Let us desire nothing else.
Let us wish for nothing else.
Let nothing else please us and cause us delight except our Creator and Redeemer and Saviour, the one true God, Who is the fullness of good.
- St. Francis of Assisi (Regula Non bullata, 1221)

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Sign from above

Ok, so I am driving down the freeway earlier today and, above the overpass that is coming up, I see the figure of a person in a bright orange shirt waving their arms and making a point of attracting attention. After the onslaught of horrible news overnight, and just for an instant, my mind thought it might be a bad guy up to something (because we all know that all bad guys wear bright orange shirts and wave their arms and try to be noticed before doing no good).

At any rate, as I got closer I could see that the figure, which was now recognizable as a young male, was also jumping up and down between waves. Finally I was close enough to see why he wanted our attention: in enormous letters on the front of his bright orange shirt were the words "John 3:16". What a perfect way, and what a perfect moment, to remind those of us driving down that road, that love is always the answer.

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I greet everyone in Peace

A short reflection from Fr. Franklin Fong, OFM. Pax et bonum!

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Feast of St. Junipero Serra

Happy Feast Day!! Today Catholics celebrate the very first ever Feast Day for St. Junipero Serra.

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The Second Station: Jesus Carries His Cross
Leader: We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you.
All: Because by your holy cross You have redeemed the world.

And Pilate said to the Jews, “Behold, your king!” But they cried out, “Away with him! Away with him! Crucify him!” Pilate said to them, “Shall I crucify your king?” The chief priests answered, “We have no king but Caesar.” Then Pilate handed him over to them to be crucified. And so they took Jesus and led him away, bearing the cross for himself. (John 19:14-17)

Jesus, as you accepted your cross, you knew you would carry it to your death on Calvary. You knew it wouldn't be easy, but you accepted it and carried it just the same.

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• Photo is from St. Francis of Assisi Church in Sacramento, CA
• Reflection from www.catholic.org/clife/lent/station.php?id=01
• See more Stations of The Cross on Flickr

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Pope Francis' prayer intentions for January 2016

The Holy Father's universal prayer intention for January 2016 is: “That sincere dialogue among men and women of different faiths may produce the fruits of peace and justice”.

His intention for evangelization is: “That by means of dialogue and fraternal charity and with the grace of the Holy Spirit, Christians may overcome divisions”.

In Jesus of Nazareth, mercy has appeared and lives (MV 1). - Pope Francis, via Pontifex, 01/05/2016

See also http://www.news.va/en/news/pope-francis-prayer-intentions-for-january-2

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Happy New Year!!

Eternal God, in whom mercy is endless and the treasury of compassion inexhaustible, look kindly upon us and increase Your mercy in us, that in difficult moments we might not despair nor become despondent, but with great confidence submit ourselves to Your holy will, which is Love and Mercy itself.
Amen

New Year tip:
Copy this prayer into your calendar as an event and have it repeat daily (or weekly, or with whatever frequency you would like), then set an alert to invite you to pray these words regularly.

(closing prayer from the 3 o'clock Divine Mercy Chaplet)

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Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas from Walking In The Light.

God of the poor and homeless, you gave us Advent hope in sending Jesus your Son to be our Savior. As we move into the Christmas season, help us to be grateful for all your gifts, and continue to give us the courage to share those gifts with the poor of the world. Amen.

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- Photo was found online without attribution.
- Prayer adapted from the service for A Fast for Justice, Religious Witness with Homeless People, an interfaith coalition based in San Francisco, organized in 1995. http://www.osfphila.org/prayers/service_lasposadas

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Dec 8: The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception.
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for us.

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December 2015 Prayer Intentions of The Holy Father

The Holy Father's universal prayer intention for November 2015 is:
“That all may experience the mercy of God, who never tires of forgiving.”

His intention for evangelization is:
“That families, especially those who suffer, may find in the birth of Jesus a sign of certain hope.”

For the intentions of the Holy Father, let us pray:

Our Father, who art in heaven …
Hail Mary, full of Grace ...
Glory Be …
Amen.

See also: http://www.news.va/en/news/pope-francis-prayer-intentions-for-december-3

photo taken October 25, 2015 at St Peter's basilica at the Vatican.
© Stefano Spaziani http://instagram.com/stefano_spaziani

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Sister Moon was spotted chasing after Brother Sun this afternoon, with each of them above the horizon. I stopped to get a photo of the moon, so prominent at 5:00pm, which was rising from the east. Immediately I this verse from St. Francis came to mind. I sat and enjoyed the Brother Sun retiring for the night in the west, as Sister Moon awoke and took over the sky from the east.

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Let us ask the help of Saint Michael the Archangel to defend us from the snares of the devil. - Pope Francis, via Pontifex, 10/29/15

Join with us in prayer for the November 2015 intentions of the Holy Father.

The Holy Father's universal prayer intention for November is: “That we may be open to personal encounter and dialogue with all, even those whose convictions differ from our own."

His intention for evangelization is: “That pastors of the Church, with profound love for their flocks, may accompany them and enliven their hope."

For the intentions of the Holy Father, let us pray:
Our Father, who art in heaven …
Hail Mary, full of Grace ...
Glory Be …
Amen.

see also http://www.news.va/en/news/popes-general-prayer-intention-for-november-is-for

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Feast of St. Francis of Assisi

Happy Feast Day!

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October 2015-The Holy Father's Prayer Intentions

"Our life is not a pointless wandering. We have a sure goal: the house
of the Father". - Pope Francis, via Pontifex, 01 Oct. 2015
Please join us in prayer for the October 2015 prayer intentions of the Holy Father.

The Holy Father's universal prayer intention for October is:
“That human trafficking, the modern form of slavery, may be eradicated”.

His intention for evangelization is:
“That with a missionary spirit the Christian communities of Asia may announce the Gospel to those who are still awaiting it”.

For the intentions of the Holy Father, let us pray:
Our Father, who art in heaven …
Hail Mary, full of Grace ...
Glory Be …
Amen.

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see also: news.va/en/news/pope-francis-prayer-intentions-for-october-2
Photo credit: Tony Gentile/Pool Photo via AP

In ecumenical move, Pope Francis establishes World Day of Prayer for Creation (Sept. 1).

The World Day of Prayer for the Care for Creation is meant to be celebrated “with the participation of the entire People of God: priests, men and women religious and the lay faithful,” Pope Francis said, and should “become a significant occasion for prayer, reflection, conversion and the adoption of appropriate lifestyles.”

"I invoke upon this initiative the intercession of Mary, mother of God, and of St. Francis of Assisi, whose Canticle of the Creatures inspires so many men and women of goodwill to live in praise of the Creator and with respect for creation," - Pope Francis

St. Francis's Canticle of the Sun

O most High, almighty, good Lord God, to you belong praise, glory, honor, and all blessing!

Praised be my Lord God with all creatures; and especially our brother the sun, which brings us the day, and the light; fair is he, and shining with a very great splendor: O Lord, he signifies you to us!

Praised be my Lord for our sister the moon, and for the stars, which God has set clear and lovely in heaven.

Praised be my Lord for our brother the wind, and for air and cloud, calms and all weather, by which you uphold in life all creatures.

Praised be my Lord for our sister water, which is very serviceable to us, and humble, and precious, and clean.

Praised be my Lord for brother fire, through which you give us light in the darkness: and he is bright, and pleasant, and very mighty, and strong.

Praised be my Lord for our mother the Earth, which sustains us and keeps us, and yields divers fruits, and flowers of many colors, and grass.

Praised be my Lord for all those who pardon one another for God's love's sake, and who endure weakness and tribulation; blessed are they who peaceably shall endure, for you, O most High, shall give them a crown!

Praised be my Lord for our sister, the death of the body, from which no one escapes. Woe to him who dies in mortal sin! Blessed are they who are found walking by your most holy will, for the second death shall have no power to do them harm.

Praise you, and bless you the Lord, and give thanks to God, and serve God with great humility.

Additional news and resources:
http://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/prayers-and-devotions/prayers/prayers-to-care-for-creation.cfm
http://en.radiovaticana.va/news/2015/08/10/pope_francis_announces_day_of_prayer_for_creation/1164087
http://en.radiovaticana.va/news/2015/08/26/pope_to_lead_liturgy_for_world_day_of_prayer_for_creation/1167521
http://www.catholicnews.com/services/englishnews/2015/pope-designates-sept-1-as-world-day-of-prayer-for-care-of-creation.cfm
http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/in-ecumenical-move-pope-francis-establishes-world-day-of-prayer-for-creation-52758/

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Mechanism unknown ... maybe.

Neil deGrasse Tyson Narrates the History of the Universe in 8 Minutes

This was a really quick (short), interesting and remarkably well done video.

And this is how the creation of life on Earth was described:

Within the chemically rich liquid oceans, by a mechanism unknown, there emerged simple anaerobic bacteria that unwittingly transformed Earth's carbon dioxide atmosphere into with sufficient oxygen to allow anaerobic organisms to emerge and dominate oceans and land.

Ok. "Mechanism unknown". I wonder - is there some way we might be able to help Neil deGrasse Tyson out and identify that "mechanism unknown"??

And God said, “Let the water teem with living creatures, and let birds fly above the earth across the vault of the sky.” So God created the great creatures of the sea and every living thing with which the water teems and that moves about in it, according to their kinds, and every winged bird according to its kind. And God saw that it was good. (Genesis 1:20-21, NIV)

Sit back and enjoy the next 8 minutes at
https://youtu.be/7KYTJ8tBoZ8

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August 2015 - The Holy Father's Prayer Intentions

Hospitality in families is a crucial virtue today, especially in situations of great poverty. - Pope Francis, via Pontifex, Aug. 1, 2015

The Holy Father's universal prayer intention for August 2015 is:
“That volunteers may give themselves generously to the service of the needy”.

His intention for evangelization is:
“That setting aside our very selves we may learn to be neighbors to those who find themselves on the margins of human life and society”.

For the intentions of the Holy Father, let us pray:
Our Father, who art in heaven …
Hail Mary, full of Grace ...
Glory Be …
Amen.

see also-http://www.news.va/en/news/pope-francis-prayer-intentions-for-august-2

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July 2015 - The Holy Father's Prayer Intentions

How wonderful it is to proclaim to everyone the love of God which saves us and gives meaning to our lives! - Pope Francis (via Pontifex 6/30/15)

The Holy Father's universal prayer intention for July 2015 is:
“That political responsibility may be lived at all levels as a high form of charity”.

His intention for evangelization is:
“That, amid social inequalities, Latin American Christians may bear witness to love for the poor and contribute to a more fraternal society”.

For the intentions of the Holy Father, let us pray:
Our Father, who art in heaven …
Hail Mary, full of Grace ...
Glory Be …
Amen.

source: http://www.news.va/en/news/pope-francis-prayer-intentions-for-july-2
(CNS photo/Paul Haring)

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June 2015 - The Holy Father's Prayer Intentions

Lord, grant us the awesome gift of meeting you. - Pope Francis (via Pontifex 5/30/15)

The Holy Father's universal prayer intention for June is:
“That immigrants and refugees may find welcome and respect in the countries to which they come”.

His intention for evangelization is:
“That the personal encounter with Jesus may arouse in many young people the desire to offer their own lives in priesthood or consecrated life”.

For the intentions of the Holy Father, let us pray:
Our Father, who art in heaven …
Hail Mary, full of Grace ...
Glory Be …
Amen.

source: http://www.news.va/en/news/pope-francis-prayer-intentions-for-june

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