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        TO ADORE OUR LORD!

The Franciscan Handmaids of the Immaculate seek daily to draw closer to Our Lord.  Adoration of the Most Holy Sacrament is fundamental to Our spiritual life as we seek to conform our hearts unto His.  Additionally, praying the Liturgy of the Hours, the rosary, the Chaplet of Divine Mercy and the Sorrows, we place ourselves in the Immaculate Heart of Mary, asking Her to bring us closer to Her Son.

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The Catholic Church suffers DOUBLE during Covid - why?

8/18/2020

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Why is the Church, established by Jesus Christ, suffering a double portion now?  
First of all, What does this mean?  


     We, members of the Catholic church, suffer all the problems that everyone else suffers from covid issues:  jobs terminated, health issues, relatives unable to gather and hug, grandparents unable to see their grandchildren, stores closed down, fear of contracting covid and giving it to others, frustration and discouragement, lockdowns, etc. - the list is long.  However, the additional suffering during March, April and May (and still now in some places) of not being able to go to Church and receive Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist, the deprivation of Confession, final anointing - and all the Sacraments is a cross almost too heavy to bear.  It is a cross that faithful Catholics feel acutely and particularly, a cross that others do not share and can not comprehend.  It is bitter, lonesome, frightful.  Pondering this, one beholds Christ Crucified, suffering excruciating pains, panting and writhing in agony on the cross, though innocent taking upon Himself our punishment.  The Church is Holy, Divine and human, ​the Spouse of Christ.  We share in His suffering.  He is asking us to carry this cross with love and to offer it to Him, through Mary, for the salvation of souls.  There is so much to pray for - we are in dire need. 
     This too shall pass - and one day we will meet Him Face to face.  May we all eagerly look to that day.  As St. Junipero Serra often said,   “Always Forward!"   And the great JPII - “Be not afraid!"

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BABY CAROLINA WRENS HAVE COME TO ROOST!

8/2/2020

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     Pretty soon the baby Carolina wrens will be leaving the nest.  And we surely will experience the "empty nest syndrome".  They have been loudly proclaiming their presence.  And they have been joining us in our prayers - loudly praising the Lord!  The Carolina wren is so tiny and cute - but it can surely bellow loudly!  It sounds like a might roar in our convent yard.  Its loud persistent twitter intimidates the other birds and causes them to hurry away.  It's entertaining.  
      Is not God's creation a love song?  He calls into being, and earth responds.  He says, "Let there be new baby wrens - and forth they come."  Since they are only inches away from our door, we have had the joy of seeing mama and papa hopping around with food in their mouth - anxious to feed them at the proper times of day.  
        Our Heavenly Father also feeds us with His heavenly food.  Bread of the Finest Wheat!  And He feeds us with His Word - bringing new life to the soul in surprising ways.   Our Father in heaven always watches over us, and knows  the proper time to send the necessary graces.  He is truly our loving and generous Provider, taking care of us through His Divine Providence.
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