I prayed today for good weather since I am away camping for a week and there has been a lot of rain lately. Then suddenly it struck me what an outrageous thing I was aksing for, that God should change the entire climate just for little old me. I prayed to God about this , apologising that I was asking so much for such a little thing, my camping holiday. But God said that He really appreciated the child like trust with which I came to Him to ask the request, that this is the kind of thing He likes, a kind of child like daring. As to how He fixed things one way or the other He said I was not worry about that , that was for Him to take care...and you know what? The weather does seem to be getting a lot better. The second thing I was praying about was my retirement in six years. I was thinking about renting an old farm house in Spain were it is warm and cheap...and muy Catholico. But a sudden doubt hit me. How could I be looking forward to the future like this when I knew the Sotrm that is coming? How realisitc was this? It seems crazy. But the Lord explained I was right to prepare as well as I could. To set my sails for the future. One time someone asked one fo the visionaries in Medugorje about this; how they could have children when they knew , better than anyone how uncertain the world was. But they too said we must steer our boats for the other shore as best we could. So I am reassured. I might never get to Spain , but my sails are set in that direction, please God.
I remember a reading about surviving the three days of darkness in which the advice is given, "do not come down from the hills." So some places are safer than others.
Yes , I am stupid Joe, I am forgetting to check with Mary. I have a feeling she will want me to get a bigger place. For others. I was going to get one in the mountains anyway. Either Spain or Italy. But Spain is cheaper. But I will have to check in with Mary. Perhaps in the mountains near Garbandal. Psalm 127:1 Unless the Lord Builds 1A Song of Ascents, of Solomon. Unless the LORD builds the house, They labor in vain who build it; Unless the LORD guards the city, The watchman keeps awake in vain. 2It is vain for you to rise up early, To retire late, To eat the bread of painful labors; For He gives to His beloved even in his sleep.…
I have'nt saved any money so my best bet is a state old folks home here in town. There's a nicer one by the coast maybe I should write to them now and see if we can reach a deal....my house for their home. I'll just have to put something by for my trip to Garabandal for The Great Miracle. Maybe I'll buy an extra lottery tickrt this week. Now that's desperate. You're not looking for a lodger in Spain are you?
You are welcome if you want, Joe. But it is a long way off yet. So many changes coming... But the houses are for nothing to rent: http://www.eyeonspain.com/spanish-property/2590268/3-bedroom-villa-for-long-term-rent-in-cartes?search-results=/spanish-property/for-rent/find-region/cantabria/all-types?index=11&continue=yes
Thanks for the invite and the link. All is well, all manner of things will be well. Dont know if that quote is accurate or where it comes from. I think its Julian of Norwich
Joe , I was praying to Mary about this, there might not be six years.## Pm me after prayer . So may anyone else as the Spirit prompts.
I used to watch speedy Gonzales as a child and picked up a few phrases.... I could teach you if you're badly stuck... not sure they would be much use to you though
My Old Mother loved the below painting, "Our Lord of the Sea" that dated from 1944 and was used on the cover of a Catholic Magazine/Calendar of the time. I came from a Navy/Marine Family and all my family of that generation fought in the Pacific. She kept the calendar picture and I took it to the Philippines with me when assigned there. I had a local artist make several copies on canvas for my Family. I must admit that the copy I had made for myself had my face painted on the sailor ... Mom was upset that I didn't do the same for her's ... GOD SAVE ALL HERE!! View attachment 3193
Padraig, Enjoy the solitude! I'm sure you'll meet Our Lady along the way! Maybe she'll have some answers for you! God be with you! May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord be gracious to you and make His Face to shine upon you. May the Lord look upon you with kindness and grant you His peace! May Mary wrap you in her mantle of maternal love and intercession! Amen!
Oh I love the priestly blessing! Yes Padraig, enjoy your retreat. We live in a National Park so when we need to get away, we go to town! God Bless, pcj
All I remember from speedy is "Arriba! Arriba! Andale! Andale!" Mexican-Spanish probably wouldn't help him much anyway. Hey, maybe when it's all over we'll be un-babelized and be able to talk to each other. Wouldn't that be great?
Thank you both for your kind wishes. We have a lovely little park right beside me with a lake in the middle. Iw was looking at the waters and thinking to myself if I had the Faith to walk across those waters I really could. I really do beleive this, if I had Faith I could walk on those waters! We all could! If we had Faith the mountains would move and we could fly!
You know Padraig, every once in a while, when I pray, I feel "lighter". Of course then there are other times I feel like a deadweight, but the light times are so very precious to me. I'm actually terrified of heights however, so floating slightly above the ground would be fun, but actual flying, not so much. God bless! pcj
