Literature & Angels : Reflection, Cleanup & Jamey

Friday, March 9, 2018

Reflection, Cleanup & Jamey

Part of Dominick Albano’s Gospel reflection for Sunday, March 4.

“Distrust. Anger. We just see this richly human side of Jesus, and I think it's really important. Because even though we say Jesus was fully man, he is fully God . . . do we really believe it? And do we really believe that Jesus was fully human? I think there's times when we don't act like it because we think there's parts of our lives that are too human for Jesus. There's parts of our lives that we can't invite God into because it's just too human.”

Read all of it here.

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On Sunday we had the three younger granddaughters at our home for the afternoon. They always enjoy playing outside and God provided a beautiful day for their activities. Dee

set a challenge for them to see who could pick up the most tree limbs, sticks, etc. The idea was that winner would receive a $5 reward. The three of them cleaned up the yard and did an excellent job. So, all three received a $5 reward.

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I took advantage of the nice weather this week and cleaned the newly fallen leaves from the high wind that came through last week.

It would be nice if that was the end of the leaves.

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March Lamb or Lion

When March comes in gently, with soft skies of blue

And warm happy breezes and crocus buds too

March begins like a lamb, sweet gentle and kind

But you’d better beware for you’ll surely find

That the end of the month will be stormy and cold

Like a lion it’ll roar, rough, growly and bold

If March begins windy, and stormy and gray,

If it’s too cold outside, to happily play

The lion’s here first, and he’s not so nice

You should be indoors take my advice

But wonderful weather is coming they say

By the end of the month the lamb’s here to stay.

~ Author Unknown ~

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Todd finished some snipers for his Conflict ’47 British company.

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Melissa Gille

What I believe is based on my lifetime of experiences, decisions, challenges, sufferings, and joy. My beliefs keep my life in perspective. They check my actions and influence the way that I live my life.

Here are some of my beliefs:

I believe that God is faithful.

I believe that I am meant to be truly happy in this life and the next.

I believe that everyone wants to love and be loved.

I believe the Catholic Church provides all the answers we need to understand life.

I believe that God's dreams for my life are bigger and better than the dreams I have for myself.

I believe in the importance of giving people the benefit of the doubt.

I believe in the beauty of loving my family, imperfections and all.

I believe in letting things go and letting the past be the past.

And I believe in the power of a good deed, simple “hello,” and random act of kindness.

What are your beliefs?

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