Dear Diary,
This morning, Sister Mary Clare and I bundled up early for our walk to church. The air was crisp, and the stars still sparkled faintly as we made our way down the gravel road. I carried my little prayer book close, eager to read today's meditation before Mass began. Mini trotted alongside us, her little bottom wagging happily despite the cold.
This morning, Sister Mary Clare and I bundled up early for our walk to church. The air was crisp, and the stars still sparkled faintly as we made our way down the gravel road. I carried my little prayer book close, eager to read today's meditation before Mass began. Mini trotted alongside us, her little bottom wagging happily despite the cold.
The meditation spoke about the Presentation of Jesus in the temple and how He offered Himself completely to His Father. Sister Mary Clare explained on the way home how Jesus gave Himself in perfect love and obedience, and how we should try to do the same in our little acts each day. She said, “Even if it’s hard to give up something we want, like extra time playing or a favorite treat, we can offer it to God and say, ‘I am wholly Thine.’” I thought about how I could try to do that today.
When we got home, Mini dashed inside, shaking off the cold. The house smelled warm and cozy because Sister’s Wonder Bread dough was ready to go into the pan for baking. Tonight, we’ll have fresh bread with butter and strawberry jam that we made last summer. I already pulled the wax seal off the jar, and I couldn’t resist sneaking a spoonful—it’s so sweet and delicious! I’ll write down Sister’s recipe for the bread and jam another day - maybe tomorrow.
As the day drew to a close, we sat by the fire with Mini at our feet and said our evening prayers together. I whispered in my heart, “Dear Jesus, help me to offer myself to You, just like You gave Yourself to the Father. May I live each day for You with joy and love.”
Goodnight, dear diary.
~Kathy
~Kathy
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