Nonnie's Observations

church in the country sublime and peaceful amidst autumn’s golden hues  HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

flow’ring crabapple the creator’s gem-like tree lush and beautiful sharing with radiant Rebecca's HAIKU MY HEART

Hail, Mary, full of grace. The Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen  linked to James' WEEKEND REFLECTIONS #338

linked to Magical Mystical Teacher's MACRO MONDAY 2

Just a week  past Christmas season, I offer this reflection. linking to James' wonderful Weekend Reflections

A friend from my parish allowed me to use her photo of a church she visited in Corey, Ohio. It's the Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation . I find this shrine breathtaking! I admire Lisa for her talents; she's an artist, singer, musician, teacher and not least of all, a great Catholic wife and mother! Thank you, Lisa, for allowing me to share this exquisite shrine with others. more lovely Mornings with Mary here

reflection in church parking lot sighted: church joining James at Weekend Reflections

double shadows viewed, one branch divine, one branch man? the cross of our Lord. pursue other shadows with me at Shadow Shot Sunday Each Friday in Lent, Catholics practice a devotion called The Stations of the Cross or The Way of the Cross. Each of 14 "steps" follows Jesus' path to Golgotha, then concludes with Jesus' being laid in the tomb. For me, I find this devotion a way to allow myself to feel more in tune with Jesus' suffering. He told us to pick up our cross and follow Him. Each of us has our own cross to bear. If we can picture Jesus beside us with his, perhaps that image will lighten our load. Want to dig deeper? Detailed description of The Way of the Cross can be found here I wish each of you a blessed weekend.