.=: M O R N I N G P R A Y E R :=. from Father Pat Umberger __________________________________________________ G O I N G T O B O S T O N I'll be in Boston from 08-12 September for medical tests. My eye cancer was treated at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary ten years ago and I go back for annual checkups. In my absence Margie, our Pastoral Minister, will send Morning Prayer. Individual intentions will not appear during that time because prayers will be prepared in advance. Let's pray for one another's intentions during that time. I'll remember you and your intentions as I visit the many Churches of Boston! B A C K T O S C H O O L Our School starts on September 5th. This coming weekend we'll bless all students, teachers, bus drivers, administrators, custodians, lunch room workers, aides, university presidents, etc. 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 _________________________________________________ .=: 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 :=. "I know that I will remain and continue with all of you for your progress and joy in faith, so that I may share abundantly in your boasting in Christ Jesus when I come to you again. Only, live your life in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that, whether I come and see you or am absent and hear about you, I will know that you are standing firm in one spirit, striving side by side with one mind for the faith of the gospel, and are in no way intimidated by your opponents. For them this is evidence of their destruction, but of your salvation." ~Philippians 1:25-28 .=: M E D I T A T I O N F O R T H E D A Y :=. Spiritual progress is the law of our being. We can try to see around us more and more of beauty and truth, knowledge and power. Today we can try to be stronger, braver, more loving as a result of what we did yesterday. This law of spiritual progress gives meaning and purpose to our lives. We can always expect better things ahead. We can accomplish much good through the strength of God's spirit in us. We need not be discouraged. The world is sure to get better, in spite of setbacks of war, hate, and greed. We can be part of the cure of the world's ills, rather than part of the disease. .=: P R A Y E R F O R T H E D A Y :=. I pray that I may keep progressing the better life. I pray that I may be a part of the forces for good in the world. .=: 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 :=. Anna requests prayers for her friends son, who has been diagnosed with dystonia, which will incapacitate him. Holly asks prayers for the sale of their house. Please pray for the students of our Schools and all those returning to School today. 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.frpat.com/prayers.htm