Thursday, January 30, 2020

Black and white/"nothing is secret except to come to light."

It's a frosty world out there, and this lone black cow behind the frosty fence and each tiny branch of the trees behind her made me pause and try to capture the contrast.  She stood there unmoving and unconcerned - Pat has some tame calm cows...
A study of black and white with some gray in the fence posts...

I really consider our faith and Jesus teaching us His Truth in the Word each day as black and white with no gray areas!  He reminds us today that there is nothing hidden or secret as His LIGHT shines on our lives and our Church, and our families, and our narrow path that we are stumbling down as we follow him.  The Truth is there in black and white and spelled out for us to carry forth to all around us!

Jesus said to his disciples,
“Is a lamp brought in to be placed under a bushel basket
or under a bed,
and not to be placed on a lampstand?
For there is nothing hidden except to be made visible;
nothing is secret except to come to light.
Mark 4
Every wire and branch has a  coating of white frost.  And curious cows behind them...
 I had some precious hours with my parents yesterday - a surprise for both of us!

As I was leaving mom said that she was sad to have me leave her.  Yes, she has dad, and I am so grateful for them to still be together in their own home in Assisted Living!  She also smiles constantly as she watches her friend Dr Pol!
 Her old friend Dr Pol is there to give her comfort and...
 A smile on her face!
Dad out watching a movie on the big screen.  He is involved in the activities at their Lodge of New Hope.  Sitting by the fireplace with the snowy backdrop.  Popcorn, too!!
 John and I made a supper stop at Nancy's before making the drive home...  George in a clothes basket greeted us...
 Peaceful with uncle John, and Goddaughter, Josephine, showed him her book...
 Best and fun to play and pray with are rosaries, right George?

We all are so grateful that the 3 boys are so healthy and happy, and not to mention, they are all so calm and loving to spend time with!  I am longing to get them together this summer when Hallel should be home for her few days of home visit!
I came across these special pictures of the mass with the Bishop at the Holy Redeemer School on Monday.  Very special to have him come and grace our wonderful school with his presence and speaking to the kids about the beautiful life of St Angela Merici, who was celebrated that day.
Our shepherd is humble and wise and shares the Truth clearly and with no gray to confuse and mislead us.  How he loves Jesus and His Mother!
 Jesus on the altar in His Body and Blood!  The Truth we celebrate with our LIVES!

Jesus, we see the Truth of you coming to us each day in The Church in your Word, Body and Blood!  May your Truth shine through so that your LIGHT may shine on all and the darkness of sin and death may be gone to reveal YOUR LIFE/LIGHT/LOVE!  Jesus, we trust in you.  Amen and Hallelujah
 Rose having fun during Catholic Schools week!  It is such a gift to now have the 4th generation of Verlys growing with the help of being taught the Truth in their domestic Church/family/home and in their wonderful Catholic School!  Bless-bless, Barb
 Frosty apple tree with some apples as ornaments!
The pasture by our house... my pictures do not do the beauty justice.  Some sunshine would make them more beautiful for sure.  We have had a lot of clouds lately, but the mild temps are hugely appreciated!
Tauren Wells - Known
Christian music, rosary, and visiting with John while we drive to and fro..
God's not done with you
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TRUTH!
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If there's one thing we take from loss I hope its that the time we have is so short. You never know when it could be your loved one.

Don't hold petty grudges. Don't be mean. Love your people and love them hard. You never know when their last day is.


And surely I am with you always,
to the very end of the age. - Matt 28:20
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"How sad it is to see men who move about in vain
to discover the means of finding God,
when they have Him so close to them
in this Divine Sacrament!"

Ven Mother Marie-Therese Dubouche (+1863)
Foundress of the Sisters of Adoration and Reparation
Black and white - no doubt or gray!!!


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