Continue to Pray for Betty

Do you remember this post?
Well, another pro-lifer and I think God has softened her heart just a smidgen and now is the time to pray for her ever so much more than in the past! Keep Betty in your prayers!

Sermon Within the Octave of Christmas

Feast of Saint Sylvester, Pope

Saint Sylvester was born in Rome around the year 250. At a young age, he was put under the care of a priest to be formed in the practice of religion and sacred literature. He enjoyed providing shelter to Christians passing through the city, and would take them with him, wash their feet, serve them at table and give them all the care the needed in the name of Christ.
One of the Christians that Sylvester hosted was Timothy of Antioch, an illustrious confessor of the faith. When he arrived in Rome, no one dared to receive him, but Sylvester considered it an honor.
For a year, Timothy preached the gospel Jesus Christ with great zeal, while Sylvester selflessly shared his own home. After Timothy died as a martyr, Sylvester buried his remains, but was quickly accused of having hidden the martyr’s treasures, and the governor had him imprisoned.
In reply to the accusation, Sylvester said, “Timothy left to me only the heritage of his faith and courage.”
After the governor one day swallowed a fish bone and died, the guards' hearts were softened, and they set the brave young man free. Sylvester’s courageous acts became known to Pope Melchiades, who elevated him to the diaconate.
Under the tyranny of Diocletian, the persecution of Christians grew worse while Sylvester was still a young priest. Most Christians that went abroad were put to the test of offering sacrifice, with the alternative of apostasy or death.
During this difficult time, Sylvester strengthened the confessors and martyrs, and God preserved his life from many dangers.
Sylvester became Pope in 314, after Pope Mechiades died, and reigned until 335. He is remembered in particular for the Council of Nicea, the Baptism of Constantine, and the triumph of the Church.
A memorable story from Sylvester’s pontificate involved Constantine, who was attacked by leprosy. He was still a pagan at the time, and unconcerned for the Christians, whose doctrine was entirely unknown to him.
One night Saint Peter and Saint Paul appeared to him and commanded him to call for Pope Sylvester, who would cure him by giving him Baptism. He obeyed, and the Pope baptized him, with which came Constantine’s conversion.
Even though some facts about Pope Sylvester are unknown, his feast day is celebrated on December 31 in memory of his death in 335.

Taken from here.

2018 Personal/Spiritual Goals

1. Attempt to read 12 books by the end of the year. Last year was dismal for me- I am ashamed!
2. Walk or complete a workout video three times per week (walking the dog doesn't count).
3. Complete one specific sacrifice each month.
4. Work on finalizing my Third Order Dominican vows.
5. Be more organized and stop procrastinating so much! Get things done as soon as possible.
6. Combine errands to optimize my use of time. I know I will be working more Saturdays this year so I can combine that with my pro-life work.



I would like 10 goals- do any of you have suggestions?

Link to last year's goals here.

Yep, I Still Got It....

So.... I was at the abortion clinic when this guy drives up and starts talking to me while basically parked in the middle of the street. I couldn't quite hear him and was thinking that he may have brought his girlfriend to the clinic for an abortion. I asked him to turn down a nearby road and I would speak with.  He agreed and I walked across the street to meet him.
For the sake of the story we will call this man "Luke".  Luke was drunk. He had an open beer can in his hand and was taking copious gulps in between asking me to get into this car and drive up the street with him. Apparently, the " woman of his dreams" had broken his heart and he was going to flirt with a woman and had chosen me.  I talked to him and asked him not to drink and asked him numerous times to turn off the car engine. As his voice raised and he threatened to drive off- I motioned over a male friend to come and talk to him. As they spoke, I was able to call the police... and boy did they come! Six cop cars came for one drunk man!  From what I observed, they did not treat him poorly and took their time arresting him. By his vehicle were the beer cans and other alcoholic beverages he had consumed or would be consuming. Pray that he will be alright. The young man spoke of losing his mother and a brother and that tells me he was(is) in a bad place.

On a side note- yep I still got it.... as long as you are a young man who has been driving drunk all night after breaking up with his girlfriend and comes upon an older woman outside of an abortion clinic offering pro-life counseling.


I made sure to let my husband know... this babe needs protection.

2018 House Goals

Here is a list of the house projects I would like to complete in 2018.  I  have a feeling I will only complete three of these and that is simply because everything costs money and I don't think the budget can handle all five.

1. Install the rest of the new windows in my home.

2. Complete the bedroom conversion to an office.

3. Pressure wash the exterior of the home.

4. Replace flooring on stairs and hallway.

5. Remodel 1/2 bathroom.
6. Finish paint the porch and doors!

Do you have any house goals for the upcoming year?

Jesus and the Last Supper

Wow. That is how I would describe this book. Brant Pitre is an amazing writer who spent a great deal of time researching and truly breaking down the meaning behind the eschatological meaning behind the Last Supper and Christ's words.  Pitre views Jesus' words from the point of view of a first century Jew and unfolds layer after layer of the hidden meanings.   Although I would consider this an academic book; my prayer life improved after reading this book. As you understand more deeply His words- it brings you closer to Him and the truest/purest meaning of what He was saying.  If you read anything this year- this is the book!

Love, Peace and Joy

For Christmas, Hubby and I read the thirty day devotional of Saint Gertrude the Great. I admit that I would have received more from it had I read her Revelations first. I do lo e how Our Lady is titled " Our Lady of the Sacred Heart of Jesus". First Friday Mass is my favorite and I love how Mary is linked to Our Lord with that title.

Christmas is Coming!

Part Song of Part Concert

 I wasn't able to get the entire song recorded and then struggled with transferring from one device to another so here is my alternative. This was my favorite piece we sang for the Christmas concert and I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed singing it!

No, I am not obsessed.....um

 

So... I might have a problem.

Pray For Betty

 

I ask all of you to pray for the conversion of this woman. She is a pro-death, abortion clinic volunteer. She puzzles me because she is "kind" to your face while taking pictures of you, writing things down about you and calling the police. She has stopped pro-life counselors multiple times and does not think a child in the womb is a person. I have never met someone as two faced as she is and frankly, brainwashed. She is in her 70's so time is not on her side but there is still hope.

 

If you are interested, consider sending her an anonymous card stating you are praying for her. You may email me for her address at: hunieland@gmail.com.

 

 

 

Fridays Favorites: Cheese Please

Hubby says I am addicted to cheesy movies and I guess he is right. He catches me watching these movies but now he is addicted. We are watching these Christmas cheese movies together and lovin' it!