January 10th, 1956
Dear Diary,
This morning, Sister Mary Claire and I bundled up and walked to Mass. It was only 19 degrees, and the frost made the gravel road sparkle. Mini trotted beside us, her little bottom wagging happily despite the chill. When we arrived, Father LeRoy had already started the Ashley stove, but it was still cold. Sister added another log while we sat down to read today's meditation.
The meditation was about the Blessed Mother bringing Baby Jesus to God in the temple after her purification. The Gospel verse said, “And after the days of her purification were accomplished, according to the law of Moses, they carried Him to Jerusalem, to present Him to the Lord” (Luke 2:22-23).
Sister explained that Mary brought her most precious treasure—Baby Jesus—and offered Him back to God as an act of love and obedience. Even though Mary was the Mother of God, she humbly followed the law of Moses, showing her perfect trust in God. Sister said, "Kathy, we can learn from Mary that everything we have comes from God, and when we give it back to Him with love, He blesses us even more." She reminded me of Mary’s words, “Behold the handmaid of the Lord, be it done to me according to Thy word” (Luke 1:38).
In the afternoon, I sat at the table to finish my letter to Vreni. I told her about Mini’s little adventures this week and mentioned how cold it was this morning. I asked her if winters in Switzerland are as chilly as ours. At the end, I added a drawing of Mini sitting by the fire, hoping it will make Vreni smile.
Mini and I walked to the mailbox together to send the letter. She sat patiently as I slipped it in, looking very proud to be my helper.
Now, as the evening quiets, I’m sitting by the fire with Mini sleeping at my feet. I feel so thankful for the lessons of today and the warmth of home.
Dear Jesus, thank You for this day and for the example of Your Blessed Mother. Help me to trust You and offer my heart to You with love, just as she offered Baby Jesus to God. Please send rain to California to stop the wildfires and comfort those affected. And I entrust my personal intentions to You, knowing You care for all my worries.
Goodnight, dear Jesus.
Love,
Kathy
Dear Diary,
This morning, Sister Mary Claire and I bundled up and walked to Mass. It was only 19 degrees, and the frost made the gravel road sparkle. Mini trotted beside us, her little bottom wagging happily despite the chill. When we arrived, Father LeRoy had already started the Ashley stove, but it was still cold. Sister added another log while we sat down to read today's meditation.
The meditation was about the Blessed Mother bringing Baby Jesus to God in the temple after her purification. The Gospel verse said, “And after the days of her purification were accomplished, according to the law of Moses, they carried Him to Jerusalem, to present Him to the Lord” (Luke 2:22-23).
Sister explained that Mary brought her most precious treasure—Baby Jesus—and offered Him back to God as an act of love and obedience. Even though Mary was the Mother of God, she humbly followed the law of Moses, showing her perfect trust in God. Sister said, "Kathy, we can learn from Mary that everything we have comes from God, and when we give it back to Him with love, He blesses us even more." She reminded me of Mary’s words, “Behold the handmaid of the Lord, be it done to me according to Thy word” (Luke 1:38).
In the afternoon, I sat at the table to finish my letter to Vreni. I told her about Mini’s little adventures this week and mentioned how cold it was this morning. I asked her if winters in Switzerland are as chilly as ours. At the end, I added a drawing of Mini sitting by the fire, hoping it will make Vreni smile.
Mini and I walked to the mailbox together to send the letter. She sat patiently as I slipped it in, looking very proud to be my helper.
Now, as the evening quiets, I’m sitting by the fire with Mini sleeping at my feet. I feel so thankful for the lessons of today and the warmth of home.
Dear Jesus, thank You for this day and for the example of Your Blessed Mother. Help me to trust You and offer my heart to You with love, just as she offered Baby Jesus to God. Please send rain to California to stop the wildfires and comfort those affected. And I entrust my personal intentions to You, knowing You care for all my worries.
Goodnight, dear Jesus.
Love,
Kathy
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