.=: M O R N I N G P R A Y E R :=. From Father Pat Umberger __________________________________________________ T H A N K S G I V I N G P A G E Be sure to visit our Thanksgiving Page. You'll find our Thanksgiving Day card to you, along with: *Thanksgiving Stories by Garrison Keillor and Louisa Mae Alcott *The History and Myths of Thanksgiving *Lots of Thanksgiving Recipes, including some from my Cook Book! *Thanksgiving coloring sheets, games, graphics, songs and much more. *The Thanksgiving Proclamation *Vegetarian Thanksgiving Recipes! *Thanksgiving Paper Chains *Send a Thanksgiving Card Just follow the banner link from: www.frpat.com __________________________________________________ .=: S A I N T O F T H E D A Y :=. St. Catherine of Alexandria (c. 310) According to the Legend of St. Catherine, this young woman converted to Christianity after receiving a vision. At the age of 18, she debated 50 pagan philosophers. Amazed at her wisdom and debating skills, they became Christians-as did about 200 soldiers and members of the emperor's family. All of them were martyred. 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 := You will be hated by all because of my name, but not a hair on your head will be destroyed. By your perseverance you will secure your lives. ~Luke 21:12-19 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 :=. As we rapidly approach the end of the Church year we focus on the end of time. We can trust that our God is with us and that, even in the time of persecution, we will be given words to say that nobody can refute. We can persevere, knowing God's constant love and protection. .=: P R A Y E R F O R T H E D A Y :=. I pray that I may not fear the end. I pray that I may cultivate my relationship with God and my relationships with others and work for the things that truly last. .=: W E P R A Y :=. 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