.=: M O R N I N G P R A Y E R :=. From Father Pat Umberger __________________________________________________ P I L G R I M A G E 2 0 0 8 A CHANGE I was notified by Gary at Pentecost Tours that American Airlines contacted him to tell him they are no longer flying from Rome to Chicago on the Friday we return. We're in the process of making adjustments. A decision had to be made as to add or subtract a day from the trip. The schedule was already tight, so we decided to add a day. That would give us either a full day in Rome or 1/2 day more in Sorrento and 1/2 day in Rome. I'll let you know when it's on-line. Gary is dealing with hotels in Italy and will try to firm things up on Monday. I'll let you know when the new brochure is on-line. We'll visit Southern Italy, Assisi, Rome and the Vatican from 10-21 November 2008. The original brochure is available in Church or on-line. Just follow the link from: www.frpat.com __________________________________________________ .=: S A I N T O F T H E D A Y :=. St. Hilary of Arles (400-449) It's been said that youth is wasted on the young. In some ways, that was true for today's saint. Born in France in the early fifth century, Hilary came from an aristocratic family. In the course of his education he encountered his relative, Honoratus, who encouraged the young man to join him in the monastic life. Hilary did so. He continued to follow in the footsteps of Honoratus as bishop. Hilary was only 29 when he was chosen bishop of Arles. Saint of the Day: http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintofDay/ .=: S C R I P T U R E S F O R T H E D A Y := When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. And when Paul laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they spoke in tongues and prophesied. Altogether there were about twelve men. ~Acts 19:1-8 But I am not alone, because the Father is with me. I have told you this so that you might have peace in me. In the world you will have trouble, but take courage, I have conquered the world." ~John 16:29-33 Scriptures: http://www.nccbuscc.org/nab/ .=: M E D I T A T I O N F O R T H E D A Y :=. The power of the Holy Spirit is *awesome!* The Spirit empowers us to do things that are incredible, and far beyond our imagination. But along with using the power of the Holy Spirit comes trouble in this world. Still, Jesus reminds us that we are not alone, and that He has conquered the world. .=: P R A Y E R F O R T H E D A Y :=. I pray that I may earnestly prepare myself to receive the fullness of the Holy Spirit. I pray that I may fearlessly put the gifts of the Spirit to use, and know the Lord's presence with me today and always! .=: W E P R A Y :=. Nancy from PA requests prayers for the families of three friends who have lost family members during this past week that God will comfort them in their grief and give them strength in the days ahead. Marilynn requests prayers for a special intention. A member requests prayers for a friend who has serious eye problems and is having difficulty finding an insurance company to cover her treatments and also prayers for Father Pat that he may continue his recovery. Frank requests prayer for a safe flight to Rhode Island on next Wednesday. Nancy asks prayers for her daughter-in-law who needs to find a job. Don & Lorraine request prayers for the means both financially and emotionally to rebuild family home. Helen-Ann asks prayers for immediate permanent full-time employment to meet all financial obligations and pay pressing debt. 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. Newly written each day by Father Pat Umberger. Morning Prayer may not be published by others, but is a good resource for preachers and those who attend Daily Mass, and those who would like to keep up with the Lectionary Readings and are not always able to attend Daily Mass. .=: 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