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Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Prayers

With the election behind us.  I felt that I should share these prayers for protection.  Please pray for the President that our country has elected, pray for our children,  the protection of our people, country, and wisdom for all.  May God continue to bless us and most of all protect us.

Prayers for God's Protection
As I arise today, may the strength of God pilot me, the power of God uphold me, the wisdom of God guide me. May the eye of God look before me, the ear of God hear me, the Word of God speak for me. May the hand of God protect me, the way of God lie before me, the shield of God defend me, the host of God save me. May Christ shield me today. Christ with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me, Christ in me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me, Christ on my right, Christ on my left, Christ when I lay down, Christ when I sit, Christ when I stand, Christ in the heart of everyone who thinks of me, Christ in the mouth of everyone who speaks of me, Christ in every eye that sees me, Christ in every ear that hears me.
O Lord, support us all the day long of this troublous life until the shadows lengthen and the evening comes, and the busy world is hushed, and the fever of life is over, and our work is done. 

 ThA Prayer for Children
God, Our Father, we pray that through Your intercession of St. Nicholas You will protect our children. Keep them safe from harm and help them grow and become worthy in Your sight. Give them strength to keep their Faith in You; and to keep alive their joy in Your creation. Through Jesus Christ, Our Lord. Amen.
SPIRITUAL ARMOR PRAYER
Heavenly Father, we ask You today for Your truth as a belt tight around our loins. We put on the zeal to announce your good news of peace as shoes for our feet. We put on Your righteousness, O Christ, as our breastplate, And the hope of salvation as a helmet for our head. Father, we take up faith as a shield which is able to put out all the fiery darts of the enemy, And the sword of the Spirit, which is Your Word, O Lord. Father, may the love with which you have loved Jesus be in us, and may Jesus be in us. We ask You for the grace of a servant heart. Amen.
Prayer to Vanquish Satan and his Agents
All you great number of enemies of the Holy Death of my Master Jesus Christ on the Cross of Calvary, the prince of darkness and iniquity, the father of all liars, I stand on the death of my Master Jesus Christ and offer His pains, Wounds, and the Precious Blood from His left Hand to the Eternal Father for your downfall, your destruction and your scourging. Amen.
Precious Blood of my Master Jesus Christ - reign in me and in the lives of all men. Amen.
~~ from Devotion to the Most Precious Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ: The Greatest Devotion of Our Time
Prayer for the Protection and Unity of the Flock
Eternal Father, I offer You all the Wounds, pains, and the Precious Blood from the Sacred Feet of Your Son, Our Lord and Master, for all Your children who are wandering like sheep without a shepherd in this terrifying forest. Protect them against wild predators and give them peace that they might be one, and united in the same way as the nail held fast the Feet of my Master and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.
Precious Blood of Jesus Christ - reign forever. Amen.
~~ from Devotion to the Most Precious Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ: The Greatest Devotion of Our Time
Prayer for Refuge in the Sacred Side of Jesus Christ
O Loving Father, God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, Who protected the Israelites of old in His Holy Wings in the dryness of the cold and hot desert; I offer You the Holy death of my Master and Savior, Jesus Christ, for the protection of Your people who are scattered all over the world. May the Blood and Water wash and strengthen, save and cleanse us that we might find home in the Sacred Side of Your Son which opens for all men. Amen.
Sacred Side of Jesus Christ - be our home for safety. Amen.
~~ from Devotion to the Most Precious Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ: The Greatest Devotion of Our Time
Prayer for Sustenance of the Faith
Omnipotent and Omniscient God, God of Elijah and the prophets, look at the Sacred Head of Your only-begotten Son and have mercy. Arise and save Your people. I offer You all the shame, the pains, the Wounds and the Precious Blood from the Sacred Head of Your Son for all Your children who are living in these perilous times. Strengthen our faith through the mockery of Your Son Jesus Christ and save us through the Precious Blood from His Sacred Head. May we, through the sufferings of Your Son Jesus Christ, learn to suffer in You and die in You. Amen.
Holy tortures of Jesus Christ - increase our faith. Amen.
~~ from Devotion to the Most Precious Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ: The Greatest Devotion of Our Time
THE CHAPLET OF PROTECTION
(pray on regular rosary beads)
On the Crucifix - The Apostles' Creed
On the large bead - 1 Our Father
On the group of 3 small beads near the Crucifix:
On the first -
1 Hail Mary, in praise of God the Father
On the Second - 1 Hail Mary, in petition
On the third - 1 Hail Mary, in thanksgiving,
with confidence that your petition will be granted.
On the next large bead- "Holy God, Holy Omnipotent One, save us who dwell in this land."
Every Decade, on each of the 10 small beads -
"Jesus Savior, merciful Savior, spare your people."
On each large bead- "Holy God, Holy Omnipotent One, save us who dwell in this land."
At the end of the 5th decade -
"Son of God, Eternal Son, thank you for the things You have done." (3 times)
Oh St. Agatha, who withstood the unwelcome advances from unwanted suitors, and suffered pain and torture for your devotion to Our Lord, we celebrate your faith, dignity, and martyrdom.Protect us against rape and other violations, guard us against breast cancer and other afflictions of women, and inspire us to overcome adversity.
Oh St. Agatha, virgin and martyr, mercifully grant that we who venerate your sacrifice, may receive your intercession. Amen.
St. Agatha, pray for us.
Prayer For Guidance And Protection To Those I Love
O heavenly Father, our Protector and Guide, You are the greatest Friend and Joy we have! To be able to come to You in prayer like this is the most beautiful part of our lives!
It is not for myself that I want to pray today, dear Father, but for those who are near and dear to me and about whom I am worrying. You know what they are facing, dear Father. And You know most of all the deepest reasons why these things have come upon them!
And You know how I want to help. Truly I think it would be easier if I could only face what they are facing. But You know how helpless we are to help another even though we know what is just and right.
Only You are left, dear Father. Do be with them in all things at all times. Protect them from enemies and evil, my Father. Forgive them their sins and put love of others in their hearts.
Do make them happy in their lives at home, dear Father, and help them live as You would have them live. Above all, put love in their hearts for You.
And thank You, my Father, for Your goodness to them and to me. Thank You for Your love and guidance and protection! May we honor you all the days of our lives. And be happy and uplifted even as I feel right now! Amen.
Prayer for Protection
~~ from the Church's night prayer
Visit this house, we beg you, Lord,
and banish from it the deadly power of the evil one.
May your holy angels dwell here to keep us in peace,
and may your blessing be always upon us.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Prayer for Endurance through the Coming Chastisement
Merciful and Loving Father, Your wish is that all men should be saved. Kindly look on Your rejected and condemned Son Who suffered many tortures and will suffer many tortures through the sins of Your people. Look and see what sin has done to Your only-begotten Son. I offer all people who are living in these ungodly and wicked days, all the tortures, pains, rejections, and shame of Your son Jesus Christ to You, for faith to withstand trials and patience to withstand long tortures. May they, through the sufferings of Your only Son, fight to the end. Amen.
Our Lord's torture - increase our faith. Precious Blood of Jesus - save us. Amen.
~~ from Devotion to the Most Precious Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ: The Greatest Devotion of Our Time
Prayer for the Reign of Glory on Earth
O Loving and Merciful Father, all knowing and all powerful, the Alpha and the Omega, the Eternal Father Who created all things, that You should forsake Your children, Your nature forbids. Look kindly on Your begotten Son Jesus Christ Who came to save men and bring Your Kingdom down on earth. We offer You all the agonies, tortures, pains, and the Precious Blood of Your Son Jesus Christ for the defeat of all the enemies of the Holy Cross of Salvation, the Antichrist and the Red Dragon who are fighting against the truth now and in the end of the age. May they, through the Precious Blood of our Redeemer and His last breath on earth, disappear like foam exposed under the sun, so that Your Kingdom may quickly come on earth. Amen.
Precious Blood of Jesus Christ - Thy Kingdom come. Amen.
~~ from Devotion to the Most Precious Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ: The Greatest Devotion of Our Time

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Eventful Weekend

This past weekend Tristan and I traveled over to Mississippi to support Kati in the opening of her store during the Peter Anderson Festival!  Abode Design is beautiful, and I know she will be very successful.

I love going to the Peter Anderson Festival every year, the food is delish, and I love seeing all of the artist and vendors.  Unfortunately, when Tristan and I arrived in Ocean Springs it was starting to storm we took refuge in Kati's shop where several of our friends had the same idea and were already there.  Poor Tristan was fussing because mommy was trying to get to O.S. so quickly, and that left him starving (poor baby, I know terrible mother...)  We relaxed, had a bottle, diaper change, and then the rain let up enough for us to explore.  I knocked out two Christmas gifts and ran into several friends that I had not seen in a while and was able to show off my handsome son.

Yesterday Tristan and I went back to Abode for Kati's advertisement photos, visited my Dad and toured the school he is teaching at, and then headed to Spanish Fort to shop for his upcoming Baptism!  We had another fun weekend!

Today, when I arrived at work I found out that one of my prior co-workers, Josh Bruner, was killed in an automobile accident on last Thursday.  I called Kati and we reminisced over the fun we had with him and what an incredible person and artist he was.  We are both still going through the initial shock of the news.  It leaves me with the feeling of nothing less then how precious our lives are.  Even though I only knew Josh for a short time he holds a special place in my heart.  Rest in peace friend, and I know when I see the sunset tonight you will have added your artistic touch to it. 

Give your loved ones a hug,

Tina 

Thursday, November 1, 2012

October Highlights!

I woke up this morning feeling very sluggish, maybe it was because of the candy I should not have had yesterday, or maybe this past month is finally catching up with me!

October is by far my favorite month of the year, and now that I have Tristan I know it will become even more fun with Fall Festivals, Costume Parties, and Trick or Treating.  This year October has been busy busy busy between traveling for friends and events I think I have been home only 1 weekend this month!  This exhaust me just to write it.  I have had so much fun, but I am glad November is here and there is far less on my calender.

Yesterday Tristan and I played it low key and just handed out Halloween Candy.  He was a cute little pumpkin and was a huge hit with the trick or treaters.  My Mom, Nana, and Papap are in town so we sat out front on my tiny porch, handed out candy, and drank wine.  I purchased 15lbs of candy!  I get a ton of trick or treaters because of our neighborhood.  I think when I walked back into the house I only had 20 pieces left.  It is so much fun seeing the crowds of people walking down the street and it really made me think about how much fun it will be to take Tristan next year!

Here are some highlights of the fun month we have had!
 Dressed up for the Wedding!
Kati and Luke's Wedding
 Jeremiah's Baptism
Two pumpkins in a pumpkin patch!  Cousins hanging out together!
Sisters with our babies.
We were hoping for a win against Alabama!  
We still believe 7-1 Baby! 
Kati's beautiful shop!  We are so excited about her opening!
Tristan as a pumpkin!  "Next year I will be walking and can trick or treat too!"

Tristan is almost 31/2 months old!  He is a big baby weighing (I am guessing) 15-16lbs!  He is wearing some 3-6 months, a lot of just 6 months, and some 6-9months!  Tristan's hair has almost fully come in and it is tow-head blonde (he looks bald still, ha ha).  He has big bright blues eyes, and a perfectly round Charlie Brown head!  He eats 8-10 ounces of milk in one sitting (hopefully the Pediatrician will give us the okay to move to food this month!)  He is so sweet, and GOOD, God could not have blessed us with a better baby!  He is holding himself up, rolling (likes to sleep on his side), sleeps in his own room in his crib from about 9pm-5/6am depending upon the day (mommy and daddy are loving this!)  Entertains himself with all of his toys, his hands, his cartons, you name it!  He can focus his attention and not too much bothers him (I personally think we have a genius on our hands!)  He makes baby squeaks and will hold a conversation with you!  When he gets upset his bottom lip sticks out, but he is easy comfort!  Tristan you make parenting seem easy, but I know it is just how sweet you are!  You make me want 6 of you, but I don't think they will all be this good ;).

It is a beautiful day in Florida.  I really just wanted to stay at home with my little-mister-Trister and my family but alas I need to pay the bills!

Have a great November 1st!

Tina V