The inspiration of the holy spirit
is heard only in silence.
Are the holiday activities
making too much noise?
Be still if you will.
Thursday, December 17, 2009
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"The Virgin" - Joseph Stella
"The Virgin" - Joseph Stella
St. Julia of Corsica - My Patron Saint for the year 2010
Sancta Julia .... Feast Day May 22 She holds the Palm of martyrdom, a small crucifix and stands before a larger crucifix, the symbol of her crucifixion. Image and information available HERE
St. Julia Billiart, My 2nd St. Julia Patron Saint for the year 2010
Feast Day April 8th Her organization became the Congregation of the Sisters of Notre Dame (Institute of Notre Dame; Sisters of Notre Dame), dedicated to the Christian education of girls. Canonized in 1970. Read more HERE
St. Genevieve , my patron saint for 2009. Saint Genevieve, Pray For Us.
Click on picture to read about St. Genevieve. Patroness of Paris. I guess this means I'll have to go to Paris in 2009........PRAYER TO SAINT GENEVIEVE................Loving Saint Genevieve, fair patron saint of Paris, lead us in your path of courage and valor. May we fearlessly defend what is right and true, may we turn not away from the fear and anguish of others but stand beside them as you did, and by your holy example help us to find eternal life among the warrior princes of the archangels, and all who serve God and His truth without reservation. (by G. Albert)
St. Isidore, my patron saint for 2008. St. Isidore, Pray for us.
Saint Isidore - O tiller of the soil, dear St. Isidore, it is said that while you labored in the field, "your hand was on the plow but your heart was ever blessed with the thought of God." Now that you are with our Lord in Heaven, ask Him to give us the grace to become accustomed to offer our daily toil to Him; ask Him to bless our land and our home and our harvest; ask Him to bless us in time and in eternity. Amen St. Isidore the Farmer Feast day: May 15th(b. 1070 – d. 1130) Spanish saint and patron saint of farmers and farmworkers
St. Joseph, my patron saint for 2007. St. Joseph, Pray for us.
O God, who in thy ineffable Providence did vouchsafe to choose St. Joseph to be the spouse of Your most holy Mother, grant we beseech You, that he whom we venerate as our protector on earth may be our intercessor in Heaven. Who lives and reigns forever and ever. Amen
Call Your Mother
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The Window Shows It All
When I first started blogging I had no idea what my focus would be. Unlike Chelsey, our standard poodle, who had her focus on keeping us safe from the outside world. That’s why I named the blog The Window Shows it All. I later decided sharing my holy card collection would be my goal and that’s why my computer address is not Holy Cards for Inspiration.
Visitor Map from 10-10 until Present
December 16, 2009-April 5, 2010 ....Visitors and their country's flag......
Click on a flag, then when the next page opens click on flag to learn about that particular country.
6 comments:
I need to be still. how beautiful that silence is what we need in order to hear the Holy Spirit. All the other noises -- schedules and parties and wrapping gifts and shopping and busy-ness -- keep us from the silence. we are making those noises we hear. be still my heart, and listen for His love.
I love this image and this reminder. It's funny how the Holy Spirit used to be the most elusive member of the Trinity for me ... but not any more. Now, I feel that I understand the H.S. more than I'd ever have thought possible. Talk about a blessing!
This card is so colorful!! and the message is soo important.
I'm borrowing it for the 'pillars' with credit to you!
Advent blessings to you friend!!!
Wow! I love the quote posted for today! The words speak volumes to the soul. I have always believed that we need to get away from all the distractions, noise etc. so that we can hear the voice of Jesus speaking to our hearts. Only when we remove as much as possible the distractions of the world will we be transformed into the likeness of Him who is Love itself!
I find it so distressing, when I hear others say, "Oh, its Christmas again! Don't mention it because it costs so much!" If people turn their focus on "The Reason for the Season" Jesus Himself will they have a change of heart. If you don't want to be a part of the materialistic mentality of our times then "REAL REFORM" MUST BEGIN WITHOURSELVES. Let us give the "Gift" of our hearts and lives to Jesus who gave us so much from the very begining!
Sweet Child from Heaven thru the help of your Grace let me remove all the "Noise" from my heart so that when you arrive on Christmas Day you will find it a place to lay your sweet head to find rest and the gift of love that I wish to give you!
Thank You Micki for this message today. Also to the first person's comment is simply beautiful, I loved it! Thank you also. John K.
Gardenia - Isn't it amazing what thoughts actually come into your head during silence? I love it...but then I also love "noise" when appropriate.
Ginny - OMG...I have felt this same way so often recently. The Spirit was the gift to us from Jesus when he went back to heaven. He is with us (the Spirit) yet so many have no feelings for that love given to us by "Love".
EbethW - Thank you for your compliment and for passing the message on to your readers.
John K. - You do have a beautiful way with words. I loved everything you mentioned and I agree with all my heart. I do have to work hard at keeping that noise away myself....of course the sacrament of confession helps put that peace back in our heart where the silence can remain, even amid the noise. Does that make any sense??
Good Evening Micki! Thank you for your kind words. I truly understand, it does make sense. I also struggle with this, as I like to talk, got me into lots of trouble as a child in school. Thank you for having this beautiful and meaningful site for all of us to find "spiritual nourishment" for our souls. Blessings to you and yours,John K.
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