Nonnie's Observations

lovely to behold  one of God’s masterpieces  matched by no artiste shared with Rebecca's one-of-a-kind HAIKU MY HEART Hoosier Quote: “Flowers have an expression  of countenance as much as men  or animals. Some seem to smile,  some have a sad expression,  some are pensive and diffident,  others again are plain,  honest, and upright.” ~Henry Ward Beecher~

A Christmas gift from two granddaughters  is aiding me on my Lenten path this year.   They had checked my wish list on Amazon.com  and saw that my number one wish  was to have a year's subscription to the Magnificat magazine  published by St. Anthony Messenger Press . Having an interest in the lives of saints, I ordered Lent with the Saints: Daily Reflections by Greg Friedman, O.F.M. Today's reading and suggestion... (Reflect, then write a petition  for some special need.) led to my composing a prayer. Lord, I ask that my trust in you grow and bloom as does the cactus in the desert. My thirst for faith in you to be quenched alone by your Word. 

Ode to God's Heavens As I gaze upon your wonder, I thank you Lord for the beauty of your hands. My eyes affirm, " Yes, God is the ultimate Creator." This is a morning sky.  I miss this kind of moment most mornings because my usual rising time is between 8:00 and 8:30 a.m.