.=: 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 :=. "You show me the path of life. In your presence there is fullness of joy; in your right hand are pleasures forevermore." ~Psalm 16:11 .=: M E D I T A T I O N F O R T H E D A Y :=. "In your presence there is fullness of joy; in your right hand are pleasures forevermore." We do not find true happiness by looking for it. Seeking pleasure does not bring happiness in the long run, only disillusionment. We need not seek to have this fullness of joy by seeking pleasure. It cannot be done that way. Happiness is a by-product of living the right kind of life. True happiness comes as a result of living in all respects the way we believe God wants us to live, with regard to ourselves and to other people. .=: P R A Y E R F O R T H E D A Y :=. I pray that I may not always seek pleasure as a goal. I pray that I may be content with the happiness that comes when I do the right thing. .=: 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 :=. Barbara requests prayers for her pastor who is having heart bypass surgery on Monday. Tom requests strength with following God's path with life and his plan for good preparation for an upcoming job interview and possible success with acquiring it. Kathy asks prayers for a special intention. Mary asks prayers for a son-in-law who has much pain many months after a second back surgery. Richard asks prayers that his intentions to the wounds of Jesus for his wife and mother are answered. Martha requests prayer for a close family member who tore his ACL and will need surgery. Vicki asks for prayers for a 12 year old boy who is undergoing chemo for recently diagnosed ALL leukemia. Kathy request prayers of thanksgiving for husband's birthday and for safe travel for them both. A member asks prayers for her foster daughter who needs better judgment in her relationship with a young man. Amy asks prayers for a young man who broke two vertebrae in his neck. A member is asking for prayer that her daughter can find a full time job now that she's passed her boards, as she also needs insurance coverage. Terry 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! .=: A D A I L Y B L E S S I N G :=. http://message.viditalk.com/ver12/showvideo.asp?vid=38058.65105 For a video blessing from Father Pat, just click the link above. It is best viewed with a high speed Internet connection. 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.stpatz.com/prayers.htm