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Shelter of His Wings

Black-bellied Whistling duck and chicks, Galveston, TX

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Trust

Millersylvania State Park, Washington, USA

Trust in the Lord with all your heart,

and do not reply on your own insight.

In all your ways acknowledge him,

and he will make straight your paths.

~ Proverbs 3: 5-6

Cry to the Lord

Large Drift wood log at rest, Dungenous National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, USA

God desires to bring you to the harbor you long for. “Cast all your worries upon him because he cares for you.” ~ 1 Peter 5:7

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Infinity

Trees seeking the sun, Priest Point Park, Olympia, Washington, USA

Carlos Acutis was a loving and kind teenage boy. He was gifted with computers but was even more gifted with love. The following are a few of his quotes.

To be always united with Jesus, this is my plan of life.

The only thing we have to ask God for, in prayer, is the desire to be holy.

Do not be afraid because with the Incarnation of Jesus, death becomes life, and there’s no need to escape: in eternal life, something extraordinary awaits us.

Sadness is looking at ourselves, happiness is looking towards God.

What does it matter if you can win a thousand battles if you cannot win against your own corrupt passions? It doesn’t matter. The real battle is with ourselves.

Not me, but God.

All people are born as originals but many die as photocopies.

Continuously ask your guardian angel for help. Your guardian angel has to become your best friend.

By standing before the Eucharistic Christ, we become holy.

The more Eucharist we receive, the more we will become like Jesus, so that on earth we will have a foretaste of heaven.

The Virgin Mary is the only woman in my life.

Carlos Acutis died on October 12, 2006 at the age of 15 from leukemia and was beatified on October 10, 2020 by Pope Francis. Blessed Carlos Acutis pray with us.

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Dew Drops from Heaven

Cross Orb-weaver Spider in web, Chehalis Western Trail, Olympia, Washington, USA

Inner Self

New tree growing inside stump, Priest Point Park, Olympia, Washington, USA

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For the Glory of God

Western Sandpiper, Nisqually National Wildlife Reserve, Washington, USA

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Peace Within

Immature Glaucous-winged Gull enjoying the water, Olympia, WA

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Help My Unbelief!

Barn Swallow chick before first flight, Olympia, Washington

Light of Grace

Evening sun kissing Maple leaves under forest canopy, Olympia, WA

I am amazed whenever I walk through the woods and see kisses of sunlight illuminating the leaves of the forest. It reminds me of God’s grace that surrounds us and comforts us and walks with us, even in the darkness.

Jesus said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” ~ John 8:12

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Sing to the Lord

What song will you sing to the Lord today?

Wisdom of Creation

Queen Anne’s Lace, bud and flower, Olympia, WA

Beyond the Clouds

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Children Come to Me

Do you see the child in yourself? Jesus does.

I was blessed by having outstanding parents, parents that would give their lives for me, and in many ways actually did. As such, when I look back to my life as a child, I can still remember the complete trust I had in mom and dad. The fawn in this picture, hiding under the leaves where its mama put it, reminds me of the trust I had as a child in my parent’s unconditional love.

This world; however, with its hardships and struggles, can strip us of trust. At times, it may even seem, that life is a one-person struggle against the world. Jesus, through the work of the Holy Spirit in our hearts, can heal our wounds, can restore our trust in His Father, and our Father. A Father that loves us completely and unconditionally. Ask the Holy Spirit for healing. Ask the Holy Spirit to allow you to see the trusting child in yourself. Begin trusting in God, your heavenly Father. Allow Him to teach you how to trust again and how to love the way we are meant to love.

Peace be with you.

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How the Flowers Grow

After my mother died, my wife and I took some of the moss roses that mom loved and transplanted them into our yard in Texas. The roses initially flourished but then the deer noticed them; and between the deer and the Texas heat, we have not seen a moss rose in our yard for years. Two weeks ago I looked down at the planter, where the moss roses used to be, and saw this beautiful yellow moss rose. I thought during this rather turbulent time, this little yellow rose was a good reminder of what Jesus said about faith, God’s love of flowers, God’s unending love for us and our need to keep our eyes on the things of heaven.

Jesus said, “Notice how the flowers grow. They do not toil or spin. But I tell you, not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of them. If God so clothes the grass in the field that grows today and is thrown into the oven tomorrow, will he not much more provide for you, O you of little faith? As for you, do not seek what you are to eat and what you are to drink, and do not worry anymore. All the nations of the world seek for these things, and your Father knows that you need them. Instead, seek his kingdom, and these other things will be given you besides. Do not be afraid any longer, little flock, for your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom. Sell your belongings and give alms. Provide money bags for yourselves that do not wear out, an inexhaustible treasure in heaven that no thief can reach nor moth destroy. For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be. ~ Luke 12:27-34

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A Place for You

Christians are always moving, always becoming, always keeping their eyes on Jesus, being transformed by the Holy Spirit until the day they rest in their heavenly home.

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I was ill

Male and female Northern Cardinals, Spring Branch, TX

Her feathers had fallen off her head, her beak was twisted; this female cardinal was ill. Then I spotted a male cardinal peering around the leaves looking at the sick cardinal. The scene made me think of Jesus’s challenge to each of us.

Jesus said, “Come, you who are blessed by my Father. Inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me, naked and you clothed me, ill and you cared for me, in prison and you visited me.” ~ Matthew 25:35-36

Lord, give us the grace to not just look at those in need, but to come to their rescue with love in action (charity). Amen

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