Nonnie's Observations

Blessed Virgin Mary, please keep watch over our students at school and at home. Guide them on the path of your Son. Come see others' images of peoples devotion to Mary .

Here, nighttime shadows blossom from parking lot light, with such striking art Go here for more shadows.

linking to others devoted to Mary here Mary, Mother dear, looks upon us with sadness, seeks our repentance. prayer on the back of the holy card: Gospel of Life Prayer O Mary, bright dawn of the new world, Mother of the living, to you do we entrust the cause of life: Look down, O Mother, Upon the vast numbers of babies not allowed to be born, of the poor whose lives are made difficult, of men and women  who are victims of brutal violence, of the elderly and the sick killed  by indifference  or out of misguided mercy. Grant that all who believe in your Son may proclaim the Gospel of life with honesty and love to the people of our time. Obtain for them the grace to accept that Gospel as a gift ever new, the joy of celebrating it with gratitude throughout their lives and the courage to bear witness to it resolutely, in order to build, together with all people of good will, the civilization of truth and lov...

viewed in my parish church The roundness of the window could be seems to point to the eternalness of God, with no beginning and no end. linked to other marvelous reflections

Last Friday night,I sighted this tree on my way home from reading The Polar Express to children.  The tree stands on the corner of our local mission for homeless men.  

Startled and fearful, the girl child views a lady, so stunningly beautiful that Bernadette dare not speak. She kneels and her arm is paralyzed when she attempts to do the Sign of the Cross. Eighteen times in all, Bernadette is blessed with apparitions of Our Lady. Now the girl child's name is known world-wide by believers. When I was confirmed, I took Bernadette's name for my Confirmation name.  I chose it because of her unbroken faith that she saw Our Lady. Even when no one believed her and she was poorly treated by her priest and village, she continued to trust what she had experienced. Such faith is what I strive for daily. Bernadette's story can be read here . View other heart-felt images and stories at Recuerda mi Corazon. 

Sign on the highway, corralling of the big rigs, for safety of all. linking to Signs, Signs

My younger son categorizes me as being ultraistic because of my opinion of the way  young women dress nowadays.  linking to ABC Wednesday ultraistic, adjective: described as holding an extreme opinion on a subject.

Gazing lovingly Mary holds her divine son, wond'ring what's in store. linked to Recuerda mi Corazon  and others for Twelve Days  of Mary My cousin decoupaged a Christmas card onto a piece of wood as a gift for me one year. Mary and her child have moved with me.

"And in the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God into a city of Galilee, called Nazareth, To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary. And the angel being come in, said unto her: Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women. Who having heard, was troubled at his saying, and thought with herself what manner of salutation this should be. And the angel said to her: Fear not, Mary, for thou hast found grace with God. Behold thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and shalt bring forth a son; and thou shalt call his name Jesus. He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the most High; and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of David his father; and he shall reign in the house of Jacob for ever. And of his kingdom there shall be no end. And Mary said to the angel: How shall this be done, because I know not man? And the angel answering, said to her: The Holy Ghost shall ...

St. Mary's Advent wreath, a symbol of our waiting, for our Lord's presence.  

linking to others at Recuerda Mi Corazon Blessed Mary with her infant son Jesus, our Holy Mother, intercessor to the Son of God. We send our prayers to you, in hope of your aid in time of need.

linking to others on Macro Monday Lovely marigold, not known for a pleasant scent, but helpful you are!  When we lived in the country, I lined marigolds up around our vegetable plants.  They are a natural deterrent to pesky insects.

When my friend gifted me with this statue of our blessed Virgin Mary, I first thought that her location should be where she would greet my visitors.  After all, she would be the first sighting when each drove up my driveway.  Then I realized that I wanted to see her up close and personal.  So, below is the place where she resides now. Blessed is Mary,  virgin, yet Mother of all who trust in her Son. linked to  http://www.corazon.typepad.com/

linked to  Quotography   “O Christmas Tree!  O Christmas Tree!  Much pleasure thou can’st give me.” Note: Most of the ornaments on the tree were gifts from family members or from my students.