This weekend, I got to do something a little out of the ordinary. I went to adoration. Now you’re probably thinking, “wow, that’s nothing out of the ordinary” but the extra little perk about this specific visit to Jesus was the monstrance that Jesus was sitting in.
The monstrance was actually blessed personally by JPII. It was meant for the specific prayers of vocations. On top of this, I went on Saturday, which many of you know was a world wide day of fasting for peace in the world and especially Syria.
Vocations and peace. Two top notch things to offer a whole day for. Two things we desperately need in the world. If we had more people answering their vocations, would there be more peace in the world? Just something I was really reflecting on this weekend. In terms of fasting, does anybody else have problems remembering it’s a day of fast? The days I’m supposed to fast I seem to always forget until after I have prepared and feasted on a huge delicious meal. ANY tips on remembering/ making my fasting more at the forefront of my mind?
On an entirely different note. Today is a great day. Years ago on this day, before I was even around, my sister, Patty, was born. She has blessed not only myself, but my whole family (and then some) with her wit, quirky one-liners, love for God and her strength in anything life throws her way. I’ve never met anyone more passionate about life in general and for that I’m very grateful.
Oh, you don’t know Patty, you say? Well get to know her right this second (HERE). You won’t be sorry you did. Oh and stop by to tell her HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
To vocations, peace, and birthdays. Cheers, my friends!
This Northern Belle 