<MP>Saturday, 16 December 2006

From: "Fr. Pat Umberger" <frpat@xxxxxxxxx>
To: "Fr. Pat Umberger" <frpat@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 15 Dec 2006 17:18:39 -0600
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     From Father Pat Umberger

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"Happy are those who observe justice, who do righteousness at all times."
~Psalm 106:3

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Life is not a search for happiness.  Happiness is a by-product of living the
right kind of life, of doing the right thing.  We need not search for
happiness.  We can search for right living and happiness can be our reward.
Life is sometimes a march of duty during dull, dark days.  But happiness can
come again, as God's smile of recognition of our faithfulness.  True
happiness is the by-product of a life well lived.

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I pray that I may not seek happiness but seek to do right.  I pray that I
may not seek pleasure so much as the things that bring true happiness.

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Scriptures: http://www.nccbuscc.org/nab/

Saint of the Day: http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintofDay/ 

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Mary requests prayers for a friend who has cancer all over her body and is
now in the hospital that the pain will be eased and she can have some
quality of life. Catherine requests prayers for a friend who is having a
brain tumor and cyst removed.  Richard asks prayers for a homeless man he
knows who was taken to the hospital yesterday spitting up blood.

Sheila requests prayer  for her sister in law who is a cancer survivor
currently off chemo who has a rising CEA level. Josie needs prayers for a
new job that offers health insurance. Greg asks prayers for someone who is
struggling with mental illness, unemployment and Catholic identity. Alyce
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!

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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 


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