Weekend of Blessings

Strange how a teapot can represent at the same time the

 comforts of solitude and the pleasures of company.

~~Author Unknown~~

I'm having...a cup of English Breakfast tea


My teacup...a Tea-rrific mug

I'm feeling...calm.  Even though my witness talk for Christ Renews His Parish is on Monday evening and I will be gone to a conference all weekend at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods I am confident that the Holy Spirit will be my guide.  Preparation is done.  Thanks be to God!  


On my mind...are the plans for this weekend.  We will be attending Women of Providence in Collaboration as a Providence Associate.  The speaker will be Reverend Ron Rolheiser, OMI and the topic is Providence:  Mystical Window on the World.  I cannot tell you how I look forward to hearing him speak!

Please join Ruth at Tea Talk today.

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Today I also join Meri for Share the Joy Thursday.   For I believe we need to find it in my life every day no matter the realities in which we live.  God is Good in so many ways even in times of trial.

Joy comes in many forms.
And this day has the potential of

being just as grand as

Four wonderful days
at Saint Mary-of-the-
Woods

I must be open to it!

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Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
Indiana's own saint!

A retreat in June

 Wonderful days at The Woods

It's like coming home!!!

~~~^j^~~~

Thanks be to God!!!

Cathy

Please visit Rebecca at recuerda mi corazon for Haiku My Heart. There is always more beautiful words  there to enchant and encourage!!! 

The Joy in Tea Talk

Strange how a teapot can represent at the same time the

 comforts of solitude and the pleasures of company.

~~Author Unknown~~

I'm having...a cup of decaf coffee with a little sweetener and cream


My teacup...a plain mug.

I'm feeling...rested.


On my mind...are the plans for this weekend.  The John Angotti's concert is Friday night and then we are off to INDY early Saturday morning for Lindsey's 1st Holy Communion.

Please join Ruth at Tea Talk today.
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Today I also join Meri for Share the Joy Thursday.   For I believe we need to find it in my life every day no matter the realities in which we live.  God is Good in so many ways even in times of trial.

Joy comes in many forms.

And this day has the potential of
being just as grand as

beautiful as the Colorado Columbine.
I must be open to it!

~~~^j^~~~

Thanks be to God!!!

Cathy

The Joy in Tea Talk

Strange how a teapot can represent at the same time the

 comforts of solitude and the pleasures of company.

~~Author Unknown~~

I'm having...My very favorite Good Earth Tea


My teacup...is a delicate teacup.  It is so very dainty! 

I'm feeling... renewed.  I had a good rest last night and am ready to meet today!

On my mind...is the weekend.  It always seems to be so very busy anymore.  Thanks be to God for Wednesdays.  My day to catch up.  Saturday we go to Terre Haute to meet with Sr. Dorothy for Spiritual Direction and that evening is the Christ Renews His Parish potluck.  Sunday is the Boy Scout Pancake Breakfast at Holy Rosary, The Gathering of Providence Associates at Saint Meinrad Archabbey, and CRHP team formation Sunday evening.  Whew!!!  Pray for me!!!!

Please join Ruth at Tea Talk today.

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Today I also join Meri for Share the Joy Thursday.   For I believe we need to find it in my life every day no matter the realities in which we live.  God is Good in so many ways even in times of trial.

Joy comes in many forms.

And this day has the potential of
being just as grand as

beautiful color and it's contrasts.  I must be open to it!

Joy does not simply happen to us. We have to choose joy and keep choosing it every day. - Henri Nouwen

~~~^j^~~~

Thanks be to God!!!

Cathy

The Quote by Henri Nouwen was offered today on face book by Ann Murray!  Thank you Ann!

Joy in Tea Talk

Strange how a teapot can represent at the same time the

 comforts of solitude and the pleasures of company.

~~Author Unknown~~

I'm having...My very favorite Good Earth Tea


My teacup...is my fun mug.

I'm feeling... tired and in need of some time to focus.  I feel disorganized and clearly need to take time to look at the next week and what I need to do before we venture to Atlanta next week.

On my mind...is the weekend.  It will be busy, especially on Saturday.  We will attend early Mass, attend this week's session of Catholicism and work at Mother Teresa's Treasures, St. John's thrift store.

Need to work in the garden, but it doesn't fit into the next two week's schedules. Oh, my!

Please join Ruth at Tea Talk today.

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Today I also join Meri for Share the Joy Thursday.   For I believe we need to find it in my life every day no matter the realities in which we live.  God is Good in so many ways even in times of trial.

Joy comes in many forms.

And this day has the potential of
being just as grand as

family.  I must be open to it!

~~~^j^~~~

Thanks be to God!!!

Cathy

The Joy In Tea Talk

Strange how a teapot can represent at the same time the

 comforts of solitude and the pleasures of company.

~~Author Unknown~~

I'm having...Chia Latte  Oh my how tasty!

My teacup...is really my favorite pot and mug duo.

I'm feeling... I'm feeling excitement in the anticipation of what has become for me an annual get-away.  Tomorrow I begin retreat at Saint Meinrad Archabbey with fellow friends and "companions on the journey!!!"

On my mind... preparation for tonight's Bible Study.  I still need to pack too.

Please join Ruth at Tea Talk today.

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Today I also join Meri for Share the Joy Thursday.   For I believe we need to find it in my life every day no matter the realities in which we live.  God is Good in so many ways even in times of trial.

Joy comes in many forms.

And this day has the potential of
being just as grand as

as a winter sunrise.  I must be open to it!

~~~^j^~~

Thanks be to God!!!

Cathy

The Joy in Tea Tea Talk

Strange how a teapot can represent at the same time the

 comforts of solitude and the pleasures of company.

~~Author Unknown~~

I'm having...Irish breakfast tea.

My teacup...is a one of my festive colored mugs!   It's cheerful and pleasant to the eye early in the morning!

I'm feeling... better.  Yesterday I had some "bug" but it has since moved on!!!

On my mind... preparation for tonight's Bible Study.  Will begin the study of the Letter to the Hebrews.  

Please join Ruth at Tea Talk today.

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Today I also join Meri for Share the Joy Thursday.   For I believe we need to find it in my life every day no matter the realities in which we live.  God is Good in so many ways even in times of trial.

Joy comes in many forms.

And this day has the potential of
being just as grand as

the tulips in Spring.  I must be open to it!

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Finally, take a moment to relax and play at putting together this simple jigsaw puzzle.  Be a kid again for just a little while!

Grandma Stubb's Music Box


~~~^j^~~

Thanks be to God!!!

Cathy

Tea Talk with Joy

Strange how a teapot can represent at the same time the

 comforts of solitude and the pleasures of company.

~~Author Unknown~~

I'm having...Good Earth Decaffeinated tea

My teacup...is a Hallmark Norman Rockwell mug!   Will use my Christmas mugs until I must put them away.

I'm feeling... excited!!  Will be traveling to St. Louis tomorrow to celebrate a New Years Eve birthday!!!  It's always fun!

On my mind...will be baking the birthday cake,  packing and then will be on the road after work tomorrow!!!! 

Please join Ruth at Tea Talk today.

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Today I also join Meri for Share the Joy Thursday.   For I believe we need to find it in my life every day no matter the realities in which we live.  God is Good in so many ways even in times of trial.

Mankind is great, an immense family.
This is proved by what we feel in our hearts
at Christmas. ~~Pope John XXIII

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This day has the potential of being just as grand as the

music of the angels,   I must be open to it!


~~~^j^~~
Thanks be to God!!!
Cathy

Tea Talk with Joy

Strange how a teapot can represent at the same time the

 comforts of solitude and the pleasures of company.

~~Author Unknown~~

I'm having...Good Earth Decaffeinated tea

My teacup...is a Hallmark Norman Rockwell mug!  I've had it for a number of years, an old friend.


I'm feeling... excited!!  The kids arrive today  Wonderful few days

On my mind...making sure I have all the ingredients for the clam chowder.  Will start making it soon!

Please join Ruth at Tea Talk today.

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Today I also join Meri for Share the Joy Thursday.   For I believe we need to find it in my life every day no matter the realities in which we live.  God is Good in so many ways even in times of trial.

This day has the potential of being just as grand as the sunrise.

 I must be open to it!

~~~^j^~~
Thanks be to God!!!
Cathy

I Made It!

I reached another milestone!!!  Today I'm 65!
Joy in the gift of birth and the years past and
those to come!

~~~^j^~~~
Thanks be to God!!

Cathy

Please join Ruth at Tea Talk today.

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Today I also join Meri for Share the Joy Thursday.   For I believe we need to find it in my life every day no matter the realities in which we live.  God is Good in so many ways even in times of trial.

The Joy In Tea Talk

There is a great deal of poetry and

 fine sentiment in a chest of tea. 

 ~Ralph Waldo Emerson, Letters and Social Aims~

I'm having...English Breakfast tea on this brisk morning.

My teacup...Have packed up my Halloween mug and am back to the one that is sure to tell everyone who I am.

I'm feeling... refreshed.  It's been a good week and we've had some glorious weather!!!  But will start anticipating a "change in the weather."

On my mind...Simply preparing for today.

Please join Ruth at Tea Talk today.

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Today I also join Meri for Share the Joy Thursday.   For I believe we need to find it in my life every day no matter the realities in which we live.  God is Good in so many ways even in times of trial.

~~~^j^~~~

 Thanks be to God!!!

 Cathy

The Joy in Tea Talk

I'm having...Good Earth decaf original tea.  I seem to be in a rut.  I'm enjoying these days the Good Earth Tea...EVERYDAY

My teacup... is the one I purchased on a shopping trip with my daughter-in-law, Kelly, when she and David lived in California.  It brings back grand memories of the aroma of strawberries and lemons.

I'm feeling... refreshed.  Yesterday, was a wonderful day.  I had a facial, had my hair cut and visited the dentist to have my teeth cleaned.  I feel like a new woman!

On my mind...This coming weekend and all it has to offer.  Friday night is Twilight on the Trail.  A gathering and fundraiser for the Newburgh Parks Department and Touch INC., a cancer outreach. There's the District Marching Band contest in Jasper,  Mass and dinner with Fr. Tim in St. Anthony, IN and Sunday the Day of Rest!

Please join Ruth at Tea Talk today.

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Today I also join Meri for Share the Joy Thursday.   For I believe we need to find it in my life every day no matter the realities in which we live.  God is Good in so many ways even in times of trial.

Autumn's full glory
Anticipate the beauty
Appreciate it!

~~~^j^~~~

Thanks be to God!!!

Cathy

The Joy in Tea Talk

Tea is a cup of life.  ~Author Unknown

I'm having...Good Earth spice tea.

My teacup...my Favorite mug brewed with the Kuerig.

I'm feeling...energized!  Had a productive day off and look forward to an excellent weekend.

On my mind...a weekend of celebration and friendly gatherings.  It is a time to go to the Woods and celebrate the installation of the sisters who will lead the congregation.  A time, too, to gather with friends at church for the parish picnic.  And, oh, the best time of year when the heat of summer is waning and the cool air of fall arrives.

Church of the Immaculate Conception

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods

Founded by Saint Mother Theodore Guerin

Please join Ruth at Tea Talk today.

Today I also join Meri for Share the Joy Thursday.   For I believe we need to find it in my life every day no matter the realities in which we live.  God is Good in so many ways even in times of trial.

~~~^j^~~~

Thanks be to God!

Cathy