A Daily Prayer, Written by Blessed Mother Teresa

Blessed Mother Teresa prayed this prayer daily. Make a commitment to shine Jesus to everyone He places along the paths you walk today. Mother was known to say, "Find your Calcutta where you live." I always tell my students to smile and show Jesus through their eyes, hands, words, and actions.

"Dear Jesus, help me to spread Thy fragrance everywhere I go. Flood my soul with Thy Spirit and Life. Penetrate and possess my whole being so utterly that all my life may only be a radiance of Thine. Shine through me, and be so in me that every soul I come in contact with may feel Thy presence in my soul. Let them look up, and see no longer me, but only Jesus. Stay with me, and then I shall begin to shine as you shine, so to shine as to be a light to others."

Today is the day to start shining. Someone you meet today will need to see and know Him. Let Him be seen and shine through you. :)

Mary

Jesus, I trust in You!

A Blog to consider...

There is a blog written by a Catholic Priest that I have been following. He is serving time in prison. Here is a link to a page that he wrote about St. Padre Pio that is of great interest. Pray for our Priests.

www.thesestonewalls.com/gordon-macrae/stigmatized/

Again, be patient with my blogging... I know that the above isn't a link. However, it is worth the effort to highlight, copy, and paste into your address bar.

Mary

Jesus, I trust in You!

p.s. Thank you for all of the prayers... keep on praying. So many people need prayers!

Dear Readers,
I come to you again with an urgent need of your prayer. I went to school today to talk to my principal and she told me that one of our 'little ones' in the preschool room was diagnosed with leukemia a week ago. She is a classmate of our youngest daughter, Sophie. Please, please take some time tonight and pray for this little one. Her name is Alaina and I believe she is 4 years old.

All the family requested from the school was prayer.

Dear Jesus,

Surround this child with your all encompassing love. Be with her as she journeys through treatment and healing. Wrap your compassionate arms around her mom and dad as they search for strength throughout this time. Heal her body and make her well again so she can be a light of your love to all. In union with Your Holy Will.

Amen

Peace,

Mary

Jesus, I trust in You!

Happy Father's Day... and from Rachel's Mom

Happy Father's Day!
Sacred Heart of Jesus, we trust in You!
Mary

The following is from Rachel's Caring Bridge site. This is the little girl for whom we have been praying. The crosses that some carry are heavy. Pray for continued strength for this beautiful family and especially Brenda, Rachel's mom.
God's continued blessings,
Mary



THURSDAY, JUNE 17, 2010 10:19 PM, CDT

Rachel had her first MRI since starting her new Chemotherapy on Monday, June 14th. After her MRI I received a call stating they wanted to hold her chemotherapy until the team could conference on her MRI and current treatment schedule. Today, I finally heard from her oncologist. Rachel continues to have new growth of tumors in new sites and enhancement of previous sites. At this point she has tumors all along her spine and now in her cerebellum. Such new is very difficult to take.
Rachel is leaving for camp for two weeks. Her oncologist feels it is best that she go and enjoy all the activities and fun that awaits her. They would like to conference with Rachel, her father and myself upon her return. They suggested the next working day after camp of July 6th, but it is not her usual Oncologists day to hold conferences, so I asked that they conduct this conference at our next previously scheduled appointment on July 12. They plan to get back to me in the next couple days. Which ever day it is we will know what their suggestions are at the next conference.
Thay have stated that although originally they believed Rachel's cancer was a low grade astryocytoma, they now realize it is being more aggressive than they had ever imagined. What a rollercoaster of news. What a mystery of what is to come.
I am thankful Rachel is painfree, happy and doing everything she has been doing. She is aware of the news and does not dwell on it. Nor does she want anyone to dwell on it or treat her differently.
Rachel is an inspiration to us all. To look at her you would not imagine her life carries so much uncertainity. If the circumstances were reversed and it were me I know I would not be as strong and brave as she is. I would literally be a wreck with worry and concern. I have learned so much from her.
I thank you for your continued prayers and support. Rachel is a wonderful child with much to offer and give to this world. The situation only makes me more sure that we should live each day fully as a blessing from God. Devote every minute to those around us and show love without reservation. Find peace and comfort in what we have not what we think we need.
God bless you!

Ancient Words

This is one of our Parish's Vacation Bible School songs. Enjoy.
Mary
Jesus, I trust in You!

Sacred Heart of Jesus - Friday June 11, 2010

Saint Margaret Mary's Vision of the Sacred Heart

Teach your children to respond:

"Sacred Heart of Jesus..."
"I trust in You!"

I was named Mary Margaret. I would always ask my mom if I was named after my Aunt Mary. She was one of my favorite aunts as a child. My mom would always reply, "No, I named you after the Blessed Mother."
My mom's full name was Margaret Mary. :)

The twelve promises of the Sacred Heart of Jesus to St. Margaret Mary can be found here:
www.sacredheartdevotion.com/promises.htm

I realize that it is not a link but you can highlight it and right click on it, copy and paste.

I'm off to bed. Today was the second full day of cleaning and organizing my classroom and I am so very tired. It doesn't feel 'right' to be in a classroom all day and be in silence. No children's voices. Empty desks. Empty coat hooks.

Mary
Jesus, I trust in You!

Prayers requested please...

First, please remember to scroll down on the right side and click to pause the music that I have running in the background. You will want to experience these videos and their music! :)
I have a prayer request for someone very dear to my sister. She needs prayer. Please petition to our Heavenly Father for her. Pray for no more paralysis in her legs/back. Thank you dear readers.
Also, I think Corrinne May's video and song, The Answer, is so beautiful for thought and prayer. Life was not promised to be easy for anyone. Through pain and suffering, turn your eyes toward your heavenly Father. Lean on Him and offer up your sufferings and trials. He knows your pain.
And... He loves you so much!

Mary
Jesus, I trust in You!

Eucharistic Prayer Of St Thomas Aquinas

The Answer - Corrinne May

The Farewell

This time of year is so very difficult for me. It is the end of another school year. And this year is especially hard... I was blessed to be able to share this school year with my daughter!

The mixture of emotions is tiring. A continuous rotation from sadness to gladness and back again. Yes, I am glad that summer is approaching and with that the beautiful lazy days to spend with my own children. :)
But... I am not ready to say goodbye to these students of mine.
So, dear reader, tonight is a teary night. I'll take a bath, pray my Rosary, and spray my pillow and sheets with lavender to help me fall asleep. If you have children who attend school please say a prayer for their teachers tonight. (And if you wouldn't mind, please add one for me too.)

This is a part of a prayer written by Janet Colsher Teitsori from her book, Rainbows for Teachers.
Tonight it is my prayer too.

Father, you who are the Creator of all
our emotions, understand how it is
that my heart sings at the thought
of a brand new summer and at the
same time, cries, for I have just
said good-bye to a part of myself.
Amen

Peace and blessings,
Mary
Jesus, I trust in You!

The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ

If you would like to see the video below please remember to scroll down and pause the music on the right side of this blog.

I haven't written in awhile. Many different reasons. I was searching for material to prepare my students for this Sunday's Mass. I came across this clip from YouTube. If everyone offered only what they have... that's all they need to do. :)

God's beautiful blessings,
Mary
Jesus, I trust in You!

Five Loaves and Two Fishes