A friend sent me a tweet. In deference to him I will simply quote it. He doesn’t want the credit. I appreciate that. But I wholeheartedly agree with the sentiment. So here goes…
“If I’ve never said this before let me say it now: I give the unlimited and irrevocable power of agency to anyone, anywhere to offer prayers and spiritual sacrifices for my soul and the souls of my wife and children. (And thank you in advance to anyone who uses this authority!)”
Please use this wisely and please also consider authorizing others to pray on your behalf.
On this day in 1936 my father was born. In your charity, please offer a prayer for the repose of his soul. He was particularly devoted to daily Mass and to the rosary. Shouldn’t we all be? These two things (along with how to tie both my shoes and a necktie) were the most important lessons he passed on to me, the youngest of his 8 sons. He also had 8 daughters. He used to say, “Some men invest in retirement accounts. I invested in children.”
In his honor I will have a brandy Manhattan or two tonight.
And I can still smell his Prince Albert pipe tobacco wafting in the air.
I always suggest doing the five First Saturdays to all who have not engaged this beautiful devotion before. Blessed Mother gave us this through Sr. Lucia for a good reason. It is for our time. Although I (uncharacteristically) missed Mass today, I have completed the First Saturdays many times in the past.
Things to consider…
It is always a good idea to confess one’s sins (and yes, even past sins).
We never know how much time any of us has on this earth. Don’t delay a practice that takes five months to complete. Start now.
I wish you all a blessed Saturday and weekend! It appears the eclipse (I’m in the direct path of totality) may actually be visible as it looks like the cloud cover might part in time. And then we’re supposed to get slammed with “gorilla hail and tornadoes” according to the Storm Prediction Center.
Man, it’s hard not to be let your mind wander toward conspiracies when there are just so many coincidences. Tack on an LOL after that in your mind.
Our Lady of Good Counsel, Ora pro nobis!
Creation of the Universe and Fall of Man, OL good Counsel, Newark, NJ. Note God in the center with the sun, moon, and other celestial things HE made.
Keep her in your prayers today. It’s her birthday. Nine months before I was born half a continent away, God saw fit to bring a beautiful baby girl into the world who one day would say yes to me and agree to let me be the head of her family. This woman has been my rock, my consolation, and my surety. I love her with all my heart and I hope and pray that she has the happiest of birthdays despite being tied down to yours truly.
Folks, I got off all that social media nonsense a while ago. Sorry but I'm not on Twitbook, Facepalm, YouHu, WingWang or any of the others. Maybe an event will happen to make me change my mind like Peter and Paul coming down with flaming swords and commanding it be so. Until then, read the blog and if you feel a comment is in order or you feel like sharing a tip or suggestion for a topic, email me at harvey@harveymillican.com.
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