Peace~~Prayer

PEACE ~~ PRAYER

Peace ~~ Prayer Pin

Peace~~Prayer is for all to connect in spirit and prayer for Peace and non-violence.  To stand in solidarity for a world connected with compassion, hope and respect for all.  To receive a pin, please email pearlbud7@aol.com.

Prayer of St. Francis
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace:
where there is hated, let me sow love;
where there is injury, pardon;
where there is doubt, faith;
where there is despair, hope;
where there is darkness, light;
where there is sadness, joy.

O divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek
to be consoled as to console,
to be understood as to understand,
to be loved as to love.
For it is in giving that we receive,
it is in pardoning that we are pardoned, 
and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. Amen

Mary Blessed Among Women

MARY BLESSED AMONG WOMEN

     Of all the extraordinary women in Scripture, one stands out above all others as the most blessed, most highly favored by God.  Indeed, no woman is more truly remarkable than Mary.
     I was drawn to this style of painting, Mexican Folk Art, because of its old-world charm and irregularity, The rough-hewn brush strokes touched my heart and reminded me of my own imperfections.
     Mary didn't give one thought if her own flaws when the Angel Gabriel entered her home and said,"You are favored by the Lord.  The Lord is with you."  There was no second guessing about her opinion of herself. She accepted with an open heart the Love of God upon her.  She didn't grasp, at first,  any of what the Angel announced because of her innocence.  However, once explained, she said "YES".   Mary ... trusted and surrendered.  Her faith exemplifies Hebrews 11:1-2, "Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. This is what the ancients were commended for."
     When God calls upon you, will you say yes without complete understanding?  Will you question your own ability, doubting that God knows what He's doing in your life?  Mary, a beautiful example of obedience, faith and unbridled trust. She praised, not doubted, lifting her voice and honoring God "my soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior." Luke 1:46-47.
                                           Painting and Meditation by Susan Pussilano