.=: M O R N I N G P R A Y E R :=. From Father Pat Umberger __________________________________________________ B A C K T O S C H O O L Our School has already started. Yours may have, or may start soon. Visit the Web Site for a parish blessing and also an individual blessing parents can pray with their children on the first day of school, and every day if they wish. I also include plenty of good links for parents, children and teens. Just follow the link from: www.frpat.com .=: S A I N T O F T H E D A Y :=. Sts. Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus The actions of these two influential Jewish leaders give insight into the charismatic power of Jesus and his teachings-and the risks that could be involved in following him. Joseph was a respected, wealthy civic leader who had become a disciple of Jesus. Following the death of Jesus, Joseph obtained Jesus' body from Pilate, wrapped it in fine linen and buried it. For these reasons Joseph is considered the patron saint of funeral directors and pallbearers. More important is the courage Joseph showed in asking Pilate for Jesus' body. Jesus was a condemned criminal who had been publicly executed. According to some legends, Joseph was punished and imprisoned for such a bold act. For more, follow the link below: 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 := Then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. Thus we shall always be with the Lord. Therefore, console one another with these words. ~1 Thessalonians 4:8-13 He stood up to read and was handed a scroll of the prophet Isaiah. He unrolled the scroll and found the passage where it was written: The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring glad tidings to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free, and to proclaim a year acceptable to the Lord. ~Luke 4:16-30 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 :=. "Today this scripture passage is fulfilled in your hearing." We are chosen and anointed by God. We are called to bring glad tidings to the poor, to proclaim liberty to captives and recovery of sight to the blind. What an awesome call and responsibility. .=: P R A Y E R F O R T H E D A Y :=. I pray that I may take God's word into myself. I pray that the scriptures may be fulfilled in my hearing. .=: W E P R A Y :=. Jim ask prayers for someone who is going through a difficult marriage, that she might find her faith again and know what is God's will for her to be able to make a proper decision. Judy asks prayers for a friend who is seriously ill. Linda asks prayers for a special intention. Michella asks for prayers for her grandmother who is fighting with cancer. Barbara asks prayers for a special intention. Maria requests prayers for a fair decision by the judge in a legal matter. Melva requests prayers for the students, parents, teachers, staff and administration of our school and all schools, especially our newly promoted administrators, to work together as a team and a have a successful year of learning. Carol 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. 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