Nonnie's Observations

The peonies came from the twins' oldest sister's yard, a lovely addition to the table. happy birthday, twins! CJ and Alex turn 12 thank you, Lord, for them! I guess I was enjoying myself too much. Thus, t his is from Christmas, 2012. It's not a great shot of me, but my grandchildren are very photogenic.  The twins are fraternal, as you might infer.  The lovely ladies are their older sisters. What a joy to this grandmother.

my 'princess' kitty, lady over all surveyed hmm, is Jax the lord? linked to S hadow Shot Sunday 2

oak tree with its robe of green, reflected against a sky full of clouds visit James  and others on his Weekend Reflections

This prayer was found here . O most holy apostle, St. Jude, faithful servant and friend of Jesus -- People honor and invoke you universally, as the patron of hopeless cases, of things almost despaired of. Pray for me, for I am so helpless and alone. Please help to bring me visible and speedy assistance. Come to my assistance  in this great need that I may receive the consolation and help of heaven in all my necessities, tribulations, and sufferings,  particularly (state your request) and that I may praise God with you always. I promise, O blessed St. Jude, to be ever mindful of this great favor, to always honor you as my special and powerful patron, and to gratefully encourage devotion to you by publishing this request.  Amen St. Jude, patron saint of frantic and hopeless ones fill them with your trust. The object on top of St. Jude' s head  is a flame which identifies his presence at Pentecost. linking to the radiant Rebecca's site for Haiku My Heart

abstract art's intriguing circles draw one's eye Minnetrista Cultural Center is a favorite place              for me to visit and enjoy both                          its natural beauty and historic heritage of             our city. linked to Himmelsk #139

I promised to post more photos taken in the summer of 2005 at  National Shrine Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes. Here are a few.... Note: to learn more about each saint, click on  each saint's name for a link. St. Padre Pio A Prayer by Saint Pio of Pietrelcina     May Jesus comfort you      in all your afflictions.      May He sustain you in dangers,      watch over you always with His grace,      and indicate the safe path      that leads to eternal salvation.      And may He render you always      dearer to His Divine Heart      and always more worthy of Paradise.     Amen   St. Bernadette Monument Dedication St. Therese of the Child Jesus

tulips  SOOC  time for... The letter for this week is... 't' ! One of my favorite words that begins with 't' is my  terrific, titillating and tenacious Siamese kitty Ting Ting , but she is not the subject this week. I present my tulip images. tulips HDR edited on PicMonkey   Orton edit follow this link to SOOC Sunday venture over to Rebecca's Postcards from Paradise

Blessed Mary reclines in humble estate with her divine babe Jesus Christ lending magnitude to the  circumstance of Motherhood. I was elated with Mary's unusual position!  at the entrance of the National Shrine Grotto of Lourdes  Heading back to Indiana through Maryland, from Atlantic City, my husband read aloud the sign   about the National Shrine Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes . Being the thoughtful man he was, he asked if I'd like to visit there. What a blessing it was to visit it. I will post other photos of the wondrous and sights we were graced to see in future posts.  

I find this hymn in the Monday, May 27, devotion of the May 2013 issue“Magnificat” so fitting for today. Remember, Lord, the fallen Who died in fields of war, In flaming clouds, in screaming crowds, On streets that are no more, That we today might waken And greet this day in peace With grateful prayer for those who bear The storms that never cease. Remember friends and strangers, And those forgotten now, Whose names are known to you alone,  Before whose love we bow And ask that you surround them With mercy’s endless light That they may live, and we forgive The foe they went to fight. Remember, Lord, the living, Who bear the pain of loss- A death she died who stood beside  Her Son upon the cross. Remember all your children, The dead and those who weep, And make us one beneath the sun Where love will never sleep. May each of you  have a peaceful and safe Memorial Day. photo taken on Walmart's parking lot near the display of flowers my husbands' term of service plate on his grave

grandparents wedded in times past blessed bliss date of photo: circa 1910 linked to Vintage Weekly #62

Oh, lovely Lady of Guadalupe, we pray for your intercession of our petitions to your Son. Visit the spirit-filled Rebecca for other postcards from Paradise at Recuerda Mi Corazon . Our parish, St. Mary Church has been blessed to host A Missionary Image of Our Lady of Guadalupe. The story of Juan Diego and his meeting Our Lady can be found here .