Sunrise Glow

Glow in the morning

So intense was its glory

That it warmed the heart

~~^j^~~

Thanks be to God!!

Cathy

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Empty Nest

It's an empty nest

Wonder where they have all gone

They're all on the wing

~~~^j^~~~

Thanks be to God!

Cathy

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Sunset of Glory

 The sunset's beauty

Proclaims the glory of God

At the end of day

~~~^j^~~~

Thanks be to God!

Cathy

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Walk After Dark

Derry, Northern Ireland

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A walk after dark

Offers quiet and repose

Oh, tranquility

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We were in Derry overnight and it was grand.  It was just a short walk to the City Walls from our hotel.  The wall were built in the 17th century around the city center as fortification.  It was quiet and serene.  I suspect it was not always like that, but it was a wonderful time for us.  

~~~^j^~~~

Thanks be to God!

Cathy

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Feather In The Grass

 Feather in the grass

Lost on the wing in the air

Floating to the ground

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Spring and Fall are times that allow us to find  so many treasures.  Summer is to hot and Winter is too cold.  Have you guessed which seasons are my favorite?  Have a wonderful weekend!

~~~^j^~~~

Thanks be to God!

Cathy

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Fog On the Ohio

 As the sun rises

The fog on the Ohio

Acts as its curtain

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On those glorious walks along the Ohio River, the morning is by far the most beautiful.  She offers so many surprises.  I just have to be open to them. 

~~~^j^~~~

Thanks be to God!

Cathy

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Spring With the Dogwood

A dogwood's blossom

Wonderful and beautiful

She announces Spring

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Having been raised in Colorado, the dogwood was a rare sight.  I'd really not experienced her beauty until we moved to Indiana.  And here, when spring arrives, the whole of the state blossoms.  She is in my neighbor's yard, along the highway, and on every hillside.  Spring becomes a joyful season for me when I see her blossoms!  

~~~^j^~~~

Thanks be to God!

Cathy

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Glorious Pansies

Glorious pansies

Happiness, beauty of spring

Hardy in the sun

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When you are blessed with a weekend on retreat, time for reflection is offered in many ways.  For me the pansy is a gorgeous and hardy plant.  It survives in cold and heat and yet it maintains its beauty!  For that I am truly grateful.  Lasting through the summer and fall the pansy is a lesson in perserverence.

~~~^j^~~~

Thanks be to God!

Cathy

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The Great Sand Dunes

View of Great Sand Dunes

In the Distance

God moves quietly

It's a rocky mountain high

That heals a tired soul

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It's been years since I've visited the Great Sand Dunes National Park.  It is truly amazing.  It's like being in the Sahara Desert, but when you look up you see the mountains, glorious and majestic.  Oh, the glory of God's creation!  

~~~^j^~~~

Thanks be to God!

Cathy

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Agony In the Garden

Garden of Gethsemane

Agony's garden

While Peter, James and John slept

Jesus prayed and wept

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While we anticipate the joy of Easter, we must also share in the agony our Savior experienced.  For it is for us that He suffered and died.  Only because of Good Friday can we celebrate our salvation on Easter Sunday with our Risen Lord.  

~~^j^~~

Happy Easter 

and

Thanks be to God!

Cathy

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Indecision

 

Drakes near the water

Considering what to do

Dive or not to dive

Happy Saint Patrick's Day!

~~~^j^~~~

Thanks be to God!!

Cathy

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Oh, the Marvels of Spring!

 When wishing for spring

There are colors and aromas

That hope inspires

Happy weekend all!

~~~^j^~~~

Thanks be to God!

Cathy

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Dependency

There are those times

When one must rely on help

Thanks be for that help

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For the last several weeks I've been incapcitated.  It was elective surgery on my foot and I  had to stay in bed for two weeks.  Darned if that isn't really hard!  But now I'm up and at 'em.  

~~~^j^~~~

Thanks be to God!!

Cathy

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Reflect seriously on what you desire to do; above all 

pray much that our dear Lord may make known 

to you what he wishes you to do.

Saint Mother Theodore Guerin

 

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On the Sea ofGalilee

To be on the shore 

Of the Sea of Galilee 

At the Master's feet

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I remember the day we were there so vividly.  It was windy as it must have been when our Lord calmed the  waters.  It was sunny, the sky was clear, unlike the storm but a bit frightful.  Oh, the beautifiul legacy we have as brothers and sisters in Christ.

~~~^j^~~~

Thanks be to God!

Cathy

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Peace

Morning in silence

Just sitting and reflecting

On peace and beauty

~~~^j^~~~

Thanks be to God!!

Cathy

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Good Morning

When the sun comes up

We experience the hope

A new day can bring

~~~^j^~~~

Thanks be to God

Cathy

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A Cardinal Event

Card'nal red

In the midst of icy glare

Sign of hope

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This gentleman brightened my day yesterday as we were again confined to home, not because of pandemic but because of the weather.  Though the ice is lovely to see it is Mother Nature's reminder that she is in control and you have to follow her rules.  We were  fortunate that we did not lose power but we were nonetheless careful and followed "Mother's" rules.  Yes, we did!

~~~^j^~~~

Thanks be to God!

Cathy

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Burst of Glory

A burst of glory

In the midst of the morning

Touches the deepest soul

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It seems of late I've been drawn to the sunrise.  Can't tell you why.  Maybe it's because I find the early morning, even in it's quiet tranquility, an explosion of beauty can burst into my vision!  For that I am eternally grateful!  

~~~^j^~~~

Thanks be to God!!

Cathy

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The Sun Still Rises

Glowing through the fog

Reflecting on the water

The sun arises

~~~^j^~~~

Thanks be to God!

Cathy

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Morning Proclamation

Morning sun breaks through

At the creator's command

 Proclaims his glory

~~~^j^~~~

Thanks be to God!

Cathy

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