.=: M O R N I N G P R A Y E R :=. from Father Pat Umberger __________________________________________________ L E N T : O N - L I N E S T A T I O N S Stations of the Cross in English and Spanish Illustrated by Saint Pat's School 4th Graders You'll find materials on Reconciliation, an Examination of Conscience and even a Credit Card to Heaven. Lenten regulations are there too, along with a complete schedule of Services and Activities. Be sure to visit our ON-LINE STATIONS OF THE CROSS. I've written them for children and adults alike. They've been newly illustrated this year by the 4th Graders at our own Saint Patrick's School and are available in English and Spanish as well. Just follow the link from: www.frpat.com M A R C H S A I N T S Two very important Saints have Feast Days in March ... Saint Patrick on March 17th Saint Joseph on March 19th Visit our Saint Patrick and Saint Joseph Pages for lots of good information on these great Saints. You might consider joining me on our October 2004 Pilgrimage to Ireland too, and start getting excited about visiting the Land of Saint Patrick! Just follow the banner links from: www.frpat.com H O L Y L A N D 2 0 0 7 04-15 November. The brochure is now on line! $2599 from Minneapolis, $2499 from JFK in New York Visit my Web Site for complete details. You can sign up any time now, and we expect this one to fill up quickly. Gary says the Holy Land has been their most popular destination! Just follow the link from: www.frpat.com _________________________________________________ .=: M O R N I N G P R A Y E R :=. From Father Pat Umberger .=: S C R I P T U R E F O R T H E D A Y :=. "The Lord GOD has given me the tongue of a teacher, that I may know how to sustain the weary with a word. Morning by morning he wakens-- wakens my ear to listen as those who are taught." ~Isaiah 50:4 .=: M E D I T A T I O N F O R T H E D A Y :=. My five sense are my means of communication with the material world. They are the links between my physical life and the material manifestations around me. But I can sever all connections with the material world when I wish to hold communion with God. I can hush my mind and bid all my senses be still, before I can become attuned to communicate with the God who created me and loves me so much. .=: P R A Y E R F O R T H E D A Y :=. I pray that I may get my spirit in tune with the Spirit of God. I pray that through faith and communion with God I may receive all the strength I need. .=: S C R I P T U R E S A N D S A I N T O F T H E D A Y := Scriptures: http://www.nccbuscc.org/nab/ Saint of the Day: http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintofDay/ .=: W E P R A Y :=. Poppy asks prayers for a special intention. Edna asks prayers for a friend suffering with the after effects of chemo. Gwen asks prayers for a special intention. Gaby asks prayers for someone who passed away last month. Jim requests prayers for himself and his daughter who is moving in with him to get a fresh start in life. Ray asks prayers for her granddaughter who is going through a depression, and for her family to be able to be open to a way of recovery. Chris requests prayers for his Dad who died earlier this week. Paul requests prayers for him Father-In-Law who has cancer, that he would be granted peace and healing. Paul requests prayers for him mom who has serious heart problems, that she would be granted peace and healing. Betty asks prayers for a special intention. Cherie requests prayers for her family that they have a fun and safe spring break. A member asks prayers for her uncle to be free from the court cases against him and for herself - to find a suitable life partner soon, that the Lord may open the door to a relationship with Ashley-if it is His will. Molly asks prayers for a special intention. We pray for unity in our country and that we may build a Culture of Life. We pray for the safety of our troops, their safe return and their families at home. We pray for a deep and profound respect for life, and for the courage and willingness to stand up for life. We pray for one another, for those who have asked our prayers and for those who need our prayers the most. Have a good day! May God Bless you and those you love, and keep you safe! Father Pat "Be still and know that I am God." ~Psalm 46:10 __________________________________________________ <MP>Morning Prayer is free, and comes from: Father Pat Umberger, a priest of the Diocese of La Crosse in Wisconsin U.S.A. Web Site: www.frpat.com Evangelization (reaching out): www.cmonback.com .=: M A K E A D O N A T I O N ? :=. www.frpat.com/donation.htm .=: F O R W A R D I N G :=. Please leave these credits when doing so. based on "God Calling, by Two Listeners," A.J. Russell, ed. Forward to friends, but please leave this tag intact. .=: C H A N G E Y O U R S U B S C R I P T I O N :=. 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