.=: 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 :=. "Do not adorn yourselves outwardly by braiding your hair, and by wearing gold ornaments or fine clothing; rather, let your adornment be the inner self with the lasting beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in God's sight." ~1 Peter 3:3-4 .=: M E D I T A T I O N F O R T H E D A Y :=. It seems as though, when God wants to express to us what God is like, God makes a very beautiful character. We can think of a personality as God's expression of character attributes. We can try to be as fit an expression of Godlike character as we can. When the beauty of a person's character is impressed upon us, it can leave an image which in turn can reflect through our own actions. Se we can look for beauty of character in those around us. .=: P R A Y E R F O R T H E D A Y :=. I pray that I may look at great souls until their beauty of character becomes a part of my own self. I pray that I may reflect this character in my own life. .=: 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 :=. Debbie asks prayers for a special intention. Leslie requests prayers for her brother-in-law, who is undergoing back surgery - and for all who suffer from pain in any form: physical, psychological, emotional. Please pray for Brad, suffering with recovery, job and family issues. Family members request prayers for Marge who will be undergoing tests for lung cancer. Dianne requests prayers for her sister who's husband is still missing. Frieda asks prayers for a special intention. Helen-Ann asks prayers for a special intention. Jim F. offers thankful praises to Jesus and Mary for answering his prayers. 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 :=. Unsubscribe from your old address before you subscribe with your new address. Use this link: www.frpat.com/morningprayer.htm#mp .=: S U B M I T A P R A Y E R :=. Intentions to be included with <MP>Morning Prayer: www.frpat.com/prayers.htm