Saint Theresa's Prayer

We can always use an extra prayer to help us through our days & nights. This prayer passed amongst us through email yesterday. It seems only fitting to post it. Peace be to all who call upon her.

St. Theresa's Prayer

May today there be peace within.

May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be.
May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith.
May you use those gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that  
has been given to you.

May you be content knowing you are a child of God.
Let His presence settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to  
sing, dance, praise and love.
It is there for each and every one of us . .

Pink Glove Dance

I have been meaning to do a follow up on Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Very specifically has been the

“Pink Glove Dance Challenge”

that has caught my eyes through the media. There have been so many wonderful corporate responses with large participation, each one as good as the next. I considered putting these on our blog, but chose to select one that truly comes from the heart. It won my heart because it is local…from a neighboring town, and a Parochial School, much like ours was way back when: Ursuline Academy, Dedham, MA. As participants in the Pink Glove Dance Challenge, they have posted their dance on YouTube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VSOA2L4lAc

It is a delight to watch these honorary “fairies” as well as faculty, dance, sing, and celebrate in unison with all the other participants of this dance challenge….a celebration of life if ever there was one.

Enjoy,

Cathy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSUqmjN4_UY&feature=related

http://www.ursulineacademy.net/

Thanksgiving’s Around the Corner

Just a few websites to peruse through for your holiday plans…recipes, libations and decorations to name a few.  Enjoy.

Cathy

http://allrecipes.com/features/holidays/thanksgiving/default.aspx?prop24=PN_4.1.1_NP.Best-Thanksgiv

http://www.marthastewart.com/276949/everything-thanksgiving

http://www.bhg.com/thanksgiving/indoor-decorating/

http://www.foodnetwork.com/thanksgiving/package/index.html

On This Veteran's Day

WE SUPPORT AND SALUTE

All those that have fought against tyranny while defending our freedom

WE SUPPORT AND SALUTE

The family, friends, neighbors and community maintaining our homeland in their absence

WE SUPPORT AND SALUTE

All those of past generations that keep the spirit of freedom alive in their stories

WE SUPPORT AND SALUTE

The younger generation, our children, which embrace those stories and ideals to be carried forth into our future

WE SUPPORT AND SALUTE

All…civilians and enlisted alike…that bear the torch of freedom in their hearts and minds with a cry for freedom and equality in not just our great nation, but all nations around the world

WE SUPPORT AND SALUTE

All who have stood, still stand and will in our future stand and fight for equality for all God’s children

Cathy

11.11.11

Ok, so I couldn’t wait just one more day. I’m one day early to post this, but they are great words and I couldn’t contain myself!

As a mentor of mine gave to me, so I give to you. On this auspicious day of 11.11.11, may your inner light shine forth as inspired in this celebrated work by Marianne Williamson in her book A Return To Love.

“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”

http://www.marianne.com/

Let your light shine in all you do.

Cathy

The Frosty Moon

We have been blessed to have a reprieve in the weather from the early October snow. This, the 11^th full moon of the year, may be hidden from us tonight by clouds and rain. There was a beautiful glimpse of it last night in one of the clearest skies ever. Before the frost moves in permanently, enjoy the days and this beautiful moon.  

Cathy

http://www.beyondthefieldsweknow.org/2010/11/frosty-moon-of-november.html

http://www.flickr.com/photos/sepiabillo/4070502665/

Photo credit: http://piccsy.com/2010/11/frosty-moon/

Haiku: Cool Current

Life in Black & White

As I was surfing the web again, I came across some black & white photos by Prudence Kohl. These were located on my favorite e-card site: http://www.care2.com

The photos are beautiful to say the least and her verses of inspiration remarkable. All the black and white photos in this e-card category are an essay unto themselves. I hope you enjoy them.

http://www.care2.com/send/card/6242

Cathy

Beauty to Point the Way

I have found this PowerPoint presentation of photos and verses online. It is one of the most beautiful I’ve ever seen.

Enjoy.

http://www.kohlquest.com/stonewomanppt.html

Cathy

Friends

A smile - is a sign of joy.

A hug - is a sign of love.

A laugh - is a sign of happiness.

And a friend like me?

...that's just a sign of good taste!

We'll be friends until we are senile.

Then we'll be new friends.

Haiku: Bridges

The four-letter word!

Yes, you heard it right…the “S” word! No, not that one! 
S-N-O-W!!! It’s in the news and in the weather and on the streets. Yuck! And it’s only just the beginning. Grab the windshield scrapers, bags of salt, boxes of sand and kitty litter. Shovels and brooms now stand guard at the door. Next are gloves, scarves, hats, caps and earmuffs lining our coat pockets. Boots!!! It seems I just packed them away.  I was wearing flip-flops yesterday!

I can’t believe it’s here. What happened to the Indian summer? Gone I guess. We’re still waiting for the leaves to reach peek color!

Well our snow is gone with the balmy follow up. There are still over 200,000 without power. Fortunately I’m not one of them. 

The snow has passed and the trees are still turning red and yellow. I guess it ain’t over till it’s over. The snow may be here spotting the ground but winter is still over a month away. Maybe there’ll be an Indian summer yet.

Cathy

Haiku: Fired Up!

All Saints Day

Today as we unwind from Halloween, I thought it would be nice to honor all that the world holds dear. Here is a collage with hearts in all shapes and sizes…. for if we are not all saints, are we not all dear in the hearts of one another?

Cathy