the rising sun.
For church bells ringing in the air,
And quiet times with friends in prayer.
For Mini's joy and gentle grace,
For Your love shining in every face.
Keep us safe through this quiet night,
And guide our steps in Your pure light.
All for Jesus, in Him we trust,
Our hearts in Your hands, forever just.
Goodnight, dear Lord, and bless Mini too.
Love,
Kathy
This morning, the walk to church was even shorter than it was back at the farm — just a quick two-minute stroll to another St. Marys Catholic Church. Mini could barely contain her excitement, her little bottom wiggling as she bounced beside us, ready to meet new faces. I wasn't sure if she'd be allowed inside this church, but that worry vanished as soon as we saw Father Lennan’s poodle, lying as quiet as a mouse right next to the Sacristy on the altar. It was such a sweet sight, and Mini looked up at me as if to say, “See, I belong here too!”
Father Lennan gave a wonderful homily today, reflecting on the Gospel reading from Luke about Herod's perplexity over Jesus' identity. Father spoke about how Herod was confused by the whispers, torn between stories of prophets rising and his own guilt for beheading John the Baptist. Father reminded us that like Herod, we can often be confused by the world’s noise, but Jesus stands calmly amid the chaos, always calling us to look beyond our doubts and fears and to trust in His truth. "Don’t listen to the rumors," he said, "but listen to your heart, where Christ speaks with clarity." It was a reminder that faith, not fear, should guide us.
The rest of the day was quiet at the cabin. The smoke from the fire had cleared, and, thankfully, there were no radio alarms or emergency broadcasts about it. Sister Mary Claire was quick to say, "No news is good news," which put our minds at ease.
In the afternoon, we settled in to do some catch-up reading. I spent time with the book Father LeRoy had loaned me, All for Jesus. Meanwhile, Sister began translating an old handwritten prayer book she had brought back from her time in Sisters College in Paris. I’m excited to include what she’s translated so far in the book Sister named Be Faithful.
As the day drew to a close, Mini curled up beside me, her little head resting on my lap. She looked so peaceful, and it made me reflect on the simple moments of joy that God blesses us with each day.
My evening prayer:
Thank You, Lord, for this day now done,
For the warmth of the rising sun.
For church bells ringing in the air,
And quiet times with friends in prayer.
For Mini's joy and gentle grace,
For Your love shining in every face.
Keep us safe through this quiet night,
And guide our steps in Your pure light.
All for Jesus, in Him we trust,
Our hearts in Your hands, forever just.
Goodnight, dear Lord, and bless Mini too.
Love,
Kathy
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