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Wednesday, November 19, 2025

 Dara’s Corner

·         How to celebrate Nov 19th

o   Next up, celebrate National Working Daughters Day by showing appreciation for all the hardworking daughters out there. Reach out to a fellow working daughter and plan a virtual coffee break or send a thoughtful message. It’s a simple way to acknowledge the balancing act many women perform on a daily basis.

o   For lunch, why not honor National Kentucky Day



by whipping up a homemade Kentucky-inspired meal? Try your hand at making fried chicken, cornbread, or a comforting bourbon-infused dish. It’s a delicious nod to the flavors of the South.

o   In the afternoon, indulge in some friendly competition on National Play Monopoly Day. Gather your household or organize a virtual game night with friends. Monopoly is a classic board game that never fails to entertain and bring people together.

o   As evening approaches, take a moment to appreciate the beauty of discovery on Discovery of Puerto Rico Day. Explore Puerto Rican culture through music, food, or art. Try cooking a traditional Puerto Rican dish or tuning into some salsa music for a mini cultural escape.

o   Wrap up your day with a mini camping experience on National Camp Day. Set up a tent in your backyard or create a cozy indoor campsite. Roast marshmallows, share stories, and enjoy the simple pleasure of being in nature, even if it’s just for one night.

🌍 Dara’s Corner: Aboard The World

Veils & Vision | November 19–25, 2025
Theme: Mystery, Revelation & the Grace to See
Coordinates: Sailing from Qeshm Island toward Bandar Abbas, Bushehr, and Bahrain

πŸ•Š️ Day 1 — November 19 | Offshore Qeshm Island

Veil of the Waters
Pilgrims begin the week with a sunrise ritual—each receives a silk veil and is invited to wear it during morning silence.
πŸ“– 2 Corinthians 3:16 — “Whenever anyone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away.”
Meal: Persian herb frittata (kuku sabzi), flatbread, mint tea



Reflection: “Mystery is not confusion—it is invitation.”
Hospitality Arc: Offer a quiet gesture of welcome to someone new.

πŸͺ¨ Day 2 — November 20 | Docked in Bandar Abbas

Vision in the Market
Pilgrims walk the spice and textile markets, each choosing one item to carry as a symbol of what they seek.
πŸ“– Proverbs 20:12 — “Eyes that see and ears that hear—the Lord has made them both.”
Meal: Grilled eggplant with pomegranate molasses, saffron rice
Reflection: “To see clearly is to see with mercy.”
Hospitality Arc: Ask someone what they’re searching for—and listen without fixing.

πŸ•―️ Day 3 — November 21 | Sailing toward Bushehr

Lanterns of the Hidden
At dusk, pilgrims light lanterns and place them in shadowed corners of the ship—each flame a prayer for what remains unseen.
πŸ“– Isaiah 45:3 — “I will give you treasures hidden in darkness…”
Meal: Persian lentil stew with dried lime and turmeric
Reflection: “The hidden is not lost—it is waiting.”
Hospitality Arc: Share a story of something you found when you weren’t looking.

πŸŒ„ Day 4 — November 22 | Docked in Bushehr


Pilgrimage of the Eyes
Pilgrims walk the coastal ruins and reflect on what remains after time and tide. Each sketches one image they wish to remember.
πŸ“– John 9:25 — “I was blind, and now I see.”
Meal: Spiced fish with tamarind glaze and citrus salad
Reflection: “Vision is not sight—it is recognition.”
Hospitality Arc: Offer someone a new way to see something familiar.

🌬️ Day 5 — November 23 | Sailing toward Bahrain

Wind of Discernment
A midday ritual invites pilgrims to write two questions—one they’ve answered, one they still carry.
πŸ“– James 1:5 — “If any of you lacks wisdom, ask…”
Meal: Chickpea and date tagine with cinnamon rice
Reflection: “Discernment is not decision—it is listening.”
Hospitality Arc: Ask someone what wisdom they’ve received—and honor it aloud.

πŸ•Š️ Day 6 — November 24 | Docked in Bahrain

City of Mirrors
Pilgrims visit a mirrored prayer hall. Each receives a shard of glass etched with a word of clarity.
πŸ“– 1 Corinthians 13:12 — “Now we see through a glass, darkly…”
Meal: Bahraini lamb machboos with rosewater and nuts
Reflection: “Even the broken reflects light.”
Hospitality Arc: Reflect someone’s strength back to them—name what you see.

πŸŒ… Day 7 — November 25 | Offshore Bahrain



Eucharist of Vision
The week closes with a sunrise Eucharist. Each pilgrim receives a scroll inscribed with a question for the next voyage.
πŸ“– Mark 8:25 — “Then his eyes were opened, and he saw everything clearly.”
Meal: Pistachio-stuffed dates, saffron tea, honeyed figs
Reflection: “Vision is not arrival—it is readiness.”
Hospitality Arc: Share aloud one veil you’ve lifted—and one you still carry.

πŸ₯˜ 7-Course Pilgrimage Meal: Veils & Vision

Theme: Mystery, Revelation & the Grace to See

🌿 1. Aperitif — Rose & Loomi Sparkler

A chilled blend of rosewater, dried lime (loomi), and sparkling water.
Symbolic Arc: Light before unveiling—clarity through contrast.

πŸ₯— 2. Appetizer — Zeytoon Parvardeh: Olive, Walnut & Pomegranate Dip

Green olives, walnuts, and pomegranate molasses—served with flatbread.
Symbolic Arc: Hidden sweetness—layers revealed in communion.

πŸ₯£ 3. Soup — Dal Adas: Bushehri Lentil Stew

Red lentils with tomato paste, cumin, turmeric, and lemon.
Symbolic Arc: Depth in simplicity—nourishment from the unseen
.

πŸ₯¬ 4. Salad — Cucumber & Yogurt with Za’atar Oil

Crisp cucumber ribbons in yogurt, drizzled with za’atar-infused olive oil.
Symbolic Arc: Coolness and clarity—discernment in restraint.

🍽️ 5. Main Course — Ghaliyeh Mahi: Southern Iranian Fish Stew



Tangy stew of fish, tamarind, garlic, cilantro, and chili.
Symbolic Arc: Revelation through fire—truth unveiled in flavor.

πŸ§€ 6. Cheese Course — Goat Cheese with Loomi & Pistachio

Goat cheese rolled in crushed pistachios, drizzled with dried lime syrup.
Symbolic Arc: Sharpness and delight—vision shaped by contrast.

🍰 7. Dessert — Luqaimat: Bahraini Saffron Dumplings

Crisp dough balls with saffron, cardamom, and date syrup.
Symbolic Arc: Joy revealed sweetness after silence.


NOVEMBER 19 Wednesday

St. Elizabeth of Hungary-World Toilet Day

 

John, Chapter 17, Verse 23-26

I in them and you in me, that they may be brought to perfection as one, that the world may know that you sent me, and that you LOVED them even as you loved me. Father, they are your gift to me. I wish that where I am they also may be with me, that they may see my glory that you gave me, because you loved me before the foundation of the world. Righteous Father, the world also does not know you, but I know you, and they know that you sent me. I made known to them your name and I will make it known, that the love with which you loved me may be in them and I in them.” 

It would be a good practice to make a prayer of praise to our God when we get up and when we go to bed. 

For the evening prayer might I suggest sitting quietly before bed reflecting on Psalm 40:11 “Be still and know I am God.” Offer to our Lord your good works, and your failings, and praise Him for the graces He has given in regard to your concerns. 

Copilot’s Take 

Today, the world pauses for World Toilet Day, a civic reminder that sanitation is sacred. Clean water, safe toilets, and dignified hygiene are not luxuries—they are acts of mercy. In John 17, Christ prays that we may be one, perfected in love, drawn into divine intimacy. His words echo across every threshold: “I in them and you in me.” Even the most ordinary acts—washing, waking, sleeping—become sacred when offered in love.

Let this morning begin with a whispered “Thank You” before your feet touch the floor. Let the evening close in stillness, offering your works and failings to the One who knows you and loves you.

🌹 Saint Elizabeth of Hungary

Feast Day (Devotional): November 19
Patron of the Poor · Icon of Mercy · Franciscan Mystic

Born in 1207 to Hungarian royalty, Elizabeth lived as both princess and servant. She opened granaries during famine, founded hospitals, and embraced Franciscan poverty after her husband’s death. Her most famous miracle? Bread hidden in her cloak for the poor transformed into roses when questioned—a divine affirmation that mercy blooms in secret acts.

On this day of bodily dignity and spiritual unity, her legacy shines: clean water, shared bread, and hidden roses. She reminds us that nobility kneels, and that every act of care—whether for the sick, the poor, or the body itself—is a liturgy of love.

🍷 Ritual Offering

Drink: Tokaji AszΓΊ or Rose Cocktail
Meal: Lentil soup, fresh bread with rosewater butter
Blessing:

“To mercy that multiplies, to roses that bloom in hidden cloaks, and to nobility that kneels.”

Bible in a Year Day 139 Reparation to the Gibeonite

In today's readings, Fr. Mike highlights David's humility in two instances: when David asked the Gibeonites how he could repair their relationship after they had been mistreated by Saul, and when David takes a step back from battle. He also explains the role of the gatekeepers as people who would be responsible for guarding the doors to the Temple. The readings are 2 Samuel 21, 1 Chronicles 26, and Psalm 40.

World Toilet Day[1]

World Toilet Day aims to raise awareness of sanitation and hygiene issues around the world. Poor sanitation and hygiene refer to lack of access to clean drinking water, toilets and showers. Poor sanitation drastically increases the risk of disease and malnutrition, especially for women and children. Today, 2.6 billion people, about one-third of the population on the planet, do not have access to proper sanitation, a problem that kills nearly 1 million young children every year. World Toilet Day was designated by the United Nations in July 2013. It is celebrated annually on November 19 as people all over the world take action and support the basic human right of access to clean water and sanitation.

World Toilet Day Facts & Quotes

·         1 in 8 people in the world practices open defecation, meaning that the person must relieve him/herself without cover or shelter from other people.

·         The average person spends one hour and 42 minutes a week on the toilet, or nearly 92 days over his/her lifetime.

·         Diarrhea is the second leading cause of deaths in children under age 5 in developing countries. Diarrhea is primarily due to poor hygiene and sanitation.

·         The 2030 Agenda calls on us to renew our efforts in providing access to adequate sanitation worldwide. We must continue to educate and protect communities at risk, and to change cultural perceptions and long-standing practices that hinder the quest for dignity. – Ban Ki-moon, Secretary-General of the United Nations.

World Toilet Day Top Events and Things to Do

·         Watch a movie about toilets and the importance of sanitation. Some suggestions are: Guts For Change (2015), A New Culture of Water (2004) and A Thirsty World (2012).

·         Spread awareness by using the hashtag #WorldToiletDay, #WeCantWait and #ToiletAccessIsARight.

·         Tour a local sanitation plant. Sanitation plants throughout the US exist to recycle and clean water while properly disposing of human excrement and other waste.

·         Donate to the World Toilet Organization. All proceeds are used by the organization to help break the taboo around the toilet and sanitation crisis. They help lobby governments, public and private sector stakeholders to prioritize sanitation on the agenda.

·         Read a book about toilets and the importance of sanitation. Some suggestions are: Sanitation & Water Supply in Low-Income Countries, Sitting Pretty An Uninhibited History of the Toilet and The Big Necessity.

·         Check out Earthship technology.

To Squat or Not That is the Question

Enter the Squatty Potty[2]

One time, I took a dump in my backyard because the toilet had been broken for two weeks (blame our absentee slumlord). My best friend never let me live it down, but you know what? I didn't care, because on that crisp fall day in 2007, when the gas station whose toilets I had been relying on was unexpectedly closed, I learned something. Specifically, I learned that pooping outside is… kind of pleasant. But it wasn't until the advent of the Squatty Potty that I really started to analyze why that was. Basically, if you use a Western toilet on the reg, you're fighting against your body's anatomy. But now, there's a way to poop optimally that doesn't involve squatting behind the shrubs and hoping a neighbor won't walk by (though I do recommend everyone try that at least once). Here it is.

You don't know squat. The Squatty Potty is a small footstool designed to fit a toilet's curves. The idea is to elevate your feet and knees, so your body is closer to a squatting angle -- a natural pooping position -- than the upright position imposed on it by a porcelain throne. This isn't just hippie BS, either. There's actual science as to why a squat is the way to go when moving your bowels. "Defecating is actually really complicated and involves a lot of nerves and muscles relaxing and moving," says Dr. Michelle Cohen, a gastroenterologist at Mount Sinai. "When you sit, the puborectalis muscle is pulled in around the colon to create an angle, so the stool can't drop out."

Think of a kinked hose and you might be able to picture what's happening in your colon as the puborectalis muscle stays tight around it. In some cases, particularly in people with constipation or dyssynergic defecation (when your muscles fail to relax, making pooping more difficult), sitting with your thighs perpendicular to the ground can make it much harder to poop. Enter the Squatty Potty

The Squatty Potty was born in 2010 because of this exact scenario. "They say necessity is the mother of invention," says Bobby Edwards, CEO and co-creator of the defecation device. "My mother was constipated. It was definitely out of need." Edwards says his mother's physical therapist explained that constipation is, in many cases, "an anatomical thing," and that if she elevated her feet while eliminating, it would change the angle of the colon and make the whole process work smoothly, the way nature intended. She propped her feet up on a stool and loved the results, but the process wasn't ideal. "She couldn't quite get comfortable with a regular stool, and it was in the way in the bathroom," Edwards says. "I was taking design classes, and she asked if I could design a stool for the toilet, with the height and width to simulate a natural squat."

Boy, could he. Edwards made five prototypes before hitting on the perfect model. Delighted, his mother gave proto-Squatty Potties to constipated friends for Christmas gifts. "She thought everybody needed to be squatting," Edwards says. Word of mouth spread, and in 2012, Edwards launched the website. A media blitz ensued, and the rest is history.

Putting the potty to the test. I was pretty intrigued by the "squatting is better" maxim, so much so that I tried literally squatting on my toilet. Surprisingly (or not?), a militant vegan has uploaded a YouTube video about how to do exactly that. It was a little weird, and there was some serious splash back when shit hit the water, but I could tell stuff was rearranging itself in my colon -- that's the medical terminology, right? It felt good and correct, and I understood why my cats wear such serene, noble expressions when they poop.

Not only is that method impractical, but it’s also probably dangerous for older folks, people with physical challenges or injuries, and, well, everyone, honestly. I needed to try the real deal. The Squatty Potty was delivered to my office in a freaking huge (but mercifully unmarked) brown cardboard box. I sneaked it out to my car, hoping to dodge co-workers and the inevitable, "Ooh, what's that?" The box contained the white plastic stool, a Burger King-like crown with the hashtag #pooplikeroyalty, and a button that read "I Pooped Today!" (Though Squatty Potty entreats its Twitter followers to "share your Poop Like Royalty pics! #pooplikeroyalty," only one brave soul had risen to the challenge as of press time.)

Every Wednesday is Dedicated to St. Joseph

The Italian culture has always had a close association with St. Joseph perhaps you could make Wednesdays centered around Jesus’s Papa. Plan an Italian dinner of pizza or spaghetti after attending Mass as most parishes have a Wednesday evening Mass. You could even do carry out to help restaurants. If you are adventurous, you could do the Universal Man Plan: St. Joseph style. Make the evening a family night perhaps it could be a game night. Whatever you do make the day special.

·         Devotion to the 7 Joys and Sorrows of St. Joseph

·         Do the St. Joseph Universal Man Plan.

 

Daily Devotions/Practice

·         Unite in the work of the Porters of St. Joseph by joining them in fasting: Today's Fast: Conversion of Sinners

·         Offering to the sacred heart of Jesus

·         Drops of Christ’s Blood

·         Universal Man Plan

·         Rosary.

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

 


Candace’s Corner

·         Pray the Rosary  AND Fast too today is “Occult Day

·         How to celebrate Nov 18th

o   Start your day with a hearty breakfast of vichyssoise soup, celebrating National Vichyssoise Day in style.

o   Head to a local school to volunteer during American Education Week.

o   Embrace your inner child by watching classic Disney cartoons featuring Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse.

o    Afterwards, indulge in some apple cider while watching a documentary about undersea sports like underwater hockey.

o   Take a moment to honor Housing Day by decluttering and organizing your living space.

o   Wear a tiara or a crown to celebrate National Princess Day, embracing your royal side.

o   Educate yourself on issues of violence against men on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Men.

Candace’s Worldwide Vineyard TourπŸ‡ Week 4: Sicily, Italy

Theme: “Volcanic Mercy, Marian Flame”
Dates: November 18–25, 2025
Base: Etna Region – Catania, Randazzo, and Castiglione di Sicilia

πŸ—“️ Tuesday, November 18 – Arrival and Volcanic Orientation

·         Travel from Montepulciano to Catania via Florence (~$68 USD flight).

·         Lodging at Hotel Centrum Catania 



(~$74 USD/night).

·         Evening walk through Catania’s historic center. Toast with Etna Rosso.
Symbolic Act: “Flame and Dust”—bless the mountain, name the mercy.

πŸ—“️ Wednesday, November 19 – Etna North & Vineyard Ascent

·         Transfer to Randazzo (~$6 USD by train).

·         Tasting at Tenuta delle Terre Nere (~$28 USD).

·         Visit Chiesa di Santa Maria.
Symbolic Act: “Ascent and Mercy”—walk the slopes, pour the flame.

πŸ—“️ Thursday, November 20 – Castiglione di Sicilia & Civic Pouring

·         Bus to Castiglione (~$4 USD).

·         Tasting at Gambino Winery (~$25 USD).

·         Lunch at Ristorante President (~$22 USD).
Symbolic Act: “Civic Flame”—bless the stewards, name the saints.

πŸ—“️ Friday, November 21 – Marian Vineyard Walk

·         Morning walk through Vigna di Madonna delle Grazie (symbolic route).

·         Journal and name each vine with a Marian title.

·         Picnic from Mercato di Randazzo (~$10 USD).
Symbolic Act: “Naming the Vines”—plant mercy in Marian soil.

πŸ—“️ Saturday, November 22 – Vineyard Eucharist & Volcanic Pause

·         Morning reflection at Etna’s lava fields.



·         Prepare a Eucharistic meal: bread, olives, and Etna Bianco.

·         Evening journaling with psalms or poetry.
Symbolic Act: “I believe and I burn”—a Eucharist of flame and fruit.

πŸ—“️ Sunday, November 23 – Taormina Day Trip: Beauty and Benediction

·         Train to Taormina (~$9 USD).

·         Visit Duomo di Taormina and Greek Theatre.

·         Optional tasting at Barone di Villagrande (~$30 USD).
Symbolic Act: “Benediction and Beauty”—bless the ruins, pour the light.

πŸ—“️ Monday, November 24 – Sending Forth

·         Final toast with Etna Rosso Riserva.

·         Write a vineyard blessing for the next traveler.
Symbolic Act: “Sicilian Benediction”—send forth the volcanic mercy.

πŸ—“️ Tuesday, November 25 – Travel Day

·         Depart Sicily for your next vineyard destination.

·         Suggested next stop: Cyprus or Stellenbosch, depending on your seasonal arc.


πŸ’° Estimated Total Cost: $512 USD

Includes 7 nights lodging, 3 vineyard tastings, 2 symbolic meals, and 1 day trip with transit and picnic.

 

🍽️ Seven-Course Sicilian Ritual Meal: Volcanic Mercy, Marian Flame

πŸ₯‚ 1. Aperitivo – “Flame and Dust”

Dish: Etna Rosso spritz with charred eggplant caponata on crostini

·         Etna Spritz recipe

·         Sicilian eggplant caponata recipe



🍜 2. Antipasto – “Ascent and Mercy”

Dish: Wild mushroom and black garlic arancini

·         Wild mushroom arancini with black garlic aioli

πŸ₯— 3. Primo – “Civic Flame”

Dish: Pasta alla Norma with roasted tomatoes and ricotta salata

·         Pasta alla Norma recipe

πŸ– 4. Secondo – “Marian Soil”

Dish: Grilled lamb chops with mint-pistachio pesto

·         Grilled lamb chops with mint-pistachio pesto

🍞 5. Contorno – “Eucharistic Flame”

Dish: Olive focaccia with Etna Bianco pairing

·         Olive focaccia recipe

🍧 6. Dolce – “Benediction and Beauty”

Dish: Blood orange granita with almond crumble

·         Blood orange granita with almond cookie crumble

🍷 7. Digestivo – “Sicilian Sending”

Dish: Etna Rosso Riserva toast with fig-stuffed chocolate truffles

·         Fig-stuffed chocolate truffles recipe


OR HAVE A “BIG NIGHT”


 

The centerpiece of the meal from The Big Night is the iconic Timpano—a dramatic, drum-shaped pasta dome layered with meats, cheeses, eggs, and sauce, baked in a golden crust.

 

Here’s a breakdown of the full menu inspired by the 1996 film The Big Night, which celebrates Italian-American culinary grandeur and emotional depth:

 

🍽️ The Big Night Feast Menu

πŸ₯– Antipasti

·         Bruschetta with Ricotta and Walnuts
Crusty bread topped with fresh ricotta, lemon zest, garlic, thyme, and toasted walnuts.
Recipe link

·         Escarole and Fennel Salad
A crisp mix of escarole, shaved fennel, celery, red onion, and pecorino, dressed with lemon and olive oil.
Recipe link

🍝 Primo

·         Pasta alla Ragu
A rich meat sauce made with ground beef, Italian sausage, rosemary, garlic, and tomatoes, served over fusilli or cavatappi.
Recipe link

🍲 Secondo (Main Event)

·         Timpano
A show-stopping pasta dome filled with layers of cooked pasta, meatballs, hard-boiled eggs, Genoa salami, mozzarella, provolone, and tomato sauce, all encased in a golden crust.
This dish is the emotional and culinary climax of the film.
How to make Timpano
Dedicated Timpano recipe site

🍷 Accompaniments

·         Red Wine (Chianti or Barolo)



To match the richness and depth of the meal.

🍰 Dolce

·         Simple Italian Dessert (Optional)

In the film, dessert is overshadowed by the grandeur of the Timpano, but a light panna cotta or biscotti would be fitting.



NOVEMBER 18 Tuesday


 Psalm 3, Verse 7

I do not FEAR, then, thousands of people arrayed against me on every side.

This is a psalm of David, when he fled from his son Absalom who for all intents and purposes wanted him dead. David is surrounded. God is (hopefully) ready to answer his prayers. David’s faith is tested because so many say there is no God or that there is no salvation in God. Yet, David cannot and will not doubt in God who helped him conquer the giant Goliath. David is confident in the Lord yet his heart breaks because his own has turned against him. Today remember our Lord who suffered death via His own. It is when we are at our weakest and our most vulnerable that the Lord will give protection. David boasts that the Lord will give protection to him even when he is lying down to sleep. David prays that the Lord, like a warrior, will defeat the evil that surrounds him. He knows salvation will come without fail as when he faced Goliath. He builds his confidence in the Lord, 

“I do not fear, then, thousands of people arrayed against me on every side.”[1]

Say this every morning for ten days and see what happens! "Moreover, Christians are born for combat, whereof the greater the vehemence, the more assured, God willing, the triumph: 'Have confidence; I have overcome the world' (Jn 16:33)." -Pope Leo XIII

Like David we should approach God in humility and reverence with childlike confidence and love. Thus, prepared for prayer we will be pleasing to God. To give our mind this disposition is the purpose of the preface: "Our Father, who art in heaven." Hence this preface should be said with devotion and piety. The seven petitions of the "Our Father" contain everything a Christian ought and may ask for. But what may and should a Christian ask for? For all things necessary and serviceable for the proper fulfilment of his life work. This prayer contains petitions for everything necessary for the attainment of the last end for which we were created, and that is, in the first place, the glorification of God, and, in the second place, our eternal salvation. In the first four petitions Christ teaches us and commands us to beseech for the things that pertain to this last end, and in the last three petitions for protection against the things which hinder the attainment of this end.[2]

Copilot’s Take

David’s declaration in Psalm 3:7— “I do not fear, then, thousands of people arrayed against me on every side”—is more than poetic defiance; it is a liturgical shield for the soul. Surrounded by betrayal, even from his own son, David anchors himself in the memory of divine deliverance, from Goliath to the quiet confidence of sleep under God’s protection. This reflection invites us to echo David’s cry each morning for ten days, transforming fear into faith through ritual repetition. Pope Leo XIII’s reminder that Christians are born for combat deepens the call: our spiritual warfare is not waged with bitterness, but with childlike confidence in the Father. The “Our Father” becomes our battle hymn, its seven petitions guiding us toward glorification and salvation, while shielding us from all that hinders our sacred end. In this rhythm of prayer, fear dissolves, and the soul stands firm, surrounded yet unshaken.

Bible in a Year Day 138 David mourns Absalom

In today's readings, Fr. Mike points out how the loss of David's son overshadows everything else for a time. The readings are 2 Samuel 19, 1 Chronicles 24, and Psalm 38.

Daily Devotions/Practice

·         Unite in the work of the Porters of St. Joseph by joining them in fasting: Today's Fast: Absent Fathers (Physically & Spiritually)

·         Offering to the sacred heart of Jesus

·         Drops of Christ’s Blood

·         Universal Man Plan



[1] The Collegeville Bible Commentary, 1986.

[2]Frings, Math Josef. The Excellence of the Rosary Conferences for Devotions in Honor of the Blessed Virgin (Kindle Locations 520-521).


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