Day 19 ~ O, to have a Happy Death

Today the intentions for the St Joseph Novena I am participating in are for those nearing their death from this world to have a happy death. Joseph is the patron saint of many things, among which is, a happy death. It is presumed he had among the happiest of deaths, in the arms and loveContinue reading “Day 19 ~ O, to have a Happy Death”

Day 18 ~ Mercy

Greetings. Today is day 5 of the St Joseph novena I have been praying and the intention today is for everyone who is unemployed or underemployed. In this we include all those working non-stop to make ends meet, and those who struggle to provide food and shelter for themselves and their families. This one hitsContinue reading “Day 18 ~ Mercy”

Day 16 Pray for your Enemies

Wow, today’s gospel is a tough one. Jesus tells us to pray for our enemies. In society today it seems more and more challenging to know who is a friend and who an enemy…so many seem to be cancelling or flat out rejecting those who don’t believe the same as they do. On some level,Continue reading “Day 16 Pray for your Enemies”

Day 15 Community

Good Morning World! As I woke this morning to a cold snowy day in Oklahoma, I am so very grateful for the safety and warmth of my home. I thought about the Ukrainian people outside in even colder conditions without the basics of warmth, supplies, electricity, or even a roof over their heads as theyContinue reading “Day 15 Community”

Day 14- St Joseph

The Feast day of St. Joseph is this month and today begins a novena to him. Joseph holds a special place in my heart, as the guardian and partner of our Blessed Mother, Mary, my namesake. He is a bridge between myself and Jesus. Valiant, and faithful he is an aid to the family andContinue reading “Day 14- St Joseph”