What a beautiful weekend, though who knows what the weather may be. I’ll be honest, there better be any snow! Three thoughts with some scriptures with what we will be doing.
First, happy Mother’s Day! Know of my gratitude for you Mothers who have been open to life, and also know of my prayers for those women and couples who are trying to have a child. Let’s all bring up some prayers as I know several married couples who want life as well.
And what a formidable passage in Proverbs 31 for all of our Moms:
· Portions of this poem/song in this passage: “A good wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels. The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he will have no lack of gain. She does him good, and not harm, all the days of her life…Her lamp does not go out at night…She opens her hand to the poor, and reaches out her hands to the needy. She is not afraid of snow for her household, for all her household are clothed in scarlet…Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she laughs at the time to come. She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue. She looks well to the ways of her household, and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: Many women have done excellently, but you surpass them all.”
Second, congratulations to our first communicants! I am proud of you (NAMES), your parents (NAMES) and what an honor for us to witness your first reception of Jesus Body and Blood. And please remember that this is your first communion, and I hope that our family sees you for your second communion, your third, your 500th and beyond!
· Matthew 19:14: “Jesus said, ‘Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them; for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.’”
· Luke 24:29d-31: “So he went in to stay with [two disciples]. When he was at table with them, he took the bread and blessed, and broke it, and gave it to them. And their eyes were opened and they recognized him; and he vanished out of their sight.”
Third, happy fishing opener! I invite you to know how cool it can be, not only to fish, but to spend time with your friends and loved ones, and also offer your opportunity in fishing to soak in God’s creation in nature. Offer a prayer of gratitude for Him and always remember his idea for fishing:
· John 21:3-6: “Simon Peter said to [Jesus’ disciples], ‘I am going fishing.’ They said to him, ‘We will go with you.’ They went out and got into the boat; but that night they caught nothing. Just as day was breaking, Jesus stood on the beach; yet the disciples did not know that it was Jesus. Jesus said to them, ‘Children, have you any fish?’ They answered him, ‘No.’ He said to them, ‘Cast the net on the right side of the boat, and you will find some.’ So they cast it, and now they were not able to haul it in, for the quantity of fish.”
Finally, we continue to enjoy Easter season until Pentecost…keep rolling!
God Bless you for this superb weekend!
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