KNITTING AND PRAYING

Finished the small cross stitch project! Yeah! It was a nice diversion.

Finished a large preemie hat/bootie set. I used "Bravo Baby" yarn by Schachenmayr Nomotta. It's 100% acrylic and is carrot orange and neon green. I will use the rest doubled up to make up some more squares for the Rebuilding Greensburg-Block by Block. I'm on the 23rd block for the second donation. I'm really enjoying using up the rest of my odd-balls in my stash:~D

These three books are a few that I use to pray with. The NOVENA TO SAINT ANNE begins today.

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PRELUDE TO PRAYER

You do not have to be clever to please Me; all you have to do is want to love Me. Just speak to Me as you would to anyone of whom you are very fond. Are there any people you want to pray for? Say their names to Me, and ask of Me as much as you like. I am generous, and know all their needs, but I want you to show your love for them and Me by trusting Me to do what I know is best.

Tell me about the poor, the sick, and the sinners, and if you have lost the friendship or affection of anyone, tell Me about that too.

Is there anything you want for your soul? If you like, you can write out a long list of all your needs, and come and read it to Me. Tell Me of the things you feel guilty about. I will forgive you if you will accept it.

Just tell Me about your pride, your touchiness, self-centeredness, meanness and laziness. I still love you in spite of these. Do not be ashamed; there are many saints in heaven who had the same faults as you; they prayed to Me, and little by little, their faults were corrected.

Do not hesitate to ask Me for blessings for the body and mind; for health, memory, and success. I can give everything, and I always do give everything needed to make souls holier for those who truly want it. What is it that you want today? Tell Me, for I long to do you good. What are your plans? Tell Me about them. Is there anyone you want to please? What do you want to do for them?

And don't you want to do anything for Me? Don't you want to do a little good to the souls of your friends who perhaps have forgotten Me? Tell Me about your failures, and I will show you the cause of them. What are your worries? Who has caused you pain? Tell Me all about it and add that you will forgive, and be kind to them, and I will bless you. Are you afraid of anything? Have you any tormenting, unreasonable fears? Trust yourself to Me. I am here. I see everything. I will not leave you. Have you no joys to tell Me about? Why do you not share your happiness with Me? Tell Me what has happened since yesterday to cheer and comfort you. What ever it was, however big, however small, I prepared it. Show Me your gratitude and thank Me. Are temptations bearing heavily upon you? Yielding to temptations always disturbs the peace of your soul. Ask Me, and I will help you overcome them. Well, go along now. Get on with your work or play, or other interests. Try to be quieter, humbler, more submissive, kinder; and come back soon and bring Me a more devoted heart. Tomorrow I shall have more blessings for you.~Anonymous