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August 21 - St. Pius X, Pope (Memorial):
Collect:
“O God, who to safeguard the Catholic faith
and to restore all things in Christ,
filled Pope Saint Pius the Tenth
with heavenly wisdom and apostolic fortitude,
graciously grant
that, following his teaching and example,
we may gain an eternal prize.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”
Today’s Scripture readings and reflection:
ymlp.com/zb0rgD
“Born near Venice, St. Pius X (1835-1914) was known for his service to all members of the Church as a priest, bishop, Patriarch of Venice, and Pope. He defended the purity of Catholic doctrine against modern and resurgent heresies and was instrumental in extending the practice of frequent reception of Holy Communion.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)
For more on St. Pius X and other saints of the day, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/P/stpiusx.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2012-08-21
forums.catholic-questions.org/showthread.php?t=622273&page=59
Collect:
“O God, who to safeguard the Catholic faith
and to restore all things in Christ,
filled Pope Saint Pius the Tenth
with heavenly wisdom and apostolic fortitude,
graciously grant
that, following his teaching and example,
we may gain an eternal prize.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”
Today’s Scripture readings and reflection:
ymlp.com/zb0rgD
“Born near Venice, St. Pius X (1835-1914) was known for his service to all members of the Church as a priest, bishop, Patriarch of Venice, and Pope. He defended the purity of Catholic doctrine against modern and resurgent heresies and was instrumental in extending the practice of frequent reception of Holy Communion.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)
For more on St. Pius X and other saints of the day, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/P/stpiusx.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2012-08-21
forums.catholic-questions.org/showthread.php?t=622273&page=59
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August 22 - The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Memorial):
Collect:
“O God, who made the Mother of your Son
to be our Mother and our Queen,
graciously grant that, sustained by her intercession,
we may attain in the heavenly kingdom
the glory promised to your children.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the HolySpirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”
Today’s Scripture readings and reflection:
ymlp.com/zwdIPH
“Instituted by Pope Pius XII in 1954, this feast commemorates the Blessed Virgin Mary’s participation in the glorious and universal Kingdom of God through her special role in Christ’s Redemption. Though not the source of grace, she is the chaneel through which all graces are received …” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)
For more on the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary and other saints of the day, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/Q/queenshipofmary.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2012-08-22
forums.catholic-questions.org/showthread.php?t=622273&page=59
Collect:
“O God, who made the Mother of your Son
to be our Mother and our Queen,
graciously grant that, sustained by her intercession,
we may attain in the heavenly kingdom
the glory promised to your children.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the HolySpirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”
Today’s Scripture readings and reflection:
ymlp.com/zwdIPH
“Instituted by Pope Pius XII in 1954, this feast commemorates the Blessed Virgin Mary’s participation in the glorious and universal Kingdom of God through her special role in Christ’s Redemption. Though not the source of grace, she is the chaneel through which all graces are received …” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)
For more on the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary and other saints of the day, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/Q/queenshipofmary.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2012-08-22
forums.catholic-questions.org/showthread.php?t=622273&page=59
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August 23 - St. Rose of Lima, Virgin (Optional Memorial):
Collect:
“O God, you set Saint Rose of Lima on fire with your love,
so that, secluded from the world
in the austerity of a life of penance,
she might give herself to you alone;
grant, we pray, that through her intercession,
we may tread the paths of life on earth
and drink at the stream of your delights in heaven.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reign with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”
Today’s Scripture readings and reflection:
ymlp.com/zdisRR
“(1586-1617). Born in Lima, Peru, this first saint of the American continent was a model of penitence, prayer, and simplicity. Having admired St. Catherine of Siena from her youth, she became a Dominican tertiary in her twentieth year. She was particularly devoted to the Virgin Mary and is the patroness of South America.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)
For more on St. Rose of Lima and other saints of the day, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/R/stroseoflima.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2012-08-23
forums.catholic-questions.org/showthread.php?t=622273&page=59
Collect:
“O God, you set Saint Rose of Lima on fire with your love,
so that, secluded from the world
in the austerity of a life of penance,
she might give herself to you alone;
grant, we pray, that through her intercession,
we may tread the paths of life on earth
and drink at the stream of your delights in heaven.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reign with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”
Today’s Scripture readings and reflection:
ymlp.com/zdisRR
“(1586-1617). Born in Lima, Peru, this first saint of the American continent was a model of penitence, prayer, and simplicity. Having admired St. Catherine of Siena from her youth, she became a Dominican tertiary in her twentieth year. She was particularly devoted to the Virgin Mary and is the patroness of South America.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)
For more on St. Rose of Lima and other saints of the day, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/R/stroseoflima.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2012-08-23
forums.catholic-questions.org/showthread.php?t=622273&page=59
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August 24 - St. Bartholomew, Apostle (Feast):/U]
Collect:
“Strengthen in us, O Lord, the faith,
by which the blessed Apostle Bartholomew
clung wholeheartedly to your Son,
and grant that through the help of his prayers
your Church may become for all the nations
the sacrament of salvation.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”
“St. Bartholomew (Nathanael) was from Cana in Galilee. His friend, St. Philip, brought him to Jesus, who made him one of the Twelve Apostles. According to tradition, St. Bartholomew preached the Gospel as far as India, where he was martyred.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)
For more on St. Bartholomew and other saints of the day, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/B/stbartholomew.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2012-08-24
forums.catholic-questions.org/showthread.php?t=622273&page=60
Collect:
“Strengthen in us, O Lord, the faith,
by which the blessed Apostle Bartholomew
clung wholeheartedly to your Son,
and grant that through the help of his prayers
your Church may become for all the nations
the sacrament of salvation.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”
“St. Bartholomew (Nathanael) was from Cana in Galilee. His friend, St. Philip, brought him to Jesus, who made him one of the Twelve Apostles. According to tradition, St. Bartholomew preached the Gospel as far as India, where he was martyred.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)
For more on St. Bartholomew and other saints of the day, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/B/stbartholomew.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2012-08-24
forums.catholic-questions.org/showthread.php?t=622273&page=60
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August 25, 2012 - Saturday, 20th Week in Ordinary Time:
Today’s Scripture readings and reflection:
ymlp.com/z9nrZv
August 25 - St. Louis, King (Optional Memorial):
Collect:
“O God, who brought Saint Louis
from the cares of earthly rule
to the glory of a heavenly realm,
grant, we pray, through his intercession,
that, by fulfilling our duties on earth,
we may seek out your eternal Kingdom.
through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”
“Due to his mother, St. Louis (1214-1270) nourished a love for the Church from his youth. He was King of France and the father of eleven. Despite his royal state, he lived a life of penance and prayer. He cared for both the temporal and spiritual good of his people, and he was loved by them. He died near Tunis during his second crusade for the liberation of the Holy Places.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)
August 25 - St. Joseph Calasanz, Priest (Optional Memorial):
Collect:
O God, who adorned the Priest Saint Joseph Calasanz
with such charity and patience
that he labored tirelessly
to educate children and endow them with every virtue,
grant, we pray, that we, who venerate him as a teacher of wisdom,
may constantly imitate him,
for he was a co-worker of your truth.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever."
“Born in Aragon, in Spain, St. Joseph (1557-1648) founded the Piarists, an order dedicated to the education of poor children. He silently and serenely suffered many trials, including slander and persecution.” (Daily Roman Missal. MTF.)
For more on Saints Louis of France, St. Joseph Calasanz and other saints of the day, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/L/stlouisixoffrance.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2012-08-25
forums.catholic-questions.org/showthread.php?t=622273&page=60
Today’s Scripture readings and reflection:
ymlp.com/z9nrZv
August 25 - St. Louis, King (Optional Memorial):
Collect:
“O God, who brought Saint Louis
from the cares of earthly rule
to the glory of a heavenly realm,
grant, we pray, through his intercession,
that, by fulfilling our duties on earth,
we may seek out your eternal Kingdom.
through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”
“Due to his mother, St. Louis (1214-1270) nourished a love for the Church from his youth. He was King of France and the father of eleven. Despite his royal state, he lived a life of penance and prayer. He cared for both the temporal and spiritual good of his people, and he was loved by them. He died near Tunis during his second crusade for the liberation of the Holy Places.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)
August 25 - St. Joseph Calasanz, Priest (Optional Memorial):
Collect:
O God, who adorned the Priest Saint Joseph Calasanz
with such charity and patience
that he labored tirelessly
to educate children and endow them with every virtue,
grant, we pray, that we, who venerate him as a teacher of wisdom,
may constantly imitate him,
for he was a co-worker of your truth.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever."
“Born in Aragon, in Spain, St. Joseph (1557-1648) founded the Piarists, an order dedicated to the education of poor children. He silently and serenely suffered many trials, including slander and persecution.” (Daily Roman Missal. MTF.)
For more on Saints Louis of France, St. Joseph Calasanz and other saints of the day, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/L/stlouisixoffrance.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2012-08-25
forums.catholic-questions.org/showthread.php?t=622273&page=60
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August 26, 2012 - 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time:
Collect:
“O God, who cause the minds of the faithful
to unite in a single purpose,
grant your people to love what you command
and to desire what you promise,
that, amid the uncertainties of this world,
our hearts may be fixed on that place
where true gladness is found.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”
Today’s Scripture readings and reflections:
ymlp.com/zUcvOJ
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2012-08-26
For the saints of the day, see link:
forums.catholic-questions.org/showthread.php?t=622273&page=60
Collect:
“O God, who cause the minds of the faithful
to unite in a single purpose,
grant your people to love what you command
and to desire what you promise,
that, amid the uncertainties of this world,
our hearts may be fixed on that place
where true gladness is found.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”
Today’s Scripture readings and reflections:
ymlp.com/zUcvOJ
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2012-08-26
For the saints of the day, see link:
forums.catholic-questions.org/showthread.php?t=622273&page=60
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Thoughts from today’s Euchalette, p. 1, on “Making the Right Choice”:
"There comes a time in our life when we have to make important choices - choices that may have a repercussion on our state of life, our profession or work at hand, our plans and goals. The most fundamental choice concerns our relationship with Jesus Christ. We are constantly challenged to choose between faithfulness to his teachings and the allurements of the hedonistic world in which we are immersed. This is a choice that demands both wisdom and generosity. Wisdom leads us to stand by Jesus. Generosity enables us to pay the price for choosing to follow Jesus.
May today’s readings and Eucharist in which we participate lead us to make our own Peter’s humble statement: “Master, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.”
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August 27 - St. Monica (Memorial):
Collect:
“O God, who console the sorrowful
and who mercifully accepted
the motherly tears of Saint Monica
for the conversion of her son Augustine,
grant us, through the intercession of them both,
that we may bitterly regret our sins
and find the grace of your pardon.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”
Today’s Scripture readings and reflection:
ymlp.com/zR8e6f
“Born in Tagaste in Africa, for decades St. Monica (331-387) prayed and suffered for her son, St. Augustine’s, conversion, never ceasing to believe in the power of grace to move. She is the patroness of married women and a model for Christian mothers.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)
For more on St. Monica and other saints of the day, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/M/stmonica.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2012-08-27
forums.catholic-questions.org/showthread.php?t=622273&page=60
Collect:
“O God, who console the sorrowful
and who mercifully accepted
the motherly tears of Saint Monica
for the conversion of her son Augustine,
grant us, through the intercession of them both,
that we may bitterly regret our sins
and find the grace of your pardon.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”
Today’s Scripture readings and reflection:
ymlp.com/zR8e6f
“Born in Tagaste in Africa, for decades St. Monica (331-387) prayed and suffered for her son, St. Augustine’s, conversion, never ceasing to believe in the power of grace to move. She is the patroness of married women and a model for Christian mothers.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)
For more on St. Monica and other saints of the day, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/M/stmonica.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2012-08-27
forums.catholic-questions.org/showthread.php?t=622273&page=60
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August 28 - St. Augustine, Bishop and Doctor of the Church (Memorial):
Collect:
“Renew in your Church, we pray, O Lord,
the spirit with which you endowed
your Bishop Saint Augustine
that, filled with the same spirit,
we may thirst for you,
the sole fount of true wisdom,
and seek you, the author of heavenly love.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”
Today’s Scripture readings and reflection:
ymlp.com/zmpYjk
“Born in Tagaste in Africa, St. Augustine (354-430) was raised in the Church but fell into licentiousness and heresy. ‘My sins increase like a rolling snowball,’ he wrote in his Confessions. At thirty-three he was baptized by St. Ambrose of Milan, after which he returned to Africa and was later elected Bishop of Hippo. St. Augustine devoted himself to a regimen of preaching and writing in defense of the Faith. One of the most prolific writers ever, he is one of the greatest Doctors of the Church.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)
For more on St. Augustine and other saints of the day, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/A/staugustine.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2012-08-28
forums.catholic-questions.org/showthread.php?t=622273&page=60
Collect:
“Renew in your Church, we pray, O Lord,
the spirit with which you endowed
your Bishop Saint Augustine
that, filled with the same spirit,
we may thirst for you,
the sole fount of true wisdom,
and seek you, the author of heavenly love.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”
Today’s Scripture readings and reflection:
ymlp.com/zmpYjk
“Born in Tagaste in Africa, St. Augustine (354-430) was raised in the Church but fell into licentiousness and heresy. ‘My sins increase like a rolling snowball,’ he wrote in his Confessions. At thirty-three he was baptized by St. Ambrose of Milan, after which he returned to Africa and was later elected Bishop of Hippo. St. Augustine devoted himself to a regimen of preaching and writing in defense of the Faith. One of the most prolific writers ever, he is one of the greatest Doctors of the Church.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)
For more on St. Augustine and other saints of the day, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/A/staugustine.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2012-08-28
forums.catholic-questions.org/showthread.php?t=622273&page=60
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August 29 - The Passion (Martyrdom) of St. John the Baptist (Memorial):
Collect:
“O God, who willed that Saint John the Baptist
should go ahead of your Son
both in his birth and in his death,
grant that, as he died a Martyr for truth and justice,
we, too, may fight hard
for the confession of what you teach.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”
Today’s Scripture readings and reflection:
ymlp.com/z6EN70
“St. John’s fearless condemnation of King Herod’s unlawful marriage incurred the hatred of Herod’s bride, Herodias. Because of this, St. John was imprisoned and killed.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)
For more on St. John’s martyrdom and other saints of the day, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/M/martyrdomofstjohnthebaptist.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2012-08-29
forums.catholic-questions.org/showthread.php?t=622273&page=61
Collect:
“O God, who willed that Saint John the Baptist
should go ahead of your Son
both in his birth and in his death,
grant that, as he died a Martyr for truth and justice,
we, too, may fight hard
for the confession of what you teach.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”
Today’s Scripture readings and reflection:
ymlp.com/z6EN70
“St. John’s fearless condemnation of King Herod’s unlawful marriage incurred the hatred of Herod’s bride, Herodias. Because of this, St. John was imprisoned and killed.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)
For more on St. John’s martyrdom and other saints of the day, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/M/martyrdomofstjohnthebaptist.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2012-08-29
forums.catholic-questions.org/showthread.php?t=622273&page=61
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August 30, 2012 - Thursday, 21st Week in Ordinary Time:
Today’s Scripture readings and reflection:
ymlp.com/zaUgIZ
August 30 - St. Jeanne Jugan:
St. Jeanne Jugan, also known as St. Mary of the Cross, lived from 1792 to 1879. She founded the Congregation of the Little Sisters of the Poor.
For more on St. Jeanne Jugan and other saints of the day, see links:
www.ewtn.com/vnews/getstory.asp?number=121037
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2012-08-30
forums.catholic-questions.org/showthread.php?t=622273&page=61
Today’s Scripture readings and reflection:
ymlp.com/zaUgIZ
August 30 - St. Jeanne Jugan:
St. Jeanne Jugan, also known as St. Mary of the Cross, lived from 1792 to 1879. She founded the Congregation of the Little Sisters of the Poor.
For more on St. Jeanne Jugan and other saints of the day, see links:
www.ewtn.com/vnews/getstory.asp?number=121037
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2012-08-30
forums.catholic-questions.org/showthread.php?t=622273&page=61
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To add to our reflection on today’s gospel, here is Tales from the Heart; The Fool and the King’s staff.
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grateful_child
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Hi, Odhiambo,
Thanks for the reflection link. I could’nt access it though. Do I need to be a member of some group to access it? Appreciate it. Thanks.
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August 31, 2012 - Friday, 21st Week in Ordinary Time:
Today’s Scripture readings and reflection:
ymlp.com/zIZEsG
For the saints of the day, see links:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2012-08-31
forums.catholic-questions.org/showthread.php?t=622273&page=61
www.catholic.org/saints/f_day/aug.php
Today’s Scripture readings and reflection:
ymlp.com/zIZEsG
For the saints of the day, see links:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2012-08-31
forums.catholic-questions.org/showthread.php?t=622273&page=61
www.catholic.org/saints/f_day/aug.php
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odhiambo
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Hi grateful_child.
I cannot explain why you could not access the link. It isn’t a site or anything, just an e-book and the particular story, the Fool and the King’s Staff is on page 62. It is a story for kids really but it teaches us lessons. I love such stories. Try googling the title of the story and take it on from there.
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grateful_child
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Odhiambo, I got in this time. Thanks!Hi grateful_child.
I cannot explain why you could not access the link. It isn’t a site or anything, just an e-book and the particular story, the Fool and the King’s Staff is on page 62. It is a story for kids really but it teaches us lessons. I love such stories. Try googling the title of the story and take it on from there.
I like the way the story uses wit to bring out its lesson of preparedness. Enjoyed reading it!
If you have any more such links, do feel welcome to post here. Thanks, again.
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Amiciel
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Likewise, here, grateful_child. I loved the humor and simplicity with which the story projects the need for us to be prepared for our own ‘journey’.Odhiambo, I got in this time. Thanks!
I like the way the story uses wit to bring out its lesson of preparedness. Enjoyed reading it!
If you have any more such links, do feel welcome to post here. Thanks, again.
Thank you, Odhiambo, for the link!
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odhiambo
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I also want to thank you for this thread. I do not have to carry my Daily Missal anymore, it is all here and when I get an opportunity at work, I am able to read/pray right here in my office. Thanks again!Odhiambo, I got in this time. Thanks!
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